STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Health Program Assistant 2 (35 Hour)

Recruitment #180302-4405HC-001

Introduction

Within the Department of Public Health's TB, HIV, STD and Viral Hepatitis Section, this Health Program Assistant 2 position will be responsible for contract management for HIV Prevention services assisting providers with developing social media and health communication materials, including conducting surveys to solicit data on HIV related messaging needs, training and convening community workgroups to develop effective prevention messages and campaigns. Additional responsibilities include data analysis of the use of digital media application platforms to evaluate the effectiveness of HIV prevention messaging efforts.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state health program or project, this class is accountable for compiling and interpreting fiscal and programmatic data and statistics, developing and implementing program plans and monitoring and evaluating a state health program or project for the purposes of quality assurance and compliance with State and Federal laws.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

As with all jobs in the generic health program series the exact duties vary considerably depending on the nature of the program and the current stage in its life cycle. Typical examples of work performed at this level include:
assists in the preparation of sections of state health plans or special federal or state program plans; gathers fiscal, programmatic, census and other kinds of needed data from complex calculations and interpretations; reviews program grants requests and monitors fiscal and programmatic performance of grants using agency regulations and guidelines; monitors programs using site visits when necessary; assists in the preparation of program objectives and evaluation of program results; prepares information for public distribution; may serve as staff to a task force or committee; may answer general informational questions for the public; may serve as a liaison between the program or project and specific people or organizations for the purpose of keeping information flowing; may assist in epidemiological investigations; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of purposes, plans, objectives and programs of public health agencies including the changing patterns of preventive medicine and environmental health; knowledge of the changing aspects of socio-medical philosophies; knowledge of state and community organizations and programs involved in the field of health; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to conduct independent research, develop and gather data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in a professional capacity in a health organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in health care program administration, a health systems agency or other health care organization in at least one of the following areas:

1. grant writing or monitoring;
2. formal program planning, development, management or evaluation;
3. or program consultation.

For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Health Program Assistant 1.

Note: A health care organization is defined as a large multi-dimensional agency with responsibility for developing health programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equals six (6) months of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in public health, health education, hospital administration, or public administration or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. For State Employees one (1) year as a Health Program Assistant 1 may substitute for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing and implementing social marketing strategies by utilizing digital messaging on social media for public health promotion; familiarity with community mobilization strategies that engage hard to reach populations;
• Experience developing grant applications RFPs, contract language, monitoring contracts, including program evaluation, reporting and fiscal oversight;
• Experience leading collaborative work with local, regional, national partners and coalitions for the integration of novel public health programs (e.g., use of social media for outreach);
• Knowledge of and experience using online data collection methods to identify public health messaging needs as well as social media training and community mobilization needs;
• Experience analyzing data for performance improvement and quality assurance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.