Assistant Medical Director of High Schools, Bureau of School Health

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION - 35 HOURS/WEEK

The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint program of the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, responsible for promoting the health of 1.3 million school-aged children in approximately 1,800 public and non-public schools across New York City. OSH provides mandated clinical services, public health initiatives, chronic disease management, reproductive health care, and case management to ensure that students are healthy and ready to learn. Physicians in OSH also review medical accommodations, respond to public health emergencies, and coordinate with community providers to support the health and safety of students.

Role Overview:

CMS II (Assistant Medical Director of High Schools) High school students represent one of the most medically complex populations served by OSH. They face disproportionate challenges related to chronic disease management, reproductive and sexual health, substance use, and socio-emotional well-being. Many students ”particularly those in temporary housing and underserved neighborhoods ”lack consistent access to primary care or specialty providers, making school-based health services essential.

The Assistant Medical Director of High Schools provides high-level clinical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction to strengthen OSH's adolescent health services and ensure safe, equitable, and evidence-based care across all high schools. Key contributions include:

Leadership & Policy Direction: Designing and implementing protocols for adolescent health, reproductive care, chronic disease management, and substance use prevention.

Clinical Oversight: Supervising High School Supervising Medical Doctors (SMDs), nurse practitioners, and field physicians, ensuring consistent quality of care.

Program Direction: Supporting and enhancing the Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Healthcare (CATCH) program, providing case consultations, and ensuring program effectiveness.

High-Risk Student Support: Coordinating care for Students in Temporary Housing, expanding Asthma Care Management services, and ensuring targeted interventions for high-burden communities.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Under the supervision of the Medical Director for OSH, the Assistant Medical Director of High Schools will:
- Develop, implement, and oversee clinical protocols for adolescent health.
- Supervise High School SMDs, NPs, and field physicians.
- Direct and enhance the CATCH program, including providing case consultations.
- Collaborate with PSAL leadership to support the health needs of student athletes.
- Oversee the Naloxone Implementation Program.
- Provide direct clinical services to high school students.
- Lead and participate in QA/QI projects and train OSH staff as needed.
- Coordinate care for Students in Temporary Housing and other high-risk groups.
- Participate in the recruitment of high school medical staff.
- Prioritize asthma management initiatives to reduce absenteeism and improve health equity for NYC teens.
- Monitor and respond to adolescent health trends, including chronic disease and substance use.
- Participate in mandated DOHMH and OSH trainings and program meetings.
- Participate in the agency's physician-on-call program
- Other related duties as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience in adolescent health clinical practice
- Knowledge of current reproductive health and family planning standards of practice
- Knowledge of school health
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain good public relations develop rapport students, other clinical providers, school staff and parents
- Professional sensitivity when working with all racial, disability, linguistic and socioeconomic groups; enjoys working with adolescents.

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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

CITY MEDICAL SPECIALIST (PART- - 53040