State Medical Officer (00617)

Required for the First Day of Work: 

• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• 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 Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American 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 will 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, EIS 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.  

Women (and/or) minorities may be under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position, at the time of submitting the online application you must also submit:

• a cover letter, and
• resume

Why Helena, Montana?

Helena is the beautiful capital city of Montana. Situated in the picturesque backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and with a population of just over 32,000, Helena offers small town living and diverse opportunities for anyone to feel at home. Whether you are interested in outdoor recreation, immersing yourself in arts and culture, or retracing history, Helena has something for you.

The State of Montana offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15 paid vacation days per year
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health Coverage
• Retirement Plan

To view State of Montana’s medical, dental, vision coverage, and other offerings, you can visit our Health Care and Benefits website at, https://benefits.mt.gov/

This is an open until filled position. 

Successful applicant(s) are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position.