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HEALTH OFFICER, TALBOT COUNTY HLTH DEPT - PHYSICIAN

PHYSICIAN PROGRAM MANAGER I

Recruitment #24-004608-0003

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Introduction

GRADE

PHY 006

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Talbot County Health Department, Easton, MD

Main Purpose of Job

Talbot County, Maryland is searching for a highly qualified individual to serve as the County Health Officer. This is a State of Maryland executive level position responsible for managing all programs through subordinate staff in the Talbot County Health Department.

The Talbot County Health Department is a comprehensive local health department with a staff of 110 and an annual budget of approximately $11 million.  The Health Officer provides guidance, direction and oversight to public health programs affecting the County.  Programs include Disease Prevention & Management, Environmental Health, Substance Use & Addictions, School Health, Senior Services, and Family Services.  The County Health Officer assesses community health needs, plans, develops, implements, directs, coordinates, evaluates and provides leadership in a variety of public health programs; coordinates programmatic activities with federal, state and local agencies; enforces laws and regulations that protect the health and safety of the public; monitors for, investigates and controls outbreaks of disease; informs the public about disease prevention and promotes healthy behaviors; and assures that the public health workforce remains competent. The Health Officer is also the executive officer and secretary of the County Board of Health. 

County residency is preferred, but not required, within one year of the date of hire.  Further information about Talbot County may be found at www.talbotcountymd.gov.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university, a master’s degree in public health and have two years of experience as a licensed physician working in the field of public health.

Applicants may substitute five years of experience as a licensed physician working in the field of public health for the requirement of a master’s degree in public health and two years as a licensed physician working in the field of public health.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess:

  • Excellent people skills;
  • Knowledge of health policy formulation, community needs assessment, health planning, and financial management of public health services;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and,
  • Successful collaboration, change management, and conflict management experience.

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

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

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

  • Meaningful Work
  • Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
  • Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
  • Retirement
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
  • Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below:

STATE OF MARYLAND 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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