Doula Program Manager, Clinical and Community Partnerships, Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health

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

Job summary

Le Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness recherche un City Research Scientist pour diriger des initiatives visant à améliorer les résultats en santé maternelle et infantile à New York. Ce poste implique la recherche, la supervision de programmes et le développement de politiques pour garantir l’équité en santé au sein des collectivités. Le candidat idéal aura un doctorat et une expérience avérée en évaluation de programmes de santé.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Work from home policy

Qualifications

• Doctorat requis avec spécialisation en sciences physiques, biologiques, environnementales ou santé publique.
• Minimum de 3 ans d'expérience dans la mise en œuvre et l'évaluation des programmes de santé des femmes.
• Connaissance des problèmes de santé maternelle/enfant et engagement envers l'équité dans la santé.

Responsibilities

• Diriger l'assistance technique pour les hôpitaux en collaboration avec les programmes de doula.
• Coordonner des événements d'assistance technique avec les fournisseurs communautaires de doula.
• Conduire des recherches sur la profession de doula et les résultats des soins maternels.

Skills

Project Management

Research Methods

Public Speaking

Data Collection

Health Equity Knowledge

Education

Doctorate in Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems, and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services.

The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health; Formerly known as the Brooklyn Neighborhood Action Centers, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health will continue to provide oversight and leadership in programming and planning for the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center with satellite programming and planning also occurring at the Bedford and Bushwick District Health Officers. This bureau will support programming, planning and research opportunities to address racial inequities resulting in premature mortality in Central Brooklyn. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) implements a Citywide Doula Initiative, which focuses on doula support before, during, and shortly after childbirth, as well as related services. This work is performed by DOHMH directly and in partnership with community-based doula programs around the city. The program strengthens DOHMH's work with maternity hospital though the Maternity Hospital Quality Improvement Network (MHQIN), which creates doula-friendly hospital policies and practices, and increases provider quality improvement program implementation leadership and coalition building support by providing program management implementing the doula-friendly hospital model within NYC maternity hospitals and oversight of the New York Coalition for Doula Access (NYCDA).

The Doula Program Manager will be responsible for the following:

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Lead technical assistance to MHQIN hospitals in collaboration with community-based doula programs in improving doula-friendliness, including coordination and facilitation of technical assistance meetings, and support development and implementation of doula-friendly policies and practices.
Design, update, and execute tools to facilitate implementation of doula-friendly strategies and evaluate process improvement.
Coordinate Grand Rounds and other technical assistance events with community-based doula vendors.
Lead Grand Rounds prep meetings, contribute to presentation content, and create tools to implement model and collect process improvement data.
Co-lead NYCDA with Health Leads, providing coordination, project planning, facilitation, and outreach to community members, community-based doulas, and clinical partners to ensure involved membership. Lead doula-friendly hospital designation subcommittee (which includes community and clinical partners) and oversee development and implementation of plan for doula-friendly hospital accreditation within NYCDA, including research and development of relevant reports and tools.
Responsible for program activities that align with and ensure program outcomes are met utilizing evaluation tools.
Conduct research related to the Doula profession, including those related to labor and birth, maternal and child health and breastfeeding.
Develop and maintain supportive, trusting relationships with hospitals, clients and their families to promote maternal and child health and positive birth outcomes.
Participate in data collection, program evaluation, and preparation of events tracking for the departmental reporting pertinent to program (or contract) objectives, or as assigned by the program supervisor.
Co-lead research activities in partnership with evaluator to determine effectiveness of the hospital-community partnerships. Conduct literature reviews to understand best practices for the development of doula-friendly hospital policies. Utilize databases for tracking of program activities across several hospitals servicing all 5 boroughs.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience working with maternity hospitals and community-based doula organizations.
3+ years of experience with maternal health program implementation and research and evaluation, including program evaluation and process improvement.
Experience working with community stakeholders.
Strong understanding of and commitment to birth equity.
Knowledge of maternal/child health programs, community engagement, community-based participatory research, and health issues in urban, underserved neighborhoods.
Strong project-management skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of health equity concepts and the social determinants of health.
Knowledge of the Doula scope of care and the related ability to conduct pre-and post-natal assessments, provide practical labor and delivery support, and complete required documentation.
Proven experience in strategic planning, data collection, public speaking, and outreach.
Experience implementing and applying multiple of the below frameworks: Familiar with the Sexual and Reproductive Justice framework and how to apply principles:
Knowledge of human rights framework.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) 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:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.