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 candidates should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and ten years of leadership experience in a public health setting, including at least five years of management experience in public health at either the federal, state or local level. A master's degree will substitute for two years of leadership experience in public health. Additional leadership experience in a public health setting will substitute for the bachelor's degree at the rate of 30 credit hours for one year of experience. Desired or Preferred Qualifications Preferred candidates should possess the following: Experience Leading, Managing and Inspiring Teams Demonstrated Commitment to Operational Excellence Benefits The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits: Meaningful Work Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care) Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave) Retirement Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable) Free Mass Transit (Baltimore Metro Area) Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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