Health Program Manager 3 (Immunization Program Manager PCN 061647)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska, Department of Health, invites applications for Health Program Manager 3 (Immunization Program Manager) in Anchorage. You will lead statewide immunization strategy, oversee federal grants, and partner with healthcare providers, Tribal organizations, and public health leaders to strengthen vaccine access and population health.

This is a high‑impact leadership role with a focus on strategy, compliance, data systems, and collaborations.

Qualifications

• Oral and written communication to diverse audiences with clarity.
• Setting and tracking performance goals, providing feedback and resolving issues.
• Professionalism including accountability, time management, and teamwork.

Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Managing Performance

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Job description

Health Program Manager 3 (Immunization Program Manager PCN 061647) in Anchorage, AK | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

In this role, you will lead the state’s Immunization Program, a critical public health program that serves to protect the life, health, and safety of Alaskans. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing statewide immunization strategy, major federal grants, and a diverse portfolio of programs that strive to prevent vaccine‑preventable diseases across Alaska. You’ll guide strategy, ensure federal compliance, and strengthen partnerships with health care providers, Tribal organizations, and public health leaders. Your leadership will directly shape vaccine access, data systems, and population health outcomes. If you’re ready to make a measurable impact on the health and safety of Alaskans, this is your opportunity.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Immunization Program is driven by a mission to improve the health of all Alaskans through strong, equitable, and evidence‑based public health practice. We foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and workforce development so every employee can grow and thrive. Our commitment to service, partnership, and innovation guides us as we work together to protect communities and strengthen Alaska’s public health system.

The benefits of joining our team:

Our team offers the flexibility of possible telework, balanced with purposeful in-office days that strengthen connection and collaboration. You’ll join a positive, supportive group that values growth, shared problem‑solving, and celebrating wins together.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located on the 5th floor of the Frontier building in Anchorage at 3601 C Street. The office offers views of the Chugach Range, Mt. Denali, and the Cook Inlet, with Cuddy Family Mid‑Town Park nearby. There is ample covered parking, a high level of building security, ample vending machines for drinks/snacks, and nearby restaurants and stores. The working environment and culture are friendly, flexible, and supportive, and staff is currently working hybrid schedules (remotely and in-office).

Who we are looking for:

• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Managing Performance: Takes responsibility for employees’ performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees’ efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.
• Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non‑verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.

Special Notice:

• A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

• Program Planning: Ensures state/Tribal/community health improvement planning uses community health assessments and other information related to the health of a community (e.g., current data and trends; proposed federal, state, and local legislation; commitments from organizations to act). Develops program goals and objectives.
• Community Dimensions of Practice: Distinguishes the roles and responsibilities of governmental and non‑governmental organizations in providing programs and services to improve the health of a community.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Public Health: Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
• Human Capital Management: Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi‑sector workforce and a variety of work situations.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Conflict Management: Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biological, health or behavioral science; health practice; education; public, healthcare, or business administration; or a closely related field; AND/OR Progressively responsible professional supervisory or lead level experience performing health program planning, development, coordination, evaluation, or implementation; providing technical health care assistance and consultation; conducting health care utilization or quality assurance examinations; and/or delivering health care service. If licensure is required, the job vacancy announcement will identify the type of license necessary to apply for that specific position. The essential functions of some positions may involve exposure to infectious disease and/or biohazards. Travel may be required.

"Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.