Nurse Practitioner Medical Director, Bureau of Clinical Quality Management and Improvement

The Employee Health Program ensures that DOHMH staff are medically cleared, protected, and supported to perform their essential public health duties. An exciting career opportunity to shape systems that protect and empower the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's public health workforce is now available within the Division of Administration, Offices of Clinical Quality Management and Improvement/Employees' Health Program. We're building an Employee Health Program that is not only compliant and efficient, but also equity-driven, engaging, and responsive.

We're looking for a motivated and mission-aligned Nurse Practitioner Medical Director to help lead that vision.

NURSE PRACTITIONER(DEPT HEALTH - 06611

• Review/conduct pre-employment physical examinations, immunization, and blood testing, return to duty exams, handles employee referrals for medical/psychological conditions, training and management.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document job related healthcare as indicated for persons working at the agency.
• Work in collaboration with Human Resources, Infection Prevention Committee and Occupational Health and Safety to identify, evaluate, treat and initiate work restrictions for those exposed to chemical, biological, or other hazards of workplace environment.

• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
  • a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • a tax-deferred savings program and
  • 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,  or .

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