Job postings as of December 15, 2021

POSITION: Assistant Director, State Policy
ORGANIZATION: Physicians for Reproductive Health (PRH)

Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of State Policy is part of the Public Policy and Community Support (PPCS) Team. They provide leadership for PRH’s state advocacy activities. The Assistant Director of State Policy works with PRH’s national network of physician advocates to bring the medical perspective to policy makers, and allied state and local organizations in their own communities in order to shape and influence policy to expand access to reproductive health care. They will work closely with all staff and, in particular, the Vice President of Public Policy and Assistant Director of Public Policy, to design, implement, and support advocacy activities to advance access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care. This is a full-time overtime exempt position. This position will be fully remote; open to candidates in the United States.

Position Duties Include:

• Recommend, lead, and implement strategies to engage PRH’s network in states and municipalities
• Partner with diverse state, local and national coalitions; participate and lead in strategic coalitions; and identify new collaborative opportunities
• Track state legislation relevant to PRH’s priorities
• Draft fact sheets, action alerts, testimony, talking points, position papers, and other state policy related documents including web site content
• Create toolkits for state policy engagement
• Plan and execute state advocacy days and/or other mobilization activities as needed
• Review and support drafting of press statements, fundraising appeals, op-eds, talking points, and LTEs about state policies
• Serve as the state policy expert to staff and board members including providing content for reports and grants
• Identify opportunities for advocacy at the state and local levels for members of the PRH network including fellows of the Leadership Training Academy
• Collaborate with other PRH staff to develop and/or provide advocacy trainings and webinars to our network and partners
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of advocacy experience in women’s health policy or related field; advanced degree in law, public policy, public health or related field preferred, but not required
• Experience educating policy makers in state or local government
• Familiarity with state and local based organizing and mobilization strategies
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and public speaking skills
• Ability to work in coalition with other organizations on a variety of reproductive health care issues
• Experience applying the reproductive justice framework
• Ability to use social media to communicate about policy issues
• Creative/inventive thinker
• Willingness to be flexible
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable with telework technologies
• Ability to travel occasionally as assigned
• Ability /to represent PRH at external meetings and conferences
• Demonstrated commitment to reproductive health, rights, and justice

Compensation:
This is a full-time overtime exempt position, with a starting salary of $70,000.00. PRH offers a remote working environment with a flexible 35-hour work week. 

To Apply:
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to recruiting@prh.org. Applications are reviewed until the position is filled. Please indicate “Assistant Director, State Policy” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. HR will only contact successful candidates.

To view the official job posting: Assistant Director

 

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POSITION: Nutrition Consultant
ORGANIZATION: NYC Department for the Aging

Under general direction, monitors and assesses community-based meal programs for the elderly; provides technical assistance and acts as a liaison between meal programs and Department of the Aging:

• Monitor and assess assigned meal programs for contract compliance with nutrition service standards and sanitary codes.
• Provide technical assistance and training to program personnel, sponsors and caterers in all aspects of food service management and nutritional standards including menu planning, food purchasing, preparation and storage; assess proposed new sites and caterers; make recommendations to achieve compliance with all standards.
• Review and approve menus; complete the nutrient analysis for recipes and menus.
• Create nutrition education materials and provide nutrition education for assigned programs; participate in community health fairs.
• Establish a professional relationship with educational, government, and community agencies and health care professionals; work with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to ensure annual inspection of meal sites and caterers; interpret mandated nutrition standards and guidelines for meal preparation.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling to homebound elderly or congregate meal participants if needed; interview clients in their homes, on the telephone, and/or at senior centers to obtain meal patterns, food frequencies, health problems, medications and other information that may impact nutritional status; evaluate client data and prepare individualized care plans; provide follow-up counseling as needed; complete assessment reports.
• Prepare reports and corrective action plans when required.
• This position requires extensive field work.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in foods and nutrition, food service management, food science, or home economics and four years of full-time satisfactory experience in an institutional, residential, hospital, or community-based program: a) monitoring and assessing or managing all phases of a meal program, or b) providing nutrition counseling or nutrition education. At least two of the four years of experience must have been acquired within the last five years. In addition, at least two years of experience must have been in monitoring and assessing or managing all phases of a meal program in an institutional, residential, hospital, or community-based program; or
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in foods and nutrition, food service management, food science, or home economics and three years of full time satisfactory experience in an institutional, residential, hospital, or community-based program: a) monitoring and assessing or managing all phases of a meal program, or b) providing nutrition counseling or nutrition education. At least two of the three years of experience must have been acquired within the last five years. In addition, at least two years of experience must have been in monitoring and assessing or managing all phases of a meal program in an institutional, residential, hospital, or community-based program.

Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with the different nutrition analysis software; ability to work with diverse populations and communicate with stakeholders of other community based organizations; strong computer and organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workload; familiarity with the food safety and sanitation standards required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Serve Safe certified or New York City certificate in food protection is a plus; Spanish speaking preferred.

TO APPLY
Please be sure to submit a resume & cover letter when applying.
All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare.nycnet/ess
Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID # 463777
All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 463777
Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DFTA directly.

To view the official job posting: Nutrition Consultant

 

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POSITION: Vice President, Health Equity
ORGANIZATION: United Way of New York City (UWNYC)

Position Description: The Vice President (VP) of Health Equity plays a strategic leadership role within the Community Impact department and reports to the Chief Impact and Strategy Officer. This person will lead the programmatic implementation and expansion of Choose Healthy Life (CHL), while also leading the strategic development of UWNYC’s Health Equity unit. The VP will enable UWNYC to serve as a backbone in health equity work by mobilizing partners around a shared vision and identifying innovative opportunities to address health disparities in communities of color in New York City.  

Health Equity is an emerging unit and UWNYC will look to the VP to lead the unit’s key strategies and objectives as well as set metrics, impact goals, and operational & organizational structures. This unit is essentially in “startup” mode and requires an entrepreneurial individual who is comfortable and inspired by building a new unit. The VP will work closely with UWNYC’s Executive Leadership Team, Community Impact Leadership team, Board of Directors, and network of corporate, philanthropic, academic, and community-based partners. In addition, this position will manage relationships with key government agencies, funding partners, and health system stakeholders to design and implement health equity initiatives.

Job Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership
In partnership with Chief Impact and Strategy Officer, the VP of Health Equity sets strategic direction for Health Equity initiatives to ensure well-designed, implemented and resourced programs and strategies. The VP also plays a key strategic leadership role within the Community Impact department, cross-functionally with their internal peers in the Community Impact Department (Education, Food and Benefits Access, Workforce and Economic Mobility, Justice and Opportunity, StrengthenNYC, AdvocateNYC, and Transformation and Learning), Marketing & Communications and Resource Development, as well as external corporate, philanthropic and community partners. 

Specifically, the VP will be expected to: 

• Coordinate scoping activities and landscape analysis to identify priorities and set strategic direction of the Health Equity portfolio. 
• Develop a cohesive vision for cross-sector initiatives that draw on the organization’s strengths and respond to gaps in broader public health programming. 
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with external partners, including corporate, government, philanthropy, and academic partners, as well as public health organizations and policymakers in support of Health Equity goals. 
• Partner across UWNYC initiatives to address intersecting drivers of health and improve health outcomes for families and children in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty.
• Engage community voices in discussions with decision-makers and engage wider audiences around health equity issues.  

Program Leadership
The VP of Health Equity will collaborate with team leaders to design, implement, and scale programs and strategies to meet program and unit goals and align with cross sector initiatives.  

• Expand the CHL network of faith institutions and community-based organizations and develop a targeted engagement strategy to address barriers to vaccination in the Black community. 
• Develop, manage, and adapt robust implementation plans for CHL program delivery and expansion. 
• Lead and support the development of program performance measures aligned with UWNYC’s Results Based Accountability (RBA) approach, funding requirements, and organizational priorities. 
• Leverage existing network of faith institutions, and Health Navigators to develop programmatic initiatives related to chronic public health issues, including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes  
• Oversee the development of data collection tools and systems, and empower stakeholders to use data to learn, guide activities, and adapt programming. 
• Align technical assistance and capacity building supports for partners to strengthen implementation and build resilient organizations to effectively serve communities. 
• Generate content for funder reports and other strategic documents on program planning, activities, and outcomes. 
• Build on lessons learned through implementation of CHL to engage stakeholders around design and implementation of future health equity initiatives.  

Team Management 
Lead a small team to implement and scale CHL.  Manage external partners and/or consultants to conduct landscape analysis and develop priorities for Health Equity unit. Engage leaders and staff across the organization in strategic planning and operationalizing vision of Health Equity unit. Develop clear job descriptions for roles needed to support the unit’s development and build out team, as needed.   

Personal Leadership
Inspire the trust and confidence of others, which includes staff, Board members and external stakeholders with whom the role interacts. The position requires the ability to lead and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including UWNYC staff and leadership, consultants, external collaboration partners, and with our community partners and community members. The VP will be expected to lead others to a place of clarity and commitment and demonstrate UWNYC’s core values (Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance) in all internal and external relationships.

How to Apply:
Please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to resume@uwnyc.org with the title “Vice President, Community Impact Administration ” in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes accepted.

To view the official job posting: Vice President, Health Equity

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POSITION: Social Worker
ORGANIZATION: The Brooklyn Hospital PATH Center

The Brooklyn Hospital PATH Center is seeking a full-time licensed social worker (LMSW or LCSW) to join the Family Program team. The social worker provides psychosocial assessment, medical case management, short and long-term supportive counseling, crisis management and referral services to HIV-positive and high-risk clients within the PATH Center’s Family Program. The social worker works with a multidisciplinary team and manages a caseload of medical case management and therapy patients consisting of adults, adolescents and families. The social worker ensures continuity of care with a focus on positive medical outcomes and completes referrals for outpatient, inpatient and community-based services to address patients’ holistic needs. *This is an 1199 Union position with full benefits. Salary starting at $65k, commensurate with experience. 

To Apply
Visit https://www.tbh.org/careers and search “7337” in the search field or visit https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1126207&d=External#/ 

To view the official job posting: Social Worker

 

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POSITION: Communications Coordinator (part-time contract, remote)
ORGANIZATION: Center for Genetics and Society (CGS)

Job overview
The Center for Genetics and Society is seeking a skilled Communications Coordinator who is enthusiastic about our mission, goals, and values; motivated to help spread the word about our work in a clear and compelling way; and savvy about using traditional and social media to reach a range of audiences. The Communications Coordinator will work with a small dynamic team, and report to the Associate Director. This is a part-time (15-20 hours per week) contract for 10-12 months, with potential to lead to a full-time position and/or permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production and distribution of CGS’s twice-monthly e-newsletter
• Edit blog posts written by CGS staff, consultants, and guest contributors (including developmental, line, and copyediting)
• Manage social media accounts, including: drafting and/or editing posts aligned with newsletter and website content; tracking social media analytics
• Assist with writing, editing, design, and production of occasional external communication materials such as reports, web pages, event materials; and of fundraising materials such as letters of inquiry, donor emails, and annual report
• Assist with media relations, including occasional press statements and maintenance of media lists

Required qualifications and skills

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with ability to adapt writing level and tone for varied audiences
• Excellent project coordination skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with CGS staff and consultants in a remote working arrangement
• Knowledge of or affinity for digital tools and platforms including contact management (Salesforce), bulk email (Constant Contact), social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube), Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Zoom, content management systems (for Drupal, WordPress sites)
• Alignment with CGS mission and goals; commitment to social justice, human rights, and the public interest
• Interest in the social, political, and policy implications of human genetic and assisted reproductive technologies

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Experience with media relations and social media strategy
• Experience with developing fundraising materials
• Framing and messaging skills
• Experience with website analytics
• Experience in the non-profit public interest sector
• Interest in issues related to science, technology, and society
• Ability to communicate clearly and compellingly about complex information involving scientific issues with a range of target audiences
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, or other graphics editing programs
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Compensation:
This is a part-time (15-20 hours per week) contract position for 10-12 months, paying $40-45 per hour, depending on experience.

How to apply
Send a cover letter describing your interests and experience related to this position, resume, and three writing samples (e.g. examples of blog posts, social media campaigns) to commsconsultant@geneticsandsociety.org. Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted. Applications accepted on a rolling basis; position open until filled.

To view the official job posting: Communications Coordinator

 

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POSITION: Project Associate, Community Health Initiatives
ORGANIZATION: Greater New York Hospital Association

Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) is a trade association representing nearly 160 hospitals and health systems in the metropolitan New York area and throughout the State, as well as New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Reporting to the leadership of the GNYHA Center on Community Health Equity Policy and Services, the Project Associate will provide project and research support to the Director, Community Health Initiatives for activities that help member hospitals undertake community health improvement, program evaluation, health promotion, and disease prevention activities. The Project Associate will also assist the Center’s Senior Vice President with special projects.   

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the review and evaluation of hospital community health programs, helping to identify and share best practices
• Assisting in research on, and the management of, GNYHA initiatives to assist hospitals to implement best practice public health approaches to improving community health  
• Attend and report back on various community health-related meetings, including meetings hosted by public health agencies
• Support various community health projects working with other GNYHA divisions, and carry out specific public health-related research
• Manage the planning and operation of monthly community health committee meetings with hospital staff
• Assist the Senior Vice President with Center-wide special projects and hospital member relations

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in public health or related field
• One year of experience in a similar public health and project support role
• Dynamic, energetic, motivated, and positive outlook with strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Demonstrates strong research skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and writing skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a health and social services environment

Work Schedule: A hybrid model with the expectation to work physically in our office at least 3 days per week while working remotely the remaining days. This schedule may be subject to change as needed.

To view the official job posting: Project Associate, Community Health Initiatives

 

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POSITION: Project Coordinator, Division Management & Systems Coordination
ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

Job Description

• Utilize program and event management skills to support and work collaboratively on division and agency-wide health equity initiatives, including Race to Justice (RTJ) and Disease Control’s Strategic Plan for Diversity, Inclusion, Racial Equity and Social Justice. 
• Support related efforts within seven bureaus and collaborate with their Divisional Action Teams (DAT) on initiatives tailored to program needs and bureau priorities. 
• Assist in the collection of data to support original research related to institutional racism and other intersecting oppression. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities. 
• Assist with literature reviews as they relate to project proposals, research reports and journal articles. 
• Contribute to reports, presentations and manuscripts. 
• Complete grant searches and applications. 
• Perform related administrative tasks as necessary to achieve initiative goals and objectives.
• Assist with accomplishing additional Divisional priorities, such as outbreak response, workforce development, and City Hall requests.

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.

To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 497059.

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POSITION: Research Analyst, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health
ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

Job Description
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is expanding home visiting in NYC and streamlining how providers, organizations, and community residents can access quality homevisiting services. The goal is to improve maternal and child health and well-being by matching families’ assessed risks to evidence-based (EB) or evidence-generating (EG) home visiting (HV) models that are most appropriate for them based on their needs, and to connect them to other resources as needed. Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequities create disparate outcomes in certain neighborhoods as compared with the rest of the city, and providing services beginning in the prenatal through postpartum period is vital to improving these outcomes. In addition, recent attention to inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in New York City, points to the need for more respectful maternity care and greater agency for people during childbirth, both of which the program’s staff will facilitate, in partnership with community stakeholders.

DOHMH’s New Family Home Visits (NFHV) program will serve families from pregnancy through the postpartum period. NFHV incorporates a strong mental-health and chronic-disease focus, including screening for diabetes, hypertension, maternal depression, and anxiety, along with referrals to needed services. DOHMH seeks a Research Analyst (City Research Scientist II) to provide data management support to the NFHV and NHVP programs. Under the direction of the Sr. Research Advisor, the Research Analyst will be primarily responsible for coordinating the data management and analyses of data for the NFHV program. This will include cleaning data, revising data collection forms, developing program reports, and maintaining databases in collaboration with program staff. In addition, this position will provide related support to additional data analysis and evaluation tasks as assigned.

Duties

• Maintaining program database.
• Providing support to data management activities, which including data cleaning, recoding of variables,
• running queries, and quality assurance checks.
• Monitoring and managing incoming data and responding to ad hoc data requests.
• Supporting the development of reports for data dissemination and use.
• Performing data analyses for routine reports, data requests, evaluation projects, and other special
• epidemiologic analyses.
• Contributing to the implementation of research and evaluation studies.
• Contributing to the development of study reports and journal articles.
• Presenting findings at conferences and meetings in collaboration with supervisor.

To ApplyApply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 499448.

To view the official job posting: Research Analyst

 

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POSITION: Senior Research Advisor, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health
ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

Job Description
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is expanding home visiting in NYC and streamlining how providers, organizations, and community residents can access quality homevisiting services. The goal is to improve maternal and child health and well-being by matching families’ assessed risks to evidence-based (EB) or evidence-generating (EG) home visiting (HV) models that are most appropriate for them based on their needs, and to connect them to other resources as needed. Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequities create disparate outcomes in certain neighborhoods as compared with the rest of the city, and providing services beginning in the prenatal through postpartum period is vital to improving these outcomes. In addition, recent attention to inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in New York City, points to the need for more respectful maternity care and greater agency for people during childbirth, both of which the program’s staff will facilitate, in partnership with community stakeholders.

DOHMH’s New Family Home Visits (NFHV) program will serve families from pregnancy through the postpartum period. NFHV incorporates a strong mental-health and chronic-disease focus, including screening for diabetes, hypertension, maternal depression, and anxiety, along with referrals to needed services. DOHMH seeks a Sr. Research Advisor to lead the research and evaluation strategy for this program. The Research Advisor will be responsible for evaluating the New Family Home Visiting Program (NFHV) and the Newborn Home Visiting Program, conducting independent research and analysis using DOHMH datasets, and supervising two staff: the MCH Sr. Research Analyst and MCH Data Manager.

The ideal candidate should have deep experience conducting complex data analysis using SAS, designing evaluations, managing research partners and research staff, linking longitudinal and administrative datasets, and deep experience manipulating large databases, preferably DOHMH Datasets.

Duties

• Designing and overseeing the NFHV and other home visiting evaluations.
• Designing reports, coding structures and other data support tools for a new programmatic database for the NFHV program.
• Supervising and providing hands-on technical assistance to team in data management, analysis and reporting needs of both home visiting programs.
• Performing data analyses for routine reports, data requests, evaluation projects, surveillance projects and other special epidemiologic analyses.
• Responding promptly to data queries and requests from the offices of Communications, the Commissioner, FCH Deputy Commissioner’s office, BMIRH Assistant Commissioner, and Program Directors.
• Contributing to a Bureau-wide research agenda and producing NYC DOHMH reports and articles for conferences and peer reviewed journals.
• Supporting BMIRH efforts to move data-to-action.
• Staying abreast of latest research developments in maternal and infant health.

To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID # 499420.

To view the official job posting: Senior Research Advisor

 

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POSITION: Surveillance Analyst, Viral Hepatitis Program, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STIs
ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)’s Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees the City’s response to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Across a range of programs and through extensive collaboration with other parts of NYC DOHMH and external stakeholders, BHHS leads testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; scientific research and evaluation; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives.

The Viral Hepatitis Program (Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI) has an opening for a Surveillance Analyst (Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist I).

Duties:

• Under the direction of senior member of the team, assist in monitoring and improving the quality of hepatitis surveillance epidemiological data, which includes conducting quality assurance on electronic laboratory report.
• Learn to work with providers to ensure proper reporting metrics.
• Serve as the coordinator and reviewer for the viral hepatitis epidemiological surveillance system.
• Prepare hepatitis datasets from the epidemiology surveillance system for other users.
• Review investigation results, and assist in analyzing and summarizing data in SAS.
• Assist in conducting viral hepatitis case investigations, including conducting patient and provider interviews and chart reviews at health care facilities in New York City.
• Participate in viral hepatitis studies and analyses to assist in identifying socio-demographic disparities related to diagnosis, treatment, and cure, and performing moderately complex epidemiological data analyses.

To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number #507283.

To view the official job posting: Surveillance Analyst

 

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POSITION: Program Coordinator, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) strives to reduce the burden of chronic disease, including heart disease, obesity, and cancer, among New Yorkers. We work to address the impact of structural racism and other injustices that are a root cause of the inequitable prevalence, treatment and outcomes of chronic diseases in communities of color and among other marginalized communities. BCDP focuses on nutrition, tobacco use, the built environment, screening for cancer, and reducing the incidence and impact of hypertension.  BCDP works with partners in government and the community to employ evidence-based policies, programs, communications and research aimed at shifting environments, changing systems and promoting health equity. The Bureau sits within the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness.

This position will be housed within the Active Design Unit in the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention. The program amplifies the role of architecture and urban planning in combating chronic disease by integrating equitable health-centered strategies to the design of buildings, schools, housing, neighborhoods, and the public realm.

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Active Design and supervision of the Active Design Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Help coordinate, organize, and conduct literature reviews on key Unit topics, including active design and built environment initiatives and their health impacts.
• Assist with the design, planning, and implementation of research and data collection protocols related to Unit program interventions and initiatives. 
• Help find relevant grant opportunities and prepare grant proposals, abstracts, manuscripts, and other written reports on the Unit’s work.
• Keep abreast of national public policy and research trends on the relationship between built environment characteristics and physical, mental health and other outcomes.
• Assist with program implementation and coordination, including the delivery of technical assistance, vendor selection, purchase order submission, and collection of vendor deliverables.
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute Unit projects and events, such as active design workshops and/or trainings with agency partners, community-based organizations/stakeholders and architects and designers.
• Participate in events as needed and help prepare materials, e.g. handouts, reports, etc. Help coordinate with vendors as needed. Assist with budgetary and logistical considerations.
• Assist in the production of knowledge-sharing publications that communicate best practices and technical strategies
• Assist in coordination and collaboration with external partners that support and inform the work of the Unit and enhance the work of the Department, including other City agencies, community-based organizations/stakeholders, and content experts.
• Perform additional duties as needed for the Unit, Bureau, Division, and Agency.

To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 503244.

 

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POSITION: Get the Good Stuff Program Coordinator, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health in New York City + New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Healthy Eating Unit seeks a Get the Good Stuff Program Coordinator to support expansion and implementation of the Get the Good Stuff program. Get the Good Stuff aims to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for New Yorkers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by providing a dollar-for-dollar match on SNAP purchases of eligible fruits, vegetables and beans at select independent grocery stores.

The Get the Good Stuff Program Coordinator will report to the Get the Good Stuff Program Manager and be a key member of a team of 5-6 people focused on developing and executing innovative approaches to increasing access to healthy food among New Yorkers with low incomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Get the Good Stuff program including:
• Help recruit and select supermarket partners for program expansion;
• Review supermarket inventories to identify foods eligible for incentives;
• Provide trainings and ongoing technical assistance to supermarket staff including support with promotion and enrollment
• Support Get the Good Stuff Program Manager in working with supermarkets point-of-sales vendors to develop and implement electronic incentive systems.
• Support implementation of program process and outcome evaluations. Collect, compile and review data from participating supermarkets. Submit monthly and annual program reports to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Training, Technical Assistance, Evaluation and Information Center and respond to questions.
• Coordinate Get the Good Stuff promotional activities including developing and disseminating communication materials, outreaching to internal and external stakeholders and collecting program partner and participant testimonials.
• Coordinate with the Fund for Public Health NYC on setting up and monitoring contracts with program partners, reviewing partner invoices, and ensuring program is meeting grant deliverables.
• Serve as a representative of DOHMH in meetings, give presentations and develop written materials as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of the program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
A master’s degree from an accredited college in nutrition or in public health; or a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 18 semester credits in nutrition or public health on the graduate or undergraduate level, and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in nutrition education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• At least one year of experience coordinating nutrition incentive or nutrition education programs.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Superior writing skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience working on regional food systems and food security issues and the underlying causes of health inequities in NYC communities.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with community partners.
• Experience working in multicultural settings with diverse populations in New York City.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Willing to travel to supermarkets in all five boroughs of NYC.

This position sits in the Healthy Eating Unit, which aims to promote healthy eating through shaping the environment and building on New Yorkers resources, knowledge and skills. This position is through July 31, 2025 by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. The position is contingent upon availability of federal funding.

This position will work from the Health Departments office in Long Island City, Queens. Some local travel within NYC will be required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $64,000-68,000.

To view the official job posting: Get the Good Stuff Program Coordinator

 

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POSITION: Nutrition Incentives Program Assistant, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health in New York City + New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The Nutrition Incentives Program Assistant position sits in the Healthy Eating Unit, which aims to promote healthy eating through shaping the environment and building on New Yorkers’ resources, knowledge, and skills. This is a part-time (approx. 21 hours/week) temporary position from November 2021 through June 2022. 

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Healthy Eating Unit is seeking a Nutrition Incentive Program Assistant to support implementation and evaluation of nutrition incentive programs, which aim to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for New Yorkers with low incomes. The Nutrition Incentive Program Assistant will support the Health Bucks and Half Off Farm Box programs, and other nutrition incentive programs, including Get the Good Stuff, as needed. The Program Assistant will report to the Program Coordinator and join a team of approximately 4-5 people. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help track Health Bucks distribution by farmers markets and community organizations and application of Half Off Farm Box discount by food box and farm share sites. Review and compile data and draft reports for program evaluators.  
• Assist with preparation and implementation of the 2022 Health Bucks season including: outreaching to farmers market operators and collecting market information; reviewing applications for Health Bucks from community and faith-based organizations; developing and preparing promotional materials for distribution; distributing Health Bucks to farmers market operators.
• Ensure farmers market locator website and texting service are up to date.
• Assist with other nutrition incentive programs and research projects as needed.
  
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willing to travel to farmers markets, food boxes and farm share sites throughout the five boroughs of NYC.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications with strong Excel skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Current graduate student in nutrition, public health, public policy, or related field.
• Experience working in multicultural settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Interest in working on regional food systems and food security issues and the underlying causes of health inequities in NYC communities. 

PAY RATE AND AVAILABILITY
Part-time, temporary position from November 2021 through June 2022 (Up to 21 hours/week Monday-Friday).
The pay rate for this position is $20 per hour
This position is located at 42-09 28th St, Queens, NY

To view the official job posting: Nutrition Incentives Program Assistant

 

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POSITION: Multiple Roles – The Test and Trace Corps (T2)
ORGANIZATION: NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public healthcare system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

The Data Core in the Office of Population Health is responsible for providing innovative analytics that have the power to transform the care we deliver at NYC Health + Hospitals.  The Data Core normally touches risk targeting, access to care, depression, care management, outreach to the uninsured and support of incarcerated populations.  Our mission is to use data to create information at the program, site and system levels.  NYC Health + Hospitals launched Test and Trace (aka T2), New York City’s crucial effort to identify and contain COVID-19.  

The following roles are available:

• T2 Testing Dashboard Lead
• Product Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Data Scientist

To Apply
We ask that candidates both apply through the links, as well as e-mail their resumes directly to goldingc@nychhc.org with the subject line, “[FIRST NAME LAST NAME, ROLE APPLYING FOR].

 

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POSITION: Business & Operations Director
ORGANIZATION: GLAAD Media Institute

ABOUT GLAAD:
As the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, GLAAD is at the forefront of accelerating acceptance to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that leads to cultural change. For over 35 years, GLAAD has been a dynamic media force rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Our work tackles tough issues that shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, GLAAD Media Institute, the Business & Operations Director is responsible for the overall business management of the GLAAD Media Institute business operations.

Working in partnership with the EVP, the Business & Operations Director will help develop infrastructure and processes, strategies, and plans to appropriately support the EVP and the GMI practice, continue its growth and expand its brand identity, equity and reputation and impact on media; increase the organization’s visibility.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle complex situations and relationships and multiple responsibilities simultaneously mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands on the organization and a precise focus on execution.

This role will work closely with the EVP and GMI team to work internally will all departments – Development, Communications, and Operations – as well as be expected to work seamlessly with partners, advocates, activists, and media managing our wealth of partnerships for GMI.

THE ROLE & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Executive Vice President in managing the overall functionality of business, operations, partnerships, and strategy for GLAAD Media Institute
• Partner relationship management and retention
• Ensuring, managing, and developing successful and impactful cross-team relationships
• Managing current processes and building and developing new
• Managing and evaluating current systems and infrastructures providing creative and innovative business solutions that advance the mission and objectives
• Managing CRM and generating reports that analyze partnership while mining data to generate growth projections
• Managing Database
• Partner with EVP on the day to day data and business operations
• Supporting GLAAD’s Senior Leadership as needed and directed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Required: BA College degree. Advanced degree a plus.
• Required: no less than 10 years of corporate, consulting, or agency management experience.
• Required: Superior organization, communications, analytical, and logistics skills. A proven concern for detail, organization, and timely follow-through.
• Superior project management skills, including managing projects with multiple and competing deadlines and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, to work under supervision, and to work in a team and goal-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge, including Google Drive, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
• Experience with project management software.
• Willingness to pitch in and help with projects across departments.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor desired.
• Experience in LGBTQ, social justice, and nonprofit representation of other marginalized communities is a plus.

To view the official job posting: Business & Operations Director

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POSITION: Digital Communications Manager
ORGANIZATION: Education Development Center (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC is seeking a creative digital and social media lead to support our external communications and visibility efforts.  This person will play a critical role in helping translate EDC’s varied technical research and programmatic work into visually compelling social media content and digital campaigns. This person will also play a creative execution role in helping to conceive and manage production for multi-channel stories and outreach campaigns that inform, inspire and engage partners and nonprofit thought leaders.   

We’re looking for someone with strong social media design and copywriting skills, who understands and lives in social media formats and channels of all kinds, and wants to conceptualize, plan and execute content marketing programs that will elevate EDC’s work and influence to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. 

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of, or interest in, social impact communications with an emphasis on racial equity, gender equity, and development and humanitarian issues, in addition to graphic design and digital marketing skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Strategy, Creative Production + Editorial Management  

• Conceive, design (or provide creative direction and briefs to designers), draft copy, vet for accuracy, and publish content across EDC social channels daily 
• Support the planning of long-term public facing content campaigns as needed through research, planning and conception
• Manage and update content calendars to ensure daily cadence and timely content publishing
• Publish content and engage in social media community management as appropriate
• Track the latest news and policies to inform editorial planning and deliverables and sync with EDC news and priorities
• Collaborate with media relations manager, designers, and counterparts across EDC programs and divisions to ensure alignment and best in class social media delivery
• Identify and produce analytics to inform the type of visuals, messaging and format that perform best on social 
• Manage and curate a library of visual assets that can be used by the office for ongoing communications purposes 
• Identify creative opportunities to better leverage digital channels that advance EDC’s communications goals 
• Identify, vet and respond to inquiries on social media platform

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience producing content and managing digital and social media content programs
• Deep knowledge and enjoyment of social media and digital communications programs to tell stories, build community and influence conversations
• Experience and enjoyment in cultivating and managing social media communities
• Understanding and interest in digital communications as a tool to contribute to the public dialogue that advances equity + economic development

To view the official job posting: Digital Communications Manager

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POSITION: Senior Director of Marketing and Community Relations
ORGANIZATION: Driscoll Health System (TX)

The Senior Director of Marketing and Community Relations is charged with leading the marketing and community relations efforts of the Driscoll Health System throughout the service area. This includes proactively developing, and executing an overarching strategy for marketing, media, and public relations opportunities in support of the entire Driscoll Health System. 

The ultimate objective of this role is to increase brand awareness and visibility for all Driscoll Health System programs, and creating strategies to realize this goal is the highest priority. Tactically, this position will achieve this objective by leading a team (currently 8) and working closely with the Driscoll Health Plan’s marketing team, to identify and place human interest stories in local media, develop content for social media and various Driscoll websites, engage Driscoll leadership, doctors, and health experts in external public relations opportunities, assist with fundraising and volunteer initiatives, develop and manage advertising campaigns, and coordinate Driscoll ’ s involvement in community activities (e.g. health fairs, community events, local school events).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating, developing, and implementing a public relations strategy for all components of the Driscoll Health System. This includes development of relationships with local news media, schools, chambers of commerce, and civic and community groups and leaders.

The position works closely with the leadership of the Hospitals, Health Plan, Foundation, doctors, and program directors – both in Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley.

The successful candidate will value the role of teamwork in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and be able to implement high standards of customer service for internal and external constituents. In addition, candidates should be of the highest integrity, committed to the mission of a children’s hospital, support and contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity at Driscoll Health System, and be able to work effectively with the many constituencies in a hospital environment.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and community relations strategy for the DHS from inception through delivery to achieve the System’s objectives;
• Utilize and interpret research and audience insights to develop creative strategy and campaign;
• Key thought-leader in creating new approaches to brand marketing campaigns;
• Collaborate with Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, the Driscoll Health Plan, Specialty Centers, and the Driscoll Foundation to identify and provide opportunities and support for, with the regional news media, statewide communications, schools, chambers of commerce, donors, and civic and community groups;
• Lead a team of eight professionals to the broader strategy in marketing and community relations for both DHS-wide campaigns and internal clients;
• Work closely with the Driscoll Health Plan’s communications team to ensure a coordinated effort in community and sponsored events;
• Develop and produce various publications for internal and external purposes;
• Develop and produce content for various social media platforms to ignite direct interaction with internal and external audiences;
• Manage and coordinate Driscoll Children’ s Hospital Rio Grande Valley ’ s effort in community and sponsored events;
• Identify and coordinate public relations opportunities for Driscoll leadership and topic experts, throughout the entire service area;
• Work closely with Development and Volunteer Services team members to promote their programs;
• Develop and produce ROI reporting for DHS-wide external marketing initiatives;
• Work with Driscoll leadership for consistent and informative internal communication opportunities;
• Evaluate all external outreach regularly to determine effectiveness and opportunities for improvement;

To view the official job posting: Senior Director of Marketing and Community Relations

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POSITION: Accreditation Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Council on Education for Public Health

The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented people who are passionate about quality in public health and higher education. Daily work may be completed from a home office in the US or from CEPH’s offices in Silver Spring, MD. Employees working from home must live within 30 miles of a major airport. All employees must attend four in-person staff retreats per year and complete regular work travel throughout the year. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Reviews and analyzes reports describing public health higher education programs (bachelor’s through doctoral levels)
• Applies accreditation criteria and procedures in a variety of situations and settings
• Writes, edits, and proofreads site visit team reports and other documents from 1-50 pages, with attention to style, grammar/syntax, and required content
• Manages the accreditation review process, including logistics, for assigned schools and programs
• Coordinates accreditation on-site visits at universities located throughout the United States
• Travels (by air, rail, and auto) to locations throughout the United States for 2-4 days at a time (approximately 20-30 days/nights away from main work site per year). Travel dates are defined 2-4 months in advance, whenever possible.
• Responds by email, phone, and in person to stakeholder inquiries
• Manages multiple priorities to complete highly detailed tasks on deadline with minimal supervision
• Assists senior- and director-level staff with special projects, data analysis, etc., as requested

Position requires the following:

• MPH from a CEPH-accredited school or program OR
• Master’s in Education with an emphasis in higher education
• Candidates who also hold a baccalaureate degree in a writing-intensive major, such as English or journalism, are particularly encouraged to apply 

Experience & Interest:

• Strong interest in development of the future public health workforce
• Strong interest in higher education policy and issues
• Strong interest in analytical writing and editing

How to apply:
**Applications will not be reviewed until ALL steps are complete**

1. Download and complete this application form.  
2. Email the completed application form AND a writing sample to officeadmin@ceph.org with the subject line “Accreditation Coordinator Application.” The writing sample must be a paper or product with minimal outside editing (e.g., no published articles, group projects, etc.).
3. Click on the “Apply for this job” link at the top of this page and complete all fields, including uploading your resume.

To view the official job posting: Accreditation Coordinator

 

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POSITION: Research Study Assistant, The Foundations of Health Research Center (FHRC)
ORGANIZATION: Northwestern University’s Institute for Policy Research

The Foundations of Health Research Center (FHRC) is within Northwestern University’s Institute for Policy Research. Through a people-centered lens, we research the health effects of inequality and influencers of health disparities. Our researchers are published in high-impact journals like the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, JAMA Pediatrics, and more. We are a team that celebrates the contributions of diverse backgrounds towards resilience-based discoveries. Learn more about our work at www.foundationsofhealth.org.

Job Summary:
This position will be a Research Study Assistant on an NIH-funded longitudinal study of academics and health in African American youth.  The research study investigates factors that disrupt potential disparities in health and education, with a focus on African American youth from low-income backgrounds. In particular, the focus is skin-deep resilience, described in this paper: https://foundationsofhealth.org/upward-mobility-2021/ 

The Research Study Assistant’s major responsibilities will include assisting with study recruitment, screening, and scheduling; conducting in-lab study assessments, including psychosocial interviews and health assessments; conducting phone calls with study participants; oversight of data entry and monitoring of participant data; and completing administrative tasks as needed.  Please include a cover sheet describing any relevant experience.

Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports.  Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).   

This position requires excellent communication skills, professionalism, sensitivity, and maturity in working with subjects from diverse backgrounds. Empathy, flexibility, and understanding are key skills required for success in this role.

This is a one-year term position with opportunity for renewal based on performance and available funding.

Email rebekah.siliezar@northwestern.edu if you have any questions about the position.

To view the official job posting: Research Study Assistant

 

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POSITION: Data Collector
ORGANIZATION: The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies

Job Summary
Seeking  a Data Collector interested in public health research and/or policy to work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to create a database of COVID-19 shelter-in-place policies and containment and mitigation strategies across select counties and states in the United States. This position will utilize the ability to conduct data collection using online data collection forms. This work involves researching online websites, news articles, government press releases, and other online sources to locate and archive information related to policies such as mask mandates, restaurant and business closures, and stay at home requirements. The Data Collector will work cross-collaboratively as part of a data collection team with members at UCSF, the study’s lead institution. The study’s Policy Core will provide guidance and oversight to the data collection team. 

This is a temporary employment opportunity with a duration of 12 months (January 3, 2022, through January 3, 2023). This position will commence remotely. In-person presence will be determined based on UCSF COVID-19 guidelines for employees, with anticipated in-person meetings in San Francisco at least weekly anticipated to begin in March 2022. 

Department Description
The research team is based at the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS).  IHPS is an organized research unit with faculty members working on the social determinants of health, health economics, the organization and financing of health care, and quality of care. The primary purposes of IHPS are to advance knowledge of health services and health policies through basic and applied research; to contribute to the solution of health and social problems through the application of research findings to health policy issues at the national, state, and local levels. 

Required Qualifications

•   Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, or related field and / or equivalent experience / training.
•   Proficient at use of online applications, such as search engines
•   Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•   Ability to think proactively, be a self-starter, and function both independently and as a team member
•   Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work and meet deadlines
•   Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
•   Ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners
•   Demonstrated learning orientation 
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills

To view the official job posting: Data Collector

 

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POSITION: Operations Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS)
ORGANIZATION: County of Marin (CA), Department of Health and Human Services

The Job
The Operations Director is a newly created position that is part of the senior management team and will oversee the day to day operations of the BHRS Division, including: assisting with a multi-million dollar budget with complex and blended funding sources; oversight of administrative programs, policy development, and continuity of care; and collaboration and integration of services across outpatient clinics, subcontracted providers, inpatient hospitals, and inter-agency projects with other county departments. This position will be the key person for managing complex personnel matters involving represented employees, leading staff engagement and wellness efforts, coaching and developing teams, as well as writing and delivering annual performance reviews, and leading emergency response.  The Operations Director also oversees the Contracts Management Team (with the help of a Contracts Manager) with responsibility for 200+ contracts, facilities, five clinics, quality management, infrastructure, IT and billing.  The Operations Director will also play co-lead role in overseeing the prevention, early intervention and community engagement efforts. 

Upcoming Challenges and Opportunities

• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and maximizing service delivery.
• Streamline contract processes and improve on contract outcomes.
• Oversee selection, procurement and implementation of a new electronic health care record.
• Help implement CalAIM in the behavioral health.
• Lead efforts to integrate Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Systems of Care.

Ideal Candidate
This candidate is an experienced administrator who excels at leveraging the technical expertise of internal and external resources and is a proven professional who takes initiative, is results oriented, builds positive relationships, is diplomatic, and is an excellent communicator. The ideal candidate has both the ability to see the big picture as well as understanding the details to assist, enable, and empower managers and staff in achieving effective solutions to complex problems. We are looking for a proven leader who has the ability to manage complex personnel and labor issues with tact and professionalism. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, organized, and data driven, with the ability to use data analytics to drive change. This person will possess the ability to recognize and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies while managing competing demands and bringing a passion for public service and a desire to serve the most vulnerable, with a dedication to supporting the social, ethical and cultural values of the community.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications: 

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, nursing, behavioral science, public administration, health care administration or a closely related field; AND five years of progressively responsible, post-graduate professional experience, including some combination of clinical, training, research and administrative functions such as planning, evaluation, and/or program or policy development. Two years of the above experience must include supervising staff in a mental health or behavioral health care setting.

A highly qualified review will be conducted on applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. This review will consider experience as it relates to leadership, change management, complex personnel issues with union represented employees, complex contract oversight, and writing budgets with complex and blended funding sources. Experience working within Behavioral Health will also be weighted for the highly qualified review stage. 

To view additional details, check out the recruitment announcement.

To view the official job posting: Operations Director

 

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POSITION: Multiple Roles
ORGANIZATION: CDC Foundation in North Carolina

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1 billion and launched more than 1,000 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 140 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.

Below are some of the many opportunities available to join the growing Public Health Workforce Initiative at the CDC Foundation in North Carolina:

• Policy Manager 
• Program Manager 
• Medical Death Investigation Program Director
• Operations Manager

To view all available positions, visit: CDC Foundation of North Carolina

 

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POSITION: Multiple Roles
ORGANIZATION: The Gathering for Justice 

Founded in 2005 by Harry Belafonte and led since 2010 by President and CEO Carmen Perez-Jordan, the mission of The Gathering for Justice is to end child incarceration and eliminate the racial inequities that permeate the justice system. The Gathering for Justice has two state-based task forces, Justice League NYC (established in 2013) and Justice League California (established in 2017), both of which bring together juvenile and criminal justice experts, cultural leaders, advocates, artists and individuals who’ve experienced or been impacted by incarceration directly. We believe in an intergenerational organizing model which draws from diverse communities to utilize our combined power to build the agenda for sustained Black and Brown liberation and healing. In the footsteps of our legendary founder’s activism, The Gathering for Justice and its Justice League state task forces utilize Kingian nonviolence as a social application for systemic change and civic engagement.

Since 2013, The Gathering has stepped up our work building justice initiatives and supporting movements on multiple fronts. We’ve led policy initiatives for police accountability, organized as a diverse ‘family coalition’ to build the agenda for sustained Black and Brown liberation, catalyzed policies to stop the school to prison pipeline, end racial profiling, and stop the militarization of police, and shifted narratives about youth and people who are formerly incarcerated. Since organizing and providing the foundation for the 2017 Women’s March, the largest single-day of protest in history at the time, we’ve expanded our work throughout the country, and built the foundation for long-term justice reform in California, New York, and across the country.

The Gathering for Justice is expanding our team! With an ambitious plan to transform the justice system in the coming years, we are currently seeking ambitious, talented and dedicated individuals to fill a variety of roles:

• Director of Communications + Storytelling
• Director of State Programs + Policy
• Finance + Compliance Manager
• Grant Writer + Administrator (Consultant)
• Regional Organizer – California
• Youth Leadership + Engagement Coordinator

To view all available positions, visit: The Gathering for Justice 

 

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POSITION: Health Scientist
ORGANIZATION: CDC Foundation

Overview
The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Health Scientist to lead data collection efforts to help understand the burden and circumstances of drowning in sub-Saharan Africa. The individual will work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and global collaborators including academic institutions, relevant ministries, CDC country offices, and other stakeholders. The Health Scientist will be a CDC Foundation field employee assigned to the CDC Chamblee campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The position will be physically located in CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) within the Division of Injury Prevention (DIP). 

Responsibilities
The Health Scientist will lead the implementation of a drowning data collection project to help understand the burden and circumstances of drowning in Ghana. In this role, the incumbent will serve as the CDC Foundation lead for data collection efforts in partnership with in-country collaborators and with technical assistance from CDC. 

Specifically, the selected incumbent will:

• Work closely with in-country collaborators to help build their capacity to collect, analyze, and interpret public health data, with an emphasis on drowning data.
• Provide technical support, guide data collection efforts, and troubleshoot any potential data collection issues that may arise.
• Work hand-in-hand with in-country collaborators to develop data analysis plans for both quantitative and qualitative data; train field data collectors; ensure data collection is on-schedule; ensure data quality through interim data checks and analyses; recommend and use appropriate statistical software and appropriate methodologies and techniques; conduct data analyses of quantitative and qualitative data; interpret project findings to inform strategies for drowning prevention; and write peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
• Perform general project management duties.
• Write frequent interim reports and periodic comprehensive scientific and programmatic reports for various stakeholders.
• Generate ideas for future research and analysis, as well as improved methodologies for the collection of drowning data.
• Conduct literature searches and review publications related to global drowning prevention research. 
• Collaborate with CDC staff to provide technical assistance on all aspects of the project.
• Collaborate with a diverse array of partners and donors, both domestically and internationally.
• Travel domestically or internationally to represent the program or the CDC Foundation (20-40 percent annually).
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Applications will be accepted through December 17, 2021. Interviews with applicants will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

To view the official job posting: Health Scientist

 

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POSITION: Social Scientist
ORGANIZATION: General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Governmentwide Policy

As a Social Scientist, you will play a lead role in developing, planning, and coordinating complex evaluations to further GSA’s mission. In addition, you will conduct and otherwise support evaluation and other evidence building activities to improve GSA strategies, policies, and projects.

As a Social Scientist, you will perform the following duties:

• Apply existing behavioral and social science research principles, concepts, and methods to execute research tasks under the director of senior staff, to include identification of study samples, drafting of coding and survey instruments, collecting and analyzing data and other information; reviews scientific literature; creates annotated bibliographies; and conducts literature reviews. 
• Investigate problems of considerable complexity and finds non-obvious solutions. Results of work make a considerable contribution in resolving agency problems; advance scientific knowledge and understanding or capability; or overcome technical obstacles recognized by other professionals as highly complex.
• Use varied qualitative and quantitative research methods including with the use of statistical software, including R, Stata, and Python. Examples of qualitative methods include but are not limited to interviewing, observation, focus groups, document analysis, service blueprinting, and journey mapping. Examples of quantitative methods include but are not limited to manipulation and cleaning of complex administrative data sets; randomized control trials; non-experimental or quasi-experimental methods such as difference in differences, matching estimators, regression discontinuity, and the use of natural experiments; predictive modeling or machine learning; and data visualization.
• Conduct briefings and presentations and deals responsibly on technical matters in the field within and outside the organization. Consults and coordinates activities with subject matter experts, representatives of other Federal Government agencies, business concerns, and others.
• Serve as a recognized expert in identifying top agency priorities, identifying the relevant academic literature to be applied to directly respond to agency needs, identifying additional experts in the social and behavioral sciences to add value and content, refining an operationally feasible low-cost intervention, designing a rigorous evaluation, conducting analysis of relevant administrative data, distilling findings for agency audience and academic audience, and managing relations with agency partners throughout the process.

Salary: $79,468 – $146,120 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 13
Location of position: GSA, OGP, Office of Evaluation Sciences, Virtual-Location Negotiable After Selection
Application Deadline: December 20, 2021

To view the official job posting: Social Scientist

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POSITION: Program Specialist
ORGANIZATION: CDC, Center for Global Health, Office of the Director

As a Program Specialist you will:

• Accomplish special projects through analysis and review of problems, issues, or program requirements; determine what information is required; and collect data from various sources in order to render informed recommendations/alternatives.
• Solve problems related to special projects that involve administrative or support issues.
• Conduct research of data from diverse sources and extract and assemble information.
• Use analytical techniques to develop conclusions.
• Develop draft reports or presentations.
• Manage special cross-cutting initiatives and task force groups to accomplish programmatic goals.
• Assist in the preparation, review and coordination of information, decision documents, special reports, and other programmatic documents required for successful administrative management.
• Maintain and monitor project tracking and reporting systems in order to develop status reports and response materials for the senior management for higher level attention, review or signature.

Salary: $81,638 – $106,134 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 12
Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: December 16, 2021

To view the official job posting: Program Specialist

 

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POSITION: Immunization Services Division Director
ORGANIZATION: CDC

This is an Excepted Service position under Title 42. Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons and 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 Division Director, the incumbent will:

• Be responsible for directing and managing a large organization, including establishing strategic plans and policies, developing and presenting budgets, evaluating program accomplishments, and building and maintaining a diverse staff.
• Serve as a scientific and medical expert in vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Develop and implement national, state or local policies, programs, and research related to field of public health or health care in health services delivery or prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Maintain effective liaisons with federal, state, and local Health Departments, and other CDC organizations, and a variety of non-governmental organizations, such as community-based organizations and national minority organizations.
• Determine the most effective methods of serving racial/ethnic minority and other populations at increased risk of vaccine preventable diseases.
• Exercise full range of administrative and technical supervision (both direct and indirect) over the branches of the Immunization Services Division and may be directly or indirectly involved with response related activities.

Salary: $172,500 – $221,400 per year
Pay scale & grade: RF 00
Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: January 8, 2022

To view the official job posting: Immunization Services Division Director

 

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POSITION: Director, Division of Health Care Statistics
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 Care Statistics the incumbent will:

• Serve as a consultant and advisor, and based on personal expertise provide scientific and technical consultation in all program areas.
• Represent the Center as the expert for health care and related statistics at various interagency, coordinating and advisory committees, as well as, national and international professional organizations.
• Plan, manage organize and direct all programs, surveys and research activities of the Division.
• Direct 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.
• Initiate decision-making processes and projects, and participates fully in discussions and decisions concerning NCHS and CDC.
• Plans, programs, and activities, both in strategic planning and in the actual determination, allocation, and administration of Division programs, functions, and activities.
• Provide authoritative advice and assessments of the impact of actual and proposed administration, Departmental or Congressional actions on the programs, functions, and activities of the Division.
• Develop and make recommendations for the enhancement and improvement of the mission and functions of the Division.
• Develop plans and operations procedures which affect the functions, program operations and activities of the Division.
• Make decisions on changes and additions to the programs and activities as necessary to accommodate growth and change in successive phases of the broad health care survey program and research activity.
• Provide leadership and direction on scientific, technical and administrative matters.
• Address and solve 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.
• Develop and implement 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 evaluate budget, fiscal, and administrative controls to manage Division program operations and services.
• Represent the Division in dealing and negotiating with individuals representing other components of NCHS, CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (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.

Salary: $172,500 – $221,400 per year
Pay scale & grade: RF 00
Location: Hyattsville, MD
Application Deadline: January 8, 2022

To view the official job posting: Director, Division of Health Care Statistics

 

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POSITION: Research Associate, School of Public Health
ORGANIZATION: University of California, Berkeley

This position will support public health projects at the Forum for Collaborative Research (Forum). The Forum founded in 1997, is a public/private collaboration addressing cutting edge science and policy issues through a process of stakeholder engagement. The mission of the Forum is to facilitate collaborative research in drug development. The Forum has a unique and complex structure that includes stakeholder partners such as patients/patient advocates, academia, governmental agencies, industry, insurers, professional societies and other relevant entities. This position will be housed at the Forum offices located at the UCDC Campus in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Independently implements a work-plan to set up symposia – notifying attendees of logistics, agenda, reimbursement policy, assuring that meeting planner has appropriately prepared meeting infrastructure and addressing logistical issues raised by attendees.
• Assists senior staff in performing research such as identifying and distributing background materials, preparing initial drafts for review by more senior staff and incorporating recommended changes.
• Independently writes first drafts of planned publications, abstracts, or meeting summaries based on content of faculty roundtables, individual projects and scientific symposia for review and editing.
• Prepares background materials for grant applications and/or funding requests and symposia.
• Independently identifies and assists with grant applications or funding opportunities after reviewing the grant or funding documents.
• Works closely with administrative staff and senior staff to assure progress on weekly work-plan.
• Prepares weekly report on activities for review by senior staff and works closely with junior staff.
• Identifies problems and proposes solutions to problems for presentation to faculty and supervisory staff.
• Assists junior staff in identification, collection and posting of didactic materials for students per direction of staff.
• Supports senior staff in analysis of scientific data or clinical information.
• Attend trainings as needed and required by the university and unit.
• Other Duties as assigned by the Forum leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn common campus-specific and other computer application programs, including Excel and ability to manipulate spreadsheet data.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work with Salesforce, email distribution platforms and other related programs such as Mailchimp.
• Solid ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Working skills to analyze information and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Works effectively as a team member with senior internal and external scientists, public health officials, governmental institutions, industry, academia, patient representatives/advocates, clinical researchers and administrative personnel.
• Coordinates and manages work assignments of junior scientific staff (interns).
• Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with scientists and physicians, government officials and public health/patient advocates.
• Able to conduct background scientific research independently and prepare summaries, meeting minutes, draft scientific abstracts and paper.
• Able to post background materials on company website without supervision.
• Familiarity with public health issues preferably in areas of focus at the Forum, which include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), rare diseases, HBV, transplantation associated viral infections, ocular diseases and HIV.

Education/Training:
Master’s degree in public health or other life sciences and/or equivalent experience.

How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

• This is a 12-month, full-time (40 hours/week), Contract (temporary) position, eligible for full UC-benefits.
• This position is remote friendly, with 25% remote work-eligibibility.
• This position is located in Washington, DC.

To view the official job posting: Research Associate

 

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POSITION: Forum Data Center Coordinator, School of Public Health
ORGANIZATION: University of California, Berkeley

This position will support the establishment, management and operations of The Forum for Collaborative Research’s Data & Analysis Center, a neutral venue for data sharing and analysis. This multi-stakeholder initiative focuses on facilitating responsible use of data through collaboration to honor patient contributions to clinical research. The Forum for Collaborative Research (Forum) founded in 1997, is a public/private collaboration addressing cutting edge science and policy issues through a process of stakeholder engagement. The mission of the Forum is to facilitate collaborative research in drug development. The Forum has a unique and complex structure that includes stakeholder partners such as patients/patient advocates, academia, governmental agencies, industry, insurers, professional societies and other relevant entities. Projects at the Forum for Collaborative Research’s Data & Analysis Center bring together experts in gastroenterology, infectious diseases, virology, and diagnostics from academia, regulatory agencies, industry, and professional societies to spur innovation that can generate new knowledge to facilitate drug development for unmet medical needs of great public health significance. 

This position will be housed at the Forum offices located at the UCDC Campus in Washington, DC. The job is located in Washington DC. 

Responsibilities 

• Independently designs, writes up workplan, implements symposia, reports, projects working groups, and undertakes follow up evaluations for the Forum’s data center activities.
• Independent ability to interact with collaborators for all aspects of their participation including logistics, substantive contributions, follow up action items and analysis of successes and areas for improvement in subsequent meetings.
• Works largely independently of senior staff, while exercising independent judgment to identify activities requiring cooperating and collaborating with peer colleagues, the Forum’s Director, and Deputy Director, to undertake research, direct and review intern research projects and related activities, prepare and distribute background materials, prepare drafts for discussion with external and internal collaborators and prepares final products for distribution.
• Oversees and executes writing, in collaboration with internal and external colleagues, publications, abstracts, or meeting summaries based on content of expert roundtables, individual projects and scientific symposia.
• Identifies necessary background materials for symposia, expert meetings, and collaborative meetings with scientists, regulators, industry representatives, patient and community advocates and other Forum collaborators.
• Independently collects and distributes such materials and supervises interns and junior staff in the collection and preparation for distribution of such materials.
• Manages and assists with grant applications or funding opportunities after reviewing the grant or funding document.
• Works closely with administrative staff, program peers, the Forum’s Director, and Deputy Director to assure progress on overall Forum work-plan.
• Independently identifies areas of work-plan that are not being met and proposes changes to plan or implementation and assumes responsibility for execution of changes.
• Identifies problems and proposes solutions to problems and, either or both presents solution for discussion and decision by collaborative teams or Forum leadership, or independently implements solutions without additional supervision.
• Works with the Forum’s Director and external expert research collaborators in analysis of scientific data or clinical information
• Researches and drafts complex proposals, reports, briefings, executive summaries, speeches.
• Establishes and maintains contacts internally and with external constituents for the collection and exchange of data.
• Attend trainings as needed and required by the university and unit.
• Other Duties as assigned by the Forum leadership.

Required Qualifications 

• Familiarity with public health issues preferably in areas of focus at the Forum, which include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), rare diseases, HBV, transplantation associated viral infections, ocular diseases and HIV is preferred.
• The ability to learn quickly and expand knowledge of project disease areas is essential.
• Strong project management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of common computer application programs including proficiency with Excel to provide support in preparing the data for analyses, including construction of the database and data collection instruments, and data organization.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills to create tables and summary documents describing data available, incorporating new data as it becomes available and upon request from collaborating investigators, funders, and regulatory bodies.
• Very experienced and able to draft, revise, and produce polished PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate (both orally and in writing) effectively with all levels of staff and a broad range of external national and international collaborators, including community and patient advocates, scientific experts from academia, industry and regulatory agencies.
• Strong skills in analyzing and synthesizing scientific literature for preparing sound and relevant proposals, reports, policy papers and academic journal articles.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems independently while understanding when to seek guidance from manager or others.
• Ability to independently identify or research and find tools, procedures and precedents to improve effectiveness of the unit and our research / policy / analysis team.
• Works effectively, both independently and in collaboration with other Forum project peers and program director, as team member with senior internal and external scientists, public health officials, industry representatives, physicians and administrative personnel.
• Independently identifies, explains, coordinates, and manages work assignments of junior staff and interns.
• Very strong writing and oral communications skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with scientists and physicians, government officials and public health/patient advocates.
• Ability to present at Forum meetings or conferences is highly desirable.
• Independently and in coordination with program collaborators, peer program staff, Forum Director, and Deputy Director able to conduct scientific research and prepare summaries, meeting minutes, draft scientific abstracts and draft and final papers for publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Able to work with CRM software, including Salesforce, email distribution platforms and other related programs such as R statistical programming.

Education/Training:
Master’s degree in public health, biostatistics or statistics or other life sciences and/or equivalent experience/training in epidemiologic studies and/or clinical trials.

How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. 

Other Information 

• This is a 12-month, full-time (40 hours per week), Contract (temporary) Appointment eligible for full-UC Benefits. This position may be eligible for renewal. 
• This position is hybrid, eligible for 25% remote work.

To view the official job posting: Forum Data Center Coordinator

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