Clinical Director, Health Center - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

2d•$87,373 - $139,674•Onsite

About The Position

A Clinical Director, Health Center, plans, directs and coordinates the operations of a clinical student health program located at various city school clinics. Work of this class involves directing the activities of nursing, health and medical support staff at health clinics. Incumbents receive general supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed primarily in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Have a master’s degree in public health or nursing from an accredited college or university.
Have five years of experience as a nurse practitioner in a health center including one year of supervisory experience in a multi-site health center program or comparable clinical program.
Licensure as a registered nurse in Maryland.
Certification as a pediatric or family Nurse Practitioner in Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health administration.
Knowledge of clinical diagnostic, treatment, consultation and counseling principles and techniques.
Knowledge of pediatric and adolescent primary care standards.
Ability to direct and coordinate a large multi-school-based comprehensive student health program.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, health department officials and students and their parents.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Supervisory ability.
Administrative ability.

Responsibilities

Directing the activities of nursing, health and medical support staff at health clinics.
Develop clinical protocols, evaluate programs and interpret policies and procedures.
Develop in-service training sessions and programs.
Prepare complex narrative and statistical reports.