DIRECTOR OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH 2441

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Plans and directs the work of the Maternal and Child Care Division of the Health Department. Under direction of the Suffolk County Commissioner of Health, an employee in this class is responsible for the organization, scheduling and staffing of clinics which serve maternal and child health needs in the County. The employee attends staff meetings and reports regularly to the commissioner of Health on the work of the clinics, conferences and classes held by the Maternal and Child Care Division. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Organizes and staffs clinics including those for prenatal care, well-children, cardiac screening, orthopedics, asthma and preventive medicine (polio and measles);

Organizes and staffs classes for expectant parents;

Is responsible for supervising the maintenance of all related attendance and accounting records;

Implements medical policy and maintains clinic standards;

Works within the general framework of the Suffolk County Health Department to satisfy growing responsibilities.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general medicine; thorough knowledge of the medical facilities and resources available in the County; thorough knowledge of State and local laws affecting health; ability to plan and supervise the establishment and operation of an effective Maternal and Child Health Program; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, the public, physicians, public officials and all groups interested in the Maternal and Child Health Program; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and; four years of experience in the practice of medicine.

R10/20/78

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive