TVFC Recruitment Specialist
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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