Main Purpose of Job
The Health Officer is the executive officer of the Kent County Health Department, leading a staff of 114 and administering an agency budget of approximately $ million. The Health Officer provides leadership in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating strategies to address community health needs; enforces laws and regulations that protect the health and safety of the public; assures residents have access to essential health services; monitors for, investigates and controls disease outbreaks; and, informs the public about disease prevention and promotes health behaviors. The Health Officer directs and administers a wide range of public health programs and services such as population health, school health, medical adult daycare, disease control and prevention, environmental health protection, developmental disabilities, clinical services that includes a regional inpatient addiction and mental health crisis and recovery unit, disaster preparedness and response, and community based wellness and prevention programs. The Health Officer coordinates programmatic activities with federal, state and local agencies, and, assures that the public health workforce remains competent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university, a Master's degree in public health and have two (2) years experience as a licensed physician working in the field of public health.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired candidates will possess management experience in Behavioral Health.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Applicants 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 license or license number and expiration date must be attached to the application.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. A Resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file. 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, 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.