Immunization Outreach & Partnerships Specialist

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services seeks a Public Health Educator II (NS) to support statewide immunization education and outreach initiatives. The role focuses on building partnerships with providers and community organizations to expand immunization coverage across populations, including uninsured and underinsured groups.

You will collaborate with the Immunization Branch to deliver education, technical assistance, and outreach materials, using data insights to guide strategy

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health Education or MPH with public health education major and two years' experience.
• Bachelor's degree in health education with four years' experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Adult Immunization Program using the CDC Adult Immunization Program Framework.
• Develop and implement data‑informed education and outreach strategies to increase immunizations among uninsured, underinsured, and special populations with identified vaccination gaps.
• Provide public health education consultation, technical assistance, site visits, presentations, and guidance to immunization providers and community partners on immunization recommendations, best practices, available resources, and program initiatives.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with immunization providers, community-based organizations, coalitions, advocacy organizations, trusted messengers, state agencies, and other stakeholders to advance immunization initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Education, Outreach, and Communications Unit to develop and implement targeted communication campaigns, educational resources, and outreach materials for immunizations, including seasonal, outbreak response, and other emerging needs.
• Analyze immunization and population data to identify needs, inform outreach strategies, and monitor program performance and vaccine coverage.

Skills

Public health practices

Immunization program concepts

Community outreach strategies

Partnership development

Data-informed decision making

Education

Master's degree in Public Health Education or MPH with public health education major

Bachelor's degree in health education

Job description

The State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services seeks a Public Health Educator II (NS) to support statewide immunization education and outreach initiatives. The role focuses on building partnerships with providers and community organizations to expand immunization coverage across populations, including uninsured and underinsured groups.

You will collaborate with the Immunization Branch to deliver education, technical assistance, and outreach materials, using data insights to guide strategy