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DEPUTY CHIEF, PROGRAMS

PROGRAM MANAGER II

Recruitment #23-005477-0013

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GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau/Center for Harm Reduction Services, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA)'s Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau (IDPHSB) responds to the syndemic of STI, HIV, viral hepatitis, and drug use. HIV prevention and care services and the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP), as well as the surveillance, monitoring and programming for viral hepatitis, along with sexually transmitted infections surveillance, prevention and treatment, are all included in the IDPHSB portfolio.

Additional units in the IDPHSB include our Office of Faith and Community-Based Partnerships, which manages our Statewide HIV Planning Group; our Center for HIV/STI Integration and Capacity, which manages all workforce development and training needs in the State of Maryland; and, deployment of our integrated behavioral health interventions. In 2019, MDH established a new Center for Harm Reduction Services (CHRS) within the IDPHSB that includes opioid crisis response, naloxone distribution, syringe services, and overdose prevention training and certification. 

Within the CHRS, this position will assist the Chief with oversight of the design, implementation and ongoing development of public health strategies and programs, in order to prevent harmful substance use; reduce substance use-related morbidity and mortality; and, promote behavioral health and wellness in Maryland. This position will focus on the areas of harm reduction policy development, harm reduction program development, and the integration of harm reduction activities in different program settings. This position will also provide additional management support to three Division Chiefs, including program and grants management; capacity building programs; and, operations. 

Finally, this position will be responsible for multiple tasks, including coordinating the Center's activities and processes, and facilitating a collaborative work environment. This position will also be responsible for budgeting across the Center’s funding sources, in addition to representing the Center at meetings with internal and external partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited college or university, and at least 6 years of health or human services professional experience, including at least 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience. Candidates must also possess at least 3 years of experience managing harm reduction programs.

NOTES:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience at the rate of one year for 30 credit hours, for up to 120 credits.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education from an accredited college or university, at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have experience and/or knowledge of the Harm Reduction field, including experience working for a Harm Reduction organization. The desired candidate should also have experience managing grants and/or programs.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

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. 

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to, 410-333-5689. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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