Southwest Region Immunization Coordinator (DOH / PHD SW #28406)

$35.37 - $53.05 Hourly

$73,568 - $110,352 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Public Health Division, Southwest Region is comprised of eight counties and works to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

Why does the job exist?

This position will plan, organize, and implement comprehensive activities to increase immunization levels of children and adults in the state of New Mexico. Provide positive reinforcement and continued education to decrease vaccine preventable diseases, by partnering with and monitoring of Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers and Adult 317 vaccine providers to include public health offices, private medical offices, and school sites. Facilitate standardized immunization training and instruction or data entry requirements into New Mexico Statewide Immunization Information System (NMSIIS). Monitor vaccine inventory, and vaccine storage and handling requirements to prevent vaccine wastage among all VFC and Adult 317 participants. All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act § 61-3-2 through 61-3-31 NMSA 1978 and 16.12.1 through NMAC, as applicable. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

How does it get done?

This position will be responsible for :

• Immunization program coordination by acting as the primary point of contact for all immunization activities in the Southwest Region (compromised of 8 counties).
• Ensuring continuous quality improvement in the areas of clinical services in accordance with the Vaccines For Children Program (VFC), New Mexico State Immunization Information System (NMSIIS), and department policies and procedures.
• Conducting site visits, quality inspections, trainings and vaccine provider education.
• Ensuring services are provided according to VFC regulation standards.
• Participate in planning and / or implementation of community services / outreach as identified by community needs or VFC provider needs.

Who are the customers?

This position will serve the New Mexico demographic population in Southwest Region.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position must possess and maintain a current New Mexico Registered Nursing license or eligible for licensure in accordance with Nursing practice Act 61-3-2 through 61-3-31 NMSA 1978 and 16-12-1 through NMAC, as applicable.

The ideal candidate has experience :

Minimum Qualification

Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act), and successful completion of CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act) trainings are required within sixty (60) days of employment. Position will require Blood-borne pathogen training and successful completion of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) course within thirty (30) days as condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Services are provided in a clinic, auxiliary and community sites with potential exposure to communicable diseases and computer usage for a variety of clinic and office functions. Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of office noise, bending, standing and lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse racial and ethnic populations, many who do not speak the English language. May be required to work evening and / or weekend hours at various Public Health Offices.

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Agency Contact Information : Valerie Duenas, , Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.