PHYSICIAN PROGRAM SPECIALIST

35

PHPA, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Baltimore, MD

This position will serve as the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) Reproductive Health Medical Director. This position will provide expert medical consultation in women's/reproductive health and public health in the areas of assessing program needs, evaluating program performance, and developing and implementing policies and programs to optimize women's health and their families' health. The incumbent will also oversee special initiatives in the area of women's and/or reproductive health services.  This position serves as the Medical Director for the Title X Family Planning program.This is a senior program management position in the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, with policy/program development, management and evaluation responsibilities.

The incumbent of this position must be a licensed physician in the State of Maryland with Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

The preferred candidate will have professional health/human services experience, specifically related to maternal and child health programs.  The preferred candidate will also have professional experience in health or human services related to reproductive health.  Professional experience in developing budgets, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and contract preparation, management, and oversight is also preferred.

1. Applicants must be certified by an American Medical Association Specialty Board in an area of medical specialization.

2. Applicants must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of the current license must be attached to the 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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

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.