Health Equity Medical Director

Company: Lever
Location: Concord
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

Health Equity Medical Director - Concord, NH Concord, NH / Medical Services - Medical Services team / Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Health Equity Medical Director position. This position is a part time 22.5 hours/week position and is flexible to based out of Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont. The Health Equity Medical Director will lead and/or participate in the-- care delivery--of clinical services & new initiatives with an aim to advance health equity by improving and reducing disparities in clinical outcomes for PPNNE's patient population. Primary responsibilities include developing and modifying programs and services in accordance with current medical developments, community needs, agency goals and objectives, and fiscal and administrative constraints, direct, supervise and assure the quality of clinical care delivery in the second trimester abortion and vasectomy program and developing & writing protocols for new PP medical programs in consultation with PPNNE & PPFA Healthcare--staff as well as internal PPNNE operational, clinical and population health staff.--Additional duties include assisting in preparation of the annual budget and work plan, allowing use of medical license for the procurement of appropriate supplies and authorizing paperwork needed for gender change forms for established patients as well as representing the agency and working with a wide variety of outside constituencies, including health organizations, government agencies, community groups and schools, PPFA National Committees, and so forth.--The Health Equity medical director will provide Clinical--oversight--of all--assigned program--providers, supervise PAs as needed by the organization and additional Clinical supervision of individual clinical cases as required by--specific regulations. Qualifications for this position require applicants are board certified Medical Doctors (MD) or Doctors of Osteopathy (DO), have broad based knowledge and skills in the field of reproductive health care; in-depth OB/GYN--experience desirable, with 4-7 years of relevant medical practice. Candidates must be willing to be licensed in--Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Qualified candidates will also have relevant program planning and managerial experience, flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and--a willingness to learn coupled with a commitment to a team orientation. The ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and--organizations concerning highly sensitive and controversial issues as well as having a sound understanding & commitment to PPNNE's mission and--services--are qualities which are paramount to the success of this position. Ideal applicants will have experience working with people from diverse ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic and cultural communities, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the intersection with health and social justice. Access to benefits are available such as health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off as well as a retirement fund. Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at www.ppnne.org/jobs . Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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