Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 – 22933

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address The Division of Vaccine Excellence/Bureau of Vaccine Programs

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator 1 (HPA1) will serve as the Bureau of Vaccine Program's Outreach & Enrollment lead. Duties include outreach to potential Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) providers to promote the programs, recruit and enroll; coordination with staff in other units on data and provider guidance/training; technical assistance to staff responding to providers via phone and email; supporting policies and activities around provider enrollment and outreach; and directing efforts to enhance and improve the electronic enrollment application. This position’s duties also include leading discussions at meetings with regional office staff about provider recruitment/outreach involving provider networks and engaging local health departments and marketing the VFC and VFA programs via oral and written communications to potential providers. Supervision of vaccine program staff.

Minimum Qualifications Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 1, G23 OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G21 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 1, G23 under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have program management experience and excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple assignments. Public health experience, and experience working with county health officials and private health care providers. Experience in implementing policies and procedures to align with program goals and compliance requirements. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team. Public health experience, and experience working with county health officials and private health care providers. Knowledge of vaccines. Proficiency using Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, SharePoint and Teams.

Additional Comments Contingent Permanent, competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for their SSN to verify title history and eligibility.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/HPA1/22933 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/HPA1/22933, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until April 7, 2026.