DIABETES MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

STD0016

MDH, PHPA, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Diabetes Management Coordinator for the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. This position will lead the planning, implementation, fiscal management and evaluation of statewide chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs for the Diabetes Program. This position will coordinate with local, State and community partners to ensure programs are evidence-based, data-driven, fiscally accountable and effectively implemented, while providing technical assistance, monitoring performance and strengthening systems-level collaborations. Through strategic planning, contract and grant oversight, stakeholder engagement and continuous quality improvement, this position will advance the Center’s mission to improve population health by preventing and managing chronic diseases, reducing health disparities and promoting equitable access to effective public health programs and services.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist 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 possess the following:

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, healthcare administration, social sciences, business administration, or a related field.

2. Experience administering or monitoring grants, contracts, subrecipient agreements or other funded programs, including reviewing scopes of work, budgets, expenditures, invoices and performance requirements, particularly those supported through federal or state grants.

3. Experience using programmatic and financial data to establish priorities, monitor and evaluate performance, identify trends or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions or program improvements.

4. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and providing technical assistance, consultation, training or guidance to local health departments, community organizations, contractors, grantees or other external partners.

5. Experience developing reports, presentations, guidance documents, toolkits, educational materials and other written communications for internal and external audiences, demonstrating strong written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal and project management skills.

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.