Main Purpose of Job
This position provides senior-level leadership for the development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide health workforce strategy that integrates public health and health care delivery systems. The position serves as a central point of coordination for health workforce planning activities within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and across partner state agencies. The position exercises independent judgment and discretion to align workforce initiatives, support career pathway development, advance recruitment and retention strategies, enhance community partnerships and leverage multiple funding streams to strengthen Maryland’s health workforce in support of statewide health priorities and health equity goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired candidates should possess the following:
- Knowledge of Maryland's health workforce across the full continuum, including both public health and health care
- Experience working in state government or large public-sector systems
- Experience leading cross-agency or systems-level initiatives
- Experience advancing workforce strategies
- Skill in strategic planning, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, partners, and policymakers
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume must be uploaded to 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 , 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.