Recruitment #240808-4406HC-003

Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 8/13/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $71,968* - $97,449/year (*New State employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 8/26/2024 11:59:00 PM

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; 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.

1. grant writing or monitoring; 2. formal program planning, development, management or evaluation; 3. program consultation; 4. 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 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. For State Employees one (1) year as a Health Program Assistant 2 may substitute for the General and Special Experience.