Health Program Supervisor

Introduction

THE POSITION The , Department of Public Health (), has an anticipated opening for the position of in the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives (OPSI) The OPSI is responsible for overseeing legislative, regulatory, and internal policy as well as accreditation and strategic planning on behalf of the Department of Public Health. The Health Program Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the development, writing, and approval of internal policies at the department. This position will also report to the State Program Manager overseeing the regulatory affairs program and work on regulations administrative work. HIGHLIGHTS UNIT: Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives (OPSI) ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT  WORK HOURS: Full-Time, First Shift, 35 Hours per Week  SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, with the opportunity for a partial telework schedule

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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:

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

NOTE: 

For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Health Program Associate. A health care organization is defined as a large multi-dimensional agency with responsibility for developing health programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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. 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. For state employees one (1) year as a Health Program Associate may substitute for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience presenting information both in presentations and in written communication Experience working on new tasks and multiple tasks at a given time Experience working on internal policy or Human Resources related areas Experience leading and building a new program

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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. 5-196 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.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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