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City of New Haven · 19 hours ago

Immunization Action Plan Program Manager

New Haven, CT

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The City of New Haven Health Department is seeking an experienced public health professional to serve as the Immunization Action Plan Program Manager. This leadership role oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community immunization initiatives designed to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases and promote equitable access to care.

GovernmentHealth CarePublic SafetySocial Assistance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of the Immunization Action Plan, including strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program goals and objectives to enhance access to and use of services to prevent communicable diseases

Supervises program staff. Onboards, trains, oversees, and supports their work

Provides ongoing surveillance of program productivity and accomplishments. Develops and maintains detailed work plans, timelines, and performance metrics for program activities

Prepares and submits required programmatic, financial, and performance reports as required to local, state, and federal partners

Ensures compliance with City, State of Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standards, policies, and reporting requirements

Assists with researching and applying for new funding opportunities

Builds and sustains partnerships with hospitals, community-based health organizations, private practices, and schools to strengthen immunization efforts

Convenes, staffs, and facilitates the Immunization Advisory Council, ensuring active stakeholder participation and collaboration

Coordinates interagency efforts to improve access to vaccines, particularly among medically underserved and high-risk populations

Oversees the coordination of vaccine delivery systems including assessments, accountability, outreach, referrals, and induction

Coordinates transfers of vaccinations among providers in service area, as needed

Oversees provider site visits, assessments, and audits to providers to ensure compliance with immunization standards and best practices

Manages and trains staff and providers to on the use of the state’s immunization record and data reporting systems, as needed

Analyzes immunization data to identify coverage gaps, trends, and areas for targeted outreach or intervention; Develops and maintains a referral system to identify children who do not have a medical home

Conducts outreach and follows up with children enrolled in the state’s immunization record system to connect them with providers and update their immunization records, as needed

Develops culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials and campaigns (e.g., pamphlets, brochures, social media posts) to increase vaccine awareness and acceptance

Plans, promotes, and conducts community events, health fairs, and educational sessions on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization best practices; Hosts virtual and in-person presentations and educational opportunities that address vaccine preventable diseases

Serves as a primary resource for healthcare providers and the public on immunization policy, practices, guidelines, and updates

Plans events and promotional campaigns around national health observances

Collaborates on emergency preparedness and response activities related to infectious disease outbreaks

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Public HealthImmunization PolicyData AnalysisProgram ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunity OutreachSupervisory SkillsBilingual English/SpanishCultural CompetencyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Required

Possession of a master's degree with a major in Public Health, Community Health Nursing, Public Administration, or a related field

Three to five years professional experience working directly in a community-based agency, with evidence of high performance, management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and writing capabilities

Bilingual English/Spanish desirable

In lieu of a master's degree, an additional 5 years of closely related experience may be substituted

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and regulations applied in public health as well as current developments in the fields of community health and immunizations

Knowledge of the cause, transmission, and prevention of vaccine preventable diseases

Knowledge of how to plan and evaluate community health and/or social service projects, including development of goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word, for data entry and for creating various reports, spreadsheets, and presentations

Competency in using email clients (e.g., Outlook, Gmail) and calendar applications for scheduling and managing correspondence

Ability to develop concise records and prepare financial and programmatic reports

Ability to analyze data and apply findings to improve program effectiveness and inform decision-making

Experience supervising staff and managing daily expectations; Ability to develop and monitor staff work plans and ensure performance accountability

Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team

Strong time management skills, including organization, prioritization, and multitasking

Excellent oral and written communication abilities, with the capacity to prepare clear, accurate reports, correspondence, and presentations for varied audiences

Ability to prepare concise, accurate financial and programmatic reports

Ability to prepare and present information clearly and confidently in public settings, including community meetings, workshops, and professional conferences

Ability to work cooperatively and establish effective working relationships with other staff, state agencies, local officials, community organizations, and the public

Ability to interact in a non-judgmental, culturally competent manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions

Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, and uphold ethical standards

Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid State of Connecticut driver's license and own transportation

Frequent in-state travel required