State Medical Officer (00617)

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) invites physicians to join the Director’s Office in a leadership role focused on public health policy, epidemiology, and program oversight.

Candidates must hold an MD or DO, be board-certified (prefer preventive medicine), and have residency. Licensure in Montana or willingness to obtain within 12 months is required; supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required with residency completed; board-certified preferred.
• Experience in public health epidemiology and surveillance.
• Licensure in Montana or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Supervisory or cross-team coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the Director’s Office for public health programs.
• Oversee epidemiology, surveillance, and disease prevention activities.
• Coordinate with federal/state partners on policy and program planning.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Epidemiology & surveillance

Organizational leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Team coordination

Peer-reviewed publications

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency completion

Board certification (ABMS/AOA)

Public health training (MPH/EIS)

Job description

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at**www.statecareers.mt.gov**.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Director’s Office.

The Mission of the Department of Public Health and Human Services is to promote and protect the health, well-being, and self-sufficiency of all Montanans. The Department provides a wide range of preventive and public health services to individuals and communities. Services are provided by a wide range of private and public providers including public health departments, physicians, clinics, and hospitals. The Department also contracts with many private non-profit providers leadership for statewide public health policy, program planning, and administrations; offering medical direction and oversight to Department, Division programs, and the Governor’s Office to prevent and control disease, mitigate disease outbreak, and promote healthy behavior; and to provide oversight for epidemiologic and surveillance of public health-related issues.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of principles and practice of public health.
• Knowledge of public health epidemiology and surveillance, including responses to potential and current disease outbreaks.
• Knowledge of the practice of medicine, current standards of care, and the health care delivery system.
• Knowledge of public health-related law and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• A Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
• Completion of an appropriate residency program:
• Board-certified by a specialty board approved by the American Board of Medial Specialties (ABMS) or the America Osteopathic Association, with a preference for those with Board Certification in Preventive Medicine.
• A minimum of two years’ experience as a practicing Physician.
• A minimum of five years of experience working in a federal, state, or other public health agency.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Montana or willing to obtain license to practice medicine in the State of Montana within twelve months of starting the position.
• Training in epidemiology including a Master’s in Public Health, EIC Officer (Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer), or equivalent education and training in public health epidemiology.
• Candidates who have experience in a supervisory role or demonstrated experience managing and coordinating different teams will be given preference.
• Candidates who have authored/coauthored a minimum of five articles published in peer-reviewed public health and/or medical literature will be given preference.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.