Senior Health Officer & Public Health Program Director

MDH Local Health - Somerset County; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Somerset County Health Department seeks a Health Officer to direct and manage the department, assess community health needs, and lead public health programs in Westover, Maryland. The role requires leadership and collaboration with state and federal agencies; evening/weekend hours may be required.

The candidate will bring a Master’s in Public Health or equivalent experience, exceptional communication skills, and strong financial management experience to drive policy, planning, and workforce

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health with at least 2 years of public health work experience
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of public health work experience
• Excellent people skills and knowledge of health policy formulation, community needs assessment, and health planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated collaboration and conflict management experience
• Financial management experience in public health services

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Somerset County Health Department and assess community health needs
• Develop and implement public health programs
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies on health initiatives
• Enforce health regulations and investigate disease outbreaks
• Provide leadership for the county's public health workforce

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Financial management

Education

Master's in Public Health

Bachelor's in Public Health or related field

Job description

The Somerset County Health Department seeks a Health Officer to direct and manage the department, assess community health needs, and lead public health programs in Westover, Maryland. The role requires leadership and collaboration with state and federal agencies; evening/weekend hours may be required.

The candidate will bring a Master’s in Public Health or equivalent experience, exceptional communication skills, and strong financial management experience to drive policy, planning, and workforce