Health Officer - Frederick County

Frederick County • Frederick, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Officer directs and manages the operations of the Frederick County Health Department to prevent disease, promote wellness, and protect public health. Using the Foundational Public Health Services framework, the position is responsible for foundational public health areas and capabilities, including communicable disease control; chronic disease and injury prevention; environmental public health; maternal, child, and family health; access to and linkages with clinical care; equity; assessment and surveillance; policy development and support; community partnerships; accountability and performance management; emergency preparedness and response; organizational competencies; and communications.

The Health Officer serves as Chief Health Strategist for Frederick County, executive officer and secretary of the Frederick County Board of Health, Director of the Frederick County Government Health Services Division, and local approving authority for delegated Maryland Department of the Environment roles and responsibilities. The position oversees public health programs, personnel, budgets, grants, and emergency preparedness, and provides public health leadership, consultation, policy recommendations, and links to needed health services.

The role requires a medical degree from an accredited college or university, a master's degree in public health, at least two years of experience as a licensed physician working in public health at a local, state, or federal health agency, and licensure by the Maryland Board of Physicians. This is a Management Service position serving at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Requirements

• Medical degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in public health.
• At least two years of experience as a licensed physician working in public health at a local, state, and/or federal health agency.
• Must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians; a copy of the current license or license number and expiration date must accompany the application.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing under Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09.
• A resume must be uploaded with the application.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative, system-level health planning and improvement efforts as Chief Health Strategist for Frederick County.
• Direct and manage Frederick County Health Department operations and administer public health programs through supervision of Division Directors and a physician.
• Plan, implement, and oversee public health programs and their budgets.
• Administer categorical grants from federal and state agencies and other funding sources when available.
• Appoint and supervise personnel and ensure personnel policies and procedures are followed.
• Serve as Secretary and Executive Director of the Board of Health.
• Enforce county, state, and federal laws, policies, rules, and regulations that protect public health and safety, including environmental health requirements.
• Serve as local approving authority for delegated Maryland Department of the Environment roles and responsibilities.
• Monitor mortality, morbidity, and disease trends; investigate and control outbreaks; and inform providers, elected officials, the public, and media about urgent and emerging health concerns.
• Provide public health consultation to individuals, organizations, businesses, and agencies.
• Disseminate knowledge about disease prevention and health promotion and advocate for the control of preventable disease.
• Serve as an executive board member of the Frederick County Health Care Coalition and other public health-related boards, noting potential conflicts of interest.
• Act as spokesperson and local liaison for the Maryland Department of Health and respond to official correspondence.
• Develop policy recommendations and guidelines to protect public health.
• Link county residents to needed health services.
• Direct the Frederick County Government Health Services Division, including oversight of School Health Services, the Infants and Toddlers Program, school-based occupational and physical therapy services, the Audiology Program, and the Children’s Dental Clinic.
• Oversee public health emergency preparedness for Frederick County.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care expenses
• Leave benefits, including 6 personal days, 12 regular holidays, annual leave, and 15 sick days
• Retirement
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules where applicable
• Free mass transit in the Baltimore metro area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive