NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Senior Director of Queens and Staten Island Neighborhood Health, CHECW – Health
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
Senior Director of Queens and Staten Island Neighborhood Health, CHECW – Health Equity Capacity Building (HECB)
The Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building (HECB) works to build community power and capacity to address health inequities and the social determinants of health. We apply a place-based, anti‑racist public health strategy grounded in community partnerships, investments in frontline workers, and neighborhood‑centered resilience and response efforts.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Executive Director of Community Resiliency and Response, the Senior Director of Queens and Staten Island Neighborhood Health will oversee a Bureau‑wide place‑based strategy, with a specific focus on advancing health equity in Queens and Staten Island—NYC’s only two boroughs without a physical Neighborhood Health Action Center (NHAC). The Senior Director will lead cross‑sector partnerships, guide community programming, and manage place‑based investments that strengthen hyperlocal health infrastructure, with a focus on populations most impacted by structural racism and health disparities.
The Senior Director will lead strategic planning, oversee program implementation, and supervise staff and contractors across boroughs to advance the Bureau’s mission to build community capacity and power in Queens and Staten Island. They will be responsible for developing and executing initiatives that embed culturally responsive services into neighborhoods, integrate CHWs into local systems, and align community voice with public health policy and response. In the event of a public health emergency, this position may be reassigned to emergency roles as deemed necessary by the agency.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the planning, implementation, and management of HECB’s Neighborhood Health Services portfolio with a focus on Queens and Staten Island.
Lead coordination with the Bureau of Neighborhood Health (BNH) to ensure a harmonized and strategic approach to place‑based programming.
Direct place‑based strategies leveraging an existing evidence‑base, including CHW‑led initiatives, emergency preparedness, response and resiliency, and neighborhood‑level policy advocacy and research on Queens and Staten Island.
Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with community‑based and faith‑based organizations, cultural institutions, academic and research institutions, public housing authorities, healthcare providers, and other city agencies.
Lead site development and co‑location planning in under‑resourced neighborhoods such as Far Rockaway, Jamaica, and the North Shore of Staten Island.
Ensure coordination and alignment across Divisional sister bureaus, bureau‑specific CBOs, and contractors to deliver trauma‑informed, equity‑centered services.
Oversee community engagement and public education initiatives in collaboration with NYCHA, priority neighborhoods, and priority populations.
Manage contracts, program budgets, scopes of work, and performance deliverables in accordance with city procurement guidelines.
Lead continuous quality improvement efforts that center community voice and equity and research‑based methodologies on programming in Queens and Staten Island.
Support agency‑wide community resilience and emergency response efforts; contribute to cross‑agency working groups and planning tables.
Prepare research reports, presentations, and public materials summarizing impact, reach, and key metrics.
Supervise a team of program directors, managers, and staff overseeing program delivery, partnership development, and local engagement activities for place‑based and strategic programming on Queens and Staten Island. Foster a team culture that promotes collaboration, racial equity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in Public Health, Urban Planning, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in public health, community planning, or nonprofit leadership, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or program management role.
Strong background in health equity, systems change, and community‑led program design.
Experience leading programs in BIPOC communities and/or underserved geographies.
Knowledge of trauma‑informed practices and public health emergency response.
Demonstrated success managing large multi‑site teams and city‑funded contracts.
Proven ability to cultivate partnerships with CBOs, FBOs, CHWs, and government partners.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
Proficiency in managing complex budgets, timelines, and performance indicators.
Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, tax‑deferred savings program, a robust Worksite Wellness Program, and more.
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: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental science, or public health.
At least two years of experience as a City Research Scientist, Level I, or equivalent in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity.
Primary commitment to inclusive, equitable, and community‑centered public health practice.
About the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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
sahn1@health.nyc.gov
or 347‑396‑6549.
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Position Summary Under the direction of the Executive Director of Community Resiliency and Response, the Senior Director of Queens and Staten Island Neighborhood Health will oversee a Bureau‑wide place‑based strategy, with a specific focus on advancing health equity in Queens and Staten Island—NYC’s only two boroughs without a physical Neighborhood Health Action Center (NHAC). The Senior Director will lead cross‑sector partnerships, guide community programming, and manage place‑based investments that strengthen hyperlocal health infrastructure, with a focus on populations most impacted by structural racism and health disparities.
The Senior Director will lead strategic planning, oversee program implementation, and supervise staff and contractors across boroughs to advance the Bureau’s mission to build community capacity and power in Queens and Staten Island. They will be responsible for developing and executing initiatives that embed culturally responsive services into neighborhoods, integrate CHWs into local systems, and align community voice with public health policy and response. In the event of a public health emergency, this position may be reassigned to emergency roles as deemed necessary by the agency.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the planning, implementation, and management of HECB’s Neighborhood Health Services portfolio with a focus on Queens and Staten Island.
Lead coordination with the Bureau of Neighborhood Health (BNH) to ensure a harmonized and strategic approach to place‑based programming.
Direct place‑based strategies leveraging an existing evidence‑base, including CHW‑led initiatives, emergency preparedness, response and resiliency, and neighborhood‑level policy advocacy and research on Queens and Staten Island.
Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with community‑based and faith‑based organizations, cultural institutions, academic and research institutions, public housing authorities, healthcare providers, and other city agencies.
Lead site development and co‑location planning in under‑resourced neighborhoods such as Far Rockaway, Jamaica, and the North Shore of Staten Island.
Ensure coordination and alignment across Divisional sister bureaus, bureau‑specific CBOs, and contractors to deliver trauma‑informed, equity‑centered services.
Oversee community engagement and public education initiatives in collaboration with NYCHA, priority neighborhoods, and priority populations.
Manage contracts, program budgets, scopes of work, and performance deliverables in accordance with city procurement guidelines.
Lead continuous quality improvement efforts that center community voice and equity and research‑based methodologies on programming in Queens and Staten Island.
Support agency‑wide community resilience and emergency response efforts; contribute to cross‑agency working groups and planning tables.
Prepare research reports, presentations, and public materials summarizing impact, reach, and key metrics.
Supervise a team of program directors, managers, and staff overseeing program delivery, partnership development, and local engagement activities for place‑based and strategic programming on Queens and Staten Island. Foster a team culture that promotes collaboration, racial equity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in Public Health, Urban Planning, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in public health, community planning, or nonprofit leadership, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or program management role.
Strong background in health equity, systems change, and community‑led program design.
Experience leading programs in BIPOC communities and/or underserved geographies.
Knowledge of trauma‑informed practices and public health emergency response.
Demonstrated success managing large multi‑site teams and city‑funded contracts.
Proven ability to cultivate partnerships with CBOs, FBOs, CHWs, and government partners.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
Proficiency in managing complex budgets, timelines, and performance indicators.
Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, tax‑deferred savings program, a robust Worksite Wellness Program, and more.
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: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental science, or public health.
At least two years of experience as a City Research Scientist, Level I, or equivalent in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity.
Primary commitment to inclusive, equitable, and community‑centered public health practice.
About the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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
sahn1@health.nyc.gov
or 347‑396‑6549.
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