Programmatic Physician Supervisor (DOH/PHD#10116832)

New Mexico Department of Health; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 162,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health in the Southeast Region is seeking a physician leader to oversee clinical staff and provide medical direction for essential public health services. The role involves MAT services for opioid use disorder, family planning, and disease prevention across multiple offices.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO with licensure in New Mexico, with at least two years of relevant experience and the ability to travel for field and outbreak work.

Qualifications

• Requires MD or DO with licensure to practice in New Mexico.
• Minimum two years of experience relevant to duties.
• Residency/board certifications may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight and leadership to clinical staff in the Southeast Region.
• Deliver clinical services including MAT for opioid use disorder.
• Coordinate scheduling to ensure clinical coverage and respond to disease outbreaks.
• Consult staff such as public health nurses and nurse practitioners; conduct evaluations.
• Travel as required to perform duties and support public health offices.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO license

Job description

Posting Details

This is a Continuous posting and may be used for ongoing recruitment. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

$78.02 - $132.64 Hourly
$162,289 - $275,891 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C16

Public Health Division Overview

Public Health is a Division of the New Mexico Department of Health. The Southeast Region Public Health Division consists of 8 counties with 10 public health offices. Each office houses diverse staff members offering services promoting healthy behaviors to have a better quality of life.

Why does the job exist?

This position will provide medical oversight and leadership to clinical staff in the local public health offices in the Southeast Region. Perform clinical services such as Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) for those experiencing opioid use disorder, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, breast and cervical cancer screening and tuberculosis. This would include scheduling office hours as needed for clinical coverage. This also requires providing consultation to staff which includes the public health nurses, nurse practitioners, disease intervention staff, among other staff in public health. Respond to disease outbreaks and oversee appropriate response. Conduct regular chart reviews and follow up on results as indicated. Oversee subordinate staff and conduct evaluations for the Regional School Health Advocate, School Mental Health Advocate, Nurse Epidemiologist and Nurse Practitioner(s).

How does it get done?

Travel for this position is critical in most cases to perform clinical duties and also based on outbreak investigations. Communication is critical and is performed by phone and email to provide oversight for specific clinical questions.

Who are the customers?

For the residents for the Southeast Region of the state.

Ideal Candidate

Have a background or knowledge in public health; experience working with community partners; and understanding of health systems and their function.

Minimum Qualification

Requires an MD or DO, licensure and certification to practice in New Mexico and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure/certification requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Office setting, clinics, home visits as needed.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.