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BUREAU DIRECTOR, CLINICAL SERVICES

(Community Health Director of Nursing II)

Recruitment #26-004223-0003

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Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH HARFORD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S CLINICAL SERVICES BUREAU ONLY

GRADE

STD0024

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Harford County Health Department
1321 Woodbridge Station Way
Edgewood, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This Community Health Director of Nursing position provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the Clinical Services Bureau to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality public health and clinical services that support the mission of the Harford County Health Department. The position is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving bureau programs, policies, and procedures to meet community needs and comply with local, state, and federal requirements.

The Director oversees a broad portfolio of programs, including Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infection Services, HIV Prevention and Care, Immunization Services, Communicable Disease and Outbreak Response, Immigration Health, Employee Health, Cancer Prevention, Tobacco Prevention, and targeted HIV Case Management. The position supervises program leadership staff, supports budget development and program planning, promotes workforce development, and collaborates with internal and external partners to improve population health outcomes.

This position also provides direct clinical services, as needed, and serves in a leadership role during emergency preparedness activities and public health responses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or related field and four years of experience as a community health nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity OR two years experience as a community health nurse and three years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a registered nurse.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or related field and five years of experience as a community health nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity may be substituted for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Experience working in the public health field
  • Experience with budget preparation, policy development, organization, scheduling and conducting multiple competing priorities
  • Minimum of 2 years nursing administration experience, including managing and supervising staff, overseeing schedules, implementing, and monitoring quality standards
  • Experience with performance management processes in the healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience analyzing data

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH HARFORD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S CLINICAL SERVICES BUREAU ONLY

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore MD 21215. Please include your license number and expiration date on the application or upload a copy.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it along with your resume as a single file.

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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