Recruitment #240724-5736MD-002

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), is currently seeking a physician as the Assistant Director of Infectious Diseases, who will oversee major areas of the Infectious Disease Section. This role is also designated as the Deputy State Epidemiologist and will assist the Director of Infectious Diseases and State Epidemiologist in the control of communicable diseases in the state. The programs this position oversees are busy and high profile within the Infectious Disease Section with major Public Health Emergency Preparedness responsibilities and routine responsibilities to conduct surveillance for and investigate outbreaks of illness for approximately 70 reportable infectious diseases and conditions. These programs are more than 80% federally funded, primarily through two cooperative agreements with an annual budget of more than $14 million. This position will work collaboratively with the other parts of the Infectious Diseases Section including the HIV/STD/ TB &HCV Programs.

HIGHLIGHTS SECTION: Infectious Disease Section LOCATION: Hartford, CT SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday,?40 hours per week. There may be opportunities for flex schedule, alternate work schedule, or teleworking, in accordance with State policies. WHAT'S IN IT FOR 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 ABOUT US 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 healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and 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.

You Will Discover The Opportunity To:

Engage in a rewarding career; Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; Thrive in an exciting environment; Provide support to an agency that is passionate about the work we do; Work together in a collaborative team environment.