Women's Health Director

NOELA Community Health Center • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Women's Health Director (WHHP) is a dual-role position combining advanced clinical practice with administrative leadership. This individual provides comprehensive women's health care while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Women and Children's Health Program. The Women's Clinic Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and leads initiatives that address social determinants of health for women and children, including programs like Baby2Baby, doula services, guaranteed basic income, and other supportive services.

Requirements

• Must have 5+years of clinical experience as an MD, DO, NP or PA, preferably in a clinic setting
• Knowledge of women's health programs and practices
• Successful experience managing people and working on teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to reproductive and gender justice, health equity and working with a diverse community.
• Lead to ensure a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and continuous improvement in the organization
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with cultural humility and sensitivity
• Passion for advancing women's health and equity and reducing disparities.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope women's health care, including preventive, reproductive, prenatal/postpartum, and gynecologic services.
• Conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
• Perform procedures such as Pap smears, contraceptive counseling, STI testing/treatment, and menopause management.
• Collaborate with providers, other clinic staff, and community partners to ensure holistic care.
• Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.
• Provide family-centered primary healthcare to women of all ages
• Provide routine gynecological services including reproductive health visits, regular gynecologic care (i.e., annual exams) and peri/post-menopausal care and preventive care
• Consult with other agencies and other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care
• Lead women's health program strategy and operational delivery
• Drive innovation by identifying gaps in care and developing creative, culturally responsive solutions
• Design, implement, and evaluate women's programs addressing social determinants of health (maternal-child health and reproductive justice).
• Oversee initiatives like Baby2Baby, Guaranteed Basic Income and other support programs.
• Work with administrative and clinic teams to monitor program outcomes, analyze data, prepare reports and grants for stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a strong attention to timelines, deliverables and outcomes
• Supervise women's department staff
• Lead cross-departmental initiatives to integrate women's health service into broader operations
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide training, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA, grant requirements).
• Optimize workflows to improve patient access and clinic efficiency.
• Build relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and donors.
• Represent the center in public forums and coalitions advocating for policies that advance women's health equity.
• Develop outreach strategies to engage underserved populations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed