DIRECTOR OF QUALITY INITIATIVES

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Office of Health Care Quality, Catonsville, MD

The Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) is the agency within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene charged with monitoring the quality of care in Maryland’s 18,032 health care facilities and community-based programs. OHCQ issues licenses, authorizing the operation of a business in Maryland; recommends certification, authorizing participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs; conducts surveys to determine compliance with State and federal regulations, which set minimum standards for the delivery of care; and educates providers, consumers, and other stakeholders through written materials, websites, and presentations.

The Director of Quality Initiatives will be responsible for coordinating OHCQ’s strategic planning process; internal and external quality initiatives; training and educational activities for consumers, providers, and stakeholders; and the administration of grants funded by civil money penalties.  In conjunction with the Executive Director, the Director of Quality Initiatives is responsible for the agency's regulatory efficiency, that is, how to effectively and efficiently use limited resources to fulfill our mission.

Bachelor’s degree and six years of professional health or human services administration experience, including three years at a supervisory or management level.  Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in program evaluation, workforce development and grant work.

A Master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience.  A Doctorate will substitute for two years general experience.  Additional experience will substitute year-for-year for the college degree.

The successful applicant should have a working Knowledge of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services survey and certification actiities.

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.

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.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.