Immunization Field Epidemiologist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public sector pension

Worksite Wellness Program

Work From Home Policy

Job summary

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Public Health Epidemiologist to support the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program within the Bureau of Immunization. The role focuses on ensuring vaccine storage, handling, and documentation compliance during provider site visits across the five boroughs, and on delivering quality improvement guidance through CIR and IQIP activities.

The position requires strong epidemiology expertise, field experience, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology or public health with epidemiology focus and required credits or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person Vaccines for Children (VFC) program compliance site visits among providers enrolled in the VFC program across NYC to review CDC requirements for vaccine storage, handling, documentation, and administration.
• Conduct VFC IQIP site visits and review immunization delivery practices, discuss quality improvement, and provide CIR technical assistance.
• Serve as a liaison between providers and the Vaccines for Children Program Unit.
• Prepare materials for site visits and document field activity data in internal systems.
• Analyze status and progress of site visits and coordinate actions with Vaccine Management and CIR.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and participate in emergency preparedness activities.
• Support Bureau of Immunization and perform non-routine tasks as needed.

Skills

Immunization background

Field visits experience

Oral and written communication

Analytical problem solving

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology/public health

Bachelor's degree + 2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Public Health Epidemiologist to support the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program within the Bureau of Immunization. The role focuses on ensuring vaccine storage, handling, and documentation compliance during provider site visits across the five boroughs, and on delivering quality improvement guidance through CIR and IQIP activities.

The position requires strong epidemiology expertise, field experience, and excellent communication