Disease Intervention Manager, (A266006-2), 212, Immunization Action Plan

This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent of availability of grant funds.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Health Director and/or Preventive Care Services Administrator, and in coordination with the Medical Director, the Disease Intervention Manager Immunization and Tuberculosis Plan is responsible for planning, directing, administering, and evaluating the City's Immunization Program, Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program, Hansen's Disease Program, and Vaccine-Preventable Disease Prevention activities. This position provides clinical, administrative, supervisory, and programmatic leadership to ensure the effective delivery of public health nursing services, communicable disease prevention, immunization services, epidemiological surveillance, and patient care activities. 
The incumbent supervises nursing, allied health, and support staff; oversees clinic operations; coordinates with local, regional, state, and federal agencies; and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements, and public health standards. This is a hands-on nursing leadership position that combines direct patient care responsibilities with program management and supervisory duties. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans, directs, administers, and evaluates all operations of the Immunization Program, Tuberculosis Elimination Clinic, Hansen's Disease Program, and vaccine-preventable disease initiatives.
• Supervises health professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff; plans, schedules, assigns work, trains personnel, and evaluates employee performance.
• Conducts administrative oversight of assigned programs and ensures compliance with City policies, state and federal regulations, grant requirements, and departmental performance measures.
• Implements and monitors public health policies, procedures, protocols, and clinical guidelines related to immunizations, tuberculosis control, and communicable disease prevention.
• Develops annual work plans, program objectives, performance measures, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Assists in preparing grant applications, budgets, performance reports, and program evaluations.
• Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management, and accreditation activities.
• The position may require evening, weekend, holiday, emergency response, and on-call assignments. Travel within the community and region may be required. 

• Oversees daily immunization clinics and coordinates mass vaccination campaigns during public health emergencies and community events.
• Supervises vaccine administration services for children and adults in accordance with current CDC, ACIP, and Texas Department of State Health Services guidelines.
• Coordinates vaccine ordering, inventory management, storage, handling, and accountability requirements.
• Serves as liaison with the Texas Department of State Health Services regarding vaccine programs, compliance activities, and immunization initiatives.
• Supports provider enrollment and participation in the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) Program and other state immunization programs.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting of immunization records into state immunization registries.
• Conducts vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, investigations, prevention activities, and public health response efforts.

• Directs and administers the Tuberculosis Elimination Clinic to ensure effective screening, diagnosis, treatment, case management, and follow-up services.
• Ensures the screening of at-risk populations and the medical evaluation of positive TB screening results.
• Oversees case management activities, including case investigations, contact tracing, treatment monitoring, and directly observed therapy (DOT) activities.
• Supervises Hansen's Disease services in collaboration with consulting physicians, dermatologists, and state program coordinators.
• Reviews reports of cases, ensures complete documentation, obtains missing medical records, and maintains accurate patient files.
• Coordinates patient referrals, hospital admissions, discharge planning, and continuity of care activities.
• Receives and responds to reports of medication reactions and adverse events and coordinates appropriate clinical follow-up.
• Dispenses medications in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations.

• Assists medical providers with patient assessment, care coordination, treatment monitoring, and follow-up activities.
• Ensures adherence to evidence-based nursing practices and clinical standards.
• Maintains clinical competency in communicable disease prevention, immunization practices, and public health nursing.

• Develops and conducts educational programs, training sessions, community presentations, clinics, workshops, and symposiums.
• Provides education regarding immunizations, tuberculosis, Hansen's disease, communicable disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and public health initiatives.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, schools, universities, community organizations, WIC, social service agencies, and healthcare systems to improve access to preventive services.
• Represents the department at professional meetings, community events, and public health initiatives.

• Prepares statistical reports, performance measures, grant reports, and program documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintains records and documentation in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitors compliance with communicable disease reporting requirements and public health laws.
• Ensures all program activities meet regulatory, contractual, and accreditation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of state and federal public health laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, and community outreach principles.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, performance improvement, program evaluation, and grant management.
  
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate professional and support staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare providers, government agencies, community organizations, patients, and the public.
• Ability to prepare and present educational programs and public presentations.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Spanish.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary public health environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
 Never

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Warehouse environment

Seldom

• Vehicles

Sometimes

• Outdoor environment
• Confined space 

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Frequently

• Communicable diseases
• Fumes or airborne particles

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel

Frequently

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university in Public Health or a related field
• At least three (3) years experience in public health administration or related experience

*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)

Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment. 

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

•  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) is desirable.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.           

We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Salary : $75,338 - $94,182