VFC Program Reviewer

minimum qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, public health with a concentration in epidemiology, or a health-related field with a minimum of 6 graduate credits in epidemiology and 6 additional graduate credits in epidemiology or biostatistics; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of full-time paid experience as a health professional in a position which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.

• must have a strong background in immunization and knowledge of the vfc program
• experience conducting field visits and working in the health care community
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• strong problem solving and organizational skills, with ability to multi-task and track activities
• strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal skills
• strong attention to detail
• proficiency in microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, word, power point)
• committed to the primary prevention of disease through vaccination

this position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a program.

as a prospective employee of the city of new york, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the u.s. Department of education’s website at https://student aid.gov/pslf/.

new york city residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, city employees in certain titles who have worked for the city for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in nassau, suffolk, putnam, westchester, rockland, or orange county. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

the city of new york is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the public health epidemiologist civil service list are eligible to apply.

division/program summary: the mission of the bureau of immunization (boi) is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases (vpds) through comprehensive immunization programs. Boi promotes immunization across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood, works to eliminate disparities in vaccination coverage through data evaluation and support of equitable vaccination services, and actively responds to vpd outbreaks to mitigate their spread and impact on communities.

the nyc vaccines for children (vfc) program distributes federally funded vaccines to private practices, hospitals, and clinics to immunize children aged 0 through 18 years who are eligible for or covered by medicaid, are uninsured, american indian/alaska native, or whose insurance does not cover the cost of a vaccine. In new york city, the vfc unit oversees the review and evaluation of vfc provider practices and is implemented through vfc and iqip (immunization quality improvement for providers) site visits conducted by public health epidemiologist.

These visits involve vaccine storage and handling evaluations, chart reviews, analysis of electronic immunization records, vaccine ordering, and vaccine utilization and reporting through nyc's citywide immunization registry. The vfc unit is also responsible for vaccine management and processing of over 2.6 million doses of publicly funded vaccine for nearly 1,200 immunization providers each year. Providers receive vaccines in accordance with their vaccine reporting to the cir and the vfc unit addresses any issues that may require follow-up.

• conduct in-person vaccines for children (vfc) program compliance site visits among providers enrolled in the vfc program…