Public Health Program Manager

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Vacancy is in the Department of Health and Human Services. Work involves responsibility for developing, participating in, and administering the day to day operations of the Region 3 HIV Prevention program. Where appropriate, responsible for obtaining program funds from various sources. Duties include planning, coordinating, and supervising the operations of a program, and participating in budgetary activities. The work requires that the incumbent understand community needs that relate to the program and to be responsive to those needs. Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of subordinate staff engaged in various Public Health Programs. Coordinates, evaluates and monitors all aspects of the Region 3 HIV Prevention program. Participates in the preparation of the budgetary process and monitors program budget and expenditures. Writes and monitors grant proposals to obtain federal and state grants and maintains active communication with funding source(s). Prepares reports and summaries for the Department and funding agencies. Serves as representative for the Region 3 HIV Prevention program at health and social service agencies community meetings. May serve on committees and task forces on local and state levels for purpose of considering special problems and in conducting legislative activities. Assigns and reviews work, and appraises performance of subordinates. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a grant funded position, renewable per term of contract. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of funding. This is a HMEA position.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, public health, or a closely related field.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in Public Health Management, Health Administration Planning or Administering Programs in Health or Human Services or a closely related field.
Considerable knowledge of State and federal laws, policies, rules and regulations related to health care, specifically in area of assignment.
Considerable knowledge of administrative principles, methods, techniques and tools.
Considerable knowledge of public health and the impact of environmental, social, economic and political factors on the individual, family, neighborhood and community.
Considerable knowledge of community needs and various community facilities and resources available for the treatment and care of the physically and mentally ill.
Ability to plan, direct and evaluate a public health program.
Ability to advise and assist patients, colleagues, and health medical personnel in the community with medical and social problems and economic planning.
Ability to prepare budgets and monitor expenditures, prepare reports, and to manage contracts.
Ability to collect and analyze statistical data relating to the program.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with officials of other departments and individuals and organizations on the local and state levels concerned with health care.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION.
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check.
If appointed, you will be required to serve three (3) to twelve (12) months of probation.

Nice To Haves

Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Veteran's Preference Points may be given to Eligible Veterans.
Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

Responsibilities

Developing, participating in, and administering the day to day operations of the Region 3 HIV Prevention program.
Obtaining program funds from various sources.
Planning, coordinating, and supervising the operations of a program.
Participating in budgetary activities.
Understanding community needs that relate to the program and to be responsive to those needs.
Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of subordinate staff engaged in various Public Health Programs.
Coordinating, evaluating and monitoring all aspects of the Region 3 HIV Prevention program.
Participating in the preparation of the budgetary process and monitoring program budget and expenditures.
Writing and monitoring grant proposals to obtain federal and state grants and maintaining active communication with funding source(s).
Preparing reports and summaries for the Department and funding agencies.
Serving as representative for the Region 3 HIV Prevention program at health and social service agencies community meetings.
Serving on committees and task forces on local and state levels for purpose of considering special problems and in conducting legislative activities.
Assigning and reviewing work, and appraising performance of subordinates.
Performing additional related duties as required.