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PROGRAM MANAGER, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM MANAGER

Recruitment # 26-004220-0002

Department
MDH Local Health - Anne Arundel County

Date Opened
7/8/2026 11:59:00 PM

Filing Deadline
7/22/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary
$99,442.00 - $128,645.00/year, with potential growth to $156,822.00/year

Employment Type
Full-Time

HR Analyst
Minhaj Zakir

Work Location
Anne Arundel

GRADE
22
LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to manage, evaluate, direct, coordinate, administer and supervise the Chronic Disease Prevention Program, which consists of 15 full-time and 1 part-time positions, comprising professional nurses, community health educators, paraprofessionals and secretarial staff, in fulfilling the mission of the Health Department, which is to preserve, promote and protect the health and well-being of all people by advancing health equity in Anne Arundel County. This position will provide oversight for programmatic areas including the Cancer Screening Services (CSS) program, healthy eating education (including obesity prevention), cancer and tobacco-use prevention (including tobacco cessation and tobacco enforcement), Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention (including diabetes and hypertension) and management of online health education resources. This position requires the selected candidate to have a valid driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle and automobile insurance coverage. This position will require work during day, evening and weekend shifts as needed and the ability to stand, walk, bend and lift 25 pounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : A Master’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity or one year of experience as a Community Health Nurse and two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a Registered Nurse.

Notes :
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience as a Community Health Nurse for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
1. Experience working with community partners.

2. Experience with grant writing and budget development.

3. Experience providing health education.

4. Experience implementing new programs and initiatives.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.
SELECTION PROCESS

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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov .

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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