MEDICAL DIRECTOR

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DHMH
PHPA, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (CCDPC)
Baltimore, MD

The position provides advanced medical consultation for the programs in the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (CCDPC), which includes cardiovascular health, diabetes, nutrition and physical activity (obesity prevention, osteoporosis, and stroke prevention), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and Office of Oral Health programs. This position provides guidance and direction in working and partnering with health systems, health care providers and payers. The position serves as an interface with the health care system and providers in the community. The position leads program coordination staff. The position is responsible for providing input on the development of legislative position papers and provision of subject matter testimony before the legislature on behalf of the Department for chronic disease-related issues. The position fosters and maximizes collaboration within and between the Department and academia, as well as other federal, state and local agencies disease councils. The position has a leadership role and provides chronic disease subject matter expertise in determining Center priorities and new initiatives, to decrease the burden of chronic disease and its risk factors in Maryland. This position provides support and clinical consultation to all chronic disease prevention and management initiatives. The position prepares documents and presentations to inform professional audiences of Center programmatic successes and outcomes. The position provides highly responsible clinical and programmatic work at the level of an experienced physician. In addition, this position provides medical direction and guidance to the Director and the programs within the Office. The position is responsible for providing input on the development of media position papers and provision of subject matter interviews before the media on behalf of the Department for chronic disease-related issues.

Requires an MD degree from an accredited college or university, and five years of medical practice, preferably with public health or population health experience, and be able to make recommendations for chronic disease priorities at the state level.

Applicants must be 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, Maryland 21215.  A copy of your license must accompany application.

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 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

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