Sexual Health Clinics Medical Director, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

divh2Agency Medical Director/h2pThe Division of Disease Controls mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers/ppDUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:/pulliProviding clinical leadership to the Sexual Health Clinics through a public health lens, centering increased access to care and health equity for all Sexual Health Clinics patients./liliMonitoring and improving patient outcomes and quality of care./liliEnsuring that the medical policies and procedures are maintained up to date and consistent with guidelines established by NYCDOHMH, NYSDOH, Article 28/NYS, CDC, HRSA/340b, and relevant MCO guidelines./liliCommunicating new and updated protocols and procedures to Sexual Health Clinic clinicians through trainings, written memos./liliFacilitating environment for professional development of clinicians through development and sharing of scientific research, publications, continuous training./liliWorking collaboratively with Bureau staff, including the Medical Director for Reproductive Health, directors of other units (Nursing, Clinic Operations, Medical Informatics, Laboratory, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, etc.). Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Division of Disease Control and other divisions within the agency./liliProviding telephone consultation to clinicians in the Sexual Health Clinics and providers citywide who request assistance managing STIs./liliParticipating in Quality Improvement Executive Council (QIEC)./liliDeveloping and implementing new service programs pertinent to Sexual Health./liliSupervising and managing the medical team, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding and yearly performance evaluation./liliEnsuring that resources are used efficiently, and that clinician staffing maximizes their contribution to meeting patient, clinic, and fiscal goals of the organization./liliProviding clinical care in the Sexual Health Clinics for a minimum of 28 hours per month (one day per week); participate in the afterhours On-Call program and participate in emergency preparedness activities and response as assigned./li/ulpPreferred skills:/pulliBoard Certified physician with specialty in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/liliSpecialization in Infectious Diseases is a plus but not required/liliExperience with STI, HIV prevention and management/liliA minimum of 2 years of experience in public health and clinical program implement/liliPrior supervisory and staff management experience/liliExcellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills/li/ulpWhy you should work for us:/pulliBenefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:/liulliA premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment./liliAdditional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund./liliA public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement./liliA tax-deferred savings program/liliA robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers./li/ulliWork From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home./liliJob Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work./li/ulpEstablished in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!/ppThe NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549./p/div