Bronx Asthma Program Director, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Healthcare
Job Description
The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health works with clinical and community partners to expand access to high-quality, culturally responsive programs that prevent and manage chronic diseases. The Asthma Program Director will guide, develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-pronged asthma program serving the South Bronx.

Requirements

  • Provide oversight and assistance in the design and implementation of evaluation projects
  • Support interpretation of research and evaluation findings and develop programmatic changes in accordance with data findings
  • Oversee asthma program staff and manage all programmatic and operational activities of the Bronx Asthma Program
  • Work with the Executive Director, help to develop and implement a strategic plan for the Bronx Asthma Program
  • Conduct research to identify emerging trends, disparities, and best practices in asthma care and management
  • Design and implement research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of Bronx Asthma Program interventions
  • Analyze data to inform program improvements and policy recommendations
  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting research at conferences to advance knowledge in asthma care and public health
  • Assist with the development of Bronx Asthma Program contract proposals and performance reports to ensure compliance with the agency's requirements, and federal/state/city guidelines
  • Establish quarterly program goals, objectives, and metrics
  • Ensure Bronx Asthma Program grant reports are produced and submitted and manage the post-award process including managing budgets and expenditures
  • Report out on all Bronx Asthma Program activities to agency leadership and colleagues from other City and State agencies
  • Develop and coordinate systems for data collection and management, evaluation, reporting, and communication
  • Collaborate with other agency asthma programs to coordinate and integrate program and services to address community needs
  • Strengthen collaboration with community-based organizations, healthcare organizations, managed care organizations, and government agencies to improve the quality of care and service delivery to children with asthma and their families
  • Represent the bureau and department at local and national meetings
  • Participate in public health emergency response as needed and support the agency in community engagement during an emergency
  • Perform other duties as required

Benefits

  • Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement
  • Tax-deferred savings program
  • Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers
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