Disease Prevention and Control Program Coordinator - North Branch - Chisago County

Description

Disease Prevention and Control Program Coordinator

Closing Date: March 11, 2026 $38.07 to $50.13 DOQ

Position Title: Disease Prevention and Control Program Coordinator

Department: Health and Human Services

Position Status: Full-time; Appointed; Mn. Teamsters Local 320 Union

Position Location: Chisago County Health & Human Services, North Branch

Position Objective:

The Disease Prevention & Control Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementation, and evaluation of processes for the public health disease prevention and control program. This position works as part of a team concerned with disease investigations and immunization services and collaborates with the Community Health Supervisor.

Supervision Received:

Reports to Community Health Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide overall coordination and management of the public health planning process to implement infectious disease policies and programs and grant deliverables to achieve program objectives and outcomes.

Lead the assessment of the local surveillance and reporting systems to respond to infectious disease outbreaks. Coordinate disease investigation response and work with MDH and other infectious disease partners as required.

Implement disease reporting and prevention protocols as outlined in the Minnesota Infectious Disease Operations Guide and lead the review of Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) policies and procedures such as TB/LTBI, Perinatal Hep B, Refugee Health and other communicable diseases.

Lead training and orientation efforts for Disease Prevention & Control staff, public health staff or Medical Reserve Corps participating in DPC related activities. Take lead in DPC outreach, education and disease reporting with medical providers, schools, business, and others as identified. Outreach and promotion activities to include Community Events (Health Fairs, County Fairs, School Open House, Work site wellness events, etc.) Coordinate and train staff on various electronic systems such as HAN, PH-DOC and databases including MEDSS and MIIC.

Coordinate Vaccine Programs; Manage MnVFC and UUAV vaccine programs; Reviews and maintains vaccine management plans, protocols and policies, including physician orders. Manage immunization clinics including scheduling and training of staff and overseeing vaccination grant programs. Role as administrator for Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC)for Chisago County. Includes data entry, maintenance of inventory, reports. clinic/school notify of immunizations done to healthcare providers, schools and parents. Provides training, as needed, for school staff on MIIC and assists with access issues.

Coordinate and support work between Disease Prevention & Control and Emergency Preparedness work units to increase response capacity as work demands fluctuate. Assist in developing of Emergency plans such as isolation and quarantine, mass dispensing etc. Assists in Emergency Preparedness Training plans. Serve as Operation Chief for Medical Countermeasures, Designated 24/7 Health Alert Contact.

Provide consultation to local, regional, and statewide partners and serve as a resource for disease prevention and control education and updates. Collaborate with partners to increase immunization rates.

Collect and analyze program data, prepare local, regional, and statewide program reports, plans and grant applications that support grant deliverables, program objectives and overall department needs.

Coordinate and train staff on various electronic systems such as HAN, PH-DOC and databases including MEDSS and MIIC.

Assist with coordination of Public Health student clinical rotations and/or internships.

Other Duties as required and assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Considerable knowledge of the public health system.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of communicable disease prevention and control.
• Considerable knowledge of immunization schedules and best practices
• Duties within the DP&C program that require a nurse will be performed by a licensed RN/PHN and this will be assigned as needed.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple disciplines and levels of government.
• Ability to approach unique and unusual situations with timely and creative solutions.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills with confidence and ability to make, communicate, and execute independent decisions quickly and effectively.
• Ability to present information and ideas accurately with experience in public speaking and presentations, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others as a team by establishing a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks as well as ability to work alongside numerous team members.
• Ability to use a wide variety of software including but not limited to; Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Access and other specialized software packages to communicate with others, analyze data and prepare reports.
• Demonstrates adherence to and knowledge of HIPAA and Data Practices in work assignment.
• Follow County and Department Policies and Procedures.
• Keeps and Maintains Automobile Insurance and valid Driver's License at all times.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Registered Nurse, BSN prepared with PHN certificate preferred. 2 years of paid BSN nursing experience. RNs with 2-year degree require 3 years of paid RN nursing experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or related degree, with 2 years' experience in infection prevention and control, communicable disease work or epidemiological investigations and control.

OR

Master's degree in public health, Epidemiology or related degree with 1-year paid work experience.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Blood pressure cuff, syringes, desk computer, laptop, telephone, cell phone, copier, scanner, fax machine.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk; use hands and arms to operate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee will reach with arms and hands. Occasionally the employee is required to climb, bend, stoop and/or crawl.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to drive and operate a vehicle.

Work Environment:

The work environment is a combination of both the office and the field. When out of the office the employee may be subject to adverse weather such as hot and wet and/or humid in the summer and cold and wet in the other seasons. The noise level can range from moderately quiet in the office to loud and noisy in the field.

The employee occasionally may be exposed to contagious diseases and parasites and/or potentially violent individuals or domestic animals.

General Statement:

Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview and/or reference check. Job related tests may be required of any applicant.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Working Conditions:

• This classification regularly involves physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.
• Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; and hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Physical Exertion (Pounds):

Physical Exertion (Pounds) Up to 10 Occasional Up to 25 Occasional Up to 50 Occasional Up to 100 Seldom 100 or more