State Medical Officer (00617)

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at  www.statecareers.mt.gov.

 

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Director’s Office.

 

The Mission of the Department of Public Health and Human Services is to promote and protect the health, well-being, and self-sufficiency of all Montanans. The Department provides a wide range of preventive and public health services to individuals and communities. Services are provided by a wide range of private and public providers including public health departments, physicians, clinics, and hospitals. The Department also contracts with many private non-profit providers leadership for statewide public health policy, program planning, and administrations; offering medical direction and oversight to Department, Division programs, and the Governor’s Office to prevent and control disease, mitigate disease outbreak, and promote healthy behavior; and to provide oversight for epidemiologic and surveillance of public health-related issues.

 

Why Join DPHHS

 

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

 

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

 

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

 

• Knowledge of principles and practice of public health.

•  Knowledge of public health epidemiology and surveillance, including responses to potential and current disease outbreaks.

• Knowledge of the practice of medicine, current standards of care, and the health care delivery system.

• Knowledge of public health-related law and regulations.

• Strong organizational skills to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.  

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • A Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree

  • Completion of an appropriate residency program:

    • Board-certified by a specialty board approved by the American Board of Medial Specialties (ABMS) or the America Osteopathic Association, with a preference for those with Board Certification in Preventive Medicine.

  • A minimum of two years’ experience as a practicing Physician.

  • A minimum of five years of experience working in a federal, state, or other public health agency.

  • Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Montana or willing to obtain license to practice medicine in the State of Montana within twelve months of starting the position.

  • Training in epidemiology including a Master’s in Public Health, EIC Officer (Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer), or equivalent education and training in public health epidemiology.

  • Candidates who have experience in a supervisory role or demonstrated experience managing and coordinating different teams will be given preference.

  • Candidates who have authored/coauthored a minimum of five articles published in peer-reviewed public health and/or medical literature will be given preference.

 

How to Apply

 

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

 

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

 

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

 

Additional Information

 

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.