Introduction
GRADE
MHCC 0008
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Health
Maryland Health Care Commission
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Health Care
Commission is seeking an individual with a strong technical and analytical
background in health care policy, creative solutions and demonstrated
leadership capability to fill the position of Executive Director. The Maryland Health Care Commission is an
independent agency of Maryland government composed of 15 Commissioners. Our mission is to plan for health system
needs, promote informed decision-making, increase accountability and improve
access in a rapidly changing health care environment and to provide timely and
accurate information and policy analysis to policy makers, purchasers,
providers and the public.
The Executive Director heads
the 56 member staff of the Commission, is responsible for the effective
management of the MHCC, and is accountable to the Commission Chair and the
gubernatorial appointed Commissioners. The Executive Director provides executive
leadership for the organization’s Executive Center and four Program Centers: The Center of Health Facilities Planning and
Development, the Center for Quality Measurement and Reporting, the Center for
Information Services and Analysis, and the Center for Health Information
Technology and Innovative Care Delivery.
This position offers a
tremendous opportunity for an individual interested in the reform of health
insurance markets, modernization of health care delivery systems, innovations
in health care financing, and diffusion of health information technology. Duties include developing and administering
plans for advanced primary care and other value-based health delivery programs
that improve access, promote health equity, lower cost, and improve quality;
creating databases of expenditures and utilization of health care
services; administering the State Health
Plan which guides the decision-making of the Certificate of Need Program and
for certain facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes and administering a
system of annual published performance reports on commercial health plans, nursing homes, hospitals, and ambulatory
surgical facilities; developing Maryland’s health information technology
infrastructure and facilitating use of electronic health records by providers
and patients; and administering the Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund – a
program designed to support Maryland’s trauma centers and trauma health care practitioners.
The Executive Director will assume a key role
in implementing new laws impacting health care delivery, and work with the
Commissioners to provide leadership and direction to Maryland’s health care
system. The Executive Director is
expected to provide expert advice and testimony to the General Assembly on
various legislative issues pertaining to health care, as well as policies and
regulations adopted by the Commission.
The Executive Director also
has significant responsibilities outside the Commission. The Executive Director serves as one of nine
members of Maryland’s health benefits exchange board, responsible for
developing policy for and implementing the individual and small group market
exchanges called for by the Accountable Care Act. The Executive Director also
serves on the Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, and Commission on
Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a master’s degree in health care policy, public health, health care administration or a closely related field and at least five years related experience, including two years at a supervisory or management level. A bachelor’s degree and two additional years of general experience will substitute for a master’s degree. This position requires excellent management and supervisory capabilities and a broad knowledge of health care policy. Excellent writing, negotiating and communication skills are essential. Candidates must possess senior-level experience involving the analysis, evaluation, coordination, and development of policy, program plans and initiatives for complex health programs. Such experience should have included responsibility for providing substantive input or oversight for the development and coordination of strategic plans, legislative initiatives, and program budgets. The candidate requires a working knowledge of models of health care delivery, the impact of rate setting systems and structures, health planning and regulation, comparative performance reporting for consumers, and demonstrated experience in statewide or national health care policy making.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A cover letter and resume must accompany your application. The cover letter and resume must be uploaded, in one file, under the resume section of the 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.
