The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking two Public Health Physicians to join our teams within our Infectious Diseases Section. These positions will help lead our critical programs: the Healthcare Associate Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI-AR) program and the HIV/STD/TB & Hepatitis C surveillance program. See below for additional information on these great opportunities!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday Work Hours: Full-time, First Shift, 40 hours per week Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT There may be opportunities for flex schedule, alternate work schedule, or teleworking, in accordance with State policies.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings Retirement healthcare offerings Professional growth and development opportunities State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. A healthy work/life balance! You'd be able 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Providing consultation to healthcare providers directly managing drug resistant infections, STDs, and TB Leading response to disease outbreaks of HAI, AR, STDs, TB, HIV and Hepatitis C Overseeing public health surveillance systems for both healthcare associated infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance (AR) or STDs, TB, HIV and Hepatitis C. Assisting in the management of the budget and activities covered in several federal cooperative agreements HEAR WHY DOCTORS LOVE WORKING FOR THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: 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 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.

The opportunity with the Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI-AR) Program plays an integral role in the surveillance, prevention, and response for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AR), including DPH’s response to respiratory viral diseases including COVID-19. This position will coordinate activities of the HAI-AR Program, which provides subject matter expertise and technical assistance to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, congregate care facilities, hospitals, healthcare providers and other state agencies.

The opportunity leading our HIV/STD/TB & Hepatitis C surveillance programs oversees the disease surveillance activities across HIV/STD/TB & Hepatitis C. The Physician will provide consultation on case management of patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. Both Public Health Physicians will work with the Director and Assistant Director of Infectious Diseases to promote public health practices that prevent disease transmission. The Public Health Physicians will work with program staff and CDC to ensure program activities align with CDC guidelines.