Immunization Quality Improvement Coordinator

Public Health Disease Control - Remote within Eastern ND - Immunization Quality Improvement CoordinatorPlay a crucial role in ensuring the success of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program and Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) initiative in Eastern North Dakota.As a Quality Improvement Coordinator, you travel extensively to clinics and hospitals, conducting assessments and providing guidance to healthcare providers on compliance with the VFC program guidelines. You will develop corrective action plans, facilitate training on vaccine storage and handling, and collaborate with providers to enhance immunization rates. The Quality Improvement Coordinator will also provide educational visits and work with clinics to improve immunization rates.To thrive in this position, you must be able to work independently with minimal direction, adeptly juggling multiple priorities under pressure while adhering to deadlines, learn a complicated immunization schedule and federal program requirements. Effective communication skills are essential, enabling you to articulate information clearly and concisely, tailored to diverse audience needs. You should be capable of managing and executing projects within specified timelines, supported by strong teamwork abilities to foster collaborative success. Additionally, you possess interpersonal finesse, cultural sensitivity, and a knack for identifying and resolving problems.To be considered for the Quality Improvement Coordinator position, you must have a bachelor's degree in community health, public health, nursing, business, public administration or a related field AND one (1) year of experience in a health-related field. A master's degree may be substituted for the experience. Expertise in immunization, health surveying/auditing, quality improvement implementation or health education is preferred.This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation. About HHS:ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.Location:ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position will serve eastern North Dakota and may work from a home office. Travel with some overnight stays is required. The work schedule will be during regular, office hours.

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"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

325 HHS Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verifyA copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Abbi Berg at alberg@nd.gov or at 701.328.3324.Employing Unit: ND HHS - Public Health Disease ControlTTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.