TVFC Recruitment Specialist

Date:
Oct 14, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional Title

TVFC Recruitment Specialist

Job Title

Program Specialist IV

Agency

Dept of State Health Services

Department

Immunization Unit

Posting Number

22336

Closing Date

10/28/2026

Posting Audience

Internal and External

Occupational Category

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Salary Range

$4,263.16 - $5,521.16

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Salary Group

TEXAS-B-20

Shift

Day

Telework:

Travel:
Up to 45%

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt

Nonexempt

Facility Location

Job Location City

AUSTIN

Job Location Address

1100 W 49TH ST (DHT)

Other Locations

MOS Codes

16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Under the general supervision of the Vaccine Operations Group Manager, performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in the Vaccine Services Group. This position will focus on Provider Recruitment to actively recruit potential providers into the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program. The Program Specialist IV will be responsible for recruiting providers based on implementing a strategic plan to expand the TVFC provider network and increase immunization access statewide.

Responsibilities of this position will also include conducting weekly TVFC provider recruitment webinars and meetings with future program partners to recruit providers for the TVFC program. In order to achieve the program goals and objectives, the TVFC recruitment position will build and strengthen partnerships with potential program providers, DSHS Public Health Region, local health department and stakeholders. The Program Specialist IV is necessary to support and expand current programmatic efforts to achieve through partnership and training DSHS Responsible Entities (REs), which include Public Health Regions (PHR's) and contracted Local Health Departments (LHDs), to actively recruit TVFC providers.

With this additional support, the position will generate, in collaboration with program, the TVFC recruitment list for REs to target and actively recruit providers across all areas of Texas.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(45%) Travels to recruit providers and attend statewide outreach events in line with required project deliverables. Conduct outreach efforts to recruit healthcare providers about the benefits of joining the TVFC program. Speak on behalf of the DSHS Immunization Section at public/private outreach events and conferences.

(25%) Engages with stakeholders on a regular basis in written (email), verbal (phone/Microsoft Teams), and in-person formats. Assists with the development of stakeholder engagement strategies and communications ensuring appropriate documentation. Provides updates on stakeholder engagement to leadership on a regular basis. Regularly evaluate recruitment strategies and adjust tactics as needed to improve effectiveness. Develops educational trainings for various stakeholder groups ensuring the applicability of messaging and stakeholder appropriate language.

Ensures all material approval timelines/tracks are adhered to and considered in overall project deliverable timelines. Facilitates educational trainings and outreach with various stakeholder groups in virtual and in-person formats.

(20%) Assists with the development, coordination, and implementation of project deliverable activities. Ensures prompt and accurate documentation of all project deliverable activities.

(5%) Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are…