MEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF - PUBLIC HEALTH (EXECUTIVE LEVEL)

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MEDICAL SERVICES CHIEF - PUBLIC HEALTH (EXECUTIVE LEVEL)

Salary

$205,814.96 - $222,789.32 Annually

Location

Houston

Job Type

Executive Level

Job Number

34268

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

07/15/2024

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCH

REPORTING LOCATION: 8000 N. STADIUM DR., 5TH FL.

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Health Department provides traditional public health services and seeks to use innovative methods to meet the community's present and future needs. Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to promote and protect all Houstonians' health and social well-being. HHD is now the first health department in Texas and the second in a large U.S. city to earn national accreditation.

The Medical Services Chief assists the Local Public Health Authority in administering state and local laws relating to public health and performs duties to implement and enforce laws that protect the public’s health. Provides medical supervision and oversight for programs, direct patient care in the service line assigned, and directs clinical staff, including physicians, registered and licensed vocational nurses, certified medical assistants, and nurse practitioners, as well as responsible for subject matter expert advisement for allied health professionals and non-medical staff. Assist with planning, developing implementing, and evaluating health department programs and services.

The Medical Services Chief will be directly responsible for the following functions/units:

• May serve as Deputy Local Public Health Authority and/or assist the Local Public Health Authority in administering state and local laws related to public health within the designated jurisdiction.

• Aide Houston Health Department in carrying out public health required rules, ordinances, sanitation laws, quarantine rules, and required reporting of data.

• Directs, coordinates, and evaluates medical, clinical health services and related services for the Department.

• Develops, reviews and/or revises standing delegation orders, clinical practice guidelines and medical protocols and standard operating procedures and plans and performs medical quality improvement activities.

• Develops, reviews and/or revises standing delegation orders, clinical practice guidelines and medical protocols and standard operating procedures and plans and performs medical quality improvement activities.

• Provides medical consultation for clinical staff, the Director, Division Director, Bureau Chiefs, and Program Managers in planning and operations of clinical services. Offers guidance and policy interpretation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature, such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Medical Doctor’s or Doctor of Osteopathic degree from a medical school or college located in the United States or Canada that is currently accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Professional Education (AOA), or the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC which is substantially equivalent to that of Texas medical school even if it has not yet been added to this list according to the laws and governance as outlined by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners (TSBME) (www.tmb.state.tx.us) rules and regulations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five years of experience as a practicing physician.

At least two years of supervisory and/or administrative responsibilities in a major health agency or a similar facility preferred.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a license to practice medicine in the State of Texas within six months of the time of hire. Must meet criteria to perform as health authority if required.

PREFERENCES

Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 35

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-393-0453).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-0453). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of verifiable experience do you have as a practicing Physician in the State of Texas?

• None

• 4 years or less

• 5 - 6 years

• 7 - 8 years

• 9 years or more

  03

  Which describes your years of experience with diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases?

• None

• 4 years or less

• 5 - 6 years

• 7 - 8 years

• 9 - 10 years

• 11 or more years

  04

  Are you licensed to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of Texas?

• Yes, I am licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas

• I will be licensed within six (6) months of the time of hire to practice medicine in the State of Texas

• No

  05

  If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the state you are licensed and your medical license number. (If no, use N/A.)

  06

  Do you possess a Medical Doctor's degree from an American Medical Association accredited school?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Which of the following duties do you have at least two years of verifiable professional experience performing? (Check all that apply)

• Counseling patients on Public Health

• Using the Health Records (EPIC) system

• Professional patient medical care, including disease control

• None of the above

  08

  How many years of verifiable experience do you have as a practicing physician in Public Health?

• None

• 4 years or less

• 5 - 6 years

• 7 - 8 years

• 9 years or more

  09

  How many years of verifiable experience do you have as a Public Health Authority?

• Less than 1 year or none

• 1 - 2 years

• 3 years or more

  10

  Please describe your experience in the practice of general and preventative medicine including family medicine, women's reproductive health, and any other specialties. (See resume is not an acceptable answer.)

  11

  Describe your Public Health experience. (See resume is not an acceptable answer. If no experience use N/A.)

  12

  Are you comfortable acting as Prescriptive Authority for mid-level providers?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Do you have 6 or more years of experience serving in an Administrative Leadership capacity?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Select your level of proficiency in Family Planning: Pap Smears, Breast Exams, Pelvic Exams, prescribing contraceptives, and placing and removing Intrauterine Devices (IUD).

• Need Training

• Intermediate Proficiency

• Highly Proficient

  15

  Select your level of proficiency in TB - diagnosing.

• Needs Training

• Intermediate Proficiency

• Highly Proficient

  16

  Select your level of proficiency in STD: Staging and diagnosing Syphilis, HIV prevention using PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), and placing and removing etonogestrel implant (Neplanon).

• Needs Training

• Intermediate Proficiency

• Highly Proficient

  Required Question