Senior Program Officer

New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is a leading voice for innovation in population health. As one of the nation’s longest-running nonprofits, we have championed changes to the systems that perpetuate health inequities and that keep all communities from achieving a healthier and longer life (healthspan). Today, this work includes innovative research that distinctively values community input for maximum impact. Combined with NYAM’s trusted programming and historic library, and with the support of nearly 2,000 accomplished Fellows and Members, NYAM’s impact as a population health leader moves boldly forward.

The Research and Programs Department at the New York Academy of Medicine conducts applied, mixed-methods research and evaluation to improve population health and advance health equity. Our work focuses on generating actionable insights that inform programs, policy, and practice across health and social service systems. In addition to research and evaluation, the Department provides technical assistance, trainings, and products to community-based organizations, health systems, and public agencies to strengthen the delivery of health and social services.

We support workforce development and capacity-building initiatives, helping practitioners translate evidence into effective, community-responsive approaches. The Department also serves as a cross-sector convenor, fostering collaboration and shared learning across the health and social service landscape.

The Senior Program Officer is a highly motivated, highly skilled individual who leads and supports a broad range of research, evaluation, and related activities, including large, mixed methods, and complex studies. The Senior Program Officer should be comfortable working across topics and approaches but may have a specialization in specific research/evaluation methods and content areas consistent with the department’s expertise, including but not limited to qualitative or qualitative methods, healthy policy, healthy aging, maternal and child health, and climate and health.

The Senior Program Officer will also be expected to support and collaborate on the development and submission of project proposals well as creation of capacity strengthening tools and products to expand the department’s offerings.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Senior Program Officer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, designs, and manages projects and activities related to research, evaluation, technical assistance, and product development, including supervision, training and coordination of project teams, as necessary.
• Conducts mixed methods research, which includes overseeing data collection (e.g., community surveys, focus groups, qualitative interviews) and leading qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting.
• Develops reports, manuscripts, presentations and other materials describing study methodology and findings, for dissemination to diverse audiences. Presents findings to study participants, partners and other stakeholders.
• Provides training and technical assistance to diverse community partners.
• Supports development of digital and AI-enabled products to enhance technical assistance efforts.
• Represents NYAM on work groups, at conferences, and at other events.
• Fosters collaborative relationships with partners, funders, and others as needed and assigned.
• Identifies funding opportunities and develops funding proposals to government and private funders.
• Supervise project staff, as requested.

• Master’s degree or PhD in public health, policy or public administration, social work, data science, or related field.
• Experience…