Health Officer & Physician Leader — Flexible Schedule

Maryland; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Excellent health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Generous leave benefits

Retirement program

Parental leave

Job summary

The Health Officer at St. Mary's County leads strategic public health planning for SMCHD, directing priorities and advocating for county residents. The role builds foundational capabilities to deliver essential services and collaborates with community partners to improve health and wellness across the county.

The position oversees a ~$42 million budget, supervises staff, and coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies. A medical degree and Maryland license are required; MPH is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires medical degree and Maryland medical license.
• Master's in public health preferred or equivalent public health experience.
• Board certification in family medicine or primary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads community health assessment, health improvement planning, and policy development.
• Oversees department operations, budgets, grants, and staff development.
• Ensures foundational public health services and effective data systems across programs.
• Represents SMCHD in state and national health policy matters and liaises with partners.

Skills

Public health leadership

Policy development

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Job description

The Health Officer at St. Mary's County leads strategic public health planning for SMCHD, directing priorities and advocating for county residents. The role builds foundational capabilities to deliver essential services and collaborates with community partners to improve health and wellness across the county.

The position oversees a ~$42 million budget, supervises staff, and coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies. A medical degree and Maryland license are required; MPH is preferred.