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DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER, PUBLIC HEALTH - NURSE OPTION

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR III

Recruitment #23-005484-0014

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GRADE

25

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Annapolis, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Health Officer for Public Health, providing clinical oversight to the activities of the Department of Health and support for the Health Officer in the leadership of the Department in pursuit of its mission, “to preserve, promote, and protect the health of all the residents of Anne Arundel County”.  This position will oversee the department's five public health bureaus with respect to health issues and quality assurance. These bureaus are Behavioral Health, Environmental Health, Family Health, Disease Prevention and Management and School Health. Incumbent will act as liaison to other agencies, academic institutions, key stakeholders, and community groups and serve on appropriate committees and task forces as assigned.

When requested, this position will represent the Health Officer in his/her absence providing oversight of the Department as needed. This position will also maintain quality of care and professionalism of the Department by introducing, promoting and ensuring quality enhancing policies and procedures and fostering high standards of clinical, professional and ethical conduct.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner from the Maryland Board of Nursing, six years of professional experience in health services, and at least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience of clinical and administrative staff.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

  • Experience in managing clinical and administrative operations in an organization.
  • Experience in data driven decision making in health assessments and surveillance.
  • Experience addressing health equity, working with vulnerable populations and community engagement activities.
  • Exceptional public speaking skills – this position engages and collaborates with various government agencies, community partners and academic entities.
  • Above average writing and editing skills to include writing standard operating procedures, public health content and promotional materials.
  • Strong leadership skills to include the ability and desire to lead and participate in program planning, quality assurance and staff development and mentoring.
  • Knowledge managing Federal and State grants.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a registered nurse or a licensed nurse practitioner from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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