State Public Health Medical Director

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

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.