Medical Director (Part-Time, Contract)

Medical Director (Part-Time, Contract)

Primarily onsite in Flemington, NJ, with flexibility for remote/offsite consultation as needed. Type: Part-Time | Service-Based (No daily full-time requirement). Contract Term: 1 Year | Possibility of 90-Day Extension

We are seeking a New Jersey-licensed physician (MD or DO) to serve as Medical Director for a local health department under a part-time, contract-based agreement. This role is essential in supporting public health services and ensuring medical oversight in alignment with N.J.A.C. 8:52-3.2 the Ten Essential Public Health Services. The Medical Director operates under the administrative supervision of the local Health Officer and is responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing medical policies and clinical guidance for public health initiatives, communicable disease management, screenings, vaccinations, and emergency preparedness.

The Medical Director shall:

• Serve as medical consultant for communicable disease investigations, including outbreaks, reportable illnesses, and tuberculosis (TB).
• Provide standing medical orders for vaccines and treatments, including COVID-19.
• Authorize and oversee immunization programs, including Hepatitis A, MMR, and travel-related vaccines.
• Supervise TB control efforts, including chest X-ray reviews, Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), and QuantiFERON Gold testing.

Establish protocols for:

• Lead screening
• Urine pregnancy screening
• Biometric screenings (Glucose, Lipid, Hemoglobin A1C)
• Needle stick injury responses (including in medical needs shelters)
• Parentage swab collection
• Prenatal vitamin dispensing

• Liaise with public health nurses and external medical providers to ensure clinical coordination.
• Ensure compliance with NJ Public Health Standards, particularly the Ten Essential Public Health Services.

Clinical Oversight Includes:

• Standing orders for:
• COVID-19 vaccinations and treatments
• MMR, Hepatitis A, and travel vaccines
• Immune Globulin
• Epinephrine and management of adverse reactions
• TB-related services:
• Chest X-ray for suspects/contacts
• QuantiFERON TB Gold Test
• Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
• Health screenings:
• Lead exposure
• Urine pregnancy tests
• Biometric testing (A1C, glucose, lipids)
• Emergency preparedness:
• Needle stick protocols
• Oversight of medical needs shelter procedures

Required:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• Active medical license in the State of New Jersey

Preferred:

• Experience in Public Health or working with government/public agencies
• Prior experience as a Medical Director or in a leadership/oversight role within a clinical or public health setting

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to issue standing medical orders
• Understanding of communicable disease management
• Familiarity with public health protocols and NJ administrative codes (N.J.A.C. 8:52)
• Strong communication skills to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams