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Public Health Section Chief

Internal Number: 260723-0564MP-001

Do you have experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health?

Join us as a Public Health Section Chief and make an impact today! 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking qualified candidates for Public Health Section Chief for the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS), within the Regulatory Affairs Branch. 

This is an exciting and dynamic leadership position which oversees approximately 70 professional and support staff dedicated to ensuring high quality and safe health care. The Section Chief will oversee the unit within the Department of Public Health responsible for facility licensing and investigating complaints related to health care facilities regulated by the DPH.

Please Note: Candidates who are offered and accept a position with DPH Facility Licensing and Investigations Section must be free of outside employment that may conflict with the role they are offered. This will be reviewed by Human Resources prior to start date.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift
  • Work Hours: 40 hours per week
    • Some telework may be available. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Engage in a rewarding career;
  • Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; 
  • Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
  • Make a difference in the public sector;
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (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
  • 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.

The Regulatory Affairs is a branch of the Connecticut Department of Public Health which includes the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health and Drinking Water.

About State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses. While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County. We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically: - Committed to making an impact - Serving the public through meaningful work - Seeking limitless opportunities to grow - Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits) - Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us!
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Date Posted
07/27/2026
Job Reference
22457553
Organization
State of Connecticut
Location
Hartford, CT 06101
Category
Executive
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