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Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGIST CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The mission of the Bureau of Immunization (BOI) is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) through comprehensive immunization programs. BOI promotes immunization across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood, works to eliminate disparities in vaccination coverage through data evaluation and support of equitable vaccination services, and actively responds to VPD outbreaks to mitigate their spread and impact on communities.
The NYC Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program distributes federally funded vaccines to private practices, hospitals, and clinics to immunize children aged 0 through 18 years who are eligible for or covered by Medicaid, are uninsured, American Indian/Alaska Native, or whose insurance does not cover the cost of a vaccine. In New York City, the VFC Unit oversees the review and evaluation of VFC provider practices and is implemented through VFC and IQIP (Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers) site visits conducted by Public Health Epidemiologist.
These visits involve vaccine storage and handling evaluations, chart reviews, analysis of electronic immunization records, vaccine ordering, and vaccine utilization and reporting through NYC's Citywide Immunization Registry. The VFC Unit is also responsible for vaccine management and processing of over 2.6 million doses of publicly funded vaccine for nearly 1,200 immunization providers each year. Providers receive vaccines in accordance with their vaccine reporting to the CIR and the VFC Unit addresses any issues that may require follow-up.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Conduct in-person Vaccines for Children (VFC) program compliance site visits among providers enrolled in the VFC program throughout the five boroughs of NYC to review CDC compliance requirements for vaccine storage and handling, vaccine accountability, vaccine documentation, and appropriate administration of vaccines. - Conduct virtual and/or in-person VFC IQIP site visits and review of immunization delivery practices and site-specific immunization coverage, discussion of quality improvement strategies, and delivery of Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) technical assistance.
This visit is delivered in 4 parts over 12 months and consists of an initial site visit, 2-month check-in, -month check-in, and 12-month follow-up. - Serve as a liaison between providers and the Vaccines for Children Program Unit. - Prepare necessary materials needed for the site visit. - Document all field activity data in various internal and external tools and systems. - Analyze status and progress of site visits.
- Coordinate actions with other bureau teams including Vaccine Management and CIR. to improve and maximize field activities in response to provider incidents. - Attend all required internal and/or external meetings and trainings. - Participate in required agency-wide emergency preparedness activities and respond promptly and appropriately during activation period. - Support the Bureau of Immunization and conduct non-routine tasks as needed.
Why you should work for us: - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - you could enjoy more job security co