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DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER - PHYSICIAN OPTION

PHYSICIAN PROGRAM MANAGER I

Recruitment #23-004608-0003

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GRADE

PHY 006

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, St. Mary's County Health Department
21580 Peabody St.
Leonardtown, MD 20650

Main Purpose of Job

Advance public health and serve the mother county of Maryland as Deputy Health Officer for the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), located in a historic, waterfront community about 50 miles south of our nation’s capitol. The Deputy Health Officer partners closely with the county health officer to lead an innovative, nationally accredited local health department representing a rapidly growing jurisdiction of about 120,000.

Our local public health team is passionate and dedicated to serving our community with creativity, grit, and the best public health data available. Our community partnerships are our greatest asset – we benefit from incredibly solid and mission-focused partnerships with local schools, law enforcement, human service agencies, health care, and community organizations. We value our team members highly; and we offer plenty of opportunities for continued professional development, participation in cross-agency initiatives, leadership, and innovation. St. Mary’s County is the perfect place to learn, serve, and lead in public health! Learn more about the St. Mary’s County community at: St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce (smcchamber.com). 

SMCHD is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all St. Mary’s County community members. The agency maintains four sites in the county, has a staff of about 200, and implements an operational budget of approximately 25 million. Multiple public health topic areas are addressed by SMCHD, including: environmental health, behavioral health, chronic disease, infectious disease, access to care and direct clinical services, health communications, emergency preparedness and response, violence prevention, maternal child health, elder health, and vital records. These and other public health efforts are built upon the foundational mission of advancing health equity. The agency applies an academic health department model involving established relationships with educational institutions. SMCHD also steers a variety of community partnerships, including the local health improvement coalition, Healthy St. Mary's Partnership (www.HealthyStMarys.com). For more information please visit: About Our Agency - St. Mary's County Health Department (smchd.org) 

The main purpose of the Deputy Health Officer (DHO) role is to manage the operational and programmatic areas of the local health department and support the Health Officer with setting agency direction, implementing community health improvement and - for a physician DHO - clinical duties as assigned.

General Duties: 
The position ensures the local community benefits from essential public health services provided by the local health department, and assures an effective public health system for all St. Mary's County community members. 1) As Chief of Staff, provides strategic direction and supervision to the executive team and support staff 
2) Works with community members, community partners, and agency units to ensure continuous performance improvement in public health services 
3) Continuously reviews and updates methods, policies and procedures of agency 
4) Serves as Deputy Incident Commander (or Incident Commander when needed) for health department emergency activations in times of public health crises or when the health department is activated to support community emergency event response 
5) Works with local health officer to represent agency to elected officials, community partners, state/federal agencies, media, and general community 

All staff are subject to call-back to provide disaster relief services during a Disaster/Emergency.

Clinical Duties (physician DHO only): 
The physician DHO position also includes clinical oversight of medical personnel, facilities and services: 
1) Work in conjunction with Nursing Director, Health Officer, and Clinical Practices Manager to provide Medical Oversight of four Clinical Sites 
2) Work in conjunction with Laboratory Manager and Health Officer in serving as Medical Director of four Biosafety Level 2 laboratories 
3) Provide outpatient primary care clinical services to community members, including assistance with on-call phone coverage, and submit timely and appropriate documentation/billing forms. 
4) Other medical responsibilities may include review and approval of evaluation and treatment protocols, clinical standing orders, care management for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, and care coordination with other medical clinicians in the community 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must be licensed or able to obtain physician licensure in the state of Maryland.

Board certified in any of the following medical specialties: Family Medicine (preferred), Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry. Other specialties may be considered on a case-by case basis.

Candidates must possess at least five or more years of experience in a senior management or leadership position in a health-related field or public service organization.

Master’s degree in public health, public administration or related field preferred. 

Already has or is able to acquire certification in FEMA National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command Systems (ICS) levels 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700 within six months of appointment. 

A demonstrated knowledge of regulations, policies, budgeting, and finance are also required, along with familiarity with local public health laws/codes and the proper use of authority in a public health emergency. 

Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills. 

Must possess and maintain a valid Class C non-commercial driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle. The duties of this position may require use of a State government vehicle to perform the assigned essential job functions. Driving privileges will be regularly monitored for compliance. 

Physician-only Qualifications

Must have or be able to obtain: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure and a Maryland State Controlled Dangerous Substances Registration (CDS).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Applicants for this classification must be licensed or be able to obtain a license by the date of hire 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification must complete any additional training that is deemed necessary and appropriate in order to maintain required certification and licensures, and to be compliant with SMCHD and MDH employee policies.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance use testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

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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