The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) is seeking a public health professional to serve as a Policy Coordinator. The Policy Coordinator 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, accessing reproductive health care, accessing tuberculosis testing and treatment, and accessing immunization services.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Network or affiliate 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
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan
- Tax-deferred savings program
- Robust Worksite Wellness Program
