HEALTH OFFICER - PHYSICIAN OPTION

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DHMH, Harford County Health Department, Bel Air, MD

The Harford County Health Department is a comprehensive local health department with a staff of 189, including consultants, and a budget of $17 million.  The Health Officer provides guidance, direction and oversight to public health programs affecting the County.  The Health Officer assesses community health needs and plans and develops programs, enforces County and State laws and ordinances and acts as spokesperson on public health issues for the County in coordination with the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
(The following examples illustrate the work performed in this position.  This list is not inclusive.)
1.  Will manage the activities and operations of the Harford County Health Department.
2.  Is responsible for the development of operational plans and policy; and enforcing policies, regulations and procedures to ensure protection of public health.
3.  Representing the Health Department in a liaison capacity with officials of other agencies in an effort to enhance the health and well-being of the citizens of Harford County.  The Harford County Health Department is a Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accredited department. 
4.The incumbent in this position reports to the Maryland State Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Harford County Board of Health (County Council)

Must possess a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university, a master's degree in public health, and have two years of experience as a licensed physician working in the field of public health.

Applicants may substitute 5 years of experience as a licensed physician working in the field of public health for the requirement of a master's degree in public health and two years as a licensed physician working in the field of public health.  The candidate must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians. 

Must possess a license as a medical doctor from the Maryland Board of Physicians.

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume or CV must be attached to your application.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation will be a rating of the application based on education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position.  The Harford County Council shall select a Health Officer and make recommendation for appointment to the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene of the State of Maryland.

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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

If interested, apply through the Harford County government website at: http://harfordcountymd.gov/308/Apply-Online