Vaccine Access Coordinator - 20014311

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Vaccine Access Coordinator will participate in developing & conducting analytic studies of health status, health behaviors, & health services utilization within Ohio populations. This position will also assist in design & execution of health research projects related to vaccine coverage & quality assurance objectives. Additional duties may include: Develop evaluation & performance measurement plans related to immunization strategies & activities, in compliance with federal grant guidance. Assist in designing & carrying out health research projects (e.g., Immunization Quality Improvement Program for Providers [IQIP], School & Child Care Assessments, National Immunization Survey) related to program objectives. Write reports, develop presentations, & prepare correspondence regarding program purpose, functions, policies/procedures, data collection, data analysis, & results for various audiences (e.g., public, local health departments, legislators, health care organizations). Assist supervisor in preparing grant applications to federal funders (e.g., develops work plans, progress reports). Collaborate with the VFC & adult vaccine programs to analyze data & support the implementation of evidence based vaccine strategies & objectives aimed at increasing vaccination coverage Maintain resource library for program activities Provide information & guidance to hospitals, pharmacies, local health departments & offices/bureaus within ODH regarding immunization activities Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

Requirements

Completion of undergraduate core coursework;
12 mos. exp. in one of following: health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field;
12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling;
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing;
1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.
Completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics or comparable field;
12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling;
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing;
1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Nice To Haves

Graduate or advanced degree in public health, health behavior and promotion, heath services, epidemiology.
Experience working with vaccinations or in the vaccine field.
Experience collecting health related data and information from studies, investigations, or reports.
Experience with analytical software (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SAS).
Experience presenting, training, and/or public speaking.
Experience in creating plans, writing reports, procedures, and/or tools.
Experience working working with healthcare providers and local health departments.
Experience working with grants.

Responsibilities

Develop evaluation & performance measurement plans related to immunization strategies & activities, in compliance with federal grant guidance.
Assist in designing & carrying out health research projects (e.g., Immunization Quality Improvement Program for Providers [IQIP], School & Child Care Assessments, National Immunization Survey) related to program objectives.
Write reports, develop presentations, & prepare correspondence regarding program purpose, functions, policies/procedures, data collection, data analysis, & results for various audiences (e.g., public, local health departments, legislators, health care organizations).
Assist supervisor in preparing grant applications to federal funders (e.g., develops work plans, progress reports).
Collaborate with the VFC & adult vaccine programs to analyze data & support the implementation of evidence based vaccine strategies & objectives aimed at increasing vaccination coverage
Maintain resource library for program activities
Provide information & guidance to hospitals, pharmacies, local health departments & offices/bureaus within ODH regarding immunization activities

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