Job postings as of November 17, 2021

POSITION: Junior PhD Researcher
ORGANIZATION: Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto (Portugal)

The Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto (ISPUP), intends to hire one junior PhD Researcher, corresponding to a post-doctorate initial level for the exercise of scientific research activities in the Epidemiology Research Unit – Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto (EPIUnit).

Activity Outline:
The expected activity will be adjusted to the proposed specific area of the candidates. The researcher will be expected to collaborate in specific activities related with management and implementation of research projects and other scientific activities in the scope of the mission of the Institution and its Research Unit. The researcher is also expected to lead the vision and production of original work publishable in the form of full-text papers in high standard international journals and contribute to education and training activities organized by Institution.

The candidate must have:

1. Doctoral (PhD) Degree in Public Health or in any relevant allied science, obtained 5 or less years before the opening of this call;
2. Formal training and research in population health sciences relevant for public health.

 Admission period: from November 8th, 2021 until December 8th, 2021

To view official job posting: Junior PhD Researcher

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POSITION: Research Analyst/Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Raimi + Associates

We are looking for someone passionate about using applied research to address racism and other structural inequities through applied research. This position will work on a wide variety of projects at R+A, including evaluations, strategic planning processes, community health improvement plans, racial equity initiatives, and capacity building and technical assistance efforts. Candidates should have approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Salary range: $60,000 – $75,000, depending on skills and prior experience. Generous benefits package includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision; vacation and sick days; retirement account with company-sponsored contributions; and time and resources for professional development.

How to Apply
People of color and candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is open in our Berkeley office. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and relevant work products (10 pages max and/or hyperlinks) to jobs@raimiassociates.com. Please reference “Research Analyst/Assistant” in the subject line.

To view the official job posting: Research Analyst/Assistant

 

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POSITION: City Research Scientist III
ORGANIZATION: The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS), Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW)

The BEHS is seeking a City Research Scientist III to serve as a Healthcare System Qualitative Senior Analyst. This person will report to the Director of Social Research in the Health Systems Planning and Policy unit. The Healthcare System Qualitative Senior Analyst will support efforts related to equity in healthcare including the impact of the COVID pandemic on the healthcare system, and identifying policies that ensure that patients receive equitable and high-quality care.   

In the event of a public health emergency as deemed by the agency (public health outbreak, natural disaster, etc.), employees may be mandated to assume an emergency response role.  In these rare instances and when notified, staff will be re-assigned from their regular day-to-day duties as noted in this job description to take on another role considered necessary by the agency.  When this occurs, all staff are required to comply with the change in assignment and must be prepared to be called upon promptly. 

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 

• Plan, coordinate and execute assigned primary research projects on patient and provider distribution using appropriate qualitative methods for each project, such as participant observation, interviews or focus groups 
• Ensure that research is executed with high standards and in compliance with government regulations, agency policies, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements 
• Develop actionable recommendations based on research findings 
• Lead manuscript development for white paper and peer reviewed publications 
• Apply for relevant funding opportunities 
• Use and continually develop inclusive and equitable leadership skills
• Perform other Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness research tasks as directed by CHECW leadership

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. 

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have: 

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or 
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or 
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, 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. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above. 

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (sociology, anthropology, public health)
• 5-7 years’ professional experience in an applied research role with a qualitative focus
• Proven practical experience with a wide array of qualitative research methods, including in depth interviewing, focus groups, participant observation. 
• Ability to translate rigorous qualitative work into applied settings, including reporting findings to non-technical and non-academic audiences 
• Social justice orientation, with track record of work that is anti-racist, anti-colonial, intersectional, inclusive and reflective. 
• Ability to build solid relationships with teammates, partners and specialists by fostering teamwork, partnership and collaboration in a virtual or face-to-face environment.
• Expert proficiency with qualitative software (such as Atlas.TI, NVivo or Dedoose)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines
• Experience in team-based data management and analysis
• Strong publication and funding record 
• Knowledge/experience in research on healthcare equity.

Salary: $ 84,468.00 – $ 97,138.00
Location:  Queens

To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 499577.

 

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POSITION: Qualitative Research Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Integrate Health

Integrate Health seeks a motivated new part-time team member to support Integrate Health’s Research Team qualitative projects, working up to 20 hours per week. Reporting to the Research & Grants Manager and working collaboratively with other staff including the Director of Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of qualitative research. Your critical thinking skills, high level of attention to detail, and excellent writing skills will be essential in supporting research at Integrate Health.

Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on a combination of skills and research experience. The compensation for this part-time compensation for this position in the US will be between $18.00 – $22.00 per hour. 

The position is remote (United States) with most members of the team on the west coast.

To Apply
Please submit a resume and responses to the three questions below to info@integratehealth.org with “Qualitative Research Assistant” in the subject line.

1. Why are you interested in this position?
2. What is one reason you think you’d be a good fit for this position?
3. What is one strength you would bring to this position?

Please keep total question responses to a maximum of one page. The application deadline is rolling. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Hiring Process
The hiring process will include the following steps:

1. Review submitted applications
2. Conduct 20-minute screening interviews for shortlisted candidates
3. Request that shortlisted candidates submit a practical assessment (designed to take no more than two hours to complete)
4. Conduct skills-based interviews for 3-5 candidates
5. Request references
6. Conduct final interview if necessary
7. Make offer

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, but candidates who proceed to step 2 will be notified if they are not chosen for step 3.

To view the official job posting: Qualitative Research Assistant

 

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POSITION: Contract Research Associate
ORGANIZATION: If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice

POSITION SUMMARY:

We seek a detail-oriented individual interested in public records and criminal case research to support a project focused on the criminalization of self-managed abortion. This Fixed Term, Contract Research Associate will support a research endeavor documenting and analyzing criminal investigations and prosecutions of people for allegedly self-managing an abortion or helping a loved one do so. This position is a fixed-term independent contractor role primarily responsible for fact and quality checking the data coding and narrative writing process by reviewing coded public records – media reports, criminal case records, and legal opinions. This position will be responsible for checking in regularly and communicating clearly with the Senior Researcher and managing their time and workload to complete the tasks at hand.

This contract is paid by the hour and is not a full-time position during its term; the contract will end once the scope of work is complete, likely in the first quarter of 2022. The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing reproductive justice by contributing to advocacy research.

COMPENSATION, HOURS: $30 per hour; minimum 150 hours to begin in November 2021 and be completed by the end of February 2022 at the latest. The span of weekly hours can be negotiated based on contractor’s availability.

Start Date: As soon as possible – ideally by November 19, 2021

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review collected case records; Fact and quality check coded features of cases against collected public case records and codebook for accuracy; Fact and quality check case narratives against public records for accuracy.
• Flag and review coded case discrepancies
• Communicate regularly and clearly with supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Interest in and familiarity with social science research focused on criminal and reproductive justice.
• Familiarity with criminal case records and legal opinions.
• This position would likely be of interest to either a social science or public health student or individual with fact-checking or mixed methods research experience.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please only apply if you meet the qualifications; unqualified candidates will not be considered. Please send application materials to laura@ifwhenhow.org.

• Cover letter that speaks to how your experience and skill set meet the qualifications for this role and why you are excited to take on this position;
• Resumé;
• List of three (3) references with contact and relationship information (title, where/when you worked together, Linkedin profile, if available)

To view the official job posting: Contract Research Associate

 

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POSITION: Manager, CDI Section Health Equity Team
ORGANIZATION: North Carolina Division of Public Health’s Chronic Disease and Injury, NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team dedicated to preventing and controlling chronic disease and eliminating health inequities.

This position coordinates the activities in the Chronic Disease and Injury Section relating to COVID19 health disparities.  This position supervises a team of professionals who will work to amplify efforts to address the health disparities exacerbated by COVID 19 on historically marginalized populations including racial and ethnic minorities and rural communities.  The work carried out by this position is at the Section level and also across other State agencies, local governmental entities, public and private organizations and includes internal and external stakeholders.  This position serves as primary administrator for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID 19 Health Disparities Grant including direct supervision of 4 staff at the Section level (and a total team of 8) to ensure that grant deliverables are achieved both on a state-wide and local level. 

Qualifications:
Extensive and thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and business administration as it relates to the program area.
Basic knowledge of personnel policies and procedures including hiring practices, supervision of subordinate employees, and performance management.
Experience in analyzing and assessing program data at the local, regional, and state level in order to assess and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of complex health programs.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships and coalitions both internally and with external stakeholders.
Ability to apply electronic communications and various technology to effectively execute the job.

Management Preferences:
Experience with CDC specific budget and program knowledge.
Experience working in governmental public health.
Experience in working with historically marginalized populations.
Master’s degree in Public Health or equivalent.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of experience related to the area of assignment; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Salary: $46,203.00 – $78,218.00 

To view the official job posting: Manager, CDI Section Health Equity Team 

 

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POSITION: Digital Account Director, Global Health
ORGANIZATION: Fenton

Fenton is the social change agency taking on the world’s toughest challenges in progressive advocacy, human rights, social and economic justice, environment, education, and public health. Primed with deep issue expertise and powered by creativity and passion, we create strategies for clients to help build a more just, equitable and sustainable world. 

With offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and staff across the country, we develop and execute strategic public awareness campaigns and offer a wide range of communications services including media relations, digital strategy, and branding. We are a mission driven, for profit company whose clients are nonprofits, foundations, and social purpose companies. Fenton has a culture steeped in social change and activism, with a collaborative work environment, excellent benefits and a strong sense of purpose and community across the agency.

We are currently seeking a Digital Account Director who shares our passion for addressing the inequity in access to healthcare in underserved communities and our commitment to increasing wellbeing worldwide. They will serve as a resident expert in global health communications, digital marketing strategies, and narrative storytelling. Applying integrated communication skills, they will lead a team to amplify our client’s global portfolio of programs in regions with the highest community health burdens.

We are seeking individuals with experience in an agency setting or immersed in Fenton’s community of clients – campaigns, issue advocacy, foundations, and nonprofits. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive staff. We believe that our firm’s continued success is driven by hiring and retaining high caliber staff from all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and orientations. We are committed to supporting our staff in growing their careers.  

They will play a pivotal role in the strategic direction of our account work and business development activities. This role requires a strategic thinker who is able to gain a deep understanding of integrated agency capabilities and has a background in building well-rounded communications campaigns for purpose-led brands, including but not limited to branding, digital content creation and platforms, earned media strategy and creative storytelling. 

The Digital AD oversees account teams in addition to direct reports. The Digital AD contributes to – and leads – the creation of digital and integrated strategies that strengthen our firm. The Digital AD is a trusted counselor to our clients, a standard-bearer of excellence in our firm and a role model of leadership to our staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience as well as non-traditional educational paths.
• 5-8 years’ experience in digital communications, agency, or demonstrated equivalent experience in NGO or government public relations
• Experience in global health, global development or corporate social responsibility required, background in pharma, epidemiology or drug research and development a bonus
• Experience in a public relations or advertising agency highly desirable; firm understanding of client billing process, client contracts and customer service
• Strong and proven skills in project management (staff, budget and client relations)
• Exceptional and adaptable writer, with the ability to write for multiple media/platforms, tones, etc.
• Experience creating, launching, and optimizing integrated communications campaigns, across social media, editorial, thought leadership and paid media
• Takes a data-driven approach to campaigns and can analyze and optimize campaigns and make decisions based on the data
• Demonstrated business development, including proposal development, pitching, and landing new business skills
• 2-4 years’ staff management and mentoring experience, including direct management of a staff at varying careers levels
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines, and interact and perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to make decisions and communicate them clearly and effectively under time pressure – both verbal and nonverbal, with various levels of staff, clients, contractors, and media
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, strong attention to detail, optimism, and flexibility in approach to project assignment

Salary band for Account Director $85,000 – $110,000

To view the full job posting: Digital Account Director

 

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POSITION: Digital Account Executive, CSR, Global Health
ORGANIZATION: Fenton

We are looking for a Digital Account Executive, an early-to-mid-level professional interested in continuing a career in progressive communications, digital media management as well as issue and political advocacy.  They will work across multiple lines of an account developing and executing on and offline solutions which help our clients to meet their missions. The ideal candidate is comfortable multi- tasking, prioritizing competing deadlines and enjoys taking on new challenges in a creative and innovative environment. They have some background in project management and execution, social media campaigns, paid digital programs or digital content creation and is a strong writer.

This employee has two to four years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree or related experience, as well as non-traditional educational paths. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to work for, learn from and be mentored by experienced professionals. You’ll join a strong, thriving team under senior direction dedicated to staff development.

We have an exciting opportunity to work on our corporate and brand clients, to help them build purpose-led communications platforms and communicate the impact their commitments have in improving the world we live in, from driving awareness and action in global health, gender equality, to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The ideal candidate:

• Is interested in and excited by social change and issue campaigns.
• Has 2-4 years of prior experience in digital organizing or digital marketing.
• Is a strong writer and can write laser-sharp copy with minimal oversight.
• Has prior experience in or strong desire to learn about paid digital programs.
• Is a media and news junkie.
• Is a multi-tasker and effective organizer who is capable of managing competing tasks and projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Is able to build trust and cultivate strong relationships with teams, clients, vendors and industry professionals.
• Has the ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional “can do” attitude.
• Is able to clearly and promptly communicate problems, needs, opportunities and proposed solutions to your manager and colleagues in order to solve problems.
• Performs tasks accurately and thoroughly to ensure high-quality work is delivered on time.
• Is able to take the initiative to identify challenges, propose solutions and take the lead when prompted by a supervisor.

Major pluses:

• Has prior experience with political campaigns or GOTV efforts.

OR

• Has prior experience at a social justice oriented non-profit or brand.
• Has prior experience in motivating hard-to-reach and marginalized communities to become involved in the political process.
• Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator experience.
• Experience with advocacy tools like ActionNetwork, Blue State Digital tools, or EveryAction.
• HTML/CSS Proficient

Salary band for Digital Account Executive: $58,500 –$70,000

To view the full job posting: Digital Account Executive

 

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POSITION: Researcher
ORGANIZATION: New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA), NIH All of Us Research Hub

The New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) recognizes that diversity and inclusion are critical to achieve equity at all levels of research. As such, NYSPHA is currently seeking a first-time or early-career (within three years of terminal degree) researcher and/or an individual from a group underrepresented in biomedical research (UBR) (i.e., people of color, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and individuals in rural areas) to conduct an analysis utilizing the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) All of Us Research Hub. The All of Us Research Hub stores health data from a diverse group of participants from across the United States and covers a wide range of areas so that researchers can investigate many aspects of health. NYSPHA is seeking a researcher who will use the Hub to study the impacts of lifestyle and environment on diverse populations and resultant disparities.

NYSPHA is open to suggestions from applicants about areas of research and topics of analysis. We are looking for information that will help us identify areas of need in New York State, existing health disparities between and among populations, and suggestions for how to address health disparities and improve health and mental wellbeing within our communities. All topics will be considered as long as a strong case is made. We recommend you view the All of Us Research Hub website to fully understand the data that will be available to you before completing your application. 

All applicants must be able to commit to the following activities and deliverables: 

1. Retrieving appropriate data and conducting analyses 
2. Synthesizing results and creating two reports: one for a technical audience and one for a lay audience 
3. Presenting research findings at a national webinar hosted by the American Public Health Association (APHA) in May 2022 
4. Monthly progress reporting to NYSPHA and APHA 

Please note that all activities must be completed, and data reported back to NYSPHA/APHA by June 1, 2022. The researcher will receive a stipend of $2,500 (USD) for completing the research and all associated deliverables. 

To apply, please email your responses to the following questions along with your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to Brett Harris at: bharris@albany.edu.

1. Name and degree(s) 
2. Year you received your last degree
3. Are you a current NYSPHA member? If not, do you plan to become a member if selected for this research project? Please note: In order to be selected, your NYSPHA membership must be current through June 2022. 
4. Describe the area and underrepresented population in which you would choose to focus your analysis for this project and why. 
5. Explain how your background and experience make you qualified to carry out the analysis you described in your previous response. 
6. Explain how your analysis would benefit New York State and NYSPHA. 
7. What do you hope to gain out if this experience, if selected?

Responses should be detailed yet clear and concise, and submitted as an attachment in Microsoft Word or Adobe pdf format. Responses to each question should not exceed 500 words. Any text that goes beyond the 500-word limit will not be considered in the review of your application.

The application deadline is November 29th at 11:59pm. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. A committee will review the applications and notify all applicants about whether or not they have been selected for an interview by December 6th. Interviews will be scheduled December 9th through December 14th and final selection will be made by December 17th. The accepted project researcher will be contacted on December 17th.

For more information, including the RFP, visit: https://nyspha.org/All-of-Us 

 

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POSITION: Health Insurance Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

What is a Health Insurance Specialist (HIS)? At CMS, an HIS can wear many hats. This series typically works within health insurance policy development, research, analysis, and program development.

Duties:

• Resolve health insurance program issues by conducting research on the problem area, analyzing the results and making recommendations to management to resolve any problem areas.
• Engage with senior analysts and management in reviewing, analyzing, and developing program documents.
• Review, evaluate, and analyze health insurance programs for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review draft regulations and responses to CMS’ proposed regulations.
• Assist with administration of health insurance program audits.

Salary: $49,157 – $78,167 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 7 – 9
Locations: Various vacancies in Bethesda, MD & Woodlawn, MD
Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy

To view the official job posting: Health Insurance Specialist

 

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POSITION: Health and Nutrition Educator (RDN/CDCES)
ORGANIZATION: One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale Family Care Centers

Overview

One Brooklyn Health/Brookdale Family Care Centers, located in Brownsville/East New York, Brooklyn, New York, is seeking to fill 1-2 full-time outpatient RDN position to work in our community-based ambulatory care clinics as ‘Health and Nutrition Educator.’ Responsibilities include patient nutrition assessment and counseling (in-person or telemedicine), active participation in collaborative care committees and workgroups, and implementation of our ADA-recognized Diabetes Self-Management Education program including virtual diabetes groups. Candidates interested in the development or advancement of programs to improve the health of our diverse patient population are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

The Health and Nutrition Educator:

– Is a registered dietitian familiar with the nutrition care process and individualizing care.

–  A vital part of the Interdisciplinary team, representing the Ambulatory Nutrition Department within the clinics and hospital.

–  Participates in committees, planning, trainings, and community outreach as needed.

–  Supports the highest possible patient satisfaction levels to ensure program effectiveness. 

Emphasis is placed on diabetes self-management education and support, although experience in bariatric surgery counseling, pediatric nutrition, and general MNT are relevant to the role. 

Responsibilities:

• Application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in providing nutrition care to include:
• Conducting nutrition assessments of clients as referred by primary care physicians.
• Diagnosing nutrition problems using ICD-10 coding, based on laboratory results and anthropometric values.
• Developing individualized nutrition plans, to include counseling, behavioral therapy, and reassessment/monitoring of clinical outcomes and care goals.
• Coordinating and communicating care plans with medical providers and partner organizations.
• Provision of MNT to individuals, groups and special populations across the lifespan, with emphasis on diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
• Assist in provision of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support services and maintenance of ADA program recognition including implementation of virtual and in-person counseling and group education, program documentation, and annual reporting.
• Support the Diabetes Center of Excellence (COE) through interdisciplinary workgroups.
• Provide health education as a component of preventative health care.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and families regarding their nutritional well-being.
• Support the development of department policies and performance improvement plans.
• Actively pursue continuing education and personal development to maintain and expand knowledge base.
• Successfully resolve nutrition-related patient care issues according to goals and mission of hospital, including effective communication with Nursing, Medical and Support staff.
• Work with BHMC’s electronic record systems (EPIC 2021), equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:
Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years professional experience preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other non-English language a plus
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills

Licenses, Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, New York State certification
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) obtained within 6 months of hire

Compensation:

Competitive salary up to $90,000 at hire, based on education, experience, and certifications.

Qualified candidates should send resume and brief interest statement to hiring coordinator Natasha Eziquiel-Shriro at neziquie@bhmcny.org. 

 

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POSITION: Patient Experience Manager
ORGANIZATION: Sodexo, Peconic Bay Medical Center

Sodexo is seeking a Patient Experience Manager for Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, NY.  Peconic Bay Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital and 60-bed skilled nursing facility that requires a leader in the field of patient experience, to promote patient satisfaction.  This position will handle orientation, training, and continued education/counseling for all employees.  This Patient Experience Manager will complete routine patient rounding and surveying as well as tray line and food quality audits.  This manager will also lead our service recovery response to resolve any issues.

A registered Dietitian credential is preferred -with experience in acute care setting to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients. Will also be responsible for providing direction for patient meal services at patient care units to ensure customer satisfaction and retention for the Company. Directs daily operations of patient meal services at patient care units 

Reporting to the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the ideal candidate will:

• Be a Registered Dietitian and have at least one year of lead management experience in an acute care setting;
• assist Clinical Nutrition Manager with additional responsibilities as needed.
• assist in menu development and programming in the Food Service Program (HealthTouch)
• The skills to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills;
• the ability to educate patients and family members as well as facility staff in concepts of nutrition and diet modifications;
• prior experience to be able to work well with physicians, nursing, ancillary staff and collaboratively as part of a team; as well as independently and to be outcome focused;
• excellent time management skills, be a self-starter.
• has a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills as well the ability to work collaboratively
• has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service

CLICK HERE to view and/or apply for this job.

 

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POSITION: Nutrition Incentives Program Manager
ORGANIZATION: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention

– Manage programs that incentivize SNAP purchases of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables including the Health Bucks and Half Off Farm Box programs. 

– Oversee distribution and tracking of Health Bucks to farmers markets, community-based organizations, private institutions and elected officials and provision of a 50% discount on purchases of prepaid bags of locally-grown produce by food box and farm share operators. 

– Manage program budgets, contracts and grant reporting to external evaluators and grant funders. 

– Supervise and manage staff who coordinate day-to-day program operations and part-time temporary staff who support program implementation and evaluation activities. 

– With guidance from the Bureau’s research and evaluation team and the Senior Program Manager, plan and implement program process and outcome evaluations and support data analysis and reporting. 

– Plan and conduct trainings for farmers market and food box operators and community based organizations that participate in nutrition incentive programming.

– Participate in meetings, conferences and seminars to disseminate information about the nutrition incentive programs. 

– Design and develop, and support staff in developing, nutrition education materials, presentations and reports to funders and other internal and external stakeholders.

– Perform related work as needed and in support of the Healthy Eating Unit.

Proposed Salary Range: $ 70,806.00 – $ 87,685.00 (Annual)

To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ .  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 496765. 

To view the official job posting: Nutrition Incentives Program Manager

 

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POSITION: Statistician
ORGANIZATION: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

The incumbent provides expertise and guidance in the development and appropriate use of statistical data on a wide range of population health issues including data obtained through surveys, vital statistics, and administrative data systems-and evaluates the quality and limitations of those data.

As a Statistician (Health), you will:

• Provide oversight and guidance in the development of research and analysis to monitor the health of the nation.
• Plan and develop research on critical issues associated with health data collection and health data systems development.
• Serve as an expert for developing, designing and conducting methodologically sound statistical and epidemiological analyses.
• Prepare scientific reports and other documents, and present and convey scientific information at meetings and conferences.
• Provide guidance and oversight on the methods needed to conduct compilation of report results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $122,530 – $159,286 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 14
Location: Hyattsville, MD
Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Application deadline: November 18, 2021

To view the official job posting: Statistician

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POSITION: Director, Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys
ORGANIZATION: CDC

This is an Excepted Service position under Title 42. Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons, including Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers. No previous federal experience is required. This appointment does not confer any entitlement to a position in the competitive service and may provide entitlement to Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeal rights.

As the Director, Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys the incumbent will:

• Serves as a consultant and advisor, and based on personal expertise provides scientific and technical consultation in all program areas. Represents the Center as the expert for health, nutrition, and related statistics at various interagency, coordinating and advisory committees, as well as, national and international professional organizations.
• Ensures all programs under his/her direction reflect the principles of workforce diversity in their management and operations in such areas as recruitment and staffing, employee development, staff assignments and communications.
• Initiates decision making processes and projects and participates fully in discussions and decisions concerning the National Center for Heath Statistics and the Centers for Disease Control plans, programs, and activities, both in strategic planning and in the actual determination, allocation and administration of Division programs, functions and activities.
• Develops and implements Division policies and plans, and makes critical decisions and provides expert advice and counsel concerning approaches and options that are sound and feasible in relation to NCHS and CDC goals and objectives and Federal budgetary and economic realities. Continually evaluates budget, fiscal, and administrative controls to manage Division program operations and services.
• Represents the Division in dealing and negotiating with individuals representing other components of NCHS, CDC and DHHS; other Federal agencies; State and local public health departments, and national and international health organizations; professional and voluntary health organizations; and public interest groups.
• Directs the overall planning and direction of the analytical program of the Division, both methodological and substantive, toward the production of a continuing series of published reports, special analytical releases, publication in professional journals and presentation at professional meetings.
• Addresses and solves unusual and often precedent setting problems associated with the program operations and related activities. Seeks and develops the most cost effective and fiscally responsible methods to conduct these programs and solve relating problems.
• Provides leadership and direction on scientific, technical and administrative matters.

Salary: $172,500 – $221,400 per year
Pay scale & grade: RF 00
Location: Hyattsville, MD
Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

To view the official job posting: Director, Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys

 

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POSITION: Industrial Hygienist
ORGANIZATION: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

This position is located in the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Region 10 in Portland, OR.  This position is inside the bargaining unit.  Selection(s) can be made at any advertised grade.  Additional vacancies may be filled if funding is available. Applicant must pass physical examination for performance of job duties. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. 

Duties at the GS-9 Level –

• Assists in assessing the quality and uniformity of the state inspection program. Interviews state officials in order to identify real of potential problems.
• Assists in conducting state plan monitoring and evaluation by analyzing select portions of plan changes, programs, procedures, inspections, citations, and reports to determine compliance with approved occupational safety standards and programs.
• Evaluates inspection records, assists in conducting Complaint Against State Program Administration (CASPA) investigations, and prepares select reports. Participates in re-inspections of workplaces previously inspected by state compliance personnel.
• Assists in planning and conducting portions of or limited inspections or compliance reviews of private businesses and worksites whose operations are generally characterized by the presence of moderately stable, low-risk processes and some higher hazards and unsafe working conditions.
• Writes complete and legally sufficient case files documenting all inspection procedures, interviews, sampling, identified hazards, and corrective actions.
• Assists in conducting or may conduct opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and labor representatives regarding enforcement findings and applicable occupational safety and health policies and regulations.

Duties at the GS-11 Level –

• Conducts inspections of private businesses and industrial firms to determine compliance with published standards and regulations, record hazards and overexposure, issue citations for violations, and propose fiscal penalties.
• Plans and directs re-inspections of workplaces previously inspected by state compliance personnel. Oversees follow-up activities to ensure that relevant issues have been addressed, and that factual information substantiates investigative findings. Prepares proposals for special monitoring of selected aspects of state programs, including study methodology, data collection, and analysis techniques.
• Conducts state plan monitoring and evaluation by analyzing plan changes, programs, procedures, inspections, citations, and reports to determine compliance with approved occupational safety standards and programs.
• Writes complete and legally sufficient case files documenting all inspection procedures, interviews, sampling, identified hazards, and corrective actions.
• Assists attorneys in preparation of contested cases for hearings. May be called to serve as an expert witness.
• Enforces Federal occupational safety and health standards.

Duties at the GS-12 Level –

• Reviews scientific literature related to health hazards in the workplace, compiles data, performs quantitative analysis of health and exposure data, analyzes comments from affected groups and assists in preparing all necessary documents, including decision papers, work plans, analyses, standards package and related documents. Prepares draft sections of the preamble for proposed and final standards, draft and final guidance products, and other documents.
• Analyzes inspection records, conducts Complaint Against State Program Administration (CASPA) investigations and prepares reports, evaluates on-site inspections, and as requested, accompanies state investigators on compliance visits.
• Assesses the quality and uniformity of the state inspection program, identifies areas of state program operations which significantly deviate from federal requirements, and recommends corrective action. Interviews state officials with findings of potential problems.
• Assists in the preparation and review of directives and memoranda to provide field personnel information on health standards development and in providing technical information for the drafting of interpretations. Prepares seminars and speeches on OSHA rulemaking/guidance activities at meetings of groups and organizations affected by or interested in such activities. Skill in technical writing of governmental regulations and guidance. 
• Collects, compiles, studies, and analyzes developments in industry, standards developed by other organizations, safety and health reports, scientific and technical periodicals, and other sources of background information to determine pertinent factors which make up work processes and health hazards created by such factors. With other occupational health specialists or industrial hygienists, visits industrial facilities to analyze work processes and health hazards evidenced.

Salary: $57,023 – $107,507 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 09 – 12
Location: Portland, OR
Application deadline: November 18, 2021

To view the official job posting: Industrial Hygienist

 

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POSITION: Public Health Corps Data Analyst
ORGANIZATION: NYC Public Health Corps (PHC), Office of Ambulatory Care and Population Health, NYC Health + Hospitals

Job Description
The Public Health Corps Data Analyst in the Office of Ambulatory Care and Population Health will work with colleagues on the Social Determinants Team to develop data analytics strategies, tools, and evaluation approaches to support Community Health Worker interventions across the health system.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Support the development of a Public Health Corps analytics portfolio that fosters data-driven decision making at the point of care and proactive program improvement
• Pull, clean, and analyze electronic health records using SQL, SAS, R, Python or similar software from a central SQL data repository and other data sources to meet the needs (e.g. quality improvement, communications, research, and grant applications) of internal and external stakeholders 
• Design, launch, and manage a Tableau dashboard suite for the Public Health Corps program to visualize program progress and outcomes
• Conduct “rapid runs” of data to provide baseline data to clinicians, leadership, and program partners 
• Collaborate with the Social Determinants Team to refine and produce key progress and outcome measures for the Community Health Worker interventions as well as targeted QA to ensure data is captured and interpreted efficiently and accurately 
• Work closely with the Epic team, other data analysts within the Office of Ambulatory Care and Population Health, and other H+H staff to design reporting tools and to address data capture issues, evolving measure definitions, and data refinement strategies
• Promote research and evaluation efforts in partnership with Office of Ambulatory Care and Population Health colleagues
• Strategize with leadership to create smart data flows from the beginning of the program and inform end user training to ensure that they are deployed effectively 
• Serve as the key point of accountability for Public Health Corps data, reporting and performance improvement across the health system

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Masters Degree or advanced clinical degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience serving as a lead in soliciting, defining, and managing requirements for internally and externally developed software in a clinical, allied health, non-allied health, behavioral health, information technology, information services, business, analytics or related area; or, one year of experience in a relevant clinical and/or healthcare administration role/function; or
2. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience as described above; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience.
4. Specialty certification(s) issued by a national commercially available program, state, professional society, academic or technical institution in an area(s) listed above, may be credited on a month-to-month basis toward the required work experience for a total of one year.

To view the official job posting: Data Analyst

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POSITION: Assistant Director of Operations
ORGANIZATION: Office of Ambulatory Care and Population Health, NYC Health + Hospitals

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Operations in the Office of Ambulatory Care and Population Health will work with colleagues across the health system to successfully launch and support implementation of initiatives that advance shared strategic goals, including the Public Health Corps.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the human resources team to recruit, onboard and maintain staff
• Develop plan and operationalize system for facilities ensure adequate staffing for new initiatives
• Identify and build out administrative staff to support department priorities
• Liaise as needed with facilities to identify ongoing staffing needs
• Coordinate across the health system for staffing needs including logistics, facility-based HR, IT and physical space
• Review and manage project budgets, staffing models and resource allocation to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives.
• Developing project plans, status reports and other documentation in order to estimate work effort, plan, oversee and carry out activities, track progress and achieve deliverables.
• Supporting day-to-day operational aspects of a project in partnership with stakeholders within and outside of ambulatory care.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational and/or experience requirements will vary requiring diverse kinds and levels depending on the content, complexity and variety of project.  Compensation levels will correspond to the requirements developed for the designated project.

In no event will the acceptable minimum be below:

1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in a specialization discipline consistent with project content; and,
2. Four years of substitutable and relevant health care experience related to the objectives of the project; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, training and education.

To view the official job posting: Assistant Director

 

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POSITION: Program Manager
ORGANIZATION: Public Health Corps, Harlem Hospital Center, NYC Health + Hospitals

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CHW Program Manager (PM) will provide critical oversight for CHW Supervisors and CHWs at their designated facility. Within each facility, one or more CHW teams will provide care to patients to improve their health, strengthen their connection to primary care, and achieve patient-driven goals. Each team will be led by a CHW Supervisor. The PM will serve as the primary point of contact for CHW Supervisors who in turn are each responsible for 5-10 CHWs. The PM will meet regularly with each Supervisor to review program progress, provide coaching and mentoring, and identify issues for escalation to Chief of Ambulatory Care. The PM will also develop and strengthen relationships with community-based partners to improve referral processes for patients in need of community services. The PM will report directly to the Chief of Ambulatory Care and liaise with the Central Office Program Team responsible for Program Oversight.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Oversee a team of 3-5 CHW Supervisors across multiple disciplines which may include Adult Primary Care, patients experiencing homelessness, and/or recently incarcerated patients
• Meet regularly with each Supervisor to review key program metrics including patient enrollment targets, achievement of required patient goals, and achievement of patient-directed health goals.
• Meet regularly with the Central Office Program team to share program progress, identify training and coaching needs, determine opportunities for improvements to the program model, and share challenges and best practices
• Convene CHW Supervisors at a determined cadence to provide ongoing training, discuss patient and CHW-specific challenges, and best practices to address
• Establish strong relationships with the clinical, patient support, and administrative teams at the facility to ensure all CHWs and Supervisors are able to access needed patient supports
• Present program model, goals, design, and metrics to facility leadership and staff to promote program buy-in; Field requests/questions from facility staff and respond or delegate to CHW Supervisors as appropriate
• Escalate clinical and administrative challenges identified by the CHWs and CHW Supervisors to Ambulatory Care leadership Work collaboratively to identify and implement solutions
• Serve as a liaison between facility leadership and the Central Office program team, escalating significant or widespread challenges and issues as needed
• Work collaboratively with the Central Office Director of Training to ensure all training needs are met for CHW Supervisors and CHWs
• Liaise with key community partners to ensure available community resources and processes to access are clearly defined and disseminated to CHW Supervisors; Assist Supervisors in communicating evolving resource availability and processes to CHWs
• Identify, initiate, manage, and foster trusted relationships with community organizations and local stakeholders to integrate PHC activities with the local community
• Create focused community partnerships in line with PHC goals and the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of the patient population
• Additional duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline (e.g. Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, Social Work or approved related program); and,
2. Five years of full time, paid experience as indicated in (2); or,
3. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Administration, Public Administration or approved related program; and
4. Six years of full time, paid experience of progressively responsible level in hospital or nonprofit administration with particular emphasis on development and evaluation of service delivery or,
5. A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience.

To view the official job posting: Program Manager

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POSITION: Program Manager
ORGANIZATION: Public Health Corps, Coney Island Hospital, NYC Health + Hospitals

Job Description
The CHW Program Manager (PM) will provide critical oversight for CHW Supervisors and CHWs at their designated facility. Within each facility, one or more CHW teams will provide care to patients to improve their health, strengthen their connection to primary care, and achieve patient-driven goals. Each team will be led by a CHW Supervisor. The PM will serve as the primary point of contact for CHW Supervisors who in turn are each responsible for 5-10 CHWs. The PM will meet regularly with each Supervisor to review program progress, provide coaching and mentoring, and identify issues for escalation to Chief of Ambulatory Care. The PM will also develop and strengthen relationships with community-based partners to improve referral processes for patients in need of community services. The PM will report directly to the Chief of Ambulatory Care and liaise with the Central Office Program Team responsible for Program Oversight.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Oversee a team of 3-5 CHW Supervisors across multiple disciplines which may include Adult Primary Care, patients experiencing homelessness, and/or recently incarcerated patients
• Meet regularly with each Supervisor to review key program metrics including patient enrollment targets, achievement of required patient goals, and achievement of patient-directed health goals.
• Meet regularly with the Central Office Program team to share program progress, identify training and coaching needs, determine opportunities for improvements to the program model, and share challenges and best practices
• Convene CHW Supervisors at a determined cadence to provide ongoing training, discuss patient and CHW-specific challenges, and best practices to address
• Establish strong relationships with the clinical, patient support, and administrative teams at the facility to ensure all CHWs and Supervisors are able to access needed patient supports
• Present program model, goals, design, and metrics to facility leadership and staff to promote program buy-in; Field requests/questions from facility staff and respond or delegate to CHW Supervisors as appropriate
• Escalate clinical and administrative challenges identified by the CHWs and CHW Supervisors to Ambulatory Care leadership Work collaboratively to identify and implement solutions
• Serve as a liaison between facility leadership and the Central Office program team, escalating significant or widespread challenges and issues as needed
• Work collaboratively with the Central Office Director of Training to ensure all training needs are met for CHW Supervisors and CHWs
• Liaise with key community partners to ensure available community resources and processes to access are clearly defined and disseminated to CHW Supervisors; Assist Supervisors in communicating evolving resource availability and processes to CHWs
• Identify, initiate, manage, and foster trusted relationships with community organizations and local stakeholders to integrate PHC activities with the local community
• Create focused community partnerships in line with PHC goals and the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of the patient population
• Foster collaborations between PHC and community partners on particular patient needs to streamline connection to services
• Provide technical assistance to community partners to implement referral workflows and technology (e.g. NowPow)
• Review referral process and outcome performance across referral partners and facilitate quality improvement activities with PHC staff and community partners as needed
• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs by attending community meetings, health fairs, and community advisory committee meetings to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
• Occasionally attend CHW:CHW Supervisor 1:1 meetings and Case Conferences to assess and provide feedback to CHW Supervisors
• Collaborate with the Data Analyst and other members of the Central Office program team to develop reports and presentations with the goal of communicating program progress to internal/external stakeholders
• Represent the Program at Facility meetings, events, and functions as needed

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or related discipline and three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in the field of community relations, community organization, public health and/or social services in a public or private social or health agency; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience. However, all candidates must have minimum of a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting agency.

To view the official job posting: Program Manager

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