Health Program Supervisor (35 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently recruiting for a Health Program Supervisor within the Public Health Initiatives Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program.  This Health Program Supervisor will be responsible for providing oversight and supervision for the Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program which is responsible for ensuring the appropriate identification, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with tuberculosis disease and latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI). This position will be responsible for the management of the CDC federal cooperative agreement and for working with health care providers, local health departments and other organizations that serve diverse populations at increased risk for TB to ensure they receive culturally appropriate services.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Public Health, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Deb Lyons Deborah.Lyons@ct.gov or (860) 509-7180.

In a state health program or project, this class is accountable for supervising professional staff in the implementation of one or more specific health programs for which this class retains full accountability.

The specific duties and responsibilities of this generic class vary widely, depending on the nature of the program and the point that it is at in the life cycle of the program. Typical examples of duties include the following: schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans program work; establishes and maintains program procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; plans, organizes, directs and monitors implementation of one or more specific statewide health programs or projects retaining full accountability for program as functional manager of program(s); supervises or personally handles public relations; estimates costs of a program; develops a budget; controls and reviews expenditures; oversees and negotiates contracts and grants with subcontractors; negotiates and accountable for actively pursuing continuity of funding received by program; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of purposes, plans, objectives and programs of public health agencies including changing pattern of preventive medicine and environmental health; considerable knowledge of relationships between risk factors and incidence of health problems; considerable knowledge of changing aspects of social-medical philosophies; considerable knowledge of state and community organizations and programs involved in field of public health; knowledge of research and design methodologies; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret data; supervisory ability.

Eight (8) years of professional experience in a health organization.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the advanced working level 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 Associate.

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

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in health education, hospital administration, public administration or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. For State Employees one (1) year as a Health Program Associate may substitute for the General and Special Experience.

• Experience in public health practice at a state or local health department.
• Experience with the oversight or management of tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection patients including: 1) experience working with or supporting populations at increased risk for TB (such as immigrants, refugees, persons living with HIV/AIDS, or others) and 2) experience with ensuring the provision of services and resources to diverse communities that are consistent with the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (CLAS) standards.
• Experience in public health program administration and management including: experience developing and managing federal cooperative agreements or grants, budgets, contracts and designing program evaluations.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners and stakeholders including federal , regional, state and local stakeholders in partnerships, coalitions, councils or associations for disease prevention or promotion activities.
• Experience with the oversight or supervision of others including assigning and reviewing work and providing training.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.