Executive Director, Bronx Neighborhood Health

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 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.Our Agency’s five strategic priorities are : To re-envision how the Health Department prepares for and responds to health emergencies.Address and prevent chronic and diet-related disease.Address the second pandemic of mental illness.Reduce black maternal mortality and make New York a model city for women’s health.Mobilize against and combat the health impacts of climate change.Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) aims to eliminate racial inequities resulting in premature mortality, focusing on chronic disease by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact health. CHECW seeks to hire an Executive Director for its Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO : Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner for the Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Executive Director will oversee programmatic and operational components.Research, develop, and implement various health programs.Ensure the Bureau's goals, objectives, and programs are coordinated.Work closely with the Bureau Directors to create evidence-informed initiatives.Conduct studies of the bureau's policies and procedures.Gather and analyze data about bureau operations.Oversee the research and analysis of best practices.Coordinate and prepare reports on bureau activities.Serve as project manager for new initiatives.Oversee Bureau's staffing.Monitor and provide support for all administrative functions.Participate in public health emergency response as needed.Ensure a racial equity and social justice lens is applied to all Bureau work.Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner.IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES : Please note : If you are called for an interview, you will be required to bring copies of original documentation, such as : A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility.Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.Current Resume.Proof of Address / NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days.FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVALMinimum Qualifications 1. For Assignment Level I, a master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have : A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field and one year of full-time experience; orA master's degree with specialization and three years of responsible full-time research experience; orEquivalent education and / or experience.NOTE : Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.Preferred Skills Extensive knowledge of and experience in health equity programs.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to build strong relationships.Prior experience leading multi-faceted initiatives.Strong intersectional racial justice lens.Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.Additional Information 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr