State Positions:
Cheryl Burrell
Human Resources
401-222-6397
(To apply for a specific position, see "Where To Apply" on the Vacancy Notice)
Non-State Positions:
Please see Craigslist posting
State of Rhode Island: Department of Health
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The Department of Labor and Training coordinates the posting of all State positions. To apply, send a resume or CS-14 application and a cover letter to the contact person on the job notice. Include the job title and position number (listed in the upper right hand corner of the job notice) in your cover letter. The cover letter should also include seniority date and union affiliation, if applicable.
The Department of Health posts non-state positions, which includes both contract and temporary positions. These positions (marked "Non-State") offer a straight, hourly rate. They are also posted on Craigslist, which includes information on how to apply.
01/31/2012 14:23 EST
To be responsible for the examination and testing of forensic evidence submitted to the Forensic Biology Laboratory. Deadline: February 6, 2012.
01/30/2012 09:57 EST
Duties will involve quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of pollutants in air; maintenance of monitoring and analytical instruments in the field including air sampler setup, and filter analysis; QA/QC documentation, and data handling and review. Deadline: February 5, 2012.
01/26/2012 14:22 EST
To serve as Public Information Officer and initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise, and review a continuous informational and public relations program for the Department of Health. Deadline: February 1, 2012.
01/26/2012 12:28 EST
Travel to inspect healthcare facilities to determine their compliance with state and federal regulations and standards of care. Deadline: February 1, 2012.
01/25/2012 08:53 EST
To assist the Vaccine Manager with day to day operations related to the statewide purchase and distribution of vaccine. Deadline: January 31, 2012.
01/23/2012 09:18 EST
To plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate program goals and objectives, implement work plans, evaluate program performance for effectiveness and quality, and monitor progress toward accomplishment of program goals. Deadline: January 29, 2012.
01/23/2012 09:17 EST
To formulate and implement the strategic direction of the team, by fostering policy development, program collaboration, capacity building, and overseeing the management, staffing, administrative and fiscal well being of the team; and do related work. Deadline: January 29, 2012.
01/23/2012 09:16 EST
To work primarily within the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) program. Deadline: January 29, 2012.
01/12/2012 13:05 EST
To provide clinical and educational services to healthcare providers and to the public on various matters related to infectious diseases.
10/27/2011 10:02 EDT
To recruit and assist new commercial and hospital laboratories to transition from paper-based to electronic reporting of laboratory results into NEDSS, the surveillance system used to track reportable disease in RI.
State Position Information
Applicants are usually notified by a phone call from the Department of Health to schedule an interview. At the time of your interview, you will be asked to complete an employment form and an affirmative action card.
Civil Service Exams
Some positions have a civil service exam list . This means that a list exists of people who took a state exam for this job. People on this list will be considered first for the job. The Department of Administration administers the exam for selected jobs. Exams are announced online and in the employment advertisement section of the Providence Sunday Journal.
Restrictions and Limitations
Limited funding usually applies to jobs funded by federal grant dollars. When grants come up for renewal, funding for the position is dependent upon federal approval.
LTPS, which stands for "leave to protect status," appears on some job notices. This means that a current state employee has a leave from this position and can return to the position up to the date designated in the posting.