Tuberculosis Control Program Nurse Administrator (Manager III, Grade M3)

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $101,474  to $164,148, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Tuberculosis Control Program Nurse Administrator (Manager III)

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for the delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Tuberculosis Control (TB) Program provides screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis. This is a multidisciplinary team that provides specialized, essential tuberculosis care to Montgomery County residents with active tuberculosis disease and tuberculosis infection. The program team looks forward to welcoming an individual who has experience working in public health, excels in a team environment, enjoys working with a diverse population, has strong communication and customer service skills, and has experience working with electronic health records and other electronic databases.

This position has oversight of the TB Program. The program is administered in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and the Maryland Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention (CTBCP). The TB Program manages all TB disease cases of individuals who reside in Montgomery County. The goal of the program is screening, early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of the TB Control Program and interdisciplinary team.
• Administer the program and program practices in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, such as COMAR, Maryland CTBCP, MOSH, and OSHA.
• Oversight and administration of the Local Health Department Registered Nurse Preparing and Dispensing Medications program.
• Management and oversight of state and local funding for the TB Program, including budget and contract monitoring.
• Serve as liaison between the local health department and external stakeholders.
• Representation of the TB Program and participation during state cohort and case reviews, TB Council of Governments (COG), and other stakeholder activities and trainings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

1. Financial Disclosure Requirement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement. 
2. Work Location: This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing a Tuberculosis Control and Prevention program or other communicable disease program, including contract and grant oversight.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. 

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications. 

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence

when required for job-related duties.

Preferred Criteria: 

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Valid and active Registered Nurse License in the State of Maryland.
• Experience working in a public health setting as a registered nurse.
• Experience with oversight and supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with managing a TB control and prevention program or other communicable disease program, including contract and grant oversight.
• Experience working with electronic health records, other electronic databases, and data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with State and Federal TB control and prevention regulations and guidelines.