DIRECTOR, MINORITY HEALTH & HEALTH DISPARITIES

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DHMH, Office of Minority Health and Disparities, Baltimore, MD

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, reporting directly to the Secretary of DHMH.  Responsibilities for this position are consistent with the duties outlined in the Annotated Code of Maryland Health General articles 20-1001 to 20-1007. The purpose of this position is to identify, develop, direct and evaluate the implementation of a strategic plan to reduce minority health disparities throughout the State of Maryland. This position must lead and manage staff to appropriately achieve its goals and promote a targeted focus on the improvement of minority health disparities.  This will be achieved by working in partnership with other public and private entities to establish appropriate forums, programs and initiatives to close the gap.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or management level.  A Master's Degree in business or health care administration, public health or public policy is preferred and will substitute for one year of general experience.  A Doctorate will substitute for two years of general experience. 

Preferred candidates will have experience with Minority Health and/or Health Disparities.

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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

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

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.