Physician II - Division of Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention - Non-Merit

Job Title

Regular Schedule 34 hours per week A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Division of Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, directs, and controls the programs of the Division of Cancer & Chronic Disease Prevention. Essential Duties:

• Provides clinical and administrative/operational leadership for a division with the Baltimore County Department of Health.
• Serves as a clinical expert related to cancer and chronic disease, including tobacco cessation and tobacco and cannabis prevention.
• Plans, directs, and evaluates public health programs and the provision of public health services and treatments.
• Supervises professional and support personnel including physicians, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Plans, prepares, and administers operating and grant budgets.
• Prepares grant applications, reports, correspondence, and records. Interprets and develops standards, procedures, and policies governing program operations.
• Provides advice and consultation to staff and other agencies regarding public health issues.
• Plans, develops, and administers in-house training programs.

Examples of Other Duties:

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Graduation from a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education with a degree of Doctor of Medicine, and two years' public health experience. (Private practice may be substituted on a two-years for one year basis for the required public health experience.) OR Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians, and two years' public health experience. (Private practice may be substituted on a two-years for one year basis for the required public health experience.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and methods of general medicine and preventive medicine, including tobacco cessation, chronic disease prevention, and cancer screening.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, illness, and injuries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the tools, instruments, and equipment used in the practice of preventive medicine.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current health programs, methods, and trends.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Skill in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Skill in management, including developing grant applications and budgets, tracking expenditures, and staff recruitment and management.
• Experience related to cancer, chronic disease, tobacco, and/or cannabis.
• Ability to learn and follow County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate public health programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other health care providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health.
• Knowledge of programs and services offered by the County and other local health care providers.
• Skill in the supervision and coordination of public health programs and staff.

Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification includes the performance of physical activities such as walking and standing and the operation of medical equipment and instruments. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.