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Public Vaccine Program Manager 2026-01707




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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


The Wyoming Immunization Unit works with healthcare providers and other immunization partners to ensure the protection of 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 Public Vaccine Program Manager position is an integral part of the Wyoming Immunization Unit. This position oversees and manages the operations of the Public Vaccine Programs and ensures compliance with state and federal public vaccine requirements.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

  • Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

  • Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

  • Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.


  • Management of the operations and funding for the state and federal vaccine programs;
  • Track and report progress and issues related to achieving federal grant objectives;
  • Develop population and eligibility estimates to ensure that the state of Wyoming is apportioned the correct share of federal vaccine funds to decrease the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases among Wyoming residents;
  • Prepare, maintain, and submit as needed the annual Vaccine Spend Plan and update the Vaccine Spend Plan monthly;
  • Review, draft, and enforce plans, policies, rules, and procedures of the Public Vaccine Program, with continual assessment of their impact, benefit, and need for amendments based on performance;
  • Oversee and manage the training and compliance verification for providers enrolled in public vaccine programs; 
  • Administer vaccine ordering and distribution processes;
  • Administer and adjust federal and state spending plans according to vaccine needs and trends, ensuring adherence to budget guidelines;
  • Manage vaccine processes, financing, distribution, and replenishment;
  • Ensure adherence to CDC guidelines for vaccine ordering, distribution, storage and handling, and inventory;
  • Monitor provider vaccine inventory levels;
  • Supervise, train, hire, coach, perform annual performance management, and administer discipline as appropriate for two or more direct reports;
  • Prepare for and support the response to pandemics and outbreaks;
  • Work with Immunization Information System staff to identify and resolve system issues, and identify areas of enhancement;
  • Provide customer service, including regular communication with providers and other immunization stakeholders; and
  • Identify and partner with key stakeholders.
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Requirements



KNOWLEDGE: 


  • Knowledge of principles and practices of immunizations and public health.
  • Skills in personnel management, coaching, supervision, and leadership.
  • Knowledge of federal, and state laws.
  • Knowledge of budgetary procedures and management of state and federal budgets.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment, supervise, and assign work to others.
  • Skill in federal grant writing and management.
  • Ability to 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.
  • Skills in analytical thinking.
  • Skills in customer service.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
 
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist
 
OR
 
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Qualifications


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.


NOTES:


  • FLSA: Exempt 
  • The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
     

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
 
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
 
Date Posted
07/07/2026
Job Reference
2026-01707
Organization
Department Of Health, Cheyenne and County Offices
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Category
Project/Program Management
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