Nurse Consultant – Immunization Field Operations | PIN 3502

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Nurse Consultant for Immunization Field Operations in Hinds County, MS. This time-limited leadership role oversees vaccination programs, staff supervision, and field coverage to ensure CDC/MSDH compliance across VFC and IQIP initiatives.

The incumbent will guide vaccine management, provide technical guidance to providers, mentor staff, and coordinate with district leadership to uphold immunization policies statewide.

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• 2–4+ years of RN experience.
• Experience in public health nursing, immunization services, or related programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate professional nursing staff.
• Coordinate staff workloads and field coverage.
• Monitor provider compliance activities per CDC/MSDH requirements.
• Review documentation for vaccine management and provider compliance.
• Provide technical assistance related to vaccine storage, handling and compliance.
• Mentor and train staff; respond to escalated provider concerns.

Job description

Nurse Consultant - Immunization Field Operations | PIN 3502 in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$65,774.75 - $101,723.61 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9227-0301-20260928HIN

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

09/28/2026

10/28/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$65,774.75

$101,723.61

About the Agency

The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to [e-mail].

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Consultant within the Immunization Program.This Time-Limited (NS-14) Nurse Team Lead position provides leadership, supervision, technical guidance, and operational oversight for Immunization Representatives supporting the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) programs.Responsibilities include supervising and evaluating professional nursing staff; coordinating staff workloads and field coverage; monitoring provider compliance activities; reviewing documentation for consistency with CDC and MSDH requirements; providing technical assistance related to vaccine management, eligibility, storage and handling, and provider compliance; assisting with corrective action activities; mentoring and training staff; responding to complex or escalated provider concerns; and coordinating with district leadership and county health departments.The position also supports quality assurance activities, VFC and IQIP visits, statewide training, staff development, provider education, and implementation of updated CDC and MSDH immunization policies and procedures.

What you'll need to be Successful

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills. The position requires the ability to supervise and develop professional staff, manage workloads and competing priorities, interpret and apply public health and regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate documentation. The individual should also be comfortable providing technical guidance to staff and healthcare providers, addressing complex or escalated compliance issues, adapting to changes in CDC and MSDH guidance, and supporting consistent program operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 2-4+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse. - Agency Preferred Qualifications:Preference may be given to applicants with experience in public health nursing, immunization services, vaccine-related programs, staff supervision or leadership, VFC or IQIP operations, vaccine storage and handling, provider compliance, quality assurance, staff training, or regulatory program administration.

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