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

What You'll Be DoingThis position has oversight of the TB Program. The program is administered in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and the Maryland Center of 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, and treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis, and prevention of tuberculosis.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Provide oversight and administration of the Local Health Department ed Nurse Preparing and Dispensing Medications program.
• Provide 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.
• Represent the TB Program and participate in 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. Minimum Qualifications

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, Interview Preferences

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 ed Nurse License within the State of Maryland.
• Experience working in a community health setting as a registered nurse.
• Experience with oversight and supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience 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 infection control and prevention regulations and guidelines.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position. Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiringmontgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview. This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

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