Special Assistant to Corporate Executive

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under general supervision and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, participates in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of plans, policies methods, and procedures directed toward the improvement of the facility. Resolves special administrative problems pertaining to policy and practice in program/project planning.

Tasks:

• Conducts confidential initial evaluations of proposed programs encompassing the gathering of pertinent data, identification, and analysis of problems, and the proposal of feasible solutions within the context of facility goals.
• Participates in developing, and recommending policies, practices, and programs designed to improve operations within the major functional areas through research, developing administrative controls and reporting systems, and the application of related techniques and methods
• Participates in the development of budgets and the operational aspects of approved programs.
• Conducts and participates in confidential meetings, events, and conferences as a representative of the facility.
• Provides assistance in developing various confidential reports and studies pertaining to a broad scope of functions including departmental reorganization, transfer of personnel and determining means of expediting potential programs while improving current operations.
• Serves as confidential project coordinator for high-level and complex projects.
• Maintains liaison between the Executive Office, various governmental agencies and community organizations, and the appropriate divisions of the Corporation as necessitated by the planning and development of specific programs.
• Develops and maintains viable operational procedures within the department and optimal operational support for the Executive Office.
• Prepares reports, speeches, and information releases within the context of facility objectives.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university, and three (3) years experience in health and medical service administration, public administration, business administration, personnel and labor relations, finance or an appropriate functional discipline with emphasis on planning, liaison and interorganizational relationships, or related administrative or managerial functions; or,
2. A Master's degree in hospital administration, health care planning, business administration, public administration or an approved related program, and two (2) years of experience in health and medical service administration, public administration, business administration, personnel and labor relations, finance or an appropriate functional discipline with emphasis on planning, liaison and interorganizational relationships, or related administrative or managerial functions; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Vacancy Control Board Number

LIN-09042024-30112