Healthcare Workforce Incentive Program Administrator ADMINISTRATOR III

Overview

Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement, Office of Healthcare Access and Workforce Development works to enhance the recruitment, retention, and competence of the healthcare workforce in Maryland with the goal of improving accessibility and quality of care for Marylanders by implementing programs to increase the number of health care providers across the state, especially in rural areas of the state, areas considered to have health professional shortages, and/or medically underserved areas/populations.

The Healthcare Workforce Incentive Program Administrator will support the Unit and Office Director in the oversight and administration of a portfolio of healthcare workforce development programs including the federally-funded State Loan Repayment Program, state-funded Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Programs, Conrad 30 (J-1Visa Waiver) Program, Income Tax Credit for Preceptors in Areas with Health Care Workforce Shortages Programs; federally-administered National Health Service Corps, and other assigned programs.

The position will lead the work of the healthcare workforce incentive coordinator and administrative specialist; and work closely with the healthcare workforce and primary care office health policy analyst to ensure accurate and effective administration of all programs of the Unit. The Administrator will also collaborate with the Office’s Healthcare Workforce Professions and Development Unit; the Maryland State Office of Rural Health who serves as consultant to the incentive programs; and other internal and external stakeholders. This position will serve as lead on proposal development and submission; award management; and meeting the requirements of all grants under the position’s purview.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess the following:Experience with grant and budget management
Experience with state and federal policies, requirements and grants system
Experience responding to inquiries and resolving problems in accordance with applicable procedures, regulations and laws
Experience identifying and implementing opportunities to improve operations to achieve organizational objectives
Experience organizing, assigning and tracking completion of work by direct and indirect team members
Experience organizing, managing and prioritizing multiple priorities and work projects
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
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.