Disease Intervention Manager, (A266006-2), 212, Immunization Action Plan

City of Laredo • Laredo, TX

51d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is grant funded and its continuation is solely dependent on the availability of grant funds. Under the direction of the Health Director and/or Preventive Care Services Administrator, and in coordination with the Medical Director, the Disease Intervention Manager is responsible for planning, directing, administering, and evaluating the City's Immunization Program, Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program, Hansen's Disease Program, and Vaccine-Preventable Disease Prevention activities. This role provides clinical, administrative, supervisory, and programmatic leadership to ensure the effective delivery of public health nursing services, communicable disease prevention, immunization services, epidemiological surveillance, and patient care activities. The incumbent supervises nursing, allied health, and support staff; oversees clinic operations; coordinates with local, regional, state, and federal agencies; and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements, and public health standards. This is a hands-on nursing leadership position that combines direct patient care responsibilities with program management and supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health or a related field
• At least three (3) years experience in public health administration or related experience
• Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment.
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Spanish.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary public health environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, administers, and evaluates all operations of the Immunization Program, Tuberculosis Elimination Clinic, Hansen's Disease Program, and vaccine-preventable disease initiatives.
• Supervises health professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff; plans, schedules, assigns work, trains personnel, and evaluates employee performance.
• Conducts administrative oversight of assigned programs and ensures compliance with City policies, state and federal regulations, grant requirements, and departmental performance measures.
• Implements and monitors public health policies, procedures, protocols, and clinical guidelines related to immunizations, tuberculosis control, and communicable disease prevention.
• Develops annual work plans, program objectives, performance measures, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Assists in preparing grant applications, budgets, performance reports, and program evaluations.
• Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management, and accreditation activities.
• Oversees daily immunization clinics and coordinates mass vaccination campaigns during public health emergencies and community events.
• Supervises vaccine administration services for children and adults in accordance with current CDC, ACIP, and Texas Department of State Health Services guidelines.
• Coordinates vaccine ordering, inventory management, storage, handling, and accountability requirements.
• Serves as liaison with the Texas Department of State Health Services regarding vaccine programs, compliance activities, and immunization initiatives.
• Supports provider enrollment and participation in the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) Program and other state immunization programs.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting of immunization records into state immunization registries.
• Conducts vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, investigations, prevention activities, and public health response efforts.
• Directs and administers the Tuberculosis Elimination Clinic to ensure effective screening, diagnosis, treatment, case management, and follow-up services.
• Ensures the screening of at-risk populations and the medical evaluation of positive TB screening results.
• Oversees case management activities, including case investigations, contact tracing, treatment monitoring, and directly observed therapy (DOT) activities.
• Supervises Hansen's Disease services in collaboration with consulting physicians, dermatologists, and state program coordinators.
• Reviews reports of cases, ensures complete documentation, obtains missing medical records, and maintains accurate patient files.
• Coordinates patient referrals, hospital admissions, discharge planning, and continuity of care activities.
• Receives and responds to reports of medication reactions and adverse events and coordinates appropriate clinical follow-up.
• Dispenses medications in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations.
• Assists medical providers with patient assessment, care coordination, treatment monitoring, and follow-up activities.
• Ensures adherence to evidence-based nursing practices and clinical standards.
• Maintains clinical competency in communicable disease prevention, immunization practices, and public health nursing.
• Develops and conducts educational programs, training sessions, community presentations, clinics, workshops, and symposiums.
• Provides education regarding immunizations, tuberculosis, Hansen's disease, communicable disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and public health initiatives.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, schools, universities, community organizations, WIC, social service agencies, and healthcare systems to improve access to preventive services.
• Represents the department at professional meetings, community events, and public health initiatives.
• Prepares statistical reports, performance measures, grant reports, and program documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintains records and documentation in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitors compliance with communicable disease reporting requirements and public health laws.
• Ensures all program activities meet regulatory, contractual, and accreditation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The position may require evening, weekend, holiday, emergency response, and on-call assignments.
• Travel within the community and region may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager