Director, Laboratories Administration (Physician Program Manager II) - Physician Option
Maryland Department of Health
LOCATION OF POSITIONMDH Public Health Services Laboratories Administration 1770 Ashland Avenue Baltimore MD 21205 Main Purpose of JobThis critical position provides executive leadership, scientific oversight, and strategic direction for the nationally-renowned Maryland Public Health Laboratories Administration. The Director oversees all operational, scientific, and administrative functions of the Maryland State Public Health Laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations (COMAR, CLIA) to provide accurate relevant scientific data essential for disease prevention and control, environmental protection, and emergency response to numerous state, federal and local government partners, health care providers and communities across the state. The Laboratories Administration has an annual budget of $60 million, including state and federal funds, and has a staff of over 200. This position oversees a central laboratory in Baltimore and two regional laboratories performing environmental testing. This position ensures that the laboratory provides relevant, accurate, scientific data essential for disease prevention and control, environmental protection, addressing legal issues, developing public health policy, and responding to statewide public health threats caused by common or emerging biological, chemical and radiological agents. This position is designated as Emergency Essential. POSITION DUTIESPosition duties include, but are not limited to:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSQualified candidates must: (1) (i) Be a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Maryland; and (ii) Be certified in anatomic or clinical pathology, or both, by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology; or (2) (i) Be a doctor of medicine, a doctor of osteopathy, or doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the State of Maryland; and (ii) Have at least 2 years of experience directing or supervising high complexity testing; and (iii) Have at least 20 CE credit hours in laboratory practice that cover the director responsibilities defined in § 493.1445 LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSApplicants for this classification must be licensed and currently registered with the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of the registration must be attached to the application. Applicants who are in possession of an out of state license to practice medicine are encouraged to apply. If selected for hire, candidate must apply and possess a Maryland license prior to hire. SELECTION PROCESSThis is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to your 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. BENEFITSThe Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:
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Additional Salary Information: Salary Range - $186,659.00 - $345,074.00/year
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