CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, MDH OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE FINANCING

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as a senior executive leader within the Maryland Department of Health, responsible for aligning clinical strategy with the administration’s goals to improve population health outcomes and manage the cost of care for Medicaid beneficiaries. The role provides strategic oversight of major clinical and operational units within the Office of Care Transformation and leads the development and implementation of Medicaid’s population health and quality strategies.

Requirements

• Active Medical Degree from an accredited medical school (MD or DO)
• Board Certified
• Five years of medical practice or public health experience
• Three of the five years of experience must have been at a supervisory or administrative level in a healthcare organization or system
• Extensive clinical leadership experience, preferably within Medicaid or other large public healthcare systems
• Strong background in population health management, quality improvement, and value-based care models
• Experience overseeing medical management functions, including benefit design, medical policy, and utilization management
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex teams and drive organizational change
• Familiarity with managed care structures, including oversight of MCOs and other administrative service organizations
• Experience working with federal partners, particularly CMS, and knowledge of federal healthcare initiatives and waivers
• Expertise in advanced primary care models and alternative payment methodologies
• Strong understanding of healthcare data, analytics, and evidence-based practice
• Experience collaborating with cross-sector partners, including public health, behavioral health, and health system stakeholders
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory environments, compliance requirements, and audit processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience representing organizations in external forums

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan