PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR III Health Services

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DHMH - Center for Cancer Prevention and Control, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA), Baltimore, MD.

This position serves as the Program Manager of the Surveillance and Evaluation Unit within the Center for Cancer Prevention and Control in DHMH. This position is responsible for organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating the activities and staff of the Surveillance and Evaluation Unit; overseeing a complex program providing advanced epidemiological support for state and local stakeholders; and overseeing a vendor contract to provide epidemiology and database support. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of a statewide cancer behavioral risk factor survey report, as well as an annual cancer report. This position analyzes and evaluates outcomes of local health department cancer prevention, education, screening and treatment programs, and the Center for Cancer Prevention and Control programs as needed.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.

Experience: Six years professional experience in health services, three of which must have been in professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions, and four of which must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute a master’s or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

The desired applicant should have experience in surveillance and evaluation in a public health setting, including experience in database management, data analysis, and the production of data reports. A degree with an emphasis in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics is preferred.

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. For recorded job information, call:  410-767-6018.

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.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

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.