Infection Prevention and Immunization Program Manager

Job Summary

Clark County Public Health’s Infection Prevention (IP) and Immunization (IZ) Program Manager provides expertise, leadership, and management for this program within the Infectious Disease portfolio. The program assesses and supports infection prevention practices and outbreak management for highly pathogenic infections and other infectious diseases in health care and congregate settings. It also prevents transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases through community health education and promotion, community partnerships, and assuring quality management of community provider vaccine programs, as well as focused community-based vaccine administration for special settings or as part of outbreak response.
The Program Manager coordinates closely with other program managers in the division. This position represents the department with relevant state and federal agencies, healthcare provider partners and community partners to respond to infectious disease situations and outbreaks, participate in epidemiologic surveillance and prevention, and meet national and state standards for PH IZ and IP practice. The incumbent will promote and prioritize health equity approaches. The incumbent will work with CCPH leadership when responding to sensitive inquiries and complaints and when working to resolve applicable policy and operational issues.
KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Define goals and objectives; forecast, plan and coordinate implementation of Infection Prevention and Immunization strategies, program and system plans; develop, implement and monitor program policies and procedures; and manage daily operations.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise for the program team. Select, train, supervise and evaluate program staff, supporting workforce development and equity goals.
• Analyze data on disease epidemiology, community needs and service provision to share with public and key community partners; use data to inform and evaluate program and policy efforts and equity approaches; broadly evaluate options and present plans to executive level leadership.
• Provide subject matter expertise for the appropriate implementation of public health policy and practice in the areas of Immunization, Infection Prevention, and Healthcare Acquired Infection case investigation. Participate with the Health Officers in creating and updating nurse standing orders. Asure compliance with department, county, state, and federal policy and law.
• Provide leadership and partner development for effective and inclusive community engagement, collaboration, and health promotion activities and so the program may serve as a regional multi-county resource as needed, applying expertise to unite others in support of goals.
• Interact with and represent the department to diverse external partners to provide assessments and recommendations, coordinate care, resolve immunization management and infection prevention control problems, and identify new opportunities to improve immunization practice and infection prevention control throughout service delivery based on best and emerging practices.
• Assure required grant deliverables and reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop and maintain processes and systems for managing program inventory and supplies. This includes medication management procedures and policies.
• Provide program fiscal management including development and presentation of the program’s operating budget, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, development or improvement of funding mechanisms and sources, ensuring that program activities are within budget and as cost effective as possible.

This position has the option of a remote/hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA. No Exceptions. Candidate must be available for all in person meetings.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of five years (5) years of related experience including at least one year of experience in a leadership role managing people or a combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the work. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree.

All relevant experience, including lived, volunteer, or professional, or a combination of experience and education that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered for the position.  Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or licensure in the state of Washington as registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience in public health nursing, epidemiology, and certification in infection control (CIC) are preferred.

Incumbent must be a resident of Oregon or Washington to finalize and complete processes to onboard as an employee of Clark County. 

Knowledge and expertise in:

• Public health principles, practices and values.
• Communicable disease and infection prevention, control and surveillance activities.
• Supervision, leadership and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including generative conflict, resolution, advocacy, and coordinating inclusive planning processes and decision-making.
• Key components of cultural competency and racial and intersectional equity principles.
• Evidence-based and best management practices related to improvement of public health and health promotion.

• Qualitative and quantitative data use in strategic planning, formulating conclusions, and decision-making.
• Epidemiologic principles, practices, and techniques.
• Project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving.
• Methods and procedures of budget development and justification.
• Application and interpretation of county, state and federal laws and regulation relevant to programs managed.
• Analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues.
• Principles and practices of quality assurance and quality improvement.

Ability to:

• Assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Create team cohesion and effective coordination and collaboration across division programs.
• Support staff to create and maintain relationships with and convene cross-sector and cross-cultural partners to build partnerships to develop and implement coordinated systems and actions to address priority public health issues
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in state and federal law including HIPAA. 

• Plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines for multiple program functions.

• Evaluate own knowledge, practice needs and take steps to improve. Accept feedback and make behavioral change.
• Express ideas effectively both orally and in writing and maintain accurate records.
• Effectively use a personal computer, Microsoft Office software, email, and internet.
• Effectively plan, direct, and partner with leadership, management, and staff to implement racial equity practices as part of program-level efforts.
• Effectively and respectfully work with persons from diverse backgrounds, and at all levels of the organization.

• Other Special Requirements:
  • Is prepared to serve in a position under emergency incident command structure.
  • Pass respiratory mask fit-testing and be able to wear standard department-issued masks.
  • Provide documentation of immune status to vaccine preventable diseases, and/or participate in the employee immunity program.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in hybrid capacity, including community, home, and office-based settings with variations in temperature and noise levels.  Work environments also include some field work and travel to meetings, training/seminars, and various public events (including evening meetings) and reliable transportation is required.

Environments include the volume and temperament of people encountered in the course of work. Essential tasks involve reading and reviewing written documents and the use of personal computer software applications; oral communications both in person, via webcam, and via telephone. Most positions involve a high activity level and pace, competing time demands, and may involve interaction with dissatisfied or angry residents. Light lifting and stamina are standard elements, which can be accommodated if necessary. Essential tasks typically include typing/keyboard skills, phone, and computer usage, reading, speaking, and listening

Salary Grade

M2.203

Salary Range

$7,722.00 - $10,811.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work.Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.