Assessment
Branch
Develops assessment tools to assess immunization
coverage and immunization programs at specific
health care organizations. Analyzes
and interprets data from large national surveys,
including the National Immunization Survey
(NIS) and the National Health Interview Survey.
Education,
Information, and Partnership Branch
- Provides
leadership in identification of training and education needs
and in the development, implementation, delivery and
evaluation of education and training programs and materials
for health care providers and the general public to improve
knowledge and influence changes and attitudes to reduce
vaccine-preventable diseases across the lifespan;
- Establishes
and maintains
internal and external partnerships to
share ideas and best practices programs, ensure
consistency of national immunization messages, and
minimize duplicative efforts;
- Develops
plans
to address emerging and future education and training,
information and collaboration needs in support of program
goals;
- Promotes
the application of new technologies to enhance distance
learning and communication;
- Develops
policy and procedures that utilize appropriate technology
and resources for information and dissemination management;
- Provides
immunization publications, materials, information and
awareness campaigns using a broad range of communication and
distribution strategies ranging from one-on-one contact, the
National Immunization Information
Hotline, trade shows and national conferences, and the
Internet;
- Establishes
communications networks with local, state and national
organizations involved
in promoting VPD related training
and information to health care
providers and the general public;
- Manages
the continuing education application and award process for
educational and training course offerings.
Health
Services Research
and Evaluation Branch
Provides
scientific expertise on programmatic issues
and serves as a focal point for health services
research. Conducts and manages health services
research projects and evaluations.
Immunization
Registry Support Branch
Supports state and local health departments
and health care organizations in their development
of immunization registries.
Program Operations
Branch
Provides support to immunization grantees and local health departments in the form of technical and
intervention assistance and carries out epidemiologic and health
services research to improve vaccine delivery and increase vaccine coverage.
Program Support Branch
Makes recommendations on all vaccine contracts, interacts with vaccine manufacturers, and provides oversight and
order placement for all vaccine purchases made through CDC's contracts. Ensures there is an adequate supply of vaccine to meet public health demands
and has overall responsibility for the conduct and management of the Vaccines for Children program. Works in a liaison capacity with other groups/programs representing the health interests of children, adolescents and adults including, but not limited to,
HRSA, HCFA and MCH. Conducts or participates in operational research and demonstration projects, and training and educational activities on special initiatives such as CASA and
AFIX.
