Sexual Health Clinics Medical Director, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

The Division of Disease Control's 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

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Providing 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.
- Monitoring and improving patient outcomes and quality of care.
- Ensuring 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.
- Communicating new and updated protocols and procedures to Sexual Health Clinic clinicians through trainings, written memos.
- Facilitate environment for professional development of clinicians through development and sharing of scientific research, publications, continuous training.
- Working 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.
- Providing telephone consultation to clinicians in the Sexual Health Clinics and providers citywide who request assistance managing STIs.
- Participating in Quality Improvement Executive Council (QIEC).
- Developing and implementing new service programs pertinent to Sexual Health.
- Supervising and managing the medical team, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding and yearly performance evaluation.
- Ensuring that resources are used efficiently, and that clinician staffing maximizes their contribution to meeting patient, clinic, and fiscal goals of the organization.
- Providing 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.

Preferred skills:
- Board Certified physician with specialty in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Specialization in Infectious Diseases is a plus but not required
- Experience with STI, HIV prevention and management
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in public health and clinical program implement
- Prior supervisory and staff management experience
-Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Why you should work for us:
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job 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.

Established 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!

The 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.

AGENCY MEDICAL DIRECTOR - 5304A