The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers.
This individual will be responsible for conducting assigned research, investigations, and analyzing data pertaining to usage of various goods and services utilized within the Bureaus clinics.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Prepare and review purchase requisitions, procurements, and contract documents for the Bureau of Public Health Clinics (Sexual Health, Immunization and Chest Clinics). Receive and review procurement requests from BPHC clinic staff. Monitor and liaise with various groups regarding orders requested and supplied to ensure clinical operations. Provide staffing oversight to manage PHC procurement, reviewing purchase requisitions, procurements, and contract documents for submission to ACCO ensuring adherence to PPB rules. Work with program staff and ACCO to draft and submit RFPs related to goods and services needed for clinical operations. Approve, prepare and assist with receiving reports for vendor payments to Internal Accounting Unit. Ensure timely liquidation and manage spend down of fiscal year expenses. Manage BPHC credit card purchases, including verification of purchase amounts charged, work with internal Fiscal Department to process payment. Follow-up with vendors on issues regarding delivery of goods and services. Assure purchase orders are accurately tracked, and all discrepancies are brought to the attention of the Senior Director. Utilize Internal Agency systems in the processing, review and approval of procurement actions and contract awards. Assist in the preparation of Financial Reports. Act as a liaison and attend meetings between BPHC and various DOHMH units and outside vendors. Perform other ad-hoc assignments, as requested by the Senior Director of Budgets and Procurement.
Why You Should Work for Us
About the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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Minimum Qualifications
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
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 individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.