GRADE PHY0007
LOCATION OF POSITION MDH Frederick County Health Department, Frederick MD
Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this Health Officer position is to direct and manage the operations of the Frederick County Health Department with the mission to prevent, promote and protect the public's health. Utilizing the Foundational Public Health Services framework, the Health Officer is responsible for the Foundational Areas and Foundational Capabilities. The Foundational Areas include communicable disease control, chronic disease & injury prevention, environmental public health, maternal, child & family health, and access to & linkages with clinical care and the Foundational Capabilities which include equity, assessment & surveillance, policy development & support, community partnership development, accountability & performance management, equity, emergency preparedness & response, organizational competencies and communications. The County Health Officer is also the executive officer and secretary of the Frederick County Board of Health. The Health Officer also serves as the Director of the Frederick County Government Health Services Division and in that role is responsible for various non-State units. The Health Officer also serves as the local approving authority for the Maryland Department of the Environment delegated roles and responsibilities.
POSITION DUTIES This position:
- Serves as Chief Health Strategist for Frederick County leading collaborative system level health planning and improvement efforts. Administers public health programs through the supervision of Division Directors and a physician; plans, implements and provides 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. Serves as Secretary and Executive Director of the Board of Health.
- Enforces local county, state and federal laws, policies, and rules and regulations to protect the public health and safety of the population in the county and state. This includes environmental health laws and regulations established by the county and state. Serves as the local approving authority for the MD Department of the Environment and as such is responsible for delegated roles and responsibilities.
- Monitors mortality, morbidity and other disease trends, investigates and controls disease outbreaks and informs health care providers, elected officials, the public and the media regarding urgent and emerging health concerns in the areas.
- Provides consultation on public health issues to private citizens, organizations, businesses, 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 disease. Serves as an Executive Board member of the local health improvement coalition (Frederick County Health Care Coalition) and other public health related organization Boards while noting any potential conflicts of interest.
- Acts as spokesperson and liaison for the Maryland Department of Health at the local level, 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.
- Serves as Director of the Frederick County Government Health Services Division. Responsible for oversight and management of the School Health Services program, the Infants and Toddlers Program, the School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapy services, the Audiology Program, and the Children's Dental Clinic.
- Responsible for the public health emergency preparedness for the County.
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 at least two years of experience as a licensed physician working in the field of public health at a local, state and/or federal health agency.
Candidates must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Physician candidates will not be appointed until they are licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians. The Board may be contacted online at http://www.mbp.state.md.us/ or by mail at 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore MD 21215. A copy of the current license or license number and expiration date must accompany the application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESSThis is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to 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 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 
