Health Program Associate (35 Hour)

State of Connecticut • Hartford, CT

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Public Health is hiring a Health Program Associate in the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Healthcare Quality and Safety Branch. The section licenses and inspects healthcare facilities and laboratories across Connecticut. The role performs high-level work implementing and coordinating non-clinical aspects of health programs, supporting regulatory oversight and policy implementation, and reviewing facility submissions for compliance with state and federal requirements. The position is based in Hartford, typically works Monday through Friday on a first shift for 35 hours per week, and requires travel throughout the state. Some telework may be permitted in accordance with State policies. The position requires compliance with the Connecticut Code of Ethics and completion of required training.

Requirements

• Seven years of professional experience in a health organization.
• At least one year of the general experience must be in health care program administration, a health systems agency, or another health care organization in grant writing or monitoring, formal program planning, development, management or evaluation, program consultation, or public relations activities.
• Considerable knowledge of public health agencies and programs, research and evaluation design methodologies, and state and community organizations involved in public health and medical care.
• Considerable interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a complex technical program; analyze, evaluate, and interpret data; and lead and train staff.
• College training may substitute for general experience at 15 semester hours per one-half year of experience, up to a maximum of four years for a bachelor's degree.
• A master's degree in health education, hospital administration, public administration, public health, or a closely related field may substitute for one additional year of general experience.
• For state employees, one year as a Health Program Assistant 2 may substitute for the general and special experience.
• Incumbents may be required to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting and applying laws and regulations in a regulated setting and knowledge of health care programs or facilities.
• Experience reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting information submitted pursuant to regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing reports and using computer programs, including Microsoft Office, email, electronic medical records, and other programs.
• Experience working with data and developing databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor protocols.
• Review and process reports and information submitted by licensed facilities.
• Prepare reports, memos, and legislatively required documentation.
• Conduct investigations and maintain regulatory files.
• Support licensing and oversight functions through additional duties as needed.
• Implement and coordinate non-clinical aspects of health care programs or projects.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data.
• Develop program objectives and prepare reports on program planning and progress.
• Establish and maintain relationships with agency, state, community, and public agency partners.
• Assist with drafting legislation and regulations.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and continued learning.
• A supportive environment that values collaboration, compassion, and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed