PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR I Health Services

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MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Center for Cancer Prevention and Control, Baltimore, Maryland

Under the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA)'s Center for Cancer Prevention and Control (CCPC), this position will be responsible for providing oversight, training, technical assistance, and resources to sub-awardees of the Maryland Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP), the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), and the Cigarette Restitution Fund-Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment (CRF-CPEST) Program. Specifically, this position will serve as a Contract Monitor for health systems by implementing evidence-based interventions (e.g. provider reminders; provider assessment and feedback; patient reminders; reducing structural barriers) and supporting activities (e.g., patient navigation, small media). Such implementations will take place to increase clinic-level cancer screening rates. In addition, this position will assist health systems with completing readiness assessments, as well as with assessing and improving workflow and processes; developing implementation plans; and, conducting 'Plan-Do-Study-Act' cycles. This position will also provide assistance with assessing and improving the quality of data, along with planning for sustainability. Furthermore, this position will serve as a primary point of contact for multiple assigned local direct screening programs, all of which provide cancer screening, diagnosis, and patient navigation services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured Maryland residents. This position will work closely with the Cancer Screening Programs Unit Manager, as well as with the Direct Services Lead and with other Cancer Screening Programs Unit staff members.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, or a related field.  

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

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or a Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field, plus an additional year of professional experience in health services, for the required education.

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.

The desired candidate should have experience with evaluation, data collection, data management, analysis, and/or data reporting. The desired candidate should also have experience managing contracts, grants, and/or budgets. Additionally, the desired candidate should have knowledge of quality improvement methods, tools, and best practices.

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 which 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, at 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.