Public Health Immunization Nurse - Program Lead

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health is seeking an Hourly Public Health Nurse to lead the Immunization Program at the T.O. Vinson Health Center.

Under general supervision, you will provide professional public health nursing care and clinical leadership, administering vaccines and coordinating immunization services. The role emphasizes program leadership, staff training, vaccine management, education, and collaboration with schools, providers, and community partners to improve vaccination access and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership responsibilities within Immunization Program.
• Administration of childhood, adolescent, and adult vaccines per protocols.
• Coordination and training of immunization staff.

Responsibilities

• Immunization program leadership and coordination to meet goals and standards.
• Clinical nursing and immunization services in routine clinics and outreach events.
• Vaccine management, inventory, storage, reporting, and QA.
• Health education for clients and communities on vaccines and schedules.
• Emergency preparedness and response for immunization-related incidents.
• Collaboration with partners to improve vaccination access and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Vaccine administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

DeKalb Public Health is seeking an Hourly Public Health Nurse to lead the Immunization Program at the T.O. Vinson Health Center.

Under general supervision, you will provide professional public health nursing care and clinical leadership, administering vaccines and coordinating immunization services. The role emphasizes program leadership, staff training, vaccine management, education, and collaboration with schools, providers, and community partners to improve vaccination access and outcomes.