Health program associate

Introduction Looking for a rewarding career in Public Health? This team makes a difference in people’s lives every day. We encourage you to apply today The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health's (DPH) TB, HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Program is hiring a Health Program Associate to work within the HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) Prevention Program. HIGHLIGHTS Program: TB, HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Program - specifically the HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) Prevention Program Location: 410 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT Work Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Schedule: First shift, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday Please note: This position does conduct field work, such as field observations and community engagement activities. Travel throughout the state may be necessary to conduct site visits and attend regional planning body meetings, as necessary. Weekend travel may be required when attending national conferences. This position will be eligible for telework and flex scheduling. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO Act as the subject matter expert for contract procurement, contract monitoring, and request for proposals (RFPs) for all CDC grant-related deliverables. Manage, promote, and expand the delivery of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) services. Work on quality improvement processes around PrEP and HIV Testing. Responsible for contract management, PrEP, and quality improvement activities. Lead all contract management associated with state and federal HIV prevention contracts. Serve as the DPH Liaison for the Quality Performance Measures subcommittee at the Connecticut HIV Planning Consortium (CHPC). Support the State of Connecticut in meeting the goals of the HIV National Strategic Plan, Ending the HIV Epidemic, and the Connecticut Statewide HIV Prevention and Care Integrated Plan. Collaborate closely with the community, local public health, and healthcare providers. What We Can Offer You Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees More About Us The Mission of DPH is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring: The conditions in which people can be healthy; Preventing disease, injury, and disability; Promoting 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. START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. Selection Plan For Assistance In Applying Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply TO APPLY 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. In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. 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. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state health program or project, this class is accountable for performing high level work in the implementation and coordination of the non-clinical aspects of health care programs or projects. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The specific duties and responsibilities of this generic class vary widely depending on the nature of the program and the current stage in its life cycle. Typical examples of duties include the following: serves as regional coordinator for a statewide health program or project with responsibility for developing and maintaining appropriate programs, projects and liaisons in their assigned regions; participates in planning, organization and implementation of a statewide health program by having responsibility for major components of program such as staffing, work assignment and distribution decisions; initiates and oversees public relations efforts; establishes and maintains relationships involved in program within agency and with other state, community or public agencies; assists division head in expediting program; prepares comprehensive reports on planning and progress of program; develops objectives so program functions within cost estimates; analyzes, evaluates and interprets data; advises and participates in formulation of task forces within or outside agency and coordinates activities so program is successfully accomplished; works with federal, state and community agencies on new, proposed or revised programs to clarify or develop objectives, determine method of integrating programs in agency operations and establish cost estimates; provides technical assistance to community agencies; assists in drafting of legislation and regulations; gathers fiscal and programmatic data on programs and participates in planning budget and programmatic aspects of program; may also be assigned to conduct health planning, program monitoring and grants management for particular programs; may be involved in approval of grants or projects; may speak publicly about program issues and develop information for public distribution; performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of purposes, plans, objectives and programs of public health agencies including changing patterns of preventive medicine and environmental health; considerable knowledge of relationships between risk factors and evidence of health problems; considerable knowledge of changing aspects of social-medical philosophies; knowledge of research and evaluation design methodologies; knowledge of state and community organizations and programs involved in field of public health and medical care; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; considerable ability to plan, organize and direct a complex technical program; ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret data; ability to lead and train staff. Minimum Qualifications - General Experience Seven (7) years of professional experience 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: grant writing or monitoring; formal program planning, development, management or evaluation; program consultation; public relations activities. For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Health Program Assistant 2. Note: 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, public health or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. For State Employees one (1) year as a Health Program Assistant 2 may substitute for the General and Special Experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience implementing action plans for improvement and presenting the results of improvement efforts and ongoing performance measures. Experience developing grant applications, initiating, and processing requests for proposals (RFPs), and creating contract language for local, state, and federal applications. Experience conducting contract monitoring activities, such as performing site visits to audit and monitor progress of state and or federal contractual goals and objectives. Experience using online data collection methods to identify PrEP and PEP public health messaging needs. Experience working with communities impacted by HIV/HCV or drug use. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr