Public Health Nursing Manager - Immunizations
About The Position
Are you passionate about protecting communities from vaccine-preventable diseases and improving access to care? As the Immunizations Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful public health initiatives, oversee a dedicated team, and drive strategies that increase vaccination coverage across Pima County. This role combines leadership, program management, community engagement, and public health practice to ensure residents have access to life-saving vaccines and accurate health information. If you are a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and making a measurable difference in community health, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing, public health, business or public administration, or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience in a clinical supervising role that include financial responsibility, compliance, accreditation, and clinical risk analysis
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing AND four years of experience in a clinical supervising role including financial responsibility, compliance, accreditation, and clinical risk analysis
- Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
- All positions require possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Arizona.
- All positions require Basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CRP) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum two (2) years experience managing federal/state grants.
- Minimum two (2) years experience with immunizations.
- Minimum two (2) years experience with community-based work, communicable disease, or public health.
- Minimum two (2) years experience working with underserved or minority populations.
- Minimum two (2) years experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Power Point, Word, SharePoint, and Teams.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes the breadth of program needs and assigns/delegates personnel resources for maximum effectiveness
- Conducts quality improvement analysis and collaborates with other Nurse Managers to assure continuity between facilities
- Keeps current on and administers general nursing care to patients in an assigned area including hospitals, clinics, homes, and field locations and ensures quality/safety of service, including immunizations/vaccines/labs
- Develops and implements specialized public health nursing programs in collaboration with the Deputy Division Managers in alignment with the department strategic plan
- Collects data, compiles statistical information, and prepares records and reports for use in program planning and evaluation, and in health-related surveys and studies
- Reviews risk management issues affecting patient care and collaborates with other division leaders on mitigation measures
- Conducts performance management reviews for staff
- Creates, reviews, and revises clinic policies and procedures in accordance with division policy
- Acts as a lead in incident command and participates in emergency preparedness planning and activities
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Generous health insurance coverage
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous family leave policy
- Wellness programs
- Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
- County-wide employee recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
