Maryland Association of County Health Officers

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The Maryland Association of County Health Officers (MACHO) is a private, non profit organization whose primary purpose is to promote the health and well being of Maryland citizens. In so doing, it actively cooperates and works with MACo, the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the State Department of the Environment; and other health related or complementary agencies, organizations, individuals, and community groups. Its activities involve education, liaison, and public health policy development and implementation.

The Nominating Committee presents a slate of officer nominations in November for the annual election in December. MACHO meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month. For more information, contact the MACHO Administrative Office, Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St., Room W1015, Baltimore, MD 21205 (410) 614-6891.

JOB OPENING

COMMISSIONER, HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Baltimore City - Seeking a highly qualified, dynamic individual to lead the City’s Health Department as Commissioner. The Department has a $140 Million budget and in excess of 800 professional, paraprofessional, technical, administrative and service employees located throughout the metropolitan area and another 300 contractual and grant funded positions.  The Commissioner is the principal health advisor to the Mayor and is responsible for the executive direction of the Health Department; the enforcement of City ordinances dealing with public health; and the development and implementation of a comprehensive health care system to serve, protect and promote the health of the citizens of Baltimore.  The ideal candidate will work closely with the community and serve as architect, advocate and catalyst for policy development and change in the health and human services systems of Baltimore City.  The Department serves a culturally diverse population of close to 650,000 residents. Programmatic work is primarily focused in such areas as environmental health, health promotion and disease prevention; maternal and infant care, child, adolescent, school and family health services, mental health including substance abuse and addictions services; and general nursing and health services for the aging.  Desirable Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five years of executive level management experience in diversified public health service programs or other public health work; knowledge of public health policy formulation, community health assessment and health planning; and excellent verbal and written communication skills. MD, RN or advanced degree in a public health field desirable. Residency requirements: Appointment to this position requires residency within Baltimore City.  The individual must be a resident and registered voter of Baltimore City at the time of appointment or become so within 6 months of the date of appointment, as a condition of employment. The Baltimore City Health Commissioner is an Executive Level III position with competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.  The compensation package includes a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan. The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover memo and resume, which specifically addresses the applicant’s relevant experience for this position; including size and composition of staff supervised, programs and systems responsible for; size of budgets and other significant factors to: Gladys B. Gaskins, Baltimore City Human Resources Department, 201 East Baltimore Street, Suite 300, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, gladys.gaskins@baltimorecity.gov  TTY: 410 396-4930 AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER (5/19)