HEALTH OFFICER, DORCHESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - PHYSICIAN (PHYSICIAN

at  State of Maryland

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university, a master’s degree in public health and have two years of experience as a licensed physician working in the field of public health.
Applicants may substitute five years of experience as a licensed physician working in the field of public health for the requirement of a master’s degree in public health and two years as a licensed physician working in the field of public health.

As the Appointing Authority of Dorchester County Health Department, the Health Officer provides leadership in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating strategies to address community health needs; enforces laws and regulations that protect the health and safety of the public; assures residents have access to essential health services; monitors for, investigates and controls disease outbreaks; and, informs the public about disease prevention and promotes health behaviors.