PROGRAM MANAGER, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM MANAGER

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to manage, evaluate, direct, coordinate, administer and supervise the Chronic Disease Prevention Program, which consists of 15 full-time and 1 part-time positions, comprising professional nurses, community health educators, paraprofessionals and secretarial staff, in fulfilling the mission of the Health Department, which is to preserve, promote and protect the health and well-being of all people by advancing health equity in Anne Arundel County.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for programmatic areas including the Cancer Screening Services (CSS) program, healthy eating education (including obesity prevention), cancer and tobacco-use prevention (including tobacco cessation and tobacco enforcement), Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention (including diabetes and hypertension) and management of online health education resources.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity or one year of experience as a Community Health Nurse and two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience as a Community Health Nurse for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with community partners.
• Experience with grant writing and budget development.
• Experience providing health education.
• Experience implementing new programs and initiatives.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

Special Requirements

• Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

Selection Process

• Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.
• The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Benefits

The State of Maryland offers benefits including:

• State retirement plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telework options
• Professional Development Opportunities

Additional Instructions

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov .

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.