Vaccine Program Manager
Vaccine Program Manager
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Job Description
Posting Date
08/28/25Application Deadline
09/02/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $85500 - $113000 annuallyFull Pay Range: $85500 - $140500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime
compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
Are you passionate about protecting community health through strong immunization efforts Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is hiring an experienced public health professional to manage our CDC-funded Strengthening Vaccine-Preventable Disease Prevention & Response Grant and Programs therein.
In this leadership role youll oversee the MCDPH multiple vaccine programs and activities across Phoenix-based providers and help ensure the community receives lifesaving vaccines. Youll manage all aspects of these programs and team leadership. Youll work collaboratively with MCDPH leadership the Arizona Department of Health Services the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention tribal and school-based clinics the City of Phoenix and other MCDPH partners to improve vaccine access across Maricopa County.
About Us
Come work for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.!
MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa
County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with consistent work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
- 5 years experience in an immunization program or related field
- 2 years of supervisory experience in a program management or compliance role
- Bachelors degree in public health healthcare administration or related field
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
- Employee must have reliable transportation may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed.
We Also Value
- Masters degree in public health or related field
- Familiarity with CDCs VFC VFA IQIP requirements and ASIIS or similar state immunization registry
- Experience with federal grants CDC cooperative agreements and/or immunization management
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus
Job Contributions
- Direct develop coordinate and implement all strengthening vaccine-preventable disease prevention and response programs and activities-Vaccine for Children Program Vaccine for Adults Program Information Immunizations System Provider Vaccine Ordering Program CDC Vaccine Tracking System Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers Program Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Programand the Policy Evidence Assessment Reports. Establish operational goals objectives and program capacity and needs. Manage resource allocation and use. Ensure staff capacity and training. Oversee budgetary funding and expenditures
- Identify populations at riskfor vaccine-preventable diseases. Analyze vaccine coverage for local populations and identify vaccine deserts and conduct outreach. Plan for emergency preparedness and pandemics and participate in federal and state vaccine programs to ensure necessary resource allocation. Manage vaccine purchase and distribution according to CDC guidelines. Participate and contribute to CDC-led immunization-related meetings ensure readiness for technical site visits surveys and trainings
- Oversee and manage all regulatory requirements related to healthcare patient information vaccine management and fiscal guidelines. Lead annual provider compliance site visits. Investigate any vaccine misuse fraud or documentation issues. Maintain documentation and reports required by the CDC Arizona Department of Health Services and Maricopa County to ensure continuous audit readiness. Ensure the integrity and application of the National Centers of Immunization and Respiratory Diseases policy for the viability of the millions of dollars of federal vaccine inventory
- Oversee the recruitment and maintenance a network of public and privatehealthcarefacilitiesandproviders to administer vaccine to eligible adults and pediatric populations. Ensure the expansion of prenatal/maternal providers and birthing hospitals. Manage tribal community engagement and other hard-to-reach populations. Direct the enrollment of the new providers and ensure the establishment of a robust infrastructure to support these healthcare providers onboarding and training. Manger and ensure quality controls are in place so that providers follow proper vaccine handling documentation and storage protocols. Offer technical assistance and continued program development for optimal quality assurance to MCDPH providers. Oversee the multi-million-dollar vaccine orders systems their operation shipments and storage in collaboration with CDC and McKesson. Monitor cold chain logistics and ensure vaccine viability across the City of emergency planning for temperature excursions or supply issues
- Oversee the use of the Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS) for data monitoring as well as the multiple vaccine management systems and their data to evaluate program effectiveness and develop strategies to ensure requirements and goals are met. Oversee the submission of required data to CDC and share results with internal and external partners. Improve vaccine access and coverage through targeted outreach and evaluation. Use qualitative and quantitative data to identify the population of focus to improve vaccine equity
- Oversee the maintenance and preparation of the multi-million dollar program budget. Research and administer funding and service expansion opportunities. Administer and direct sub-contracts and intergovernmental agreements with other agencies. Establish program budget priorities and ensure allocations are consistent with program needs
Working Conditions
- Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire a valid Arizona drivers license
- Within one month of hire all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
- Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
- Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
- Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
