Director of Health

Salary : $115,848.00 Annually

Location : Trumbull, CT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 174

Department : Health Department

Opening Date : 11 / 12 / 2024

Description

Plans, organizes and directs a multi-service public health program to provide a safe and healthful environment through community-health and wellness programs, enforcement of Town, state and federal ordinances and regulations and monitoring the incidence of disease to effect control of disease, taking emergency action as needed

Examples of Duties

• Leads staff in preparing near-term and long-range plans to meet present and future health needs of Town.

Oversees the inspection of food service establishments, sub-surface sewage water and wastewater systems, private and semi-private drinking water supplies, housing and commercial or industrial establishments to assure that Town and State Health Codes are maintained and / or violations are corrected.

Through public health educator and community resources, develops health education and disease prevention programs.

Oversees the planning and implementation of community health programs through staff and community collaborations including : immunization clinics, health screenings, health promotion and disease prevention programming and community health assessments and health improvement plans.

Collaborates with regional partners in relation to emergency preparedness and response.

Works directly with the Board of Health and medical providers to assure a constant monitoring of community health to provide adequate response to pressing health service needs and emergencies as they appear.

Assigns work to subordinate staff in the functional areas of environmental health, community health education, community health and nursing services.

Develops and supervises in-house training programs.

Prepares reports for the state and federal governments. Prepares narrative and statistical reports of some complexity for the First Selectman, the Board of Health and the Town Council upon request.

Formulates policies and procedures for the operations of the department.

Oversees the establishment and maintenance of all public health records.

Speaks to civic, cultural, and other public groups on community health programs, services and related public health topics.

Coordinates activities with other Town departments in enforcing Town and State Health Codes.

Prepares the annual budget of the Department and oversees administration of current budget.

Oversees all aspects of acquisition and administration of new and existing grants.

Plans work according to established procedures and priorities in organizing departmental work.

Performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the administrative direction of the First Selectman / Board of Health

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Overseen and manages all personnel assigned to the Health department.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY :

Knowledge of departmental administration procedures including planning, co-ordination and program evaluation.

Ability to interpret complex health and housing codes and statistical data.

Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports of complexity in clear and concise terms for the lay person.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to appear in public forums to present health policies and programs.

Ability to deal effectively with Town officials, the public, and the media.

Ability to prepare an operation budget.

Ability to monitor complex financial records.

Ability to develop public and employee health programs as needed.

Ability to supervise.

Ability to keep abreast of developments, innovations and regulations pertaining to public health.

Supplemental : Motor Vehicle License required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :

Master's Degree in Public Health and (6) six years increasingly responsible experience in public health administration, including two years as head of a major unit within a public health program or agency.

Supplemental Information

OTHER REQUIRMENTS :

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS)

As an applicant for employment, you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As part of the employment process, including for determinations related to initial employment, the Town may obtain from a consumer reporting agency, a consumer report and / or investigative consumer report on you as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Each applicant must successfully pass a drug test and a physical examination attesting to physical ability to perform the duties involved.

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or must present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

Benefits in accordance with negotiated contract

Salary : $115,848