Vaccine Preventable Disease Section Manager - Health Program Manager Senior

Vaccine Preventable Disease Section Manager – Health Program Manager Senior

Job : 91142

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Day Shift)

Salary: $97,467 – $139,916 annually

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate statewide efforts to prevent the occurrence of and complications from vaccine‑preventable diseases (VPDs) through a variety of activities. The incumbent applies principles of public health to direct and coordinate prevention and programmatic activities related to immunization, including program evaluation and special studies, and applies technical expertise in epidemiologic methods and in the epidemiology of VPDs needed to guide the development and implementation of statewide surveillance systems, conduct investigations of outbreaks, and special studies of reportable communicable diseases.

• Direct and supervise section staff and supervisors in accordance with labor agreements, department policies, and sound management principles so that objectives of each unit are completed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Develop and manage grants that finance the work described, and develop and manage budgets, reports, and programmatic work conducted under such funding.
• Work with the division Legal and Policy Analyst to develop and implement legislation, rules, policies, procedures, and funding strategies for economic regulatory or educational measures required to effectively address VPD problems consistent with statewide plans.
• Apply technical expertise to guide the development and implementation of statewide surveillance systems for vaccine‑preventable disease to prevent or minimize disease through the development and implementation of disease prevention and control activities.
• Provide expert consultation and technical assistance about immunizations and VPDs to physicians and other health professionals; MDH staff; federal, state, and local public health and regulatory agencies; the media; and the general public.

• Four (4) years of management experience that includes the following:
  • Experience working with and expert technical knowledge of epidemiologic methods and experience in applying them to solve complex problems in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and disease prevention and control activities.
  • Experience working with and considerable knowledge of public health principles, immunization practices and barriers, and health care delivery system.
  • Extensive knowledge of public health program design and implementation, particularly related to immunizations, including community organization and planning.

• Demonstrated ability to respond to legislators and align work with legislative priorities, including experience communicating policy implications and briefing lawmakers on immunization and VPD issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills – including media, with a track record of clear, impactful engagement with diverse audiences (physicians, public health colleagues, and regulators).
• Strong leadership and people management experience, including directing, supervising, and developing staff within a public health or government setting, and managing cross‑functional teams to achieve timely objectives.
• Proven grant management and budget experience, including securing funding, developing budgets and progress reports, and coordinating with Legal, Policy, and MDH EO teams to implement legislation, rules, and funding strategies.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local public health issues, programs, and systems, including an understanding of public health challenges at multiple jurisdictional levels.
• Knowledge of MDH’s organizational structure, functions, policies, and procedures.

• This position requires successful completion of a background and reference check.
• This position requires occasional travel for which the candidate is required to meet.

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