Careers

• Provide oversight of the clinical services of NJFPL’s family planning and STD programs, ensuring provision of services according to Providing Quality Family Planning Services: Recommendations of the US Office of Population Affairs and the CDC (QFP) and the use of other current and evidence-informed nationally recognized standards of care and guided by principles of patient-centered, trauma-informed practice.
• Lead the activities of the New Jersey Family Planning League’s Medical Committee and Clinical Service Directors Committee, comprised of medical providers from each agency in NJFPL’s provider network. These committees advise NJFPL regarding clinical practice and offer benefit to our network of providers as opportunities for training, updates, shared learning, and networking. The Clinical Director serves as the primary staff liaison for these committees.
• Conduct clinical site monitoring and site audits of sub-recipient agencies to ensure compliance with policies, applicable regulations, and best practices. Draft reports of findings, review responses and provide follow up as needed.
• Provide updates to sub-recipients on current sexual and reproductive health (SRH) practice standards, practice recommendations and research findings
• Provide technical assistance to sub-recipient organizations on matters related to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, quality assurance and improvement.
• Assist the VP of Programs in the management and development of NJFPL funding applications to NJ Department of Health, US Office of Population Affairs (Title X services grant) and other funding sources. Along with VP of Programs, Programs Director and other NJFPL Title X staff, develop timelines, process, and draft content for proposals.
• Participate with VP of Programs in strategizing for improving access to sexual and reproductive health services for people across the state of NJ. Compile and update data for needs assessments and other resources to support this effort.
• Develop and modify clinical policies for the family planning, STD, and other healthcare programs of the New Jersey Family Planning League.
• Assess provider needs for clinical training and technical assistance. Identify existing resources and external expertise and/or develop and present content directly.
• In collaboration with the program department, manage and support NJFPL’s continuous quality improvement activities. Plan and execute project activities and timeline with support from staff and consultants. Coordinate NJFPL’s staff team in periodic review of sub-recipient data and progress on deliverables and QA/QI initiatives, make suggestions about next steps, and subsequently coordinate improvement recommendations. Plan and facilitate quarterly sub-recipient learning sessions. Serve as primary point of contact for Title X sub-recipients regarding clinical performance and quality management.

• Maintain awareness and stay up to date on current federal and NJ healthcare regulations governing the provision of family planning and STD services, state and Title X program requirements, family planning best practice and nationally recognized standards of care recommendations, sexual and reproductive health technology, research and treatment developments and other aspects of sexual health, Medicaid, Plan First and state health insurance exchange.
• Work with providers to develop, pilot and implement new projects and initiatives, with particular focus on improving access, quality and health equity for clients and communities in high need of publicly funded reproductive health services.
• Serve as NJFPL’s key representative at stakeholder meetings, conferences and external forums as assigned. Standard travel to healthcare service sites and meetings within the state will be necessary. Expect to travel approximately 1-2 times annually to a meeting/ conference in another state. Work related travel expenses are reimbursed, including mileage for the use of personal vehicle.
• Oversee HIPAA policies and compliance for the NJFPL.
• Manage time-limited projects and complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of health disparities and social determinants of health, inclusive of sexual and reproductive health issues and issues through the lifespan, across impacted communities.
• Knowledge and experience in quality management practices including quality assurance systems and continuous quality improvement, compliance and risk management, regulatory/contract compliance preferably in a public health or clinical setting.
• Interest in issues related to sexual and reproductive health, including improving access to a full range of family planning healthcare services and contraceptives, and improving maternal and infant health outcomes. Prior experience preferred.
• Ability to perform with a high level of confidentiality, discretion and integrity including demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA and other federal, state, and local regulations governing client confidentiality.
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse communities with cultural humanity and responsibility.
• Experience using data to inform project and quality management, accessing, and utilizing publishedinformation and research. Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks effectively within a compressed timeframe.
• Experience with or knowledge of electronic health record systems.
• Commitment to improving access to family planning services, health equity and supporting a sexual and reproductive justice framework.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of (3) years direct practice experience as a clinical provider in a healthcare environment, MSN required with certification and current licensure in NJ required.

(Opportunities for continuing education to support maintenance of professional license will be provided.)

• Minimum of (5) years of experience in public health and/ or healthcare
• Experience with provision of sexual and reproductive health services and/or management of sexual and reproductive health programs is a plus.

How to apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to info@njfpl.org please include Clinical Service Director in the subject line.

NJFPL is currently operating under a hybrid in-office/remote work approach, including in-person work at our Newark-based office location. The expectation is that upon hire, you commit to this work schedule. NJFPL policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and documentation is required as a condition of employment. Requests for religious and medial exemptions from NJFPL vaccination policy will be considered. Additional in-office COVID safety protocols are set by NJFPL management and will be enforced.

NJFPL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction or current employment status.