Health Program Supervisor

Overview

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is accepting applications for a Health Program Supervisor in Hartford. This is a permanent, full-time position with a first shift schedule and a hybrid work arrangement.

Location:

450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT.
Salary
: $99,806 - $133,911/year.
Job Type
:
Open to Agency Employees. Opened: 1/21/2026. Close Date: 1/27/2026.

• Direct staff and operations of the division under the direction of the State Program Manager - Health Information & Outreach.
• Coordinate, plan and manage division activities; schedule, assign, oversee and review work of staff.
• Research and respond to complex inquiries from consumers, staff, and various stakeholders; provide staff training and assistance.
• Contribute input in the development of related policy; assist in formulating program goals and track progress.
• Pursue continuity of funding and manage data sharing with internal staff and other agencies.
• Develop and evaluate statistical and technical reports on drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, medical marijuana, and adult-use cannabis.
• Attend meetings and conferences with or in place of the Director or State Program Manager; perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of public health program purposes, plans, objectives and programs; understanding relationships between risk factors and health problems.
• Knowledge of research methods, data analysis, and report preparation; strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret data; supervisory capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

General Experience
Eight (8) years of professional experience in a health organization.

Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must be at the advanced working level in health care program administration in at least one of: grant writing or monitoring; formal program planning, development, management or evaluation; program consultation.

Substitutions
College coursework: 15 semester hours equals 1/2 year of experience, up to 4 years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master’s degree may substitute for one additional year of General Experience. One (1) year as a Health Program Associate may substitute for General and Special Experience for state employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting statutes/regulations related to prescribing, dispensing and monitoring of prescription medications.
• Experience developing education and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience writing grant applications, monitoring contract compliance, and preparing program reports.
• Experience supervising and mentoring professional staff; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe products and prescription monitoring software.

Travel may be required.

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to promote a fair and equitable marketplace and to ensure safe products and services for consumers. The Drug Control Division oversees compliance and enforcement of drug laws, inspections, and related activities within Connecticut’s drug industry.

For assistance applying, review Applicant Tips and the Applicant Toolkit. The only official application method is via the State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.

• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  current CT employee of the listed agency for at least six months of full-time service (or equivalent) and meet listed qualifications.
• Educational Credits: list earned credits and degrees accurately; foreign credentials require documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service.
• Resume Policy: resumes are not accepted during initial application; additional documentation may be requested later (cover letter, transcripts, etc.).
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  select all locations/shifts you are willing to work.
• Timely Submission: all materials must be received by the deadline; late submissions are rarely accepted.

• Referral Questions: complete any required referral questions by the expiration date.
• Prepare For An Interview: review the Interview Preparation Guide.
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• Note:
  
  Applications may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• This position will be filled in accordance with applicable rules and ethics requirements.

For recruitment updates, check your Personal Status Board. For questions about the recruitment process, contact Brittney Woodley dley.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.