Director of Policy & Planning, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a leader to develop and implement strategies for public health initiatives. The role includes overseeing policies, managing resources, and collaborating with city agencies to enhance health equity and address community needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness programs

Federal and state loan forgiveness programs

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of bureau strategies.
• Overseeing accountability and reporting processes.
• Serving as the bureau expert on TB-related policy.

Job description

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 city in which everyone can realize their full health potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.

As a renowned public health agency, we have a history of innovative programming, scientific advancement, and responding to public health crises, from yellow fever in 1822 to COVID-19. We serve as the population health strategist, policymaker, and planning authority for New York City, with a significant impact on national and international public health policies, including programs focused on food and nutrition, tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice.

Our agency’s five strategic priorities, developed from a recent strategic planning process post-COVID-19, are:

1. Enhancing emergency preparedness and response capabilities: Building a responsive organization with swift decision-making, transparent communication, and robust surveillance.
2. Preventing chronic and diet-related diseases: Addressing childhood obesity, diabetes, and transforming food systems to improve nutrition and access to healthy foods.
3. Addressing mental health crises: Reducing overdose deaths, strengthening youth mental health, and supporting those with serious mental illness.
4. Reducing maternal mortality and advancing women’s health: Making NYC a model city for women’s health initiatives.
5. Combating climate change impacts on health

Our diverse team of over 7,000 members values equity as a core principle, actively working to dismantle systemic racism and promote health equity across communities. We encourage applicants to bring diverse perspectives and identities to enrich our work and promote health for all New Yorkers.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including wellness programs, and information about federal and state loan forgiveness programs is available for eligible employees. Please review details at nyc.gov/studentloans.

Duties Include:

1. Leading the development and implementation of bureau strategies, including policy analysis, resource management, and program planning.
2. Overseeing accountability and reporting processes, such as goal setting, grant management, and leadership reporting.
3. Serving as the bureau expert on TB-related policy and regulation, including engagement with national organizations.
4. Leading staff development initiatives and workforce policies, including equity programs.
5. Initiating special projects related to program, planning, and policy matters.
6. Collaborating with other city agencies and external partners, including CDC and community organizations.

Important Notes:

Candidates should prepare original documentation for interviews, including proof of identity, education, residency, and professional licenses if applicable. Successful candidates will need to produce original documents during onboarding.

Employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs. More details are available at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.