Health Commissioner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations.
CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Heath, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. CHECW seeks to hire an Assistant Commissioner for its new Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health.
NYC Health Department seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Assistant Commissioner of the newly- established Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health. This Bureau will contribute to the larger Neighborhood Health Strategy and complement the work of the other Bureaus of Neighborhood Health in Brooklyn, Harlem, and the Bronx. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer, the Assistant Commissioner will be tasked with incubating a limited program portfolio in Queens while growing the bureau and supporting its development, including the launch of a Jamaica Health Action Center. As Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau, you will be responsible for the following: **
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Developing, implementing, and revising the bureau's strategic plan, including logic model, to align with Agency Divisional priorities and measurable outcomes.
- Defining the bureau's vision, mission, and strategic objectives in alignment with other Bureaus of Neighborhood Health.
- Developing performance metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness and impact. Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and development of a high performing team to support bureau programming and operations.
- Establishing organizational structures, workflows, and processes for efficient service delivery.
- Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the bureau.
- Overseeing launch of a Jamaica Health Action Center, including coordination and collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Identifying fundings opportunities and leading the development of competitive grant proposals and pitches to secure resources, including in partnership with Agency partners.
- Designing and launching programs that address needs of specific neighborhoods in Queens, driven by data on inequities.
- Engaging with community stakeholders to ensure programs are responsive, equitable, and impactful. Representing the bureau, division, and Agency, as needed, and building relationships with internal and external partners.
- Advocating for the bureau's initiatives and priorities within the agency and broader community.
- Partnering closely with other bureaus within CHECW and across the agency to increase neighborhood investments by using data driven strategy, program optimization, and augmenting current available services. Serving in an emergency activation role in the agency's Incident Command System and support other emergency operations as needed.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Demonstrated success as a strategic leader capable of designing and driving community engagement strategies and program transformation in a large health equity-oriented program or organization.
Demonstrated knowledge about and experience in public health principles, and with specific knowledge pertaining to Social Determinants of Health, place-based programming, program evaluation, and translating evidence to action re: public health programming.
Track record of fundraising, including through competitive grant process.
Proven experience in creating and implementing programs with measurable outcomes.
Knowledge of health and community issues in Queens and/or Staten Island, including familiarity with partners with aligned work.
Creative problem-solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, highly motivated and able to coordinate multiple projects/tasks.
Superior decision-making skills, including demonstratable critical thinking skills and impeccable judgement.
Ability to develop and work with budgets, and other financial records.
Ability to direct monitoring and evaluation of programmatic work.
Experience applying racial equity frameworks and principles to affect systems change.
Why you should work for us:
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.
Asst Comm-Prgm Dev Revw-HMH - 95480

1. A master's degree in social work, psychology, public health or related field, from an accredited graduate school and five (5) years of satisfactory, full-time paid experience in social work, psychology, public health or related field; one (1) year of the experience shall have been in a responsible administrative or consultative capacity directly concerned with mental health; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must have the one (1) year specialized experience as described above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.