DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES

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MDH, Minority Health and Health Disparities (MHHD), Baltimore, MD

The Deputy Director oversees the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting for the Statewide Health Disparities Reduction Programs (24) that are statutorily mandated (Section 20-1000 & 20-1007 & XXX). In addition, this position will assist in directing and managing all administrative functions of the Office.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Nursing or a related discipline and 5 years of professional health or human service work, including 2 years supervisory experience.  Candidates must also possess at least 1 year of experience with budget management and fiscal reporting experience. 

Desired candidate should also possess:

• Doctorate degree;
• Knowledge of community-based participatory approaches and principles;
• Demonstrate successful grant writing and grant management experience;
• Experience managing and implementing community-based programs and developing partnerships;
• Demonstrated experience working to address health disparities.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

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. 

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.