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Immunization Provider & Communications Coordinator
About the Division of Public Health and the Immunization Branch:
The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina – Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.
As a part of DHHS, the Division of Public Health is made of a several sections servicing the citizens of North Carolina. The N.C. Immunization Branch is part of the Women and Children’s Health Section and promotes public health through the identification and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, hepatitis B, measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella (German measles), and mumps.
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to develop, maintain, and enhance immunization programs in North Carolina by developing, maintaining and disseminating provider-facing and public-facing communication materials. This role builds partnerships with other agencies, collaborates with health care providers and other public health program staff, and private/public stakeholders to raise awareness of the need for immunizations across the lifespan. This position produces recurring presentations, newsletters, website updates, memos, press releases, etc. regarding immunization priorities and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. This position reports to the Education, Outreach, and Communication Unit Manager.
The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina – Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.
As a part of DHHS, the Division of Public Health is made of a several sections servicing the citizens of North Carolina. The N.C. Immunization Branch is part of the Women and Children’s Health Section and promotes public health through the identification and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, hepatitis B, measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella (German measles), and mumps.
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to develop, maintain, and enhance immunization programs in North Carolina by developing, maintaining and disseminating provider-facing and public-facing communication materials. This role builds partnerships with other agencies, collaborates with health care providers and other public health program staff, and private/public stakeholders to raise awareness of the need for immunizations across the lifespan. This position produces recurring presentations, newsletters, website updates, memos, press releases, etc. regarding immunization priorities and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. This position reports to the Education, Outreach, and Communication Unit Manager.
- 60% Communication Asset Development. This position drives the development of all communications including webinars, newsletters and memos for the Immunization Branch staff and NCIP providers as it relates to vaccine ordering, handling, distribution, regulatory changes and clinical guidance.
- 15% General Unit Support. This position assists with daily operations of the Education, Outreach and Communications unit, including meeting representation and ad hoc communication to branch members and/or providers.
- 5% Creative & Critical Thinking. This position assists the Unit Manager with creative development of immunization communication campaigns.
- 10% Graphic Development. This position develops simple yet engaging graphics and tables as needed for newsletters and webinar slides; Canva or similar graphic design tool proficiency required.
- 5% Administrative Work. This position maintains archives of previous communications, updates SOP documents, maintains a clear file and folder structure within the EOC unit; performs additional administrative tasks as needed.
- 5% Preparedness. This position supports Immunization Branch emergency preparedness and crisis response efforts as needed.
Requirements
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, and a project management platform of choice (Asana, Trello, Monday, etc.).
- Ability to anticipate communication needs and proactively produce products in the event of regulatory changes.
- Ability to direct and guide projects, including short and long-term planning, establishing. objectives and priorities, and conducting periodic analysis and evaluations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse, multi-disciplinary groups in problem solving, consensus development and group decision making; ability to assume either a lead or support role as required.
- Ability to balance competing needs and interests and to develop compromise and consensus.
Qualifications
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Master s degree in Public Health Education or Public Health with a major in public health education from an appropriately accredited institution;
or
Bachelor s degree with a major in health education from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in public health education
or
a related field; or Bachelor s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in public health education;
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.![]()
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.
Master s degree in Public Health Education or Public Health with a major in public health education from an appropriately accredited institution;
or
Bachelor s degree with a major in health education from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in public health education
or
a related field; or Bachelor s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in public health education;
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, “vape products” and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here:
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