DIRECTOR, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BUREAU

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DHMH, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Baltimore, MD

The Prevention and Health Promotion Administration's (PHPA) mission is to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all Marylanders and their families through provision of public health leadership and through community-based public health efforts in partnership with local health departments, providers, community based organizations, and public and private sector agencies, giving special attention to at-risk vulnerable populations.

This position manages the Prevention and Health Promotion Administrations Maternal and Child Health Bureau and is member of the Leadership Team working with the director. The incumbent provides clinical and administrative/operational leadership for the Office of Family and Community Health Services, the Office for Genetics and People with Special Health Care Needs, the Office of the Maryland WIC Program, and the Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology. This position manages through subordinate Office Directors, a total budget of $160 million and a staff of approximately 90 residing in permanent State positions (70 PINs) and contractual employment.

As a member of the Leadership team and in relation to the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the position manages internal operations, including policy and procedure development, personnel functions, trainings, and workforce development initiatives. This position assists the Director in achieving the major goals of PHPA, which are: strengthening program effectiveness, improving organizational effectiveness, and providing public health leadership for addressing maternal and child health issues. The position may act for the Director in the Director's absence as assigned by the Director.

This position also administers maternal and child health program within PHPA and develops statewide partnerships and initiatives related to public health and material and child. These responsibilities include: (1) Coordination of surveillance activities related to maternal and child health; (2) Providing coordination, expert knowledge and clinical consultation on public and personal health issues related to maternal and child health; and (3) Supervision of regulatory or statutory programs related to maternal and child health.

Qualified candidates must possess a master's degree in public health or a related field and must possess five years of experience related to maternal and child health in particular: infant mortality prevention, family planning, Women’s Infants and Children (WIC) program, and/or children with special health care needs.     In addition, the successful applicant should have experience with forming and maintaining diverse partnerships. 

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must accompany your 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 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.

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.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.