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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MANAGER

PROGRAM MANAGER I

Recruitment #23-005476-0068

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GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau/Reproductive Health Unit, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

The mission of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA)'s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) is to promote and improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families, in order to eliminate inequities and improve outcomes in Maryland. Our initiatives strive to strengthen and support the maternal and child health system of care in order to ensure the availability and accessibility of high-quality preventive, primary and specialty care services.

This position will oversee several critical workstreams, including the Title X Family Planning Program and the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program. This position will also manage collaborations and partnerships to promote reproductive health; drive bureau-wide initiatives related to the Women’s Health Strategy; and lead Statewide strategic efforts to improve reproductive health policies, access, services, and awareness. Additionally, this position will develop planning tools, systems and processes designed to monitor and evaluate program performance, as well as to provide fiscal oversight and management. 

This position will be expected to be highly strategic and to work with MCHB leadership to set priorities and provide long-term direction, along with consultation and technical assistance, regarding MCH program policy, procedures and management/oversight. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in reproductive health and will lead the development, revision and operationalization of the reproductive health strategy for the department. 

Finally, this position will oversee the staff members and program portfolio within the Reproductive Health Unit. This position will oversee staff members who are responsible for all legislative and communications work products related to the Women’s Health Team and Strategy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 6 years of professional experience in health or human services, with 3 years at the managerial or supervisory level. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have experience managing programs, including developing and monitoring workplans and budgets. The desired candidate should also have professional health policy experience, as well as professional experience in the Maternal and Child Health field.

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 which 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, at 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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