DIRECTOR, PRIMARY CANCER & COMMUNITY HEALTH BUREAU

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DHMH, PHPA, Primary Cancer and Community Health Bureau, Baltimore

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Director for the Primary Cancer and Community Health Bureau.  This position manages the Health Promotion and Protection Administration's Primary Cancer and Community Health Bureau, providing clinical and administrative/operational leadership for the Office of Cancer Prevention and Control, the Office of Tobacco Prevention and Control, the Office of Chronic Disease Control, the Office of Oral Health, and the Office of Primary Care Access.  Responsibilities of this position consist of managing through subordinate Office Directors, a total budget of approximately $83 million and a staff of 107 residing in permanent State positions and contractual employment.  In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for developing strategic plans and direction for health services in the area of cancer and chronic disease.  This will include implementing new health services, reviewing trends, and modifying existing services when warranted.

Requires an MD degree from an accredited college or university and two years of medical practice, preferably at a supervisory or administrative level. Candidate must also possess five years of experience related to cancer and/or chronic disease prevention, in particular: oral health, cancer prevention, obesity prevention, diabetes prevention, stroke prevention, and cardiovascular disease prevention, and policy, systems, and environmental change.  The successful applicant must have at least three years of management experience including responsibility for developing budgets, tracking expenditures, and staff recruitment.

In addition, the successful applicant should have experience with forming and maintaining diverse partnerships.  The successful applicant should have demonstrated public health experience at either the federal, state, or local level.

Applicants must be licensed and currently registered with the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law.  A copy of the current registration must be attached to the application.

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 resume which is to be uploaded with 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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

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

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

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.