Assistant Commissioner, BMIRH

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking an Assistant Commissioner to lead their Bureau of Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health. The role requires significant experience in public health and a commitment to health equity, overseeing vital programs that impact the community's maternal and reproductive health outcomes.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness programs.

Benefits: Premium-free health insurance and wellness benefits.

Job Security: More stability compared to private sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ senior management/public health experience.
• Expertise in maternal, infant, reproductive, and sexual health.
• Commitment to reproductive and racial justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the Bureau.
• Develop and execute programs addressing health equity.
• Oversee budget and personnel functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Grant Management

Program Development

Health Equity

Education

Clinical degree (RN, Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Social Worker)

MPH, DrPH, PhD, or related advanced degree

Job description

Open to Permanent-Competitive: Admin Staff Analyst, Health Services Manager, Admin Director of Social Services, Admin Community Relations Specialist, etc. (Managerial Designation for all comparable titles)

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with creating and overseeing programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety, and well-being for NYC families and children. The Division includes the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration. Our vision is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and has the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential.

The Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health (BMIRH) aims to improve and reduce inequities in maternal, infant, and reproductive health outcomes through programs, policies, and research. We apply a sexual and reproductive justice and racial justice framework, engaging community partners to advance our work.

We seek a dynamic, experienced public health professional with a successful track record to lead the NYC Health Department’s Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health. The Assistant Commissioner will provide leadership and management, with broad discretion for decision-making, to promote health equity and address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and reproductive health outcomes. We encourage applicants committed to social justice, especially racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the Bureau.
2. Set priorities aligned with Bureau, Division, and Agency goals; promote health equity, sexual and reproductive justice, and racial justice.
3. Develop and lead impactful programs, initiatives, and research to address infant and maternal mortality, morbidity, access to reproductive health services, and disparities.
4. Oversee budget, personnel, and administrative functions; ensure efficient resource use and seek funding opportunities.
5. Monitor program implementation and evaluate progress, reviewing budgets, activities, and outcomes.
6. Build relationships within the Division, Agency, and external partners; participate in boards and related activities.
7. Engage stakeholders from affected communities with authenticity and trust-building.
8. Represent the agency publicly through media, conferences, publications, and events.
9. Participate in the Division’s executive leadership team.

Preferred Skills

• Clinical degree (RN, Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Social Worker).
• MPH, DrPH, PhD, or related advanced degree.
• Minimum 10 years’ senior management/public health experience.
• Expertise in maternal, infant, reproductive, and sexual health.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in program development, grant management, staff development, and public policy.
• Commitment to reproductive and racial justice, with experience applying these lenses.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness programs. More info at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
• Benefits: Premium-free health insurance, additional health and wellness benefits, pension plan, savings programs, and work-from-home options.
• Job Security: More stability compared to private sector, with a chance to impact NYC’s health positively.

Established in 1805, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving NYC’s health through diverse programs and initiatives. Join us in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations during the application process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.