Immunizations Public Health Programs Specialist
Washington State University

Job Info

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Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-07-30
Req: R-1970

Title:

107I-YN - Program Specialist 2

Business Title:

Immunizations Public Health Programs Specialist

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This position supports the success and personal development of students through the administrative coordination of WSU's immunization requirements and public health initiatives. This position will have a leadership role in vaccination event planning, tracking, and managing the immunization status and compliance of WSU students systemwide. Serves as a liaison between Cougar Health Services and system stakeholders regarding immunization compliance and registration holds. Will advise on infection control, public health, safety, and clinical shadowing at CHS. Monitor and calculate herd immunity of students. Communicate herd immunity data and immunization trends to stakeholders to ensure best practices in outbreak prevention programming. Coordinate and manage immunization records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree OR equivalent education/experience.

• Demonstrated success working collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Evidence of the ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills in analyzing public health initiatives.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking/presenting and small group facilitation.

• Available to work some nights and/or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

• Experience conducting needs assessments and using results to guide programmatic decisions and budget allocations.

• Experience developing and implementing public health initiatives.

• Experience working in a college/university setting.

• Experience with personnel training.

• Experience with supervision.

• Certification or ability to become certified in infection control.

• Certification or ability to become certified as Healthcare Provider BLS trainer.

• History of verified active membership in relevant professional associations (e.g. ACHA, APHA, APIC, NASPA, SOPHE, etc.)

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

Cougar Health Services

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, Washington, 99164

Department Link:

cougarhealth.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$3,294.00

FTE:

100%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by August 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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