Immunization Action Plan Program Manager

• 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 states 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 states 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.

• 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 drivers license and own transportation. Frequent in-state travel required.

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