Deputy Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer, Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness
Core
Lead a division of 500+ employees and $155M budget to drive systemic change, dismantle institutional racism, and advance health equity across NYC's Department of Health.
Role type
Senior executive (Deputy Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer)
Builds
Anti-racist organizational culture, equitable public health policies, and place-based community programs
Domain
Public health / Social determinants of health / Racial justice
Required skills
Strategic vision, organizational change management, policy advocacy, community organizing, stakeholder partnership building, public health program design, racial equity analysis, high-level government relations, team leadership, results-driven execution
Preferred skills
Experience in governmental or nonprofit sectors, track record in progressive responsibility within racial justice and health, ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Shape and execute a bold strategy to transform the department into an anti-racist organization; oversee the 'Race to Justice' initiative to address systemic racism; strengthen partnerships with community and city agencies; develop innovative public health policies; lead a team of Assistant Commissioners; represent the center at high-level meetings with City Hall and elected officials
Seniority
Senior, executive leadership