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The Physician provides clinical leadership, medical oversight, and subject-matter expertise for the Division of Communicable Disease, including Tuberculosis (TB) Control, General Communicable Disease (CD), HIV Prevention and Case Management, Hepatitis C programming, and Partner Services. The physician ensures evidence-based clinical practices, maintains compliance with state and federal guidelines, supports disease surveillance activities, and advances public health strategies that reduce morbidity and mortality in the community. Essential Duties

• Provides clinical leadership for a division with the Baltimore County Department of Health.
• Serving as a clinical expert related to communicable diseases.
• Provide clinical direction for program protocols, standing orders, and treatment algorithms.
• Review and approve clinical policies, procedures, and quality standards across all programs.
• Provide consultation to staff, community clinicians, and partner organizations on complex or unusual communicable disease cases.
• Plans, directs, and evaluates public health programs and the provision of public health services and treatments.
• Supervises professional and support personnel including physicians, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Work collaboratively with internal multidisciplinary teams, including epidemiology, nursing, case management, and outreach.
• Participate in committees, workgroups, and grant-related activities to support communicable disease program goals.
• Ensure programs operate within CDC, HRSA, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct medical chart and program audits; support continuous quality improvement.
• Provide clinical training and mentorship to staff.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications Graduation from a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education with a degree of Doctor of Medicine Plus two years' public health experience. (Private practice may be substituted on a two-years for one year basis for the required public health experience.) OR Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians, Plus two years' public health experience. (Private practice may be substituted on a two-years for one year basis for the required public health experience.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Advanced medical knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, outbreak investigation, and public health principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment, case management, and public health control strategies.
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and care, including PrEP, PEP, ART basics, screening guidelines, and linkage-to-care models.
• Strong knowledge of sexually transmitted infection (STI) management, including partner services, confidentiality laws, and partner notification strategies.
• Familiarity with state and federal public health laws, reportable disease requirements, and public health emergency response frameworks.
• Knowledge of clinical quality assurance, performance improvement, and evidence-based practice development.
• Understanding of health equity principles, social determinants of health, and culturally responsive care in communicable disease programs.
• Ability to learn and follow County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate public health programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other health care providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health.
• Knowledge of programs and services offered by the County and other local health care providers.
• Skill in the supervision and coordination of public health programs and staff.

Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org). Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Physician II - Division of Communicable Disease - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Examination Procedure Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification includes the performance of physical activities such as walking and standing and the operation of medical equipment and instruments. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.