Health Program Coordinator - Dover, United States - State of Delaware

State of Delaware

Verified Company

Dover, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Introduction:

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today.

DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

Summary Statement:

Serves as the Immunization Information System (IIS) Manager for the Bureau of Immunizations. Supervise and direct DelVAX project management tasks, in coordination with the Information System Support Specialist. Complete Immunization Information System (IIS) mid-year and end of year reports as directed by grant requirements.

Promote and recruit Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendors to provide bi-directional communication with the Immunization Information System (IIS), known as DelVAX.

Provide oversight to data entry/data quality activities and data entry staff.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Plans, coordinates and oversees a statewide disease or health hazard control program.
Develops operational procedures and monitors program activities to ensure compliance of same.
Coordinates program activities with other public and private programs to ensure total compliance.
Interacts with federal, state and local government officials.
Prepares annual budget request. Ensures procurement of equipment, supplies and/or contractual services needed.
Monitors and evaluates statistical data to determine appropriate target screening areas.
Prepares and maintains records and reports as required.
Performs testing and reviews results to ensure quality control of sample collection and staff performance and to monitor effectiveness of screening program.
Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of staff engaged in sampling, surveillance, screening and inspection activities and clerical support functions.
Trains staff in program techniques.
Plans and delivers educational programs.
Provides technical assistance to physicians, hospital administrators, laboratory directors and public and private agencies in disease/health hazard reporting methods.

Job Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Health Program Coordinator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Six months experience in program monitoring such as monitoring program activities and recommending alternatives, improvements, courses of action, and other changes based on findings.
Six months experience in screening and detecting communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards to control the spread of diseases/hazards.
Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Knowledge of etiology of communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

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Selection Process:

Accommodations:

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.