Immunization Consultant - 20013548

Immunization Consultant (Public Health Consultant)

About Us: 

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, general infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, influenza, meningitis, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, waterborne outbreaks, zoonotic diseases and vector-borne diseases).

What You'll Do:

The Immunization Consultant will act as a consultant for all aspects of the Immunization Program in the Bureau of Infectious Diseases. This will include the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, the Immunization Quality Improvement Program (IQIP) and the School Immunization Program. Additional duties may include:

• monitors provider activity/performance against program requirements, identifies problems and provides corrective actions
• educates providers (e.g., physicians, medical staff) on current immunization details and procedures assists with planning, assessment, and problem-solving (e.g., schedules and procedures for childhood, adolescent and adult immunization practices, indications and contraindications, barriers, exclusion and exemption policies, etc.) 
• assists with development and maintenance of record systems, reminder and recall efforts, computerized assessment techniques, proper vaccine handling and storage 
• routine or ad hoc assessments (e.g., risks, needs, outcomes, etc.) to enhance program quality and support local public health systems.
• assistance with development of relevant policies, procedures, codes, regulations and legislation.
• tracking health objectives
• recordkeeping and reporting (e.g., status of reviews performed, compliance issues, follow-up plans).
• development/coordination/delivery of training and health education/promotion activities.
• partnering with various communities to implement and reinforce health promotion programs.
• assistance with grant applications, grant reviews, and monitoring spend to budget

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; 6 mos. exp. in
providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program
evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with
coalitions or groups); must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; 18 mos.
exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g.,
program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working
collaboratively with coalitions or groups); must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in public health, health care, health administration or related field.
• Experience providing technical assistance or educational consultation.
• Experience working with vaccinations or in the vaccine field. 
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Experience presenting, training, and/or public speaking.
• Experience working on quality improvement programs.
• Experience working with grants.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record. 

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Public Health, Computer Literacy

Professional Skills: Consultation, Presenting, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Educational Transcript Requirements: 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the 1199 Pay Range Schedule ($31.74 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($33.35) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Application Procedures:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.