BMIRH Medical Director, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

City of New York • New York, NY

5d • $83,718 - $201,267 • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is seeking a Medical Director for the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH). The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) is responsible for creating and overseeing programs, policies, services, and environments that support the physical and socio-emotional health of New York City families and children. BMIRH is a key component of the DFCH, focused on improving maternal, infant, and reproductive health outcomes. The division is committed to health equity, social justice, safety, and well-being for all New Yorkers. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in an approved medical specialty; and four years of medical practice including one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that listed in "1" above. However, all candidates must have a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and one year of medical practice in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology or Family Medicine
• Master’s in Public Health degree or Master’s degree in related field
• Minimum 5 years managerial and supervisory experience
• Understanding of and commitment to sexual and reproductive and racial justice as essential frameworks to guide and implement the work; experience implementing activities applying a reproductive and racial justice lens and approach.
• Experience working with community partners and/or community-based work.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical expertise, leadership and support to the Assistant Commissioner to inform BMIRH initiatives to reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
• Providing clinical trainings and updates as it relates to BMIRH programmatic work and bureau priorities and goals. Staying current on relevant publications and share with BMIRH staff as needed.
• Collaborating with the Bureau’s Research and Evaluation staff to support data collection and analysis; helping to inform the language and message for narrative descriptions of collected data; conducting literature reviews and inform program data collection tools and evaluation for all maternal health projects including participation in the Maternal, Mortality Review Committee work.
• Collaborating with the Bureau’s Maternal/Child Health and Nurse-Family Partnership leadership and staff around its home visiting programs, including providing clinical guidance and support, participating in development and review of medical and technical materials and curricula, including nursing and social work protocols and supervision.
• Collaborating with the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Equity Unit leadership and staff to provide clinical guidance and support to their sexuality education materials review and updating them on the full spectrum of current sexual and reproductive health care and practice; inform SRH policy and advocacy work in reproductive justice.
• Collaborating with medical directors and leaders with the Division of Family and Child Health and across other divisions in the agency to provide expertise in maternal, reproductive, and child health. Work collaboratively to align health goals and priorities to support a lifecourse approach for the division and agency.
• Working with the Chief Medical Officer to support the Coalition to End Racism in Clinical Algorithms and liaise with hospital clinicians and leadership around public health goals.
• Supporting the work of the perinatal taskforce, providing clinical expertise and guidance for the various initiatives with community and hospital partners. Support the midwifery initiative.
• Working collaboratively with other units and colleagues in the bureau on cross-bureau projects emphasizing teamwork and effective communication.
• Representing the Assistant Commissioner and Bureau at meetings, conferences and other activities as needed. Serve as Acting AC in the AC’s absence.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager