BMIRH Medical Director, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, Job Id # 769843

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is as varied as the city it serves.

Our 6,000-plus team members bring an extraordinary array of languages, cultures, and experiences to bear on the work of public health.

Our diversity fuels creativity because all perspectives are heard and valued.

Duties will include but not be limited to

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.

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 etc....

PREFERRED SKILLS

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.

To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess

a) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and b) A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Master's degree; and c) At least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Master's degree, or equivalent, in the practice of epidemiology.

Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.

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NYC Residency is not required for this title.

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