Public Health and Preventive Medicine Fellow

The Fund for Public Health in New York City, (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.  To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) is a bureau in the Division for Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) located at 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY. 

Our division is devoted to strengthening the Department’s ability to strategically partner with the NYC health care system. The bureau will engage primary care providers and other healthcare organizations to implement evidence-based strategies; leverage information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advance policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surface opportunities where health care can influence and connect consumers to social support and address the whole person, beyond physical ailments. BEHS operates NYC REACH, helping New York City providers to implement new health care delivery models and quality initiatives, participate in payment reform programs, and connect to community and health resources to support their patients. To find out more about this ground-breaking project visit us at www.nycreach.org. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Public Health and Preventive Medicine fellow is a healthcare professional that will engage in an advanced training program focused on public health and preventive medicine practice in NYC. Working closely with the Director of the Preventive Medicine Program and the Residency Coordinator, the fellow will play a major role in the clinical training of residents and students at DOHMH. In addition, the fellow will support NYC REACH in its quality improvement, practice transformation and health equity work. The fellowship is an opportunity to build leadership skills, engage in meaningful population health initiatives, and train the next generation of physician leaders in public health and preventive medicine at one of the largest and esteemed health departments in the country.

• Supporting the Preventive Medicine Residency Program and Workforce Development (60%)

• Assist in the recruitment, selection, supervision, mentoring, clinical training, evaluation, and promotion of Preventive Medicine residents

• Oversee educational activities for the Preventive Medicine residency program and medical rotators including curriculum development, board review, and leading weekly seminars

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including preceptors, faculty, the residency advisory council, AGME, ACPM. ABPM
• Ensure the program is conducted in accordance with ACGME and other regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Residency Coordinator on program administration including budgeting, rotation development, evaluation
• Advocate for the needs and interests of the residency program and the residents within the broader institutional framework

• Public Health and Preventive Medicine Practice (40%)

• Act as a clinical advisor to support population health initiatives, which can include practice transformation, health equity, community clinical linkages, healthy aging and informatics

• Analyze the evidence base in support of strategic planning and clinical initiatives
• Provide clinical consultations for the development of clinical quality measures to meet program evaluations goals of QI interventions, research and surveillance projects implemented through NYC REACH.
• Facilitate clinical workgroup sessions with community and clinical partners
• Contribute to policy commentaries on key public health issues
• Provide support to clinical and executive leadership as needed

QUALIFICATIONS 

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board certification in preventive medicine or a related field as determined by the Program Director
• Active NYS medical license or ability to obtain license within 90 days of hire

• Experience in medical education, including curriculum development, mentoring residents and students, peer and community training

• Clinical experience in patient care and health promotion
• Experience or strong interest in healthcare quality improvement, practice transformation and value-based care

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to achieving health equity

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism

Preferred:

• Prior experience at a public health agency

SALARY

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health benefits, generous sick leave, and 24 days of personal leave and vacation per year.  The salary range for this position is $85,00 to $90,00 and commensurate with experience.   

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

TO APPLY 

To apply, send resume, with cover letter, including salary requested and how your experience relates to this position. We ask that you do not contact our staff directly and no phone inquiries please. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted. 

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

You must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This role will be based at DOHMH located in Long Island City, Queens, though travel to sites across the city may be needed. There is the potential of shifting to a hybrid work schedule.

This is a one-year fellowship, starting from the date of hire.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.