Medical DEPUTY HEALTH Officer **Repost Physician Program Manager

Position Information

Part‑time contractual position as Medical Deputy Health Officer for MDH Garrett County Health Department, Oakland MD (Grade PHY 006).

This part‑time contractual position will serve as medical Deputy Health Officer for the Garrett County Health Department. Provides medical oversight for county health department programs, assists the Health Officer in implementing State and local policies, and writes standing orders, as well as doctor's orders for individuals. The Deputy Health Officer assists in assessing community health needs and guiding county health department clinical programs to meet those needs.

Provides consultation on medical issues to health department staff and the medical community, including medical guidance in the event of a disease outbreak or other public health emergency. The Deputy Health Officer provides backup for the Health Officer as needed.

• Degree in medicine from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.
• Either a master’s degree in public health and at least 2 years of experience in public health, or at least 5 years of experience in the field of public health.

The desired candidate should possess experience creating and managing policies.

Applicants must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. Please be sure to include a copy of your current licensure or license number and expiration date with your completed application.

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 U.S., 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.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.

The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment…