DIRECTOR FOR PLANNING, QUALITY AND CORE SERVICES

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MDH, Worcester County Health Department, Snow Hill, MD

The main purpose of this position is to provide management and direction of the Planning and Quality Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, department wide development of quality improvement tracking, Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP), oversight of the Local Management Board (LMB) and Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA), ongoing Public Health Accreditation (PHAB) activities, data management and ongoing Joint Commission (JC) activities. This position serves as the lead for agency activities such as Risk Management, Grant Writing, Management Information, Strategic Plan Development and monitoring, conference planning and research coordination.

Qualified candidates must possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field and six years professional clinical or administrative experience in health services, four of which must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

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.

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.

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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.