What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Immunization Coordinator position at Mcd Global Health?
Position Type : Full-Time
Level : Mid-level
Location : Hybrid position, Maine CDC, 286 Water St. Augusta, ME 04333
Our Vision & Mission :
We envision a world in which all people have access to high quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being. MCD aspires to be a premier partner of choice and an internationally recognized leader, innovator, and trusted partner in applied, cross-national public health solutions. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions.
The Adult Immunization Coordinator position is within Maine CDC's Maine Immunization Program. This role will focus on developing and implementing Maine's Adult Immunization Program. The coordinator will ensure that enrolled providers meet program standards for eligibility screening, storage and handling, staff training, partnerships and outreach and education activities.
Essential Job Functions :
Oversees Activities of the Adult Immunization Program
Maintain and expand the Adult Immunization Program including :
a. Enrolling providers with adult patient populations in the Adult Immunization Program.
- Develop outreach materials (e.g. flyers, posters, brochures) to promote adult vaccination among providers and patients.
- Conduct assessments of the adult program using the Adult Immunization Program Framework.
- Collaborate with the Adult Health Educator to prioritize counties with low or zero enrollment and ensure equitable vaccine distribution.
- Collaborate with providers and other partners to increase adult vaccine uptake.
b. Conduct face-to-face site Visits in accordance with the Immunization Program Operations Manual (IPOM) including :
c. Support Adult Immunization Manager with program operations
Phone Coverage :
a. Field education and customer service calls from the general public and Providers regarding adult vaccines and immunizations.
b. Provide accurate and timely information to address vaccine related inquiries.
Healthcare Provider Education and Training
a. Develop curriculum, provide training and education and provide technical assistance to Providers to ensure that storage, handling, and documentation of vaccines are in accordance with Federal CDC and Maine Immunization Program requirements.
b. Ensure Providers are aware of the dynamic ACIP and MIP recommendations and requirements for storage, handling, and accountability of federally purchased vaccines.
c. Lead provider engagement efforts through webinar, health fairs, college orientations, and community events.
d. Assist with other related duties as assigned - special projects such as developing posters or presentations and participating in project planning.
e. Increase provider enrollment and engagement with the adult immunization program through targeted outreach and educational activities.
Reporting
a. Document site visit questionnaire data into provider's file or similar system within ten (10) days of all visits.
b. Documenting quality assurance data into provider's file or similar system.
c. Assist with the preparation of the Cooperative Agreement reports and other documentation.
d. Track performance metrics to evaluate the program's progress in increasing vaccine confidence and uptake.
Knowledge, Qualifications and Skills :
Required :
Bachelor's degree required in health-related field, public health, community health education or health education is preferred; however, an equivalent of education and experience may be considered. At least 2 years working in the medical field. Master's level training in related field is a plus.
Preferred candidates will also have :
Additional key considerations :
Please note, because this position is embedded at Maine CDC, this position is required to work in-person at a Maine CDC Office at least two days per week and will follow the State of Maine Tele-Work policy.
While this position is embedded at the Maine CDC, you will be a member of MCD Global Health. We are a public health non-profit organization recognized in the United States and internationally as a leader, innovator, and trusted partner in the design, implementation, and assessment of high quality, enduring programs in public health.
Location : Hybrid, Augusta, Maine. This position is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office in Augusta. Remote work environment must have reliable internet connection and ability to hold confidential conversations.
MCD Global Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MCD strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, contractors, and other representatives.
