PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II, HEALTH SERVICES Strategic Initiatives & Engagement Manager

Overview

Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Strategic Initiatives & Engagement Manager in the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), a critical role that aligns with MDH’s mission to improve the health and well-being of all Marylanders. The position will be responsible for strategic planning and implementation, state health improvement planning and implementation and other related activities that are foundational to the Department and contribute to the overall public health accreditation process. This position will plan, organize and direct engagement and outreach efforts to promote these initiatives.

The position will promote the work of MDH and Public Health Services (PHS) through regular outreach and engagement and represent MDH as a liaison with other state agencies and key partners. The position convenes Advisory Committees, work groups and planning committees and effectively facilitates discussions, exercises and activities to identify, prioritize and recommend agency goals, objectives and strategies. The position will write/develop work plans and timelines that reflect the inputs from the various partners and subsequently writes progress and summary reports. The position will also convene groups for the implementation and monitoring of the PHS Strategic Plan, the State Health Improvement Plan and other related activities. The position will make recommendations concerning new or revised legislation, policies and guidance that support public health accreditation and a strengthened public health infrastructure.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 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 years must have been in Health Services professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions and three years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or a Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field, plus an additional year of professional experience in health services, for the required education.

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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess the following:

 

1. Experience convening and facilitating stakeholders and partner groups.

 

2. Experience/training in facilitation, with focus on effective group engagement and meeting management.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.