DIRECTOR, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGY

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DHMH, PHPA, Office of Surveillance and Quality Initiatives, Baltimore, MD

This position, serving as the Director, Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology, is a senior administrator of the Office of Surveillance and Quality Initiatives (OSQI), which oversees surveillance activities, data collection, data analysis, and quality improvement initiatives within the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). The Director, Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology manages maternal and child health (MCH) surveillance and epidemiologic activities within OSQI, and has full supervisory responsibility for the epidemiology and data management staff. This position directs the development of population-based epidemiological analysis and investigation of MCH-related data in order to make data-driven recommendations for health programs and policies which affect the health of women, infants and children. The Director, Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology works with the Director, OSQI on fiscal and budgetary management issues. The position also advises and guides other professional staff in undertaking various research and evaluation studies. Expertise in epidemiology, public health, maternal and child health, and management is required.

Requires a master's degree and 6 years of experience at the managerial level in a public health setting, including experience in the oversight and management of personnel and financial resources, and 3 years of experience involving the analysis of maternal and child health data using SAS, SPSS and mapping software to produce reports and presentations. 

The successful applicant should possess administrative and epidemiological experience in the field of maternal and child health.  The position serves as the Director of Epidemiology for the Office of Surveillance and Quality Initiatives and provides oversight and direct supervision to the epidemiologist and database manager within the Office.    

This is a management service recruitment.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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