CHIEF, CENTER FOR IMMUNIZATION

GRADE

PHY 0007

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau (IDEORB), Center for Immunization, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Medical Director and Chief of the Center for Immunization. This Center is complex with responsibility for management and oversight of multiple CDC Cooperative Agreements with a total budget of approximately $9.6 million, as well as for multiple large and small procurements, and funding allocations to all 24 local health departments to support a broad spectrum of vaccination activities. The program is also responsible for (1) maintaining and operating ImmuNet, Maryland’s Immunization Information System and MY IR, a consumer portal for immunization records, (2) overseeing both the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program with over 600 participating medical providers and the newly established MVP vaccination program for adults, (3) maintaining and strengthening collaborations with various professional associations representing Maryland health care providers, pharmacists and other vaccinators, and (4) for providing direction and oversight to local health departments investigating and controlling vaccine preventable diseases. This position provides experienced clinical and public health leadership in directing, coordinating, and promoting the work of the Center to local health departments, medical providers and professional associations, performing highly responsible programmatic and administrative work at the level of a program administrator who has extensive training, expertise, and experience in clinical services related to the prevention and medical management of vaccine-preventable diseases, current public health practices related to vaccinations, project management, communications, policy development, and community capacity-building. This position uses experience and knowledge in the area of vaccine-preventable diseases, childhood and adult immunizations, immunization information systems, and program management to provide statewide leadership and to serve as the MDH’s liaison to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to immunizations. This position is required to work after normal working hours, on weekends and holidays as needed to respond to reports of vaccine-preventable diseases and public health emergencies, and to serve as an MDH physician on call as scheduled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD) from an accredited college or university, a valid Maryland license to practice medicine, Board Certification and at least two years of medical practice.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should be a Board Certified Pediatrician with experience in clinical and public health leadership directing, coordinating, and promoting immunization programs. In addition to administration and fiscal skills, the desired candidate should have current knowledge of the medical management of vaccine-preventable diseases, public health practices related to vaccinations, project management, communications, policy development, and community capacity-building.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Applicants for this classification must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of the current license must be attached to the application. 2. Applicants for this classification must be certified by an American Medical Association Specialty Board in an area of medical specialization.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume must be uploaded to the application. 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.