Job postings as of March 24, 2021 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Energy Justice Policy Specialist

ORGANIZATION: West Harlem Environmental Action Inc. a/k/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice

West Harlem Environmental Action Inc. a/k/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a Northern Manhattan community-based, membership organization whose mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. We use community organizing, community-based participatory research and evidence-based policy advocacy campaigns to create systemic policy change at the federal, state and local levels of government. WE ACT is locally and nationally known for its work on children’s environmental health, community-driven climate resiliency, healthy homes campaigns government accountability, and community-based environmental health research partnerships.

WE ACT seeks a full-time Energy Justice Policy Specialist to work closely with WE ACT’s Executive Director and Director of Policy to develop strategic, unified, and sustained advocacy to achieve equity in policy and practice. The Energy Justice Policy Specialist will influence city and state executive, legislative and agency actions and educate legislators/officials on energy policy and energy justice. The advisor will coordinate WE ACT’s energy-related policy agenda items that support an equitable transition away from fossil fuels and evaluate renewable energy investment opportunities in communities with environmental justice concerns. They will advise on community-based energy justice issues and issues regarding renewable energy, fossil fuel infrastructure, public service commission matters, rate cases, utility affordability, and more.

The Energy Justice Policy Specialist defines and formulates WE ACT’s energy policy positions, builds broad-based support for these positions, and promotes WE ACT’s presence and the presence of an environmental justice perspective in policy formation.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement components of our annual public policy agenda to advance energy justice for the organization.
Staff task forces and other collaborative initiatives and projects.
Lead and participate in policy-setting forums and government relations activities.
Provide strategic advice on public policy issues to the Executive Director, Director of Policy and other WE ACT staff.
Strengthen and support the overall public policy development capacity of the organization and the community we serve.
Monitor and provide strategic advice, policy briefings, and recommendations on legislative change and policy issues at the state and municipal levels.
Develop and implement the organization’s public policy agenda based on existing priorities and ongoing consultations with WE ACT staff and key stakeholders in the environmental, environmental justice and environmental health movements.
Lead or participate on task forces and collaborative initiatives to develop effective public policy solutions to energy transition issues.
Organize and lead community-based planning initiatives including facilitating workshops, developing planning materials, and strategically engaging in the public planning process to promote equity in land use and development.
Identify and work with key partners to advance the organization’s energy justice policy agenda.
Address urgent energy policy issues as they arise.
Build community and government awareness on key policy issues through public education, government relations, collaboration with frontline community leaders, and media strategies.
Create forums for dialogue with government officials, funders, agencies, and donors on topics impacting environment, environmental justice and environmental health in communities of color.
Provide leadership to WE ACT programs/projects.
Work on departmental and organizational teams and projects.
Advise the organization about “sign-on” letters addressing current or future energy policy issues.

Skills

At least 3 years of experience in energy policy and law, environmental justice policy, or related field.
A deep understanding of energy policy, literature, and law; environmental policy and law; environmental justice concerns and perspectives; city, state, and federal politics; and New York political leadership.
Recognizes ways that race, and other identities (historically and presently) intersect and play out in the work, especially for clients and community members, and has demonstrated the ability to apply racial justice lens to their work.
Experience working in diverse communities.
Excellent public speaking and writing skills required.
Demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work in a team of community organizers, policy advocates, and Researchers.
Strong sense of ownership over goals.
Spoken Spanish preferred but not required.

Salary

Salary commensurate on experience. Full Medical benefits, vision and dental available. 401K Program available after 6 months of employment for pre-tax contribution.

Applications

Send application to evelyn@weact.org. Telephone calls will not be accepted. Include cover letter, resume, three references, and daytime contact information.

WE ACT is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ communities.

Read more and apply here.

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POSITION: Various roles

ORGANIZATION: Sodexo

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian 1 for New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital to provide inpatient nutrition care. NYP-Queens is a 535 bed, Level 1 Trauma facility in the heart of Queens, NY. CLICK HERE to view and/or apply for the job or you may contact the clinical recruiter directly at Krista.Curtis@Sodexo.com or 315-360-7692.

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Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian 2 for SUNY Downstate Medical Center located in Brooklyn, NY. This full time position will primarily provide nutritional care to the general medicine inpatient population with cross coverage to pediatrics and ICU as needed. SUNY Downstate is an academic medical center focused on research, education, and excellent medical care. Come see firsthand how cutting-edge breakthroughs in science help improve the lives of our patients. CLICK HERE to view and/or apply for the job or you may contact the clinical recruiter directly at Krista.Curtis@Sodexo.com or 315-360-7692.

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Sodexo is seeking a full time Outpatient Registered Dietitian (Bilingual in Spanish Required) for Flushing Hospital Medical Center in Flushing, NY. The Registered Dietitian will provide specialized medical nutrition therapy to patients with conditions relating to primary adult care, diabetes, high risk obstetrics, obesity, bariatric surgery, pediatrics, and chronic disease management. This position will work Monday-Friday (business hours). No weekends. CLICK HERE to view and/or apply for the job or you may contact the clinical recruiter directly at Krista.Curtis@Sodexo.com or 315-360-7692.

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POSITION: Two roles – Executive Assistant and Membership Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective

SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective was founded in 1997 by 16 local, regional and national grassroots organizations in the United States. SisterSong was formed with the shared recognition that as Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC) we have the human right and responsibility to advocate for ourselves and our communities.

The mission of SisterSong is to amplify and strengthen the collective voices of BlPOC women and people of color to ensure Reproductive Justice (RJ) through securing human rights. SisterSong defines RJ as the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children (birth justice), not have children (access to safe and accessible abortions and contraceptive methods), and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities free from violence from any individual or the state.

As the first national RJ organization based in the South, we are committed to being an active part of Southern movement building and to deepening our work in the South to help build a stronger movement for RJ in the region.

We are working to expand our team. Join us and help to advance reproductive justice!

JOB: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Salary Range: $50,000-60,000

Position Summary: The Executive Assistant will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations and executive support to the Executive Director. This position requires someone who is competent, trustworthy, reliable, and energetic. This position reports to the Executive Director. The Executive Assistant must be exceedingly well-organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a small office of diverse people and programs. This employee must obtain the ability to interact with staff and board members in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability, and attention to detail are equally important. This is a full-time position with full benefits. The person should be based in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.

This position will generally utilize a 9:30am- 5:30pm schedule Monday-Friday, but some weekends will be required due to organizational convenings, conferences and events.

Executive Assistant Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Answer, screen and transfer inbound phone calls
Receive and direct visitors
General clerical duties
Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system for Executive Director and Deputy Director
Handle requests for information and data
Resolve administrative issues and inquiries
Prepare, manage and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for Executive Director
Record, compile, transcribe and distribute staff meetings minutes.
Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence and mail
Monitor and manage Executive Director’s emails
Manage and record Executive Director’s speaking engagements, articles, speeches and panels
Set up monthly Board and Executive Committee Board calls
Assist Operations Manager with the coordination of local events as needed
Manage interview@sistersong.net, speaker@sistersong.net and other general emails for Executive Director speaking requests and administrative needs.

Executive Assistant Requirements and Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Justice and amplifying the voices and leadership of BIPOC communities.
Minimum two years of experience in an administrative role.
Experience with customer service or office management.
Detail oriented and able to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Excellent skills in working with computers, spreadsheets and scheduling tools.
Some travel required.
Ability to work cooperatively and in a team environment with peers and supervisors.

Benefits: Employer paid health, dental life and vision benefits. Stipends for self-care, professional development and tuition pay down or the option of a 529 plan (Choice Plan). Participation in SIMPLE IRA and tuition choice plan available after one year of employment.

How to Apply: Please, send your complete applications to Deputy Director, Leah Jones at leah@sistersong.net.

A letter of interest;
Your resume;
A minimum of three references; and
A brief writing sample.

Please use “Executive Assistant” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Hiring Timeline: We hope to have the position filled in April. Applications are due 3/31.

JOB: Membership Coordinator

Salary Range: $50,000-60,000

Position Summary: The Membership Coordinator will employ organizing and communications skills to coordinate SisterSong’s national membership program. The Membership Coordinator will help the Collective to promote the reproductive justice framework among its membership and communicate who we are and what we do to the larger social justice community. The Membership Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment and retention of SisterSong individual and organizational members, and for further developing our membership program’s requirements and benefits.

The employee can choose to report to work either at 9:30am-5:30pm or 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday. The Membership Coordinator reports directly to SisterSong’s Executive Director.

How to Apply: Please, send your complete applications to Deputy Director, Leah Jones at leah@sistersong.net.

A letter of interest;
Your resume;
A minimum of three references; and
A brief writing sample.

Please use “Membership Coordinator” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Hiring Timeline: We hope to have the position filled in April. Applications are due 3/31.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SistrSong is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex , gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV, AIDS, and AIDS-related condition, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

SisterSong will attempt to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on SisterSong’s operations. Please, advise us of any accommodations needed at the time of application.

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POSITION: Infection Prevention and Control Managers – URGENT NEED

ORGANIZATION: Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

We are URGENTLY recruiting Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) managers for our projects in 70+ countries. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) managers manage activities, lead the development and maintenance of an infection-control program in an MSF field project. The goals of the role include striving for good quality of care and the safety of patients, caretakers and staff. In accordance with MSF protocols and standards, IPC managers will participate in the definition of the project’s IPC objectives. To learn more: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/careers/work-overseas/find-role/infection-prevention-control-ipc-manager

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POSITION: NourishNY Senior Coordinator and Senior Projects Director

ORGANIZATION: United Way of NYC

Senior Coordinator (Temporary), NourishNY

Senior Projects Director (Temporary), NourishNY

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POSITION: Per-diem positions

ORGANIZATION: SBH Health System

SBH Vaccination Program Position Opportunities

Available with per diem pay in 8 week cycles,

Call/e-mail for details: Irene Kaufmann, SVP Ambulatory Care

Ikaufmann@sbhny.org; 718-869-4179

Vaccination Team Manager

Responsible for scheduling team members and assigning their tasks throughout the day; report issues to SBH VP
Oversee patient flow from intake screening to registration, vaccination and observation period before patient leaves premises
Address and resolve bottlenecks
Ensure that patient numbers reconcile with doses drawn periodically throughout the day and at the end of the day. Our objective is to meet 100% reconciliation so that no vaccines doses are wasted.
Contact patients from waiting list and invite them to come sooner in order to cover no-shows. The goal is to ensure that vaccine doses committed for the day can be administered without waste
Oversee call and scheduling activities
Generate the list of patients who have received vaccines that day which needs to reconcile with the number of registrations, consents completed and with the documented administered doses – list is validated throughout the day and the finalized list is submitted to IT for QA review and submission to CIR. The final report is also submitted to the VP.

Screening Coordinator

Oversee patient screening and assist screeners to resolve patient eligibility questions
Inform managers when patients seek vaccines without scheduled appointments
Support screeners to ensure that bottlenecks don’t occur that can slow down patient flow
Verify documents or request documents to be submitted if required to determine eligibility

Screeners

Welcome patients
Confirm attendance against list of scheduled patients
Provide information package and verify residency and employment eligibility
Help each patient complete DOH online survey entering their demographic and confirming their eligibility for the vaccine
If patient has underlying conditions assist them to complete the DOH self-attestation form
Have patient complete consent form

Callers and Schedulers

Call patients from waiting and schedule appointment; Callers together will schedule 150 patients for first dose vaccines each day
Recall patients to provide appointments if initial call isn’t answered; leave appointment message on third try
Call patients day prior and day of scheduled appointment as reminder and to confirm patient’s intention to attend

Registrars

Learn how to register patients in SBH system
Register each patient new to SBH ensuring demographics and insurance information is correct
Reconcile list of registered patients with list of screened and scheduled patients
Issue first dose patients their appointment for their second dose

Vaccinators

Verify patient identification ensure that consents to vaccination is complete and copy collected
Document vaccine administration in EMR using standing order grid
Administer vaccine
Remind patients that they need to keep their second dose appointment

Monitoring During 5-Minute Observation Period

Guide patients to a waiting area after the vaccine is administered
Explain that they must wait for 15 minutes there before they are able to exit the facility
Be available to call a designated nurse to intervene if a patient does not feel well during this wait period

Read more here.

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POSITION: Two roles – UUnite Chief for Health Market Studies and Director of Health Analysis

ORGANIZATION: Congressional Budget Office

Unit Chief for Health Market Studies

The Health Analysis Division is seeking a unit chief to manage and direct analyses of federal programs and policies that focus on health and health care markets, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance.

The unit chief will supervise a staff of about seven analysts, most of whom have advanced degrees in economics; manage projects that are also staffed by analysts from other parts of CBO; and contribute to guiding the division and the agency’s analysis of health policy.

Applicants must have an advanced degree in policy analysis, health policy, economics, or a related discipline and at least eight years of relevant experience. Applicants must also have experience leading analytical projects or teams, strong quantitative skills, and substantial knowledge of the institutional details of health care markets and federal health care programs.

Director of Health Analysis

CBO seeks a Director of Health Analysis to lead a division that analyzes issues and policies in the areas of health care and health care financing, including Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and population health.

The applicant must have an advanced degree—preferably a Ph.D.—in economics, public health, health policy, or a closely related discipline; a minimum of 10 years of experience in policy analysis related to health care; the skills necessary to strategically guide all of the division’s work; and a proven track record as a manager and research leader.

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POSITION: Medical Scribe and Front Desk Receptionist

ORGANIZATION: Skin & Aesthetic Surgery Of Manhattan

The roles we are hoping to fill are both Front Desk Receptionist and Medical Scribe.

We offer an array of both medical and cosmetic services to our patients. This gives students the opportunity to learn a wide spectrum of topics within the field of dermatology.

Medical Scribe:

Requirements:

Excellent communication and customer service skills
Excellent computer skills and phone etiquette
Detail-oriented and comfortable multi-tasking
Team player with Evening and Weekend availability

Responsibilities

Accompany the physician upon patient interview and examination.
Document the physician dictated patient history, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications and allergies.
Document physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician.
Document the results of laboratory and radiographic studies as dictated by the physician.
Document the correct time of patient care related activities, including physician to physician communication, family communication and re-examination of the patients

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate based upon experience
Opportunities for Career Growth

Front Desk Reception:

Qualifications

Customer Service: 1 year (Required)

Computer Skills: 1 year (Required)

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Seeking an enthusiastic, elegant, and compassionate receptionist/patient coordinator for a new luxury medical and aesthetic dermatology center on 56th and Park Avenue in Manhattan. Must have strong communication skills, be a multi-tasker, and able to thrive in a busy office. The ideal candidate shines in consumer service and is well equipped to usher each patient into a welcoming and warm experience at Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan.

Job details: Scheduling appointments, check-in/check-out patients, collecting payment, verify insurances, answering patient inquiries, maintaining the patient database, end of day reports, educate patients on cosmetic treatments, sell skincare products

Skills required:

Prior work experience as front desk coordinator or similar position
Strong customer communications
Excellent phone etiquette
Great at multitasking and willing to help and learn.
Attention to detail

Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter to melissa@skinaestheticsurgery.com

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POSITION: Policy Analyst

ORGANIZATION: The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment (BADUPCT) in conjunction with The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH)

https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/1704588.html

Posted 09-Mar-2021 to 09-Apr-2021

Long Island City, NY, USA

$72,576 – 75,504 (Includes Location Pay) Salary Full Time

Full-time benefits package based on percentage of effort (FTE)

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment (BADUPCT) in conjunction with The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst to join our team. BADUPCT works to reduce morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and other drug use among New Yorkers. To accomplish this goal, BADUPCT contracts and oversees treatment, harm reduction, recovery and support services; develops policy; conducts and disseminates surveillance and epidemiology and program evaluation; develops and disseminates treatment and management guidelines; develops and implements public health initiatives; engages in public and provider outreach and education; and promotes community interagency collaboration.

Candidates must possess exceptional interpersonal and research skills; have strong working knowledge of the intersections between drug policy, criminal justice policy, and structural racism, and how policy reform can advance health equity, strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to read, interpret, and synthesize public health research, policy literature, and legislation, laws, and regulations for a variety of audiences; be a strategic thinker with interest in researching policies and practices that support public health solutions to overdose and reducing drug-related morbidity and mortality; and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Under the direction of the Director of Policy and Communications with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the Policy Analyst will perform the following tasks:

Assists with and conducts assigned research, literature reviews, investigations and analysis of federal, state, and local legislation and regulations to advance the health and well-being of people who use drugs.
Drafts legal and regulatory decision memos and recommends positions on proposed legislation or regulations.
Prepares policy briefs, reports, and position memos.
Prepares materials including talking points for the Assistant Commissioner and others for hearing testimony, briefings, and trainings.
Systematically tracks and summarizes state, local, and federal legislation and regulations relevant to the health of people who use drugs to keep Bureau staff informed of developments.
Tracks state and federal legislative agenda and summarizes key points and policy implications.
Stays abreast of developments in drug policy research and positions of key stakeholders and advocacy organizations.
Works with staff across the Bureau in helping to manage the transitions from research to policy development to program implementation.
Meets regularly with Policy unit staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science plus
One year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science plus
Three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above.
All candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Policy research in harm reduction
- Alcohol Policy
- Drug Policy
- Criminal justice
- Governmental or legislative affairs
Experience with communities most impacted by the overdose epidemic, the War on Drugs, and related laws and policies, especially with communities of color most impacted by the criminal justice system.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and your resume with your application on our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. RFMH offers its own excellent benefits package and is a minority, women, disabled, veteran EEO employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.