DIABETES MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR (COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES IV, HEALTH SERVICES)

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health seeks a Diabetes Management Coordinator for the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control in Baltimore. This role leads statewide planning, implementation, and evaluation of diabetes prevention programs, coordinating with local and state partners to ensure evidence-based, data-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities include fiscal management, contract oversight, and strengthening collaborations across systems to reduce health disparities and promote

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of professional experience coordinating health programs or referring people to resources.
• Experience coordinating health-related programs, monitoring contracts, and working with governmental/private resources.
• Substitution options: 30 college credits for experience; U.S. Armed Forces Health Care Administration or Civil Affairs experience can substitute for required experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, fiscal management and evaluation of statewide chronic disease prevention programs.
• Coordinate with local, state and community partners to ensure programs are evidence-based and data-driven.
• Provide technical assistance, monitor performance and strengthen systems-level collaborations.
• Oversee contract and grant oversight to ensure fiscal accountability and program effectiveness.

Skills

Public health program coordination

Grant management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, PHPA, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Diabetes Management Coordinator for the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. This position will lead the planning, implementation, fiscal management and evaluation of statewide chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs for the Diabetes Program. This position will coordinate with local, State and community partners to ensure programs are evidence-based, data-driven, fiscally accountable and effectively implemented, while providing technical assistance, monitoring performance and strengthening systems-level collaborations. Through strategic planning, contract and grant oversight, stakeholder engagement and continuous quality improvement, this position will advance the Center’s mission to improve population health by preventing and managing chronic diseases, reducing health disparities and promoting equitable access to effective public health programs and services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, healthcare administration, social sciences, business administration, or a related field.
• 2. Experience administering or monitoring grants, contracts, subrecipient agreements or other funded programs, including reviewing scopes of work, budgets, expenditures, invoices and performance requirements, particularly those supported through federal or state grants.
• 3. Experience using programmatic and financial data to establish priorities, monitor and evaluate performance, identify trends or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions or program improvements.
• 4. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and providing technical assistance, consultation, training or guidance to local health departments, community organizations, contractors, grantees or other external partners.
• 5. Experience developing reports, presentations, guidance documents, toolkits, educational materials and other written communications for internal and external audiences, demonstrating strong written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal and project management skills.

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). 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.