Immunization Unit Manager 2026-02044

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Health is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the Immunization Unit. The Wyoming Immunization Unit works with healthcare providers and other immunization partners to protect Wyoming’s communities against vaccine-preventable diseases. Join our team and fulfill your passion for serving others, preventing disease, and improving the public’s health. The Immunization Unit Manager oversees and manages all operations related to planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating state and federal public vaccine programs and the Wyoming Immunization Registry (WyIR).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Manager I
Knowledge of principles and practices of immunizations and public health.
Skills in personnel management, coaching, supervision, and leadership.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
Knowledge of budgetary procedures.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, supervise, and assign work to others.
Ability to perceive change and creatively bring about change and motivate others.
Skills in change management.
Skills in federal grant writing and management.
Ability to multitask and communicate effectively orally and in writing with superiors, subordinates, funding agencies, stakeholders, partners, vendors, and contractors.
Ability to work independently, prioritize job tasks, meet required timelines, and adapt to changing demands.
Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, and the Internet.
Knowledge of performance management, project management, quality improvement, and implementation/use of evidence-based practices.
Skills in interpersonal relationships and delegation.
Skills in leadership and team building.
Ability to identify and build partnerships with key stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

public health experience
supervisory experience
federal grant management experience

Responsibilities

Ensure Unit infrastructure to support organizational capacity, program operations, funding stability, and fiscal accountability.
Coordinate and collaborate with state, regional, and/or local health jurisdictions, as applicable, to implement immunization program activities.
Oversee and manage the Immunization Unit budget, which includes federal and state general fund; prepare unit biennial budget requests; and monitor the expenditure of funds.
Assess staff training needs and provide opportunities for training and workforce development.
Identify immunization-related public health issues; investigate and analyze causal and contributing factors; articulate and present viable solutions and courses of action.
Educate the public and stakeholders on the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases and the impact of effective immunization strategies by presenting information to groups of various sizes and compositions (e.g., health professionals and community groups).
Foster active partnerships, coordination, and collaboration with external partners to build consensus to maximize reach and effectiveness at the population level.
Manage contractual and financial relationships and partnerships.
Identify data sources (e.g., immunization information systems, school coverage data, state-level health surveys, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) and use the data to estimate vaccination coverage across geographic areas and population subgroups, including current estimates.
Perform activities to improve vaccination coverage within population subgroups and across the state.
Oversee all public vaccine programs.
Develop supportive, trusting relationships with staff to foster a cohesive, effective team.
Supervise six staff directly with 11 total staff in the Unit.
Provide leadership for the advancement of the Immunization Information System (IIS) capabilities by ensuring the implementation of the CDC IIS Functional Standards and evaluating performance.
Promote and provide educational opportunities for healthcare providers and the general public.
Accurately interpret state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Manage federal grants, including, but not limited to, facilitating the completion of required needs assessments; preparing and finalizing the application, budget, progress report, and other required documentation; and interpreting and assuring compliance with federal grant requirements.