Deputy Commissioner of Disease Control, Division Management & Systems Coordination

Overview

The mission of the Division of Disease Control is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through the identification, surveillance, treatment, control and prevention of infectious diseases, using a racial justice framework and population-specific strategies to prioritize addressing inequalities in disease control.

Reporting to the Commissioner of Health, the Deputy Commissioner is responsible for overseeing and managing the Division of Disease Control. The Deputy Commissioner will provide leadership support on key public health and infectious disease control matters, with oversight of a $350 million budget and leadership to over 1,300 staff in the following programs:
Public Health Laboratory (PHL);
Public Health Clinics;
Tuberculosis Control (TB);
Hepatitis, HIV and STI;
Communicable Diseases;
Immunization;
Division Management & Systems Coordination; HIV Planning Council.

• Advise the Commissioner of Health and Assistant Commissioners on matters related to public health issues in areas of disease control.
• Direct and supervise Assistant Commissioners and/or other staff in the programs/functions listed above.
• Direct and supervise policy development, program planning and implementation, evaluation and review of programs/functions in areas of jurisdiction, as listed above.
• Consult and communicate with federal, state and local governmental agencies on policies and programs related to the public health areas under the jurisdiction of the Division of Disease Control.
• Support institutional and systems change to advance racial equity across the division, bureau and agency workforce.
• Oversee activities throughout the city for the prevention and control of conditions in the Division's area of jurisdiction that are detrimental to the health and well-being of the population of New York City.
• Assume role of Incident Commander during agency public health emergency responses related to infectious disease.
• Coordinate the development of Emergency Preparedness protocols for units under areas of jurisdiction.
• Support the move and opening of the new location for Public Health Lab and the Harlem Quickie Lab in 2026.
• Maintain a network of community-based organizations, academic, governmental and private sector organizations and advocacy groups to support the Department's mission and establish procedures for facilitating collaboration in addressing public health issues.
• Establish procedures for and facilitate research within the division and the agency. Directs and coordinates ongoing review and monitoring of epidemiological studies and communicable disease treatment in hospitals, clinics and similar institutions.
• Establish procedures for and facilitate the review and revision of current laws, codes, rules and regulations governing public health activities.
• Propose, develop, and comment on public health and safety legislation pertaining to areas of expertise. Testify at public hearings related to infectious disease issues in NYC.
• Review and prepare responses to legislation proposed by other federal, state, and local agencies.
• Direct epidemiological investigation of cases of infectious disease, the isolation and quarantine of such cases, and their removal to hospitals when medically indicated.
• Represent the agency for external meetings with City Hall, elected officials, community-based organizations and others as requested by the Commissioner.

• Minimum of seven years' experience in public health, including senior management roles in a medical setting.
• Possess broad knowledge of public health with emphasis on the control and prevention of communicable diseases, environmental diseases, and occupational diseases.
• Demonstrated ability to assess public health problems, formulate and interpret policies, manage and implement programs and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant city, state and federal public health laws, rules and regulations, and the ability to interpret and apply them.
• Proven leadership and management experience, including ability to manage a large team and evaluate multiple programmatic areas.
• Excellent oral, written, communication and quantitative…