Medical Director - ID&LGBTQ Programs

About the Role

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving underserved communities in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and is responsible for managing and coordinating all clinicians who provide infectious disease (ID) and LGBTQ services at CHN. The role focuses on integrating ID/LGBTQ support staff in coordination with the VP and Assistant Director for ID/LGBTQ Programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and maintenance of the organization’s integrated HIV service plan in collaboration with the VP for ID/LGBTQ Programs, coordinating stakeholders in Government/Public Affairs.
• Supports the CMO and Director of Primary Care with any ID and LGBTQ-related matters.
• Participates in clinical and other committees as determined by the CMO.
• Provides clinical support to the HIV Program Assistant, Project Coordinator(s) for HIV Outreach and Education programs, Treatment Educator, and other staff as directed.
• Provides clinical expertise for the continual development and evaluation of all ID & LGBTQ programs and services, as well as the development of new initiatives aligned with CHN’s mission.
• Ensures full integration of ID & LGBTQ services across CHN clinic sites.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients while respecting their confidentiality and privacy.
• Assists with the credentialing of providers seeking privileges for HIV, Hep C, and Transgender Care.
• Assists in the recruitment and interview process of clinicians who will be providing ID care.
• Serves as an internal consultant for HIV, Hep B, Hep C, STIs, PrEP, PEP, and other ID-related topics.
• Provides clinical leadership to the transgender health care program, including hormone therapy, referral for gender affirmation surgery, and collaboration with Behavioral Health to offer counseling and support to transgender patients.
• Works closely with the population health department to review and identify HIV patient clinical quality metrics at least every 3 months to ensure care delivery meets those metrics.
• Reviews and provides updates regarding HIV, STI prevention, and treatment guidelines regularly at provider meetings.
• Provides HIV, Hepatitis C, and LGBTQ health updates to FHCHC providers through memos and/or in-service education to review standards of care, introduce new concepts, and educate providers.
• Meets regularly with the VP for ID/LGBTQ Programs to ensure compliance with current grant requirements, including program spending and reporting.
• Works with the CMO to establish an antimicrobial stewardship program for CHN.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Possess a medical degree.
• Extensive experience with HIV/ID & LGBTQ issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work with HIV-infected individuals.
• Interest in and conviction of the purpose and aims of all programs in the clinic.
• Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about medical care.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner toward individuals from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.