DescriptionPay Grade: MClick HERE for VideoWho we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.BenefitsWhat we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
Job ResponsibilitiesThis position reports to the District Nursing Director (DND). Manages the planning and implementation of the immunization program. Monitors immunization requirement compliance for employees in accordance with the Occupational Health Requirements for Public Health Workers Policy.Job ResponsibilitiesManages the planning and implementation of the immunization program
- Develops strategies to advance the immunization program based on data collection and programmatic assessments.
- Submits a monthly programmatic report that details progress made towards meeting targeted program measurements, requirements and deliverables including: summaries that reference accomplishment and/or areas of concern; promotional activities conducted for nationally recognized immunization campaign weeks/months (categorized by county); related trainings/educational activities and perinatal Hepatitis B case management data.
- Ensures county health departments meet VFC programmatic requirements through audit activities and by regularly monitoring clinics for compliance to policies.
- Works with the infectious disease program to follow up on all infants born to mothers with hepatitis B infection and coordinate vaccination and testing of these infants as needed.
- Ensures that immunization services are integrated into all other service visits.
- Ensures clinic has an emergency vaccine safety plan in place.
Acts as the subject matter expert for the District providing technical assistance and training for public health nursing staff and other stakeholders.
- Ensures that county staff have proper training and knowledge to perform immunization assessments at all childcare, kindergarten, and seventh grade programs (public and private) and that all data collected is entered into SENDSS.
- Ensures that all immunization clinical personnel receive initial and annual training as needed and that VFC training requirements are met.
- Collaborates with the IPC to develop an annual educational plan to include the education of HD staff, private providers, schools, daycare centers, and the public.
- Completes the Train the Trainer Training annually.
- Ensures programmatic changes and current vaccine information is disseminated to the county nurses.
Evaluates the vaccination status of disease contacts and public health employees to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Collaborates with the District Epidemiologist and infection disease unit to assess immunization status of patients involved in a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak/investigation and to coordinate administration of post-exposure vaccination of exposed persons.
- Evaluates the vaccination status of District employees, provides education related to District policy.
- Collaborates with TB Program Coordinator to ensure staff are Fit Tested for respiratory protection.
Manages the budget allocation for the program.Works with county health department staff to engage community partners including school districts to advance the immunization program.
- Disseminates pertinent School based flu Project information and work with the county health departments as needed to coordinate School based flu efforts.
- Attends Flu Stakeholders' Meetings via phone conference.
- Submits accountability forms to the state after a SBF event.
- Submits all billing information to the state office for reimbursement after all SBF clinics are completed.
Acts as the liaison to the State Immunization Office
- Ensures that information and communications from the State Immunization Office is disseminated
- Attends all four quarterly Immunization Coordinator's meetings.
- Files reports in a timely manner.
- Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and update knowledge about all ACIP recommendations, VFC program requirements, and state immunization requirements in order to provide guidance to county staff.
Manages Employee Immunization Requirements according to the Occupational Health Requirements for Public Health Workers PolicyMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of nursing experience and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; two (2) years of experience at the lowerlevel PH Nursing Prog Consultant 1 (HCP210) or position equivalent and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.Preferred QualificationsPublic Health clinical or programmatic management. Federal or state budget management. Knowledge of ACIP recommendations and GA School requirements.Additional InformationThe Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.Relocation assistance is not provided.As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.DPH is an Equal Opportunity EmployerADA StatementThe Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: ...@dph.ga.gov.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.