Division Chief - Maternal Child Health

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a seasoned nursing leader to plan, implement, and assess public health programs within the Center Based Services Division. The role oversees immunization and reproductive health services across multiple health center sites, guiding professional staff and coordinating with county officials.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree with an active RN license and at least five years in public health, including supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required with valid RN license.
• Five+ years in public health, two+ in a supervisory role.
• Alternative education paths allow substitution per policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess public health programs and policies.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct programs with supervisory nursing staff.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and assignment of personnel.
• Plan and provide training and orientation for staff.
• Advise management on program operations and budgets.
• Prepare records, reports, and related correspondence.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies.

Skills

Public health nursing

Supervisory experience

RN licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

AA degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M

A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Clinical Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Under direction, plans, develops, organizes, directs, and controls the public health programs and services of a division or major area of the Department. The Center Based Services Division oversees the Baltimore County Health Centers, providing high quality immunization services and reproductive health services to county residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The Division employs about 50 staff across 7 health center sites, serving several thousand clients each year.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of public health programs, policies, and procedures.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs programs, including the supervision of professional nursing and other clinical staff.
• Assists In the recruitment, selection, and assignment of staff.
• Plans, develops, and implements training and orientation programs.
• Provides advice and consultation to professional staff and agency management regarding public health programs and activities.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of operating and grant budgets.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of records, reports, statistics, and related correspondence.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with officials and professional staff of other agencies and institutions.

Examples of Other Duties

• Represents the Department on various boards, committees, and commissions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(Note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purposes of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing;
• Plus At least five years' public health experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
• (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
• OR
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing;
• Plus At least seven years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
• OR
• Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing;
• Plus At least six years' public health nursing experience, two years if which were in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Examination Procedure

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may include some physical activities such as standing, walking, and traveling throughout the County.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.