SENIOR ADVISOR (MHCC Division Chief III) **REPOST**

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

MHCC 0004

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Maryland Health Care Commission 4160 Patterson Avenue Baltimore MD 21215

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as a Senior Advisor supporting the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and Chief Strategy Officer (Executive Leadership Team) of the Maryland Health Care Commission. The position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and, as such, serves as an agent of the Executive Leadership Team, and is responsible for providing support on regulatory and legislative policy, strategy, data and policy analysis, communication, and other related items. This position carries out special projects or assignments on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team through collaboration and coordination within MHCC and across MDH or other agencies as required. This may include but is not limited to specific regulatory and legislative initiatives, assisting with strategic planning, drafting reports, policy memos, and briefings, and understanding and applying qualitative and quantitative data to address pressing policy challenges related to health care access, quality, and outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field with five (5) years of experience working with diverse healthcare organizations, including hospitals, ambulatory or outpatient settings, physician practices, and long-term care facilities. A bachelor’s degree with extensive healthcare management experience and progressive responsibilities in relevant administrative or professional organizations, strategic planning, operations management at a supervisory level will be considered.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires proven management and supervisory abilities, with the proven ability to identify and best utilize diverse employee skill sets, expertise, personalities, and strengths into a cohesive, collaborative, and mission-driven team. The position also requires broad knowledge of health care delivery, operations, financing, market and financial feasibility analysis, and health planning and policy analysis. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to translate data and ideas into concrete policy proposals and experience presenting policy options and delivering analyses and executive level briefings outlining pros, cons, and recommendations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate experience assessing the impact of proposed policy changes on populations, health care professionals, and health care organizations living in and serving underserved and rural communities. Substantive work experience in health care systems, administration or law will receive additional consideration. Exceptional communication and writing skills are required.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file. 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. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER 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. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 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.