PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR I Health Services

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Howard County Health Department 
8930 Stanford Boulevard 
Columbia, MD 21045

This position works in collaboration with the LHIC Director and the Director of the HCHD Bureau of Health Promotion to direct all programmatic operations of the Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) and to directly supervise (2) Coordinators of Special Program II and indirectly supervise (1) Behavioral Health Coordinator, each being assigned to 1-3 specific LHIC workgroup(s). Supervision will include, but is not limited to, the planning and managing of all workgroup activities with each Coordinator. This position will also assist in developing LHIC policies, procedures, guidance, and budgets and in implementing rules, regulations and standards of operations for LHIC and its organizational members. This position will represent the LHIC at promotional events and serve as a liaison in building community partnerships and outreach to local and State partners. This position will supervise non-clinician staff in the Bureau of Health Promotion.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.

Experience: Six years professional experience in health services, three of which must have been in professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions, and two years of which must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute a master’s or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience managing administrative operations for a program; including membership recruitment, retention and management, and organizational skills when given multiple projects and deadlines. 

- Experience with website data management.  (e.g. Joomla, Wordpress)

- Experience with social media communications.  (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)

- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software applications, like Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint.

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. 

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.

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. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 

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