Arizona State Government
DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules and flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
Lead Immunization Program Specialist Job Location: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Salary: $58,300
Grade: 21
Job Summary Lead a team of Immunization Program Specialists that plans, directs and implements site visits that assess VFC program compliance or vaccination coverage rates with VFC/VFA enrolled sites. The lead will be the point of contact for the team with respect to the CDC Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers program, reporting in the CDC PEAR system, documentation in Call Tracker and communication with providers. Conducts site visits that assess VFC program compliance or vaccination coverage rates with VFC/VFA enrolled sites. Plan, direct, implement immunization assessment and quality improvement (IQIP/IDR/Cloud/etc.) activities and visits at VFC (VFA) enrolled sites and schools/child care facilities. Provides technical assistance and education for immunization program compliance and accountability for VFC/VFA enrolled sites and schools/child care facilities, internal employees and as directed by program leadership. Provides oversight to the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers program for internal staff and provider office immunization staff. Completes required reporting, documentation and data collection for all work activities. The lead will be in support of the team to ensure that the team as well as our providers are successful.
Job Duties
Plan, direct, and implement site visits that assess VFC program compliance with VFC (VFA) enrolled sites. Plan, direct, and implement immunization assessment and quality improvement (IQIP/IDR/Cloud/etc.) activities and visits at VFC (VFA) enrolled sites and schools/child care facilities.
Lead a team of Immunization Program Specialists that plans, directs and implements site visits that assess VFC program compliance or vaccination coverage rates with VFC/VFA enrolled sites.
Provide technical assistance and education for immunization program compliance and accountability for VFC (VFA) provider sites as in the AZ VFC Operations Guide, for school/child care staff, internal employees and as directed by program leadership. Create and conduct trainings related to work assignments as directed by program leadership.
Provide oversight of the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers Program for internal and external immunization staff.
Complete required reporting, documentation, and data collection for all work activities as defined by program leadership.
Provide routine communication (email, phone, face to face) for provider staff, school/child care staff, and internal staff in a timely and professional manner. Include reporting of these communications in Tracker as defined by program leadership.
Attend meetings and trainings to increase staff understanding of program roles and requirements, as assigned by program leadership. Other duties as assigned related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of:
Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies; public health practices, vaccine knowledge, dosing schedules, storage and handling, shipping, program planning and evaluation, vaccine inventory practices, program rules, regulations, requirements, policies; childcare and school immunization requirements.
Skill in:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills to clearly explain all rules and requirements of the immunization program, including the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers Program; leadership skills; Microsoft, Google and ASIIS skills.
Ability to:
Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community; communicate with providers maintaining professional attitude; lead and train co‑workers; conduct research and write reports; utilize and teach technology (ASIIS, Tracker, others); conduct presentations; solve issues that providers have with program requirements; provide training as directed by leadership; travel across AZ for program visits; maintain good relationships with internal staff and program provider staff.
Selective Preference(s) Bachelor’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, social work or related discipline. 2+ years of work experience in public health, healthcare, or a related field. Experience working in a Vaccines for Children Program or immunization provider office.
Pre-Employment Requirements Driver’s License.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
Benefits
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long‑term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award‑winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. New State employees have a 27‑week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
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Lead Immunization Program Specialist Job Location: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Salary: $58,300
Grade: 21
Job Summary Lead a team of Immunization Program Specialists that plans, directs and implements site visits that assess VFC program compliance or vaccination coverage rates with VFC/VFA enrolled sites. The lead will be the point of contact for the team with respect to the CDC Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers program, reporting in the CDC PEAR system, documentation in Call Tracker and communication with providers. Conducts site visits that assess VFC program compliance or vaccination coverage rates with VFC/VFA enrolled sites. Plan, direct, implement immunization assessment and quality improvement (IQIP/IDR/Cloud/etc.) activities and visits at VFC (VFA) enrolled sites and schools/child care facilities. Provides technical assistance and education for immunization program compliance and accountability for VFC/VFA enrolled sites and schools/child care facilities, internal employees and as directed by program leadership. Provides oversight to the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers program for internal staff and provider office immunization staff. Completes required reporting, documentation and data collection for all work activities. The lead will be in support of the team to ensure that the team as well as our providers are successful.
Job Duties
Plan, direct, and implement site visits that assess VFC program compliance with VFC (VFA) enrolled sites. Plan, direct, and implement immunization assessment and quality improvement (IQIP/IDR/Cloud/etc.) activities and visits at VFC (VFA) enrolled sites and schools/child care facilities.
Lead a team of Immunization Program Specialists that plans, directs and implements site visits that assess VFC program compliance or vaccination coverage rates with VFC/VFA enrolled sites.
Provide technical assistance and education for immunization program compliance and accountability for VFC (VFA) provider sites as in the AZ VFC Operations Guide, for school/child care staff, internal employees and as directed by program leadership. Create and conduct trainings related to work assignments as directed by program leadership.
Provide oversight of the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers Program for internal and external immunization staff.
Complete required reporting, documentation, and data collection for all work activities as defined by program leadership.
Provide routine communication (email, phone, face to face) for provider staff, school/child care staff, and internal staff in a timely and professional manner. Include reporting of these communications in Tracker as defined by program leadership.
Attend meetings and trainings to increase staff understanding of program roles and requirements, as assigned by program leadership. Other duties as assigned related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of:
Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies; public health practices, vaccine knowledge, dosing schedules, storage and handling, shipping, program planning and evaluation, vaccine inventory practices, program rules, regulations, requirements, policies; childcare and school immunization requirements.
Skill in:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills to clearly explain all rules and requirements of the immunization program, including the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers Program; leadership skills; Microsoft, Google and ASIIS skills.
Ability to:
Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community; communicate with providers maintaining professional attitude; lead and train co‑workers; conduct research and write reports; utilize and teach technology (ASIIS, Tracker, others); conduct presentations; solve issues that providers have with program requirements; provide training as directed by leadership; travel across AZ for program visits; maintain good relationships with internal staff and program provider staff.
Selective Preference(s) Bachelor’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, social work or related discipline. 2+ years of work experience in public health, healthcare, or a related field. Experience working in a Vaccines for Children Program or immunization provider office.
Pre-Employment Requirements Driver’s License.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
Benefits
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long‑term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award‑winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. New State employees have a 27‑week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
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