Skip to Main Content

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM MANAGER

Bureau Director, Community Health/Programs Manager

Recruitment #14-004220-002

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County Health Department, Columbia, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to direct, administer and manage the programs within the Howard County Health Department’s Bureau of Community Health.  The Community Health Bureau encompasses multiple programs and subsequent related functions, related to the provision of health care services of public health significance, some which are mandated under COMAR 10.06.01. The requirements of this position include administration and management responsibilities for the following programs: the Cancer Control Program which includes Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention (BCCP) services; Colorectal Cancer Prevention (CRCP) services; Cancer Prevention Education Screening and Treatment (CPEST) services; Tobacco Control and Enforcement (CRF); and the AERS/MAPC Program, including, the Community First Choice (CFC) Program.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: A Master’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience as a community health nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity or one year of experience as a community health nurse and two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a registered nurse.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a community health nurse for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience as a community health nurse for the required education.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.  A copy of your current license, license verification, or license number and expiration date MUST accompany your application.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 STRONGLY preferred, 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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




Powered by JobAps