Public Health Program Trainee: Immunization Compliance & Data

Health, Department of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Program Administrator works for the New York State Department of Health's Division of Vaccine Excellence, communicating with local health departments, healthcare providers, schools, and childcare centers about immunization requirements.

The role involves reviewing school records for compliance with Public Health Law, auditing immunization status, and providing technical assistance to stakeholders. This is a two-year traineeship leading to Grade 18, located in Albany, NY.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs (depending on level).
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; master's degree for five years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in public health or public administration.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with local health departments, healthcare providers, schools, and childcare centers about immunization requirements.
• Reviewing school records for compliance with Public Health Law.
• Auditing immunization status.
• Providing technical assistance to stakeholders.
• This is a two-year traineeship leading to Grade 18, located in Albany, NY.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database systems

Job description

The Health Program Administrator works for the New York State Department of Health's Division of Vaccine Excellence, communicating with local health departments, healthcare providers, schools, and childcare centers about immunization requirements.

The role involves reviewing school records for compliance with Public Health Law, auditing immunization status, and providing technical assistance to stakeholders. This is a two-year traineeship leading to Grade 18, located in Albany, NY.