Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live.
As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises, we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs, and services. We serve as the population health strategist, and policy, and planning authority for the City of New York, while also having a vast impact on national and international public policy.
PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION: Amended 6/10/24
The mission of the Bureau of Immunization (BOI) is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of diseases through immunization. The BOI promotes the immunization of children and adults against numerous vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs), including COVID-19 and influenza. The Immunization Infrastructure and Clinical Support Unit (IICSU) promotes vaccination across the lifespan, equitable access to high-quality vaccination services across New York City and elimination of disparities in vaccination coverage.
The Bureau of Immunization is seeking a City Medical Specialist IV III to serve as the Director of the IICSU. Reporting to the BOI Assistant Commissioner, the Director will serve as a member of the Bureau's senior staff. The incumbent will participate in strategic planning and will lead the implementation of programs to increase uptake of routinely recommended vaccines and eliminate existing racial, ethnic and geographic disparities in vaccination coverage among children and adults.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Oversee the work of the Immunization Infrastructure and Clinical Support Unit (IICSU).
- Serve as the Infectious Disease specialist for the Bureau and as a subject matter expert on vaccines and vaccination.
- Conduct strategic planning to identify opportunities to increase vaccination and reduce disparities in coverage.
- Conduct research and analyze data to identify populations with low vaccination coverage.
- Establish effective partnerships with vaccination providers, facilities, and professional organizations.
- Support vaccination providers in implementing the Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practices and the Standards for Adult Immunization Practices.
- Work to expand the network of vaccination providers serving uninsured adults across New York City.
- Identify and support effective legislation and regulatory policies/strategies to increase vaccination.
- Participate in Bureau activities and emergency preparedness and response activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:
a) Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or
b) Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.
To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must possess:
a) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
b) Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, or family practice, or pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and
c) Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; and
d) Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, or pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Preferred Skills:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in public health program implementation.
- Supervisory experience with demonstrated management skills.
- Knowledge of vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Experience with vaccination campaigns, healthcare operations or clinical work.
- Experience in public emergency preparedness and response.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Foundation in statistical analysis and electronic database and/or health record systems.
Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.
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