We have one opening for a Project/Program Manager II role within the Immunization Program in the Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization Section (CD IMMS). This position will support and coordinate COVID-19 vaccination and outreach efforts for hospitals, health systems, and independent clinics.
  
This position works collaboratively with the Section’s other Immunization Program staff, Team Leads, Program Managers, Analytics and Informatics, Medical Epidemiologists, and Administration Team.
 
Current positions available:
COVID Vaccine Project/Program Manager II – Health Care

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: 
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
 
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
 To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity  

• Coordinate with healthcare partners, pharmacies, mobile vaccine teams, and fixed vaccination sites to link vaccine eligible populations to points of dispensing (PODs)
• Coordinate with internal workgroups, medical and professional associations, and Washington state partners on vaccine planning, implementation, and outreach to providers
• Respond to inquiries, facilitate meetings, and conduct presentations to inform healthcare partners (internal and external) of regional vaccination planning

• Conduct provider outreach and provide technical assistance to COVID-19 vaccine providers
• Develop and maintain reference materials to support provider technical assistance 

• Track and maintain up-to-date data and summaries of covid-19 vaccine providers, vaccine allocations, and vaccine inventory available for transfer
• Assist with matching mobile vaccine providers to vaccine event hosts

• Support vaccine transfers, connecting providers with available vaccine in the county
• Data entry, quality assurance review, and simple analysis using tools such as REDCap and Excel

• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and technical assistance to healthcare providers and healthcare facilities
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, partners, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to learn and comprehend new and complex bodies of knowledge efficiently
• Experience working on projects with complex technical aspects that change regularly
• Experience and skill in working with diverse populations and cultures
• Demonstrated good judgement and comfort in making independent decisions, while understanding limitations and elevating as needed in the absence of information
• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Public Health relies on office automation (MS Office 365), other web-enabled tools, and multiple large databases. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with compute use to perform essential functions of the position

• Knowledge of domestic immunization programs and vaccine delivery systems
• Experience with vaccine-preventable disease and disease control measures, including COVID-19
• Knowledge of the healthcare sector
• Master’s degree in public health, or related field, or similar work experience or training
• Comprehension of communicable disease epidemiology, prevention, investigations, disease control, medical countermeasures, and pandemic preparedness
• Experience in interpreting guidance and adapting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), WA Department of Health (DOH), or Public Health - Seattle & King County (PHSKC) guidance to various settings

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. 

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

(New) Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement 
As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th.   People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine.  Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs.  Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.  

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified candidates. We are currently recruiting for a full time Special Duty Assignment/Term Limited Temporary position. 
 
Application Process: 
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
• Responses to supplemental questions.

• The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location, and working hours.

• The selected candidate will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Possess a valid WA State driver's license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.

The home base for this position is Chinook Building located in Downtown Seattle, Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave., Suite 1200 Seattle. This position will predominantly telecommute but will need to able to come in office as  needed.