MEDICAL DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER

State of Maryland • Garrett, IN

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About The Position

This part time contractual position will serve as medical Deputy Health Officer for the Garrett County Health Department. Provides medical oversight for county health department programs, assists the Health Officer in implementing State and local policies, and writes standing orders, as well as doctor's orders for individuals. The Deputy Health Officer assist in assessing community health needs and guiding county health department clinical programs to meet those needs. Provides consultation on medical issues to health department staff and the medical community, including medical guidance in the event of a disease outbreak or other public health emergency. The Deputy Health Officer provides backup for the Health Officer as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in medicine from an accredited college or university
• License to practice medicine in the State of Maryland
• Master's degree in public health and at least 2 years experience in the field of public health
• At least 5 years experience in the field of public health

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating and managing policies

Responsibilities

• Provides medical oversight for county health department programs
• Assists the Health Officer in implementing State and local policies
• Writes standing orders, as well as doctor's orders for individuals
• Assist in assessing community health needs
• Guides county health department clinical programs to meet those needs
• Provides consultation on medical issues to health department staff and the medical community, including medical guidance in the event of a disease outbreak or other public health emergency
• Provides backup for the Health Officer as needed

Benefits

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.
• The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
• You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees