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LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to support the coordination and implementation of key public health initiatives within the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services (ODSPHS). This position will serve as a liaison and central point of coordination between the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Local Health Officers and Local Health Departments (LHDs) by managing incoming requests, facilitating communication, coordinating meetings and ensuring timely follow-up across programs. This position will coordinate meetings with Local Health Officers and key stakeholders, including developing agendas, preparing materials, documenting key discussions and decisions and tracking follow-up items. This position will compile and synthesize local health priorities and feedback and will work with MDH programs to gather and share information with LHDs. This position will also support performance management, quality improvement and accreditation-related work by helping organize and maintain documentation, track deliverables and timelines, and coordinate materials aligned with Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) standards and measures. This position will provide technical assistance and coordination support to LHDs to advance their accreditation efforts. This position will also assist with documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal processes to support consistency within PHS, including coordination with LHDs and collaboration with MDH programs to support alignment of processes across PHS, LHDs and the broader department.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience : Two years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes
- Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
The desired candidate should possess the following: 1. Experience in public health, public administration, health policy, project coordination or quality improvement through work or coursework. 2. Experience demonstrating strong organizational, communication and coordination skills while working collaboratively with internal and external partners. 3. Experience managing multiple assignments and follow-up activities. 4. Experience using Microsoft Office applications to prepare meeting materials, track action items and organize documentation.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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 [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.
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.
