Introduction THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MDH) EMPLOYEES ONLY GRADE PHY 006
LOCATION OF POSITION MDH Frederick County Health Department, Frederick MD
Main Purpose of Job This position will have two roles: one as the Deputy Health Officer for the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) and the second as a Division Director at the FCHD. As the Deputy Health Officer (DHO) the position will provide direct hands-on medical care and will serve as a physician executive responsible for both program management and physician oversight of the clinical and public health services delivered by the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) in collaboration with the Health Officer.
The DHO will ensure that public health programs and clinical services operate in accordance with current medical standards, public health regulations, laboratory regulations, and evidence-based medical and public health practice. The DHO also serves as the designated physician backup to the Health Officer and must be capable of exercising independent medical judgment during public health emergencies, infectious disease outbreaks, radiological events, and other situations requiring physician-level public health decision making. This is essential for continuity of operations as the Health Officer and Deputy Health Officer may have alternating shifts during emergency activations and on-call coverage for the agency.
The position will support the Health Officer in setting agency direction and managing operational and programmatic functions of the department while providing direct supervision of services in two divisions. The position provides direct supervision of the Health Care Connection, Preparedness and HIV Division and provides direct clinical supervision of the Community Health Director of Nursing in carrying out the roles and responsibilities of the Communicable Disease program within the Community Health Services Division.
The DHO will provide direct medical care to patients of the Community Health Services Division tuberculosis clinic, including medical examination, diagnosis and treatment and supervises any additional FCHD advanced practice clinicians who may be providing direct care within the tuberculosis clinic.
This position is subject to call-back to provide disaster relief services during a Disaster/Emergency. May require nights and weekend and on-call shifts. This position is eligible for hybrid telework up to two days per week.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must possess a Degree in medicine from an accredited college or university and a license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland. In addition to the license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland, applicants MUST either possess a master's degree in public health and at least two years of experience in the field of public health OR at least five years of experience in the field of public health.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Desired candidates should possess:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in state or local governmental public health practice.
- Experience providing clinical care to adults and children. Note: Position is responsible for providing medical care to adults and children who are patients of the tuberculosis clinic.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MDH) EMPLOYEES ONLY LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Applicants for this classification must be licensed and currently registered with the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of the current license must be attached to the application.
SELECTION PROCESSThis is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Applicants must upload a resume to their 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.
BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline 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
[email protected].
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
