Public Health Physician

4 weeks ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States State of Connecticut Full time

Introduction
Do you have experience in medical consultation and disease prevention?

Join us as a Public Health Physician where you will lead efforts in surveillance, prevention, and responses to healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance.

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Join the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) as a Public Health Physician within our Infectious Diseases Section. This position will oversee the Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI-AR) Program. This exciting role is crucial in the surveillance, prevention, and response to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AR). Read below to learn more about this opportunity

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

LOCATION: Hartford, CTHOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per weekSCHEDULE: First Shift, typically Monday - FridayNOTE: There may be opportunities for flex schedule, alternate work schedule, or teleworking, in accordance with State policies

WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:

Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offerBe part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and developmentEmbrace a healthywork/life balance tailored to all employees.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Providing consultation to healthcare providers directly managing drug resistant infectionsLeading response to disease outbreaks of HAI and antimicrobial resistant organismsProviding subject matter expertise and technical assistance to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitalsOverseeing public health surveillance systems for healthcare associated infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance (AR)Assisting in the management of the budget and activities covered in two major federal cooperative agreements

HEAR WHY DOCTORS LOVE WORKING FOR THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthyPreventing disease, injury, and disabilityPromoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.
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In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for providing medical consultation related to the prevention and control of infectious and other diseases.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides medical and clinical expertise and leadership to statewide public health programs and local health districts;Provides medical consultation to healthcare programs and practitioners;Participates actively in developing and monitoring short and long range planning and funding priorities based upon community's health needs;Develops health program policies, procedures and medical and clinical practice guidelines;Develops clinical quality assurance initiatives and performance measurements;Conducts clinical practice reviews and ensures that programs and regulatory actions are supported with appropriate medical and clinical guidance;Monitors local health programs for compliance with public health guidelines;Studies program data to evaluate outcomes, adjust program goals and assist in the development of public health policy, legislation and regulations;Provides medical oversight and/or consultation of the investigation and control of potential disease outbreaks;Enforces the appropriate rules and regulations essential to control of preventable and infectious diseases and the promotion of the general health of the community;Communicates on issues of public health concern to the public, providers and other agencies through presentations, media and publication of written reports;Coordinates program initiatives and regulatory activities;Advises local health officials and State staff of advances in public health and the operation of health programs;Provides medical leadership during a public health emergency;Drafts administrative memoranda to provide procedural, regulatory and clinical guidance to State agencies and district local health authorities;Promotes program goals through education and outreach by representing Public Health on community groups, committees, boards, workgroups and the public for the purposes of improving health outcomes;Participates in the professional misconduct process, conducts medical record reviews, physician interviews, reviews investigation reports, corrective action plans, determines appropriateness of medical procedures and recommends enforcement actions, as directed; Conducts medical reviews of health care facility operations and incidents, as directed;May testify at hearings;May oversee health care surveillance programs and conduct surveillance activities;May participate in negotiation and oversee the implementation of contracts and other community partnership agreements; Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of medicine and public health measures with special reference to prevention and control of infectious and other diseases; Knowledge of current trends and developments in infectious and other diseases; community organizations; Considerable interpersonal skills; critical thinking skills;oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people;Ability to assist in the development and presentation of educational programs;conduct modern methods of investigation, study and control of diseases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year experience as a licensed physician.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with the microbiology and pathogenesis of healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance including (1) experience in clinical care of hospitalized patients, and (2) experience in the medical management of patients in an outpatient setting.Experience conducting or reviewing analytic epidemiologic studies, including: (1) experience with the management and analysis of infectious disease event data, and (2) experience using several statistical packages, most notably SAS, R, GIS or Excel.Experience with the presentation of epidemiological data and analyses in both written and oral formats including: (1) experience producing written reports, data books, fact sheets, scientific journal articles or other written materials, and (2) experience giving verbal presentations in both formal and informal settings, to both lay and scientific audiences.Experience in program administration and management including experience: (1) supervising epidemiologists, scientists, physicians or other health professionals; and (2) collaborating with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to Chapter 370 of the Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.Incumbents in this class may be required to participate in all hazards of emergency response, exercises and planning.Incumbents in this class may be required to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable or infectious disease.Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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