State of Louisiana
Immunization Program Consultant 1-2
State of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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Join Louisiana’s largest vaccine distributor—the OPH Immunization Program—protecting over 50,000 children annually with 1.25 million+ vaccine doses statewide. Partner with 1,250+ health care providers to fight 16 serious diseases and make a lasting public health impact.
Drive critical immunization efforts across your region and the state, ensuring program goals are met. Collaborate with diverse health professionals and serve as the key expert for the Statewide Immunization Information System. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now!
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
Adapting to Change:
The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. Three years of experience in communicable disease intervention and prevention activities or as a licensed registered nurse; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here
. Job Duties:
· Manage and direct regional activities of the CDC Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, including quality assurance visits, physician recruitment, vaccine storage inspections, and immunization assessments. · Train VFC personnel on vaccine ordering, administration, cold-chain management, adverse event reporting, and program coordination to maximize effectiveness. · Serve as Regional Consultant for the Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids Statewide (LINKS), enrolling providers, conducting trainings, providing technical support, and managing vaccine inventory systems. · Conduct regulatory enforcement and immunization coverage assessments in schools, daycares, and early childhood programs; analyze data and train school personnel on immunization data entry. · Participate in surveillance, investigation, and outbreak response for vaccine-preventable diseases (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella), coordinating with medical and epidemiology teams and community stakeholders. · Support emergency preparedness and response efforts by assisting with mass vaccination clinics and vaccine distribution during public health emergencies, natural disasters, or bioterrorism events. Position-Specific Details: Location:
Office of Public Health / Region 1-BRCO / This position is domiciled in Orleans Parish and requires travel throughout Region 1: Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes. Appointment Type: Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262108001 Position Number(s): 50314843 Career Progression:
This position may be filled as an Immunization Program Consultant 1 or 2
determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes
will not
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. Three years of experience in communicable disease intervention and prevention activities or as a licensed registered nurse; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here
. Job Duties:
· Manage and direct regional activities of the CDC Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, including quality assurance visits, physician recruitment, vaccine storage inspections, and immunization assessments. · Train VFC personnel on vaccine ordering, administration, cold-chain management, adverse event reporting, and program coordination to maximize effectiveness. · Serve as Regional Consultant for the Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids Statewide (LINKS), enrolling providers, conducting trainings, providing technical support, and managing vaccine inventory systems. · Conduct regulatory enforcement and immunization coverage assessments in schools, daycares, and early childhood programs; analyze data and train school personnel on immunization data entry. · Participate in surveillance, investigation, and outbreak response for vaccine-preventable diseases (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella), coordinating with medical and epidemiology teams and community stakeholders. · Support emergency preparedness and response efforts by assisting with mass vaccination clinics and vaccine distribution during public health emergencies, natural disasters, or bioterrorism events. Position-Specific Details: Location:
Office of Public Health / Region 1-BRCO / This position is domiciled in Orleans Parish and requires travel throughout Region 1: Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes. Appointment Type: Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262108001 Position Number(s): 50314843 Career Progression:
This position may be filled as an Immunization Program Consultant 1 or 2
determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes
will not
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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