Dental Director

The position of Dental Director serves as the director of Division of Public Health's statewide oral health program.  It requires a DDS/DMD degree as well as the possession of a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), or a minimum of 5 years experience of public health/population based/dental systems experience. The Dental Director will be asked to develop and implement statewide oral health policy, assess oral health needs and promote community based dentistry.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Apply public health principles and practices.
• Address population-based oral health issues.
• Implement priorities based on the core functions of public health.
• Utilize experience and expertise with administrative, management, and budget development.
• Oversee the application and implementation of grants and contracts.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Interact with representatives of the private, public, and legislative arenas to foster a positive oral health climate.
• Oversee the Delaware Public Health dental clinics.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Dental Director  

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.  Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of or eligible for a Delaware dental license. Must obtain license within two years of hiring.
2. Completion of a DDS/DMD degree and possession of a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH), OR a minimum of five years of public health/population-based/dental systems experience.
3. Delaware and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registrations.
4. Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers.

This posting may be closed on or before 12/18/16 upon filling the vacant position.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.