I’m writing about two exciting positions recently posted at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The positions are Assistant Commissioner and Director of Policy for the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control in the Division of Prevention and Primary Care.



The NYC DOHMH is the largest local health department in the United States and is known globally for its cutting-edge policy and programs. The Division of Prevention and Primary Care works to advance population health through supporting access to quality health services and introducing system changes that promote disease prevention and control.  Division initiatives include a diverse portfolio such as electronic health record implementation and clinical quality care improvement in medically underserved communities, Medicaid enrollment assistance and advocacy for overcoming barriers to health care access, and innovative nutrition and tobacco policy development and implementation.  We work to advance the Agency’s broader mission of addressing health inequities and improving the health of all New Yorkers, and pursue opportunities to model the integration of clinical and population health strategies.



The Assistant Commissioner and Policy Director are two high-level positions in the Division’s Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control. They offer exciting opportunities to lead and inform public health programming and policy. The Bureau spearheads programs and initiatives to reduce the burden of chronic diseases by addressing chronic disease risk factors, such as poor nutrition, physical inactivity and tobacco use.  The Bureau has created and implemented programs and policies with national and international impact, including policies to reduce youth access to tobacco; hard hitting tobacco and sugary drink media campaigns; a city-wide policy to incorporate Active Design principles into City construction projects; the creation of healthy food standards for City agencies; restricting trans fat use and posting calorie counts in restaurants; and the development of a national framework to reduce sodium in foods through the voluntary National Salt Reduction Initiative.



The City of New York and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are equal opportunity employers committed to hiring a diverse workforce.   I encourage you to consider these positions and to distribute these postings widely within your networks. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.  You can view the positions here: Director of Policy, Bureau of Chronic Disease and Tobacco Control<https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/?jobPath=psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=202761&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1> and Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control<https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/?jobPath=psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=202067&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1> and the attached job descriptions explain how to apply.



Best regards,



Sonia



Sonia Angell, MD, MPH

Deputy Commissioner

Division of Prevention and Primary Care

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

42-09 28th Street, 12th Floor, Room 12-130, CN 52

Long Island City, NY 11101

Phone: (347) 396-4837<tel:%28347%29%20396-4837>/4442

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