MEDICAL CONSULTANT - NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development : Job Details

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). The City leverages shared services functions across agencies, which results in better day-to-day management and building an integrated mission across agencies. DHS's mission statement is, together with our not-for-profit partners, to prevent homelessness, when possible, address street homelessness, provide safe temporary shelter, and connect New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to suitable housing. The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Cash, Food and Rental Assistance as well as Medicaid.The Office of the Medical Director aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living in NYC, increase their chances of succeeding in permanent housing and independent living, and decrease morbidity and mortality; and improve food safety, compliance with NYC Food Standards and the overall nutritional status and nutrition knowledge.Reporting directly to the Department of Social Services Chief Medical Officer, the City Medical Specialist will assist with oversight of health services, inclusive of medical and behavioral health, at DSS/DHS/HRA and their contracted providers and facilities, provide direct consultation and develop and implement relevant programs.The Office of the Medical Director is seeking to hire one (1) City Medical Specialist (Per Diem) to function as a Medical Consultant who will:

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:a) Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; orb) Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.To be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I described above, one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess:a) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; andb) A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Master's degree; andc) At least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Master's degree, or equivalent, in the practice of epidemiology. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must possess:a) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; andb) Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, or family practice, or pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; andc) Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; andd) Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, or pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in pediatrics, internal medicine, family practice, or preventive medicine.
• Active board certification in pediatrics, internal medicine, family practice, or preventive medicine.
• Not less than two years of management/supervisory experience in health, mental health, substance use, and/or social services provider setting.
• Experience in child health is a plus.
• Master's in public health desired, or EIS, preventive medicine, or public health training.
• Experience working with homeless or underserved populations.

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New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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