HEALTH OFFICER, QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY HLTH DEPT - NON PHYSICIAN

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MDH, Queen Anne's County Health Department, Centreville, MD

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.

• Administers public health programs through the supervision of program managers; plans, implements and provides medical oversight for those programs and their budgets. Acts as Program Administrator for categorical grants from federal and state agencies and other funding sources when available. Appoints and supervises the personnel and ensures that personnel policies and procedures are being followed.
• Enforces County and State laws, policies, rules, and regulations to protect the public health and safety of the population in the County and State. This includes environmental health rules established by the County and State.
• Monitors mortality, morbidity, and other disease trends, investigates and controls disease outbreaks, and informs elected officials, the public, and the media regarding urgent and emerging health concerns in the area.
• Provides consultation on public health issues to private citizens and agencies. Provides leadership in disseminating knowledge on disease prevention and health promotion to the general public, agencies within the County and the State. Serves as an advocate for the control of preventable diseases.
• Acts as spokesperson and liaison for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at the local level and responds to official correspondence. Develops policy recommendations, and guidelines to protect the public health. Acts to link people in the County to needed health services.
• Ensures medical oversight for clinical services through a senior medical officer.
• Works with DEHM, County Commissioners, Board of Health, Local Health Department, Program Directors, Directors and Representatives of County Agencies, Private Community Agencies, State Legislators, general public, and the media.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health and two years of work experience in field of public health OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health and five years of work experience in the field of public health. 

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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.

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.