Director of Health Services

A Hiring Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime academy in New York is seeking a Director of Student Health Services to manage healthcare operations. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with medical regulations, and implementing health programming for students. The ideal candidate will have a medical background, strong leadership, and organizational skills. Salary range is competitive, offering $105,000 to $135,000 annually, with a focus on improving student health and wellness. This position plays a crucial role in supporting maritime education and training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a healthcare leadership role.
• Familiarity with the Jones Act and at-sea healthcare protocols.
• Strong organizational and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily health services operation and supervise staff.
• Manage and oversee Health Services team and patient care.
• Ensure compliance with medical regulations and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare Management

Medical Oversight

Emergency Response

Education

Medical Degree or Nursing Qualification

Job description

The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College is a preeminent Maritime Academy in the United States with a longstanding tradition of proudly educating, developing, and growing the nautical industry in the USA, since 1874. Maritime College is the first of the nation's six maritime academies, is a founding institution of the SUNY, and is proud to be the first institution to receive the first National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), the TSES Empire State VII - all testaments to our motto, "First and Foremost." Located on a uniquely picturesque campus, SUNY Maritime College sits on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of NYC on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel on the doorstep of one of the largest metropolis's and maritime ports in the world, New York City.

The college offers an array of job opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth, diversity, inclusion, scholarship, enrichment, leadership, and career development among its employees, coupled with a far reaching maritime professional network within the USA and internationally. Maritime College is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable, inclusive academic community and maritime industry. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their professional or lived experience that they will contribute to this goal.

Job Description

The Director of Student Health Services is a member of the Division of Student Affairs and leads and supervises the daily health services operation of the Health Services department. Reporting to the Dean of Student Affairs, the Director assumes authority, responsibility and accountability for delivery of medical services in the department. The position is a high-level officer of the executive team of individuals servicing atthe College.

This unique position will require the successful incumbent to have standards typical of a Director, as well as significant medical responsibilities and oversight. The Director will be responsible for staffing all Health Services Staff assigned to the vessel during the sea term including but not limited to Corpsman, Nurse Practitioner(s) and individuals responsible for hands-on patient care. The successful incumbent will have familiarity with the Jones Act as it relates to medical and safety issues at sea. Issuing policy on foreign bodies, the Director serves on the Ship's Safety Committee and works with the senior leadership team, comprised of the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Mate in response to an at-sea health protocol.

Description of duties

Health Programming and Management

• Directs, develops, implements, evaluates and provides overall leadership for Health Services to include establishing and enforcing goals and procedures
• The Director of Student Health Services will manage the Health Services team and is responsible for both appointment recommendations and personnel decisions. Oversees staff nurse, part-time PA, medical assistants, student workers
• Establishes goals, policies and procedures and assessment model for Health Services and programs
• Enhances the efficiency and organization of medical filing system/EMR/Pyramid system
• Liaise with other campus departments (e.g. Regiment of Cadets, Admissions, Athletics) and off campus agencies
• Work with Dean of Student Affairs on budget development and expenditure planning; ensures Health Services is fully stocked with proper equipment and supplies
• Works collaboratively with the Health Services team to develop and execute programming concerning health and wellness issues specifically targeted to college students (e.g. diet, eating disorders, hygiene, stress, alcohol and drug issues, STDs)
• Is aware of and protects student confidentiality pertaining to health-related matters
• Oversees documentation of medical incidents and student visits
• Oversees maintenance of medical equipment and supplies
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Dean of Student Affairs

Medical Care and Treatment

• Provide, promote, support, and integrate individual healthcare, clinical preventative services, clinical treatment for illness, patient education, and public health responsibilities
• Monitors patient progress; assesses patient needs and provide appropriate referrals
• Oversees treatment of common acute illnesses, including first aid and responds to campus emergencies

USCG Programs

• Responsible for all USCG physical examinations and assists the Licensing & Cadet Shipping Department in maintaining USCG compliance
• Identify and monitor potential USCG license disqualifying conditions.
• Attends and represents the College at USCG Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (MEDMAC) meetings, conferences, etc
• Responsible for the medical staffing on board Training Ship EMPIRE STATE VI!/Training Ship for Sea Term Training evolutions
• Be available for consultation regarding emergencies
• Onboard participation in Summer Sea Term
• Develops, directs and implements policies and procedures with regard to medical on board the EMPIRE STATE Training Ship

Compensation details

105000-135000 Yearly Salary