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Immunization Unit Manager

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 22 August 2026 (12 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Health is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the Immunization Unit. The Wyoming Immunization Unit works with healthcare providers and other immunization partners to protect Wyomings communities against vaccine-preventable diseases. Join our team and fulfill your passion for serving others preventing disease and improving the publics health.

The Immunization Unit Manager oversees and manages all operations related to planning directing implementing and evaluating state and federal public vaccine programs and the Wyoming Immunization Registry (WyIR).

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Ensure Unit infrastructure to support organizational capacity program operations funding stability and fiscal accountability.
Coordinate and collaborate with state regional and/or local health jurisdictions as applicable to implement immunization program activities.
Oversee and manage the Immunization Unit budget which includes federal and state general fund; prepare unit biennial budget requests; and monitor the expenditure of funds.
Assess staff training needs and provide opportunities for training and workforce development.
Identify immunization-related public health issues; investigate and analyze causal and contributing factors; articulate and present viable solutions and courses of action.
Educate the public and stakeholders on the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases and the impact of effective immunization strategies by presenting information to groups of various sizes and compositions (e.g. health professionals and community groups).
Foster active partnerships coordination and collaboration with external partners to build consensus to maximize reach and effectiveness at the population level.
Manage contractual and financial relationships and partnerships.
Identify data sources (e.g. immunization information systems school coverage data state-level health surveys Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) and use the data to estimate vaccination coverage across geographic areas and population subgroups including current estimates.
Perform activities to improve vaccination coverage within population subgroups and across the state.
Oversee all public vaccine programs.
Develop supportive trusting relationships with staff to foster a cohesive effective team.
Supervise six staff directly with 11 total staff in the Unit.
Provide leadership for the advancement of the Immunization Information System (IIS) capabilities by ensuring the implementation of the CDC IIS Functional Standards and evaluating performance.
Promote and provide educational opportunities for healthcare providers and the general public.
Accurately interpret state and federal rules regulations policies and procedures.
Manage federal grants including but not limited to facilitating the completion of required needs assessments; preparing and finalizing the application budget progress report and other required documentation; and interpreting and assuring compliance with federal grant requirements.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to appliants wth public health supervisory and federal grant management experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of principles and practices of immunizations and public health.
Skills in personnel management coaching supervision and leadership.
Knowledge of federal state and local laws.
Knowledge of budgetary procedures.
Ability to exercise independent judgment supervise and assign work to others.
Ability to perceive change and creatively bring about change and motivate others.
Skills in change management.
Skills in federal grant writing and management.
Ability to multitask and communicate effectively orally and in writing with superiors subordinates funding agencies stakeholders partners vendors and contractors.
Ability to work independently prioritize job tasks meet required timelines and adapt to changing demands.
Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Google and the Internet.
Knowledge of performance management project management quality improvement and implementation/use of evidence-based practices.
Skills in interpersonal relationships and delegation.
Skills in leadership and team building.
Ability to identify and build partnerships with key stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Manager I

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Manager I

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.

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