Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Director of the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA), a major unit within the Public Health Services Administration at the Maryland Department of Health. The Director oversees over 500 staff and an annual budget of over $500 million, as well as the activities of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the Environmental Health Bureau, the Cancer and Chronic Disease Bureau, the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau; the Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau; PHPA’s Office of Budget and Finance, Operations, and Office of Support Services. The position reports to and works in close collaboration with the Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services and departmental leadership to improve the health of Marylanders. The Director leads the development of strategies, communications, policies, and programs for PHPA. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants must possess a doctorate degree in medicine (MD) from an accredited college or university, a valid Maryland license to practice medicine, Board Certification, and at least eight years of public health leadership experience in a clinical or public health setting and at least five years of management experience in public health at either the federal, state or local level. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following: Experience Leading, Managing and Inspiring Teams Demonstrated Commitment to Operational Excellence LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Applicants for this classification 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. SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the , any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.