Working Title: Immunization Quality Improvement Program Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 76804

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. Open to bidders through 05/24/2024.

• Date Posted : 05/18/2024

• Closing Date : 06/07/2024

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division / IDEPC VPD MIIC Ops Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : 25%

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Vaccine Preventable Disease Section seeks to fill a position responsible for implementation and administration of the federally funded Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) program in Minnesota. This position will be a part of the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) Operations Engagement Unit. All positions within the Vaccine Preventable Disease Section work to increase awareness, learning, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively engage with activities to promote an inclusive work environment for all.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Support IQIP consultants throughout Minnesota to implement the program and reach program goals, as well as maintain close contact with CDC counterparts.

• Lead efforts for MIIC provider engagement to include strategy and implementation for provider participation, recruitment, and targeted outreach and communication.

• Use MIIC data and tools to support efforts to improve immunization rates in Minnesota and provide specific support to our tribal health partners.

• Act as a lead worker to other staff within the unit to include support and prioritization of work and foster an innovative work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

An associate degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A master's degree may be substituted for one and a half (1.5) years of experience. To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• At least three (3) years of experience administering a public health information systems program with an emphasis in immunization information systems.

Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, effective manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Program management experience on a large, complex public health immunization information system.

• At least one (1) year of lead worker experience to include directing projects and/or leading staff.

• Knowledge of and experience with immunization quality improvement approaches and programs.

• Experience maintaining relationships with federal, state, and local partners.

• Experience with immunizations, infection disease, and quality improvement.

• Knowledge of and experience with tribal health entities in Minnesota.

• Ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate productively, work in a team environment, and to train and support clinical informatics users at all professional and technical levels.

• Experience training and communicating with contracted consultants, staff, and health care providers.

• Experience developing materials for diverse audiences.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.