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Commissioner Bureau of School Health (NCS) - Baltimore City Health Department

City of Baltimore · Baltimore, MD · 3 wk ago
OTHR$107k–$177k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) seeks a Commissioner Bureau of School Health. Founded in 1793, BCHD is the oldest health department in the country, with over 800 employees and an annual budget of $208 million, aiming to protect health, eliminate disparities, and ensure the well-being of every resident of Baltimore through education, advocacy, and direct service delivery.

Essential Functions

  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and operational guidelines governing all Bureau of School Health programs, consistent with State and Federal requirements.
  • Serve as the Departmental representative for all nursing-related matters, including representation to the State of Maryland Public Health Nursing Directors organization, BOE, and public meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN), Master of Science in nursing (MSN), or Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience: Ten years of relevant professional work experience, including at least five years of leadership and managing a large multi-disciplinary clinical service. Experience in PK-12 school health preferred.
  • Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. Certifications in certified health education specialist (CHES), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified in Public Health (CPH), OR PMP/PMI.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of efficient administration, including public relations, personal administration, budgeting, and general management.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to organize, motivate, and build teams and to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) and other county software applications.

Additional Information

  • Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
  • Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.
  • Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Provisional Driver’s License

Note: You must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with the application at the time of applying. Provisional driver’s licenses are not acceptable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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