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Job Title: Program Manager, Cannabis Public Health Branch (Program Manager II)
Job Number: 24-005477-0030
Organization: Maryland Department of Health
Posted: 10/4/2024
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Public Health - General
Industry: Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Baltimore,      USA
Compensation: $78,919.00 - $127,473.00/year
Position Description: The Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control (CTPC) received Cannabis Public Health Funds to assist with public health efforts surrounding the legalization of adult-use cannabis, starting July 1, 2023. The CTPC is working to establish a branch within the Center to focus on cannabis use prevention and treatment initiatives, working closely with the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Using a public health framework, the overall programs will primarily focus on youth cannabis use prevention and education through local health departments, schools, and other community-based organizations. The Cannabis Public Health Branch will also oversee data collection and explore cannabis use disorder treatment options.

The Program Manager is a senior management position in MDH’s Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control (CTPC). This position will work closely with the Center Director, the Program Manager of Operations, and the Center Lead Epidemiologist to set strategic direction for programmatic, policy, environment and systems across Maryland addressing prevention of cannabis use by youth and treatment for cannabis use disorder. The Program Manager will work closely with the Center Director to develop and manage the new Cannabis Public Health Branch, building organizational capacity to implement new and existing strategic initiatives and managing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

As the Branch continues to build, the Program Manager will be supervising staff to assist with program implementation. The Program Manager will also be responsible for reviewing and responding to requests during Legislative Session, as necessary, and the Branch is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Governor-Appointed Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council.

This position is responsible for ensuring project design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based programming activities are completed in a systematic and efficient manner to achieve MDH, PHPA, CCDB, and CTPC’s mission, goals, and objectives.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must possess a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field from an accredited college or university, 6 years of professional public health experience, including 3 years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs and at least 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for the required education and 3 years of public health experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred candidates should possess the following:

-Experience and expertise in overseeing public health program administration; -Experience in program planning and evaluation; -Experience managing grants/contracts; -Experience working with budgets and tracking expenditures; and, -Experience understanding evidence-based public health resources.

SELECTION PROCESS This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany 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.

Organization Description:

Closing Date: 1/4/2025
Desired Starting Date:
Contact Name: Sandi English,  Program Manager, Cannabis Public Health Branch (Program Manager II)
Contact Location:

    
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Contact Phone: 410-767-1251 
Contact Fax: 410-333-5689
Contact Email: mdh.jobs@maryland.gov
Web Address: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=24&R2=005477&R3=0030
How to Apply: All applications/resumes must be submitted online by the closing date.

Apply to Recruitment#: 24-005477-0030

Apply Here: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview .asp?b=&R1=24&R2=005477&R3=0030

Additional Information: EOE

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