Director of HIV Prevention Quality Management & Procurement, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)'s Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees the City's response to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Across a range of programs and through extensive collaboration with other parts of NYC DOHMH and external stakeholders, BHHS leads testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; research and evaluation; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives. BHHS's HIV Prevention Program contracts with community-based organizations and healthcare facilities to deliver comprehensive HIV prevention services. This includes HIV testing, outreach and education on prevention strategies, and referral and linkage navigation to healthcare providers for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and HIV treatment. Funded programs also address social determinants of health by linking New Yorkers to mental health and substance use support, workforce development, housing services, and other critical social supports. In addition, the HIV Prevention Program administers City Council-designated contracts for Ending the HIV Epidemic.

We are seeking a seasoned professional to serve as the Director of HIV Prevention Contract Quality Management and Procurement. The position will supervise a team of project officers and other staff in contract oversight and quality management, while also supporting the procurement of essential equipment and services for the HIV Prevention program. This position reports to the Director of HIV Prevention.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Contract Oversight & Compliance: Lead contracting activities for the HIV Prevention Program. In coordination with BHHS Business Systems and Public Health Solutions, ensure contracts meet funder requirements and regulatory standards. Serve as subject matter expert on contract details
- Program and Contract Administration: Oversee the procurement and contract administration within the HIV Prevention Program. Manage and coordinate the administration of unique contracts, such as consultant contracts and special projects, and oversee City Council-designated Prevention contracts. Coordinate procurement of equipment and services through ACCO, DCAS, Public Health Solutions, and others, in collaboration with the Director of Business Systems
- Resolve procurement issues, develop guidance document to support HIV Prevention teams with procurement. Create and manage agency scopes and budgets, in collaboration with Public Health Solutions and BHHS Admin staff
- Contract Quality Management: Develop and implement a data-driven quality management strategy for contracted services. Oversee the monitoring, evaluation, and interpretation of contracted organizations' program data, in collaboration with the HIV Prevention Research and Evaluation team. Work with the HIV Prevention Research and Evaluation team on activities, such as data review and cleaning, to ensure data quality
- Oversee regular quality reviews of contracted service data in collaboration with the HIV Prevention Research and Evaluation team. Use data insights to establish performance benchmarks, drive process improvements, and proactively address any service gaps or compliance issues. Oversee the material review process by coordinating with the Program Review Panel. Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to provide technical assistance and program improvement to partner agencies and contracted organizations
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Oversee systems for tracking contract performance and program outcomes. Analyze program data to identify trends, suggest improvements, and provide actionable insights. Report findings to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Supervise a team of project officers and other staff in contract management, quality management, and procurement functions. Represent the HIV Prevention Program in meetings with community partners
- Additional Duties: Assist with grant reporting and application processes, ensuring all contractual and compliance aspects are clearly documented. Support public health emergency responses by ensuring timely guidance and resource delivery

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience in leading the delivery of HIV prevention and human services
- Experience in quality management, technical assistance provision, and monitoring and evaluation
- Deep understanding of HIV prevention activities, including HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, and early initiation of HIV treatment
- Experience in using a data-driven approach to quality improvement, with strong skills in reviewing and analyzing data to establish benchmarks and drive process improvement
- Experience in procurement, contract administration, and quality management
- Experience working collaboratively with healthcare providers, community organization providers, faith leaders, and community members
- Experience with HIV testing in healthcare and community settings
- Experience working with CDC and federal, state, or city government agencies
- Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- 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.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

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.