Duties involve policy and procedures development, coordination of program activities, conducting of surveys and studies and grant preparation.
Supervision is exercised over a small staff of technical employees.
The role involves extensive contact with the medical community. Work is performed under the general direction of the State Epidemiologist. Prepares grant applications to fund immunization programs including the preparation and administration of Section budget. Analyzes national and state priorities and needs in order to establish specific program goals and objectives. Insures coordination of program activities with Department policies.