Introduction
- This recruitment is limited to current employees of MDH, PHPA, Office of Family and Community Health Services only.**
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH, PHPH, Office of Family and Community Health Services, Baltimore, MD
Main Purpose of Job
The mission of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau is to promote and improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families to eliminate inequities and improve outcomes in Maryland. Our initiatives strive to strengthen and support the maternal and child health system of care to ensure the availability and accessibility of high-quality preventive, primary, and specialty care services.
This position will serve as the Reproductive Health Lead for the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. In this role, they will oversee initiatives to reduce unintended pregnancy, including: the Title X Family Planning Program, Upstream USA partnership, and other contraception access initiatives; adolescent sexual and reproductive health programs, including comprehensive sexuality education; manage collaborations and partnerships to promote reproductive health; drive bureau-wide initiatives related to reproductive health goals within MDH’s Women’s Health Strategy; and lead statewide strategic efforts to improve reproductive health policies, access, services, and awareness. The position shall develop planning tools, systems, and processes designed to monitor and evaluate program performance as well as for fiscal oversight and management. This position is highly strategic and works with Maternal and Child Health Bureau leadership and external reproductive health leaders and stakeholders to set priorities and provide long-term direction along with consultation and technical assistance regarding MCH program policy, procedures, and management/oversight.
This position will serve as a subject matter expert in reproductive and adolescent health and will lead the development, revision, and operationalization of the reproductive health and comprehensive sexuality education strategies for the Department. This position will oversee the program portfolio and staff within the Title X and adolescent sexual and reproductive health programs, which consist of four Federal funding streams.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, 6 years of professional experience in health or human services, including 3 years at the managerial or supervisory level.
A master's degree will substitute for 1 year of health or human services experience. Additional professional experience in health or human services will substitute for the bachelor's degree at the rate of 1 year for 30 credit hours.
Desired Or Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have experience implementing reproductive health programs, including adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
- This recruitment is limited to current employees of MDH, PHPA, Office of Family and Community Health Services only.** 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
STATE OF MARYLAND 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 that 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 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.
