Immunization Program Consultant 1-2

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Join the Louisiana Department of Health as anImmunization Consultant in Region 9and play a vital role in safeguarding public health across Southeast Louisiana!

In this dynamic position youll support and guide immunization efforts throughout the regionworking directly with local clinics health units and community partners to drive vaccination coverage and ensure program goals are achieved. Youll collaborate with public and private stakeholders provide critical support to frontline staff and help implement life-saving immunization strategies that make a real difference.

If youre passionate about public health ready to lead regional initiatives and thrive in a fast-paced community-focused environmentwe want you on our team!

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 bachelors 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:

Manages all regional activities of the CDCs VFC and AFIX programs including provider quality assurance visits vaccine storage inspections and immunization assessments. Coordinates vaccine distribution inventory and accountability across Region 9 ensuring compliance with CDC standards. Provides training to providers documents all site visits investigates irregularities or potential fraud and implements corrective actions to improve program effectiveness and vaccine safety.

• Immunization Information System (LINKS) Serves as the regional consultant for the Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids (LINKS) the states immunization information system. Duties and responsibilities include marketing recruiting and enrolling new private providers healthcare facilities managing LINKS scheduling training newly enrolled physicians/organizations providing technical assistance to both public and private providers with authorized access to the registry to resolve problems and facilitate solutions assisting LINKS users on the basic functions of LINKS.
• Assessments Responsible for regulatory enforcement of the provisions of the immunization law and State Sanitary Code Chapter 2 as necessary to improve immunization coverage levels; conducts assessments of immunization levels of all children enrolled in day care Head Start schools early childhood education centers and preschool aged children receiving immunizations from the Parish Health Units.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Surveillance Investigations and Response Conducts outreach to encourage timely reporting of suspected cases of measles mumps rubella and varicella (MMRV). Participates in the surveillance and investigations of reported cases of MMRV following the guidance policies and procedures of the OPH Immunization Program in cooperation with Immunization Supervisor Regional Medical Director and Infectious Disease Epidemiology team members.
• Education/Training Keeps abreast of new disease and vaccine developments new product and combination vaccines and schedules through attendance at seminars trainings in-services and staff meetings. Reviews technical articles federal guidelines and immunization policies and procedures.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Responds to public health emergences as directed and required including but not limited to working in a medical needs shelter rapid response teams and Points-of-Dispensing (PODS) sites. Participates in drills and exercises and completes required trainings.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 9-BRCO / Tangipahoa Parish

Appointment Type:Probationary appointment

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):120226

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Immunization Program Consultant 1 or 2determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

LDH supports Louisianas 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

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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