DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH - City of New Haven

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH (0940) (NOT TESTED)
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
SALARY: MIN: $72,268 – MAX: $125,426
(EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL RANGE E-8)
HOURS: 35 HOURS PER WEEK
FUNDING: GENERAL FUNDS

NATURE OF WORK:
The Director of Public Health, oversees a major city department, is an integral part of the City’s operations, and is critical to the agency’s success. The Health Director is responsible for the planning, coordinating and implementation of all activities of the New Haven Health Department and works with local, regional, state and federal officials to ensure the health of New Haven residents. In addition to the enforcement of state and local ordinances, public health code regulations and ensures emergency response preparedness planning, the Health Director works with City officials to drive an innovative evidence-based research, policy and advocacy agenda. The Health Director is appointed by the Board of Health and reports directly to the Community Services Administrator for the City of New Haven. For further information about the City of New Haven Health Department, visit: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Health/

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must meet at least one of the following two (2) requirements:

1. Licensed physician and hold a degree in public health from an accredited school, college, university or institution; -OR-
2. Possess a graduate degree in public health.

Additionally must possess the following knowledge, abilities and skills, including but not limited to: Individual must have strong research, policy and administrative experience; At least 7 years of professional administrative experience in a health related organization or government agency doing public health administration or management, including workforce/labor and budget management; effective communication; emergency preparedness response planning; effective establishment and implementation of policy or business goals; and compliance with legal requirements. Considerable research and writing experience (including publications in peer-reviewed journals and grant writing); Ability to build consensus with community and political partners on critical issues addressing health; Ability to manage budgets and prioritize critical deliverables pertaining to health; Ability to optimize and leverage limited resources to address essential public health concerns. Applicants must submit a writing sample along with application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a background check, and (2) a physical examination, including drug screening.

Applications and job description may be picked up at the Department of Human Resources at 200 Orange St., 1ST Floor, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Applications and/or resumes must be received by the Department of Human Resources, No Later Than 5 P.M. on REMOVAL DATE.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require the hiring of only American Citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. Please post this announcement in a conspicuous area on the Department Bulletin Board.