Immunization Provider Communications Coordinator

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Public Health Educator I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC15

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Immunization Provider Communications Coordinator supports the Education Outreach and Communications Unit of the North Carolina Immunization Branch by developing maintaining and disseminating communication materials that strengthen statewide immunization programs. The role promotes immunization awareness by building partnerships collaborating with health care providers and public health staff and engaging private and public stakeholders.

Work includes producing recurring presentations newsletters website updates memos press releases and other communications related to immunization priorities and the Vaccines for Children program. The position advances providerfacing and publicfacing outreach efforts that increase understanding of immunization needs across the lifespan. The role reports to the Education Outreach and Communications Unit Manager and contributes to consistent statewide messaging for immunization programs.



Key Duties Include:
Develop maintain and distribute communication materials that support providerfacing and publicfacing immunization initiatives.

Produce recurring presentations newsletters website updates memos and press releases related to immunization priorities and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

Maintain current knowledge of immunization program guidance policies and vaccine recommendations and identify when existing communications and resources need to be updated.

Collaborate with private and public stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent immunization messaging.

Support education and outreach efforts by delivering clear audienceappropriate communication materials.

Enhance immunization programs through continuous maintenance and improvement of communication tools and resources.

Assist in statewide outreach strategies that increase understanding of immunization needs across populations.

Coordinate closely with the Unit Manager to align communication activities with statewide program priorities.

Contribute to the visibility and effectiveness of immunization programs through consistent highquality public and provider communication.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience producing clear concise written and verbal communication that translates complex immunization and public health information into accurate audienceappropriate materials.

• Proven skill applying public health immunization vaccine delivery and health education concepts to develop effective providerfacing and publicfacing outreach content.

• Proficiency creating professional educational materials graphics and presentations using communication platforms such as Canva PowerPoint and similar tools.

• Strong track record reviewing work for accuracy completeness consistency formatting and quality prior to distribution.

• Documented success managing multiple priorities and deadlines working independently exercising sound judgment and incorporating feedback to improve future work.
  
  
  
  
  
  

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

The N.C. Immunization Branch is part of the Women and Childrens 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.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit the website for State Benefits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference
  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  
  

  Minimum Education and Experience

  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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  
  

  Masters degree in Public Health Education or Public Health with a major in public health education from an appropriately accredited institution

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  Bachelors 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

  Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in public health education

  OR

  An equivalent combination of education and experience.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Tresha Walker
  

  Contact:

  DHHS Workday Support Form