STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Public Health Section Chief

Recruitment #180405-0564MP-001

Introduction

The Department of Public Health‘s Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS) is recruiting for a Public Health Section Chief. This position has oversight for licensing, certification, and complaint investigations for more than 1,800 health care facilities licenses including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, residential care homes, ambulatory surgical centers, substance abuse facilities, outpatient hemodialysis units, home health agencies and outpatient clinics. Inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

This position will supervise Public Health Services Managers, Supervising Nurse Consultants, Nurse Consultants, Health Program Supervisors, Health Program Assistants and Associates, Processing Technicians and Office Assistants.

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office: Sue Ciccaglione, sue.ciccaglione@ct.gov; (860) 509-7183.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for directing the design, development and implementation of multi-faceted health services programs of an assigned section.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs the staff and operations of large, multi-faceted health services programs at the section level; develops, implements, communicates and evaluates section policies, procedures, goals and activities; coordinates, plans and manages section programs and activities; interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations; determines appropriate staffing levels; determines quality assurance and performance standards for staff; directs the preparation of section budget; obtains state and federal funds to maintain and implement programs; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of section who might impact on policy, program or regulatory activities; develops and recommends changes to statutes and regulations; reviews and evaluates legislative proposals and reports on health issues; directs preparation of statistical studies and required federal reports; provides testimony at legislative hearings, the courts and public hearings; addresses professional and lay groups and prepares articles for publication on public health issues; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public health with emphasis on public health administration of programs; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to interpret laws, regulations and statistical reporting data; ability to develop health policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health.

Note: For State employees this is at the level of Health Program Supervisor, Supervising Nurse Consultant, Child Care Licensing Supervisor Epidemiologist 4, Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Analyst, Supervising Sanitary Engineer or Supervising Environmental Sanitarian.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

One (1) year as a Public Health Services Manager may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience interpreting applying and administering federal and/or state statutes, regulatory mandates and enforcement processes to a regulated community;
• Demonstrated ability to build multi sector coalitions and consensus among stakeholders with varied priorities and/or perspectives;
• Experience evaluating healthcare trends and developing policies and/or programs to address those trends to improve public health and safety;
• Demonstrated ability to critically think to prioritize multiple projects or assignments;
• Experience developing and/or managing a large (multi-million dollar) budget.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable or infectious diseases.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo and successfully complete security background checks.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Department of Public Health aims to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and advancement, fostering an environment committed to supporting individuals in all protected classes.  If you require an aid/accommodation to participate fully and fairly, please contact the Human Resources Office at (860) 509-7177.