MULTI-COUNTY MEDICAL DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER

This position will serve as the Medical Deputy Health Officer for both Allegany and Garrett County Health Departments.

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Allegany and Garrett County Health Departments
Cumberland, MD and Oakland, MD

This position serves as the medical Deputy Health Officer for both the Allegany and Garrett County Health Departments. Job duties include providing medical oversight for multi-county health department programs, assist Health Officers in implementing State and local policies, and write standing orders, as well as doctor's orders for individuals. This position will assist in assessing community health needs and guiding multi-county health department programs to meet those needs; Provide consultation on medical issues to both staffs and the medical community, including medical guidance in the event of a disease outbreak or other public health emergency; and, supervise staff and provide backup for Health Officers as needed. This position will spend approximately 50% of time with Allegany County Health Department and 50% with Garrett County Health Department.

Qualified candidate must possess a Degree in medicine from an accredited college or university and a license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland. In addition to the license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland, applicants MUST either possess a master's degree in public health and at least 2 years experience in the field of public health; OR at least 5 years experience in the field of public health.

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 with your completed application.**

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must accompany your application.

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.