Description: We are seeking a diverse group of Chicago-based immunization providers (physicians, nurses, medical assistants, etc.) to join a workgroup that supports the Chicago Department of Public Health’s provider-based immunization education initiatives.
Purpose: The workgroup will discuss current immunization issues in Chicago, barriers to vaccination, quality improvement, and more. The workgroup will help inform future immunization education activities by identifying current immunization issues and developing relevant materials.
Qualifications: Applicants must be Chicago-based clinicians who play an active role in vaccinating children. Clinicians working in Chicago’s Health Equity Zones are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should be knowledgeable about demographics and health disparities within local communities and neighborhoods, as well as I-CARE, VFC, CHIP, city vaccination programs, and/or the CDC’s Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers program. Applicants should also have a strong interest in staying up to date on vaccine guidance and supporting evidence-based recommendations. Members must commit to participating in the workgroup from November 2026 through June 2027, with the possibility of an extension.
Responsibilities
In this workgroup, participants will:
- Actively participate in one-hour, virtual workgroup meetings held every other month from November 2026 – June 2027. Note: additional meetings may be added on an as-needed basis.
- Share insights on immunization-related barriers, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Help inform immunization education activities and identify areas where additional support is needed to support Chicago’s VFC Program, respiratory virus vaccine uptake, etc.
- Assist with developing, reviewing, and disseminating culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach materials.
- Contribute to quality improvement activities around clinical workflows and data quality.
- Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Schedule
Tentative meeting dates are listed below and subject to change:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12PM
Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 12PM
Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 12PM
Thursday, May 20, 2027 at 12PM
Applications are due by November 6 at 5pm. Please reach out to Alexandra Arca at aarca@illinoisaap.com with any questions. Workgroup members will be compensated for their participation via stipends of approximately $1,000 which will be distributed in June 2027.