DIRECTOR, PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION ...

Main Purpose of JobThis position serves as the Director of the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA), a major unit within the Public Health Services Administration at the Maryland Department of Health. The Director oversees over 500 staff and an annual budget of over $500 million, as well as the activities of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the Environmental Health Bureau, the Cancer and Chronic Disease Bureau, the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau; the Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau; PHPA’s Office of Budget and Finance, Operations, and Office of Support Services.The position reports to and works in close collaboration with the Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services and departmental leadership to improve the health of Marylanders. The Director leads the development of strategies, communications, policies, and programs for PHPA.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSQualified applicants must possess a doctorate degree in medicine (MD) from an accredited college or university, a valid Maryland license to practice medicine, Board Certification, and at least eight years of public health leadership experience in a clinical or public health setting and at least five years of management experience in public health at either the federal, state or local level.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience Leading, Managing and Inspiring TeamsDemonstrated Commitment to Operational ExcellenceLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSApplicants for this classification must be licensed and currently registered with the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of the current registration must be attached to the application.BENEFITSThe Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits: Meaningful WorkExcellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and DentalFlexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave)RetirementPaid Parental LeaveFlexible Work Schedules (where applicable)Free Mass Transit (Baltimore Metro Area)As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06