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MDH, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge, MD

The main purpose of this position is to provide executive management for all assigned administrative operations at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center supporting the Hospital mission, vision and values and to provide Clinical Operations with the tools needed to provide superior care.  Position will provide executive direction, instruction and supervision to Program Directors assuring the efficient operation of each unit.  The incumbent will also execute, administer and evaluate operating funds to all units, both support and clinical services, to assure funding for emergencies and unexpected expenditures.  This position will be responsible for budget preparations such as evaluating and estimating the hospital requirements for funding for the assigned fiscal year and reviewing and utilizing Budget Management, MDH and BHA guidelines, and the actual Operation Budget Request for submission to the Legislature.  This position will also provide constant, accurate, technical data to the CEO of Eastern Shore Hospital Center to help make decisions on various complex issues involving budgeted funds, capital funds, technical contacts and agreements, and State regulations. 

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a health, human service, or management field and five (5) years of professional administrative experience, including three (3) years at a managerial or supervisory leadership level with responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: budget/accounting, human resources, information technology, or plant management/maintenance. A Master's degree will substitute for one (1) year of the general experience requirement.

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.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.