What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Physician, Clinical Health Director (NCS) - Baltimore City Health Department position at City of Baltimore, MD?
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 12/12/2024
SALARY RANGE: $105,085.00 - 173,250.00 Annually
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) seeks a Clinical Health Director. Founded in 1793, BCHD is the oldest health department in the country, with over 800 employees and an annual budget of $208 million, that aims to protect health, eliminate disparities, and ensure the well-being of every resident of Baltimore through education, advocacy, and direct service delivery. BCHD's wide-ranging responsibilities include maternal and child health, youth wellness, school health, senior services, animal control, restaurant inspections, violence prevention, emergency preparedness, STI/HIV treatment, and acute and chronic disease prevention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides consultation to the School Health Services Coordinator in the provision of health services to nearly 76,000 students enrolled in nearly close to 150 Baltimore City public schools.
- Directs, plans and coordinates, and evaluates the health care delivered to students in School Based Health Centers.
- Provides clinical services as needed for School Based Health Centers.
- Reviews, studies and updates knowledge on developments and trends in medicine and community health.
- Formulates policies, treatment protocols, and standards of care based on review of research and current practice recommendations from professional organizations and government agencies.
- Advises the Health commissioner and Chief Medical Officer on issues related to school health clinical services and pediatric/adolescent health.
- Data review and analysis.
- Assists with development, implementation and monitoring of the clinical components of the Department-Wide Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in School Based Health Centers.
- Evaluates the performance of clinical health care staff.
- Serves as a Tier I member of the emergency response team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Possession of a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience as a licensed physician including one year in community health work or in public health.
OR
NOTES(EQUIVALENCIES): A master’s degree in public health from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Possession of a Nurse Practitioner Licensure from the State of Maryland and possession of a master’s degree in nursing or nursing doctorate from an accredited university and three years of experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner including one year in community health work or in public health.
BENEFITS
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:
https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $105,085 - $173,250
