New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – January 3, 2024

New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs

HEALTH OFFICER, GARRETT COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER

This position serves as the Health Officer, an executive level position in the Garrett County Health Department. The incumbent will be responsible for managing all programs through a staff of 150 individuals and a budget of $19 million. The Health Officer plans, directs and administers all aspects of activities and operations of Garrett County Health Department, including establishing and overseeing overall policies and procedures, program goals and plans, as well as personnel and financial resources. Responsible for directing programs that have a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations including directly or indirectly supervising technical, professional, or administrative staff. Program Manager Senior II is one of the highest managerial levels of program management in the State Personnel Management System. Represents the Garrett County Health Department before Federal, State, and local officials, legislative committees and senior managers and executives of other agencies concerning program activities. Reports to the Maryland State Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Garrett County Board of Health (County Commissioners).

The Garrett County Health Department is a Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accredited health department. The incumbent will be a key member on the management and leadership team. He or she will determine the public health needs and issues of the department and will design programs to meet those needs while recommending changes when appropriate. He or she will serve as an advocate for public health with the media community, social service agencies and other community organizations in Garrett County. In addition, the individual will be responsible for promoting and stimulating interest in public health issues that have been identified by national, state and/or local communities. Knowledge of: application of medical science to public health practices and principles; pertinent laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations governing public health; currents trends, concepts, and advances in public health; causes and modes of transmission of communicable diseases; and basic principles of budgeting and supervision.  Ability to: Plan, organize, and provide direction for public health programs; direct and supervise staff; prepare clear and concise reports; represent the County and the State effectively in meetings with others and make formal presentations to various groups; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and State staff, the health care community, and the public.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Public Health with two years’ managerial experience in public health or Master’s Degree and five (5) years’ work experience in the field of public health. 

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Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to provide peer services to high risk individuals with Behavioral Health Disorders. This position will also participate in recovery activities in Garrett County.

As this is a peer to peer position, individuals must present documentation in writing of at least 2 years being in recovery.

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