MHCC 0004
MDH Maryland Health Care Commission
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore MD 21215
This senior level position is located within the Center for Health Care Facilities Planning and Development and reports directly to the Center Director. This position provides overall management of the Acute Care Policy and Planning program, evaluating and making recommendations to the Commission on the approval or denial of acute care services, including specialized cardiac services.
The Chief of Acute Care Policy and Planning provides leadership in the development and implementation of policies, regulations, and planning initiatives governing Maryland’s acute care delivery system. This includes oversight of general and specialty hospitals, freestanding medical facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, residential treatment centers, and cardiac services. The position reports to the Director of the Center for Health Care Facilities Planning and Development and serves the Executive Director and Commissioners of the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC).
The Chief oversees the development of State Health Plan chapters, provides guidance for Certificate of Need (CON) review-related policy, and manages staff involved in the regulatory review of acute care and specialized cardiac services. The position collaborates with elected officials, health care providers, and other stakeholders to ensure Maryland’s health care system promotes quality, access, and cost-effectiveness.
The Chief leads the planning, regulatory, and policy activities for acute care services, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities, and specialized programs. This position oversees the development and updates of State Health Plan chapters, regulations, and related policy guidance for acute care services. The Chief provides leadership and technical guidance on acute care Certificate of Need (CON) policy issues and regulatory reviews for hospital and specialized cardiac services while supervising and mentoring staff, setting priorities, establishing work plans, and evaluating performance. The position also conducts analyses of health care costs, access, quality, and utilization trends related to acute care and specialty programs. In collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health and other partners, the Chief aligns acute care and health planning efforts with broader state health initiatives. Additionally, the position represents MHCC at public meetings, legislative hearings, and interagency work groups on acute care and health planning matters and supports Commission leadership in drafting regulations, evaluating proposed legislation, and preparing reports and presentations.
Qualified candidates must possess a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field with five (5) years of experience working with diverse healthcare organizations, including hospitals, ambulatory or outpatient settings, physician practices, and long-term care facilities.
A bachelor’s degree with extensive healthcare management experience and progressive responsibilities in relevant administrative or professional organizations, strategic planning, operations management at a supervisory level will be considered.
This position requires proven management and supervisory abilities, with the proven ability to identify and best utilize diverse employee skill sets, expertise, personalities, and strengths into a cohesive, collaborative, and mission-driven team. The position also requires broad knowledge of health care delivery, operations, financing, market and financial feasibility analysis, and health planning and policy analysis. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to translate data and ideas into concrete policy proposals and experience presenting policy options and delivering analyses and executive level briefings outlining pros, cons, and recommendations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate experience assessing the impact of proposed policy changes on populations, health care professionals, and health care organizations living in and serving underserved and rural communities. Substantive work experience in health care systems, administration or law will receive additional consideration. Exceptional communication and writing skills are required.
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.
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.
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.
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply 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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