The mission of Quinnipiack Valley Health District (QVHD) is to protect the residents of Bethany, Hamden, North Haven and Woodbridge, Connecticut from disease, injury and environmental health hazards through prevention, education, enforcement and collaboration.

QVHD accomplishes its mission through:

• Environmental health services that insure compliance with the state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Systemic identification of community health concerns and risks.
• Preventive services for the early control and identification of disease.
• Provision of current, credible information to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
• Local and regional emergency preparedness for response to an unexpected environmental or biological event.
• Collaboration with local and government leaders in setting health priorities.

The Director of Health (DOH) serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Quinnipiack Valley Health District (QVHD). The Quinnipiack Valley Health District is composed of 4 towns (North Haven, Woodbridge, Hamden, and Bethany) in southern Connecticut in the greater New Haven area in close proximity to Southern Connecticut State University, Quinnipiac University and Yale University. QVHD serves a population of approximately 100,000 residents. This full-time position assumes responsibility for achieving and maintaining healthy and safe conditions in compliance with the responsibilities and authorities of federal, state and local public health laws including but not limited to the CT Public Health Code and the Quinnipiack Valley Health District Environmental Code. The DOH performs professional and administrative work in planning, directing and supervising comprehensive public health programming for the jurisdiction, including monitoring health status to identify and resolve health problems; investigating health hazards; informing, educating and empowering individuals in the community regarding health issues and trends; mobilizing community partnerships; developing policies and plans to support community health efforts, including emerging health threats; providing resources to the community relating to public health and wellbeing; evaluating effectiveness and accessibility of health services; and seeking grants and other external funding sources to enhance QVHD’s promotion of public health and safety initiatives. The DOH is also responsible for the development of the annual operating budget and the tracking of expenses to assure overall budget adherence. This position oversees the national public health accreditation process for QVHD. The DOH reports directly to the QVHD Board of Directors.

QVHD has close relationships with the Southern Connecticut State University, University of Connecticut and Yale Schools of Public Health, and Yale New Haven Health.Perform financial modeling, analysis and evaluation and present results to upper management.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Haven, CT 06473: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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