DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (Community Health Director of Nursing II)

Main Purpose of Job This position functions as the Director of the Division of Community Health Services at the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) under the direction of the Health Officer and Deputy Health Officer.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Frederick County Health Department Community Health Services Division 350 Montevue Lane Frederick MD 21702 Main Purpose of Job This position will provide executive level management to all Community Health Service Division programs including Maternal and Child Health, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention to ensure: 1.) strategic leadership by expanding traditional nursing services toward population health, policy advocacy, and addressing health inequities, which includes coordinating multi-sector responses to community health challenges; 2) cross-sector partnerships by bringing together care providers, governmental agencies, and community-based organizations to collaboratively address upstream determinants of health; 3) data-driven interventions by leveraging organizational service-generated data, community voice, and other local data to identify health priorities, guide design of interventions, and assess the impact of interventions; and, 4) building of community capacity within and outside of the FCHD to address system-level and upstream factors impacting opportunities for optimal health and wellness. Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or related field and four years of experience as a community health nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity OR two years experience as a community health nurse and three years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a registered nurse. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or related field and five years of experience as a community health nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity may be substituted for the required education and experience. Desired Or Preferred Qualifications Experience working in the public health field Experience with budget preparation, policy development, organization, scheduling and conducting multiple competing priorities Minimum of 2 years nursing administration experience, including managing and supervising staff, overseeing schedules, implementing, and monitoring quality standards Experience with performance management processes in the healthcare setting Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Experience analyzing data

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore MD 21215. Please include your license number and expiration date on the application or upload a copy.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the 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. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland