HEALTH PLANNER I (HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR)

GRADE

13 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Carroll County Health Department\r\nWestminster, MD 21157\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate local health improvement planning efforts for Carroll County in alignment with local, state and national health planning and data. This position will be responsible for coordinating activities on behalf of the department related to the Local Health Improvement Coalition and related workgroups, community health assessment and planning, implementation and monitoring and health equity related to population-level health outcomes with oversight from the Health Planner and agency leadership. This position will also support Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) preparation, workforce development and other internal and external health planning projects. This position will be responsible for Public Information Officer (PIO)-type activities, including engagement with media, writing external media and press content and assisting with internal and social media content. This position will also assist and coordinate with the Health Planner Supervisor and media staff member on marketing strategy, media engagement and public engagement.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Health Planning, Public Health, Health Science, Hospital Administration, or Health Care Administration.\r\nExperience: None\r\nNotes: \r\n1. Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field identified above may be substituted for one year of experience.\r\n2. Possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field identified above may be substituted for three years of experience. \r\n3. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year professional experience in health planning may be substituted for the required specialized Bachelor’s degree.\r\n4. Applicants may substitute experience in health or hospital administration for the required experience on a year for year basis, provided the applicant has at least one year of professional experience in health planning.\r\n5. Health Planning experience obtained in a State Health Planning and Development Agency or in a Health System Agency as designated by Public Law 93-641 may be substituted at the rate of three months for four months of the required experience.\r\n6. General Health Planning experience as required above is defined as experience obtained in a professional capacity in an operation established solely for the delivery/evaluation of health services (e.g. Hospitals, H.M.O.’s, Insurance Companies). Such experience must have been the primary purpose of the position during the time in question. Health Planning duties which are performed only incidentally, are not considered as qualifying. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Experience with community engagement and outreach.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Experience demonstrating excellent writing, communication, presentation and group facilitation skills.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Experience and/or working knowledge of public health accreditation and state health planning concepts.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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 U.S., 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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n