PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II Health Services

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MDH, Charles County Health Department, White Plains, MD

The main purpose of this position is to preserve, protect, and promote the health of the residents of Charles County residents by the administration and management of programs incorporated under the Division of Disease Prevention and Management. Responsibilities include overseeing a staff of approximately 45 professional, managerial, clerical and service personnel; managing an annual budget of approximately $3.0 million per year (including core public health funds, state and federal categorical grants, and county funds) and assessing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing and other comprehensive programs devoted to linking residents with health resources they need.

Specific programs assigned to this division are as follows:

• Cancer Screening Services - Southern Maryland Regional Program: Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) and Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
• Chronic Disease and Health Promotion - Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity educational programs and case management, Asthma and Lead, Mobile Integrated Health, Mobile Integrated Telehealth
• Infectious Disease Prevention and Control - Surveillance; Rabies; Emerging Pathogens; Tuberculosis, Refugee Health; Employee Health; Child and Adult Immunizations and Screening, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Participation
• HIV/STD Prevention and Care Program - Southern Maryland Regional Program: HIV/STD/CTRS Prevention Services; Ryan White I and II HIV/AIDS Case Management
• WIC Services for woman and children - Babies Born Healthy; 150, 000 Surveillance and Quality Initiative, Education and intervention for healthy pregnancies. Fetal Infant Mortality, Childhood Fetal Mortality

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.

Experience: Six years professional experience in health services, three of which must have been in professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions, and three of which must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute a master’s or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Desirable candidates will possess experience with disease prevention and health promotion and experience with creating and maintaining budgets.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.