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Working Title: Vaccine Preventable Disease Section Manager - Health Program Manager Senior

Job Class: Health Program Manager Senior

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 91142

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes / Hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 01/06/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/27/2026

+ **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health

+ **Division/Unit** : Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division (IDEPC) / Vaccine Preventable Disease Unit

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $46.68 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,467 - $139,916 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 – Managerial Plan

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join our mission-driven team in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control (IDEPC) Division of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where you will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of Minnesotans!

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluating statewide efforts to prevent 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. The incumbent applies technical expertise in epidemiologic methods and in the epidemiology of VPDs (including measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, varicella, and influenza) needed to guide the development and implementation of statewide surveillance systems, conduct investigations of outbreaks, and special studies of reportable communicable diseases.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

+ Direct the work of 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 in order 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.

This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location.

Minimum Qualifications

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, health care delivery system.

+ Extensive knowledge of public health program design and implementation, particularly related to immunizations, including community organization and planning.

Preferred Qualifications

+ 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.

Additional Requirements

+ This position requires successful completion of a background and reference check.

+ This position requires occasional travel for which the candidate is required to meet.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.