Policy Coordinator, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. To achieve its mission, the BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers.

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) is seeking a public health professional to serve as a Policy Coordinator. The Policy Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Programs and Policy and will oversee the development of policies to improve the health of New Yorkers through our public health clinics; this will include policies aimed at reducing the risk of acquiring or transmitting sexually transmitted infections including HIV, accessing reproductive health care including medication abortion, accessing tuberculosis testing and treatment, and accessing immunization services. This person will also manage the policy and regulation requirements for running Article 28 clinic.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited to:

• Research federal, state and City laws and regulations related to BPHC services and maintain a compilation of all relevant regulations and statutes
• Research and write policy statements, reports, position papers and present findings to BPHC senior leadership
• Research policy questions, identify appropriate federal, state and local laws that may impact a potential policy.
• Supervise one staff member, External Affairs and Communications Associate.
• Work collaboratively with BPHC staff to develop a legislative and policy agenda focused on improving New Yorkers' sexual health, tuberculosis treatment and immunization access.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, both within and outside government.

Networking or affiliating with appropriate organizations working towards comparable goals, and with policy counterparts within the Health Department and at other community or government offices.

• Monitor and report on proposals for legislative and regulatory changes introduced at the federal, state, and City level that could impact services rendered at BPHC clinics.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of the General Counsel of the Agency to advance policy proposals to the City Board of Health or State legislature.
• Serve as the liaison to the Agency Office for Intergovernmental Affairs.
• Develop and maintain a compilation of federal, state and City laws and regulations related to BPHC services.
• Write policy statements, reports, position papers.
• Research policy questions, identify appropriate federal, state and local laws that may impact a potential policy.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise and experience in public health approaches to improving clinical care
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, City laws and regulations, including Article 28 regulations
• Experience working with community-based organizations and other governmental and health care organizations
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, strong multi-tasker
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative thinker.

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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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:

• 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
• 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
• 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.