Job postings as of January 19, 2022

POSITION: Adjunct Professor – Statistical Consulting Course
ORGANIZATION: NYU Department of Biostatistics, School of Global Public Health

*Attention current doctoral students or alumni with some consulting experience*

NYU is in need of an adjunct to teach a Biostats course on statistical consulting.  Professor Rebecca Betensky has taught the course, but cannot teach it this term due to other commitments.  She will share syllabus and all course materials with the new instructor.  

The class meets in person on Thursdays from 9:15 to 11:55am in our school’s building (708 Broadway, NYC). This class begins on January 27th.

Any inquiries can be directed to Rebecca Betensky, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Biostatistics, NYU School of Global Public Health, email: rebecca.betensky@nyu.edu 

To view the class syllabus, click here.

 

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POSITION: Senior Research Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Weill Cornell Medicine

Yuhua Bao, PhD and Shashi Kapadia, MD, MS, at Weill Cornell Medicine, are seeking a Senior Research Assistant candidate (ID: 61861) to provide administrative, operational, and data analysis support under direction for substance use health services research studies. The ideal candidate can provide project support for multiple studies, including coordinating meetings and regulatory approval, interacting with participants, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with manuscript and grant preparation. Please contact Jared Leff (jal2033@med.cornell.edu) with questions. 

To view the official job posting: Senior Research Assistant

 

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POSITION: Wellness Coach
ORGANIZATION: The Institute for Family Health

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Stevenson Family Health Center – Bronx, NY
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree

SUMMARY
The goal of the wellness coach is to actively manage selected chronic disease patient populations by providing prevention and education services in collaboration with site leadership, medical providers, CDE, Diabetes Coach, and care management teams. The wellness coach will work with the clinical and care management teams to promote wellness among patients with chronic diseases and to evaluate personal health influences, promote self-management skills and provide education for targeted patients. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Use disease registry to identify patients who need to be engaged and brought into care, with a focus on diabetic, obese, and hypertensive patients, as well as patients with pre-diabetes
• Use EMR to identify patients to engage in diabetes, chronic care illness, and/or nutrition education topics.
• Provide telephone outreach to re-engage patients into care by setting up appointments with providers and facilitating referrals for chronic care and diabetes management groups as well as diabetes prevention intervention.
• Assist with recruiting, coordinating, and facilitating diabetes and other chronic disease management groups offered at the site.
• Develop educational interventions for patients with chronic disease. These may include but are not limited to phone sessions, and/or conducting group sessions. For example: work with patients in small groups, facilitate healthy cooking demonstrations, healthy plate demonstrations, and exercises demonstrations (for example chair exercises, how to use resistance bands, walking groups, or low intensity dance-based physical activity).
• Collaborate with diabetes quality improvement teams to work on interventions to meet quality metrics of patients with diabetes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some college required
• Experience or great interest working with diverse communities required
• Experience in patient education and facilitating groups and/or workshops strongly preferred
• Spanish speaking skills required
• Familiarity with nutrition, fitness, diabetes, and chronic disease self-management a plus
• Experience or great interest working with diverse communities required
• Experience in patient education and facilitating groups and/or workshops strongly preferred
• Familiarity with nutrition, fitness, diabetes, and chronic disease self-management a plus

To view the official job posting: Wellness Coach

 

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POSITION: Evidence Based Program Coordinator (Temporary)
ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

New York City Teens Connection (NYCTC) offers an exciting, unique opportunity for a public health professional to work on an innovative project to engage with teachers and other school leaders, teens, parents, community leaders, clinical services providers, and other stakeholders that work with teens. The overall project aim is to foster an environment where all teens develop the skills and have the tools needed to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health and know where to go for health services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Deputy Director and Senior Coordinators of Evidence Based Programs in Schools to recruit and confirm implementation partners for Reducing The Risk (RTR), Teen Health Project (THP), Making Proud Choices (MPC), and Making a Difference among school partners
• Provide training, technical assistance and supplemental materials to partners
• Conduct observations of partners as they implement evidence-based programs
• Work closely with the implementation partners and NYCTC evaluation staff to collect data and track all students receiving the selected evidence-based programs in all settings
• Work with the Deputy Director of Clinic Linkages to facilitate the implementation of linkage relationships between partnering schools and local clinics
• Represent NYCTC to partnering organizations
• Ability to travel throughout the city
• Deliver program supplies to partner sites
• Assist with other duties, tasks, and special projects as may be required by NYCDOHMH

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred. 2+ years experience in health services settings and /or schools. 2+ years Program Coordinator level experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of adolescent reproductive health and evidence-based programming.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience recruiting and maintaining relationships with community-based sexual education programs.
• Demonstrated experience in meeting facilitation and training implementation.
• Experience working collaboratively in small teams, effective communication and organization skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience working in neighborhoods or with communities experiencing health inequities or other forms of social injustice, familiarity with racial and social justice frameworks and approaches.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of adolescent sexual and reproductive health;
• Experience with community-based research and evaluation
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Knowledge and experience working with sexual health curricula preferably evidence -based programs
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals
• Driver’s license preferred

SALARY AND BENEFITS
FPHNYC offers tempt positions $25 per hour for 35 hours per week. There are limited benefits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There is potential for this position to transition to DOHMH and therefore candidates must meet DOHMH eligibility requirement including NYC residency.

TO APPLY
To apply, send Resume, with Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position, to scabello@health.nyc.gov indicating “Position Title_your name” in subject line.

To view the official job posting: Program Coordinator

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POSITION: Various
ORGANIZATION: Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) in the Center for Health Equity  and Community Wellness (CHECW) for the New York City Department of Health and  Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The coming decade of public health in NYC represents an enormous moment for social justice and renewal. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) will play an essential role in catalyzing improvements in the quality and equity of the healthcare delivery system. We are looking to build a dynamic, driven team to meet this moment.  

The following roles can be found at www.nyc.gov/jobs using the job ID# in the search bar.

Director of Healthcare Payment and Financing: Job ID# 506568
Reporting to Executive Director of Health Systems Planning and Policy, this is a new position that would be the “go to” person for anything related to financing of Medicaid, Medicare (and associated impact in safety net hospitals). They would be leading work to help set up non-profits to become Medicaid-billing entities; and growing the use of innovative payment initiatives like guarantees of profitability (similar to pay for success) and in-lieu-of services for social determinant of health services. Masters degree required.  

Senior Data Analyst: Job ID# 471188
Reporting to the Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research. This is a critical role that provides data analyses addressing social determinants of health and health equity, including COVID-related efforts. Masters degree required. Must be proficient in SAS or STATA. Healthcare claims data analysis experience and healthcare economics knowledge is a plus. We are willing to accommodate the candidate’s desired number of hours per week (25- 35 hours per week). This position is ideal for a person interested in a shorter number of hours while having almost identical benefits to a full-time position. 

Community Based Participatory Research Manager: Job ID # 511011
Reporting to the Director of Social Research, this is a critical role to build out our community based participatory research infrastructure to incorporate patient experience and expertise into our research on injustices in the healthcare system, such as care segregation and labor practices. Masters or PhD required. 

 

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POSITION: External Relations Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Fund for Public Health NYC – Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) in the Center for Health Equity  and Community Wellness (CHECW) for the New York City Department of Health and  Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

In collaboration with FPHNYC, BEHS is seeking an External Relations Coordinator to serve as an initial point of contact to inform and educate NYC healthcare providers about a wide range of healthcare transformation programs and additional services NYC REACH offers. This position reports to the Event Manager.

• Educate community providers about NYC REACH and ongoing healthcare transformation programs
• Assist in creating and disseminating outreach materials to recruit providers to join the NYC REACH network and participate in a variety of programs, such as developing marketing materials and FAQ documents, and disseminating NYC REACH membership contracts
• Work closely with the Communications and External Relations team and NYC REACH field teams to help reach healthcare providers and partners (health systems, medical societies, payers, etc.) to implement outreach strategies
• Support the execution of NYC REACH webinars, events, and trainings (e.g., develop and edit presentations; assist with on-site and virtual event logistics)
• Collect and process NYC REACH membership enrollment paperwork through Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Conduct phone calls and email outreach to recruit practices for NYC REACH programs and initiatives
• Assist in correspondence management of all inquiries received in BEHSs public communication channels and route requests, comments, and issues to the appropriate resource.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One to two years full-time experience in public health, outreach, sales, or marketing
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to disseminate information clearly and concisely with providers and colleagues and work well with all levels of management
• Must have working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willing to travel within the 5 boroughs and be available occasionally nights and weekends for events

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree
• Experience working with physicians in the clinical setting or insurance companies
• Knowledge of Patient-Centered Medical Home, and other healthcare transformation programs
• Experience with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, Cisco Webex and Zoom

SALARY AND BENEFITS
FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $45,000 – $50,000, commensurate with experience and education.

TO APPLY
Send Resume, with Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position. We ask that you do not contact our staff directly and no phone inquiries please. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

To view the official job posting: External Relations Coordinator

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POSITION: Senior Manager, Data Operations
ORGANIZATION: Fund for Public Health NYC – Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) in the Center for Health Equity  and Community Wellness (CHECW) for the New York City Department of Health and  Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the bureau’s key data assets and leading efforts to expand the use of informatics and technology to facilitate programmatic work within the bureau.  The Senior Manager will manage a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team to coordinate receipt of data from a variety of sources, guide the validation and cleaning of data, and ensure appropriate methods and standards are in place for data management and analysis. The Senior Manager will also advise and develop new informatics solutions for program operations for the bureau and oversee the use of existing solutions such as Salesforce, SSRS, and additional custom reporting tools. The Manager will also help to identify and manage new data streams to support clinical quality measurement and public health surveillance and be responsible for ensuring the privacy and security aspects of all data assets within the Bureau.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage informatics team comprised of data architects, data analysts, and Salesforce administrators to develop and maintain all BEHS data assets.
• Collaborate with BEHS teams in order to identify and implement informatics solutions for existing projects and implement updates to existing informatics solutions to increase effectiveness. Solutions include, but are not limited to, designing front-end data collection products, business intelligence reporting, and innovative application of off-the-shelf software solutions and SaaS products to meet program needs that may have traditionally been solved through custom application development.
• Strategize with BEHS team leads to identify new applications of clinical EHR, claims, and other health data to meet emerging programs in the value-based healthcare, public health surveillance, and clinical quality improvement domains.
• Manage and improve on the data and reporting systems used by core BEHS program teams and associated clinical providers in fulfillment of quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage the Salesforce CRM team which maintains one of the largest repositories of NYC clinical provider information available.
• Ensure all data operations are carried out in compliance with privacy and security regulations and IT processes established by the DOHMH and City of New York.
• Directs and conducts assessments of the bureaus policies and procedures governing data use for program evaluation, research, and analytics; recommends new policies/procedures and/or revises current ones.
• Works closely and collaborates with other areas within the agency, and with governmental and non-governmental health agencies on utility of health care information for tracking and assessing population health. Creates and maintains effective lines of communication and cooperation and joint efforts with these entities.
• Plans programs and sets goals for assigned projects and prepares and monitors budget needs, staff needs and contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience in database administration and data governance
• At least 3 years managing a data team comprised of SQL analysts, data architects, statisticians, and/or programmers
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server (including SSIS and SSRS) and MySQL is required
• Experience with SAS, R, and/or Python a plus
• Experience with data visualization a plus
• Willingness to adapt to new data structures and tackle novel problems creatively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation
• Working knowledge of or interest in a range of public health topics

There is a potential for this position to transition to DOHMH and therefore, at that time, candidates must be able to meet DOHMH eligibility requirements, including NYC residency.  

SALARY AND BENEFITS
FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience and salary history.

TO APPLY
To apply, send resume, with cover letter, including salary requested and how your experience relates to this position. We ask that you do not contact our staff directly and no phone inquiries please. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

To view the official job posting: Senior Manager, Data Operations

 

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POSITION: Clinical-Community Linkages Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Fund for Public Health NYC – Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) in the Center for Health Equity  and Community Wellness (CHECW) for the New York City Department of Health and  Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The Clinical-Community Linkages team works with clinical and community organizations to eliminate health inequities related to the prevention and management of chronic conditions. The team works to increasing access to lifestyle management programs by building capacity for organizations to deliver programs and developing referral pathways between organizations. Targeted communities have substantially higher than city average rates of pre-diabetes, diabetes, hypertension and related morbidity and mortality and include populations that speak languages other than English. Culturally responsive programming including place-based strategies and health system collaborations are needed to achieve health equity in these communities.

The Clinical-Community Linkages Specialist will work on building capacity for the National Diabetes Prevention Program in communities within NYC and may support additional self-management programs such as the Diabetes Self-Management Program. This position will report to the Manager of Clinical-Community Program Linkages. The Clinical-Community Linkages Specialist will be responsible for the coordination of clinical and community-based organizations capacity to host and deliver lifestyle management programs with the aim of increasing access to and enrollment in these programs. The Clinical-Community Linkages Specialist will work to connect program providers with community resources to increase their participants engagement in lifestyle change. This work will require close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders including members of the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program, as well as healthcare providers who will recruit and refer patients to these services. The Clinical-Community Linkages Specialist may also assist in identifying opportunities and incentives for collaboration as well as providing integrated workflows for providers to follow.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance for clinical and community-based organizations to develop sustainable prevention and self-management lifestyle management programming and workshops with an emphasis on cultural responsiveness.
• Create and support workforce development efforts including performing trainings and developing supporting materials for coaches and peer leaders conducting lifestyle management programs.
• Perform lifestyle coach and peer leader trainings for a diverse audience from clinical and community organizations. Implement modifications to the curriculum for the coaches training on an as needed basis.
• Lead National Diabetes Prevention Program workshops as part of a broader worksite wellness initiative and/or community programming.
• Perform quality control measure activities in collaboration with Equitable Health Systems Quality Improvement team to ensure referrals are being processed in a timely manner.
• Monitor quality control measures related to post enrollment indicators (such as number of workshops hosted, workshop attendance, completion and attrition, weight lost, A1C, etc.)
• Aggregate data to summarize trends (such as dropout rate by geography and socioeconomic indicators, completion rates, weight loss rates, etc.).
• Develop close working relationships with a variety of clinical and community-based organizations.
• Relay messaging and coordination plans between multiple stakeholders.
• Leverage other NYC DOHMH initiatives for mutually reinforcing strategies to create streamlined efforts for chronic disease prevention and management.
• Conduct needs assessments with our clinical and community partners.
• Develop expertise in opportunities for lifestyle management programs to receive reimbursement through Medicare and Medicaid.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree; Masters degree a plus.
• Two plus years of relevant work experience in a clinical or community-based setting.
• Experience in health promotion or education.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to deliver effective group workshops and trainings to virtual or in-person audiences.
• Advanced skills in data management as well as the ability to analyze and present data to groups and individuals.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong technology skills including ability to learn new systems and support partners to adopt and use them.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to travel within the 5 boroughs of NYC as in-person work resumes.

PREFERRED

• Masters Degree in public policy, public health, health administration, public administration, or related field
• 3 or more years of professional experience in working with clinicians and community-based organizations.
• Certified National Diabetes Prevention Master Trainer and/or Lifestyle Coach.
• Certified Master Trainer and/or Peer Leader in the Self-Management Resource Center workshops.
• Ability to conduct workshops or trainings in both English and another language or languages spoken by target communities such as Spanish, Haitian Creole, Korean, or Bengali.
• Experience working with a variety of partners/stakeholders in both clinical and community-based settings.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), videoconferencing (WebEx, Zoom etc.), and Salesforce.
• Experience using Electronic Health Records.

There is a potential for this position to transition to DOHMH and therefore candidates must meet DOHMH eligibility requirements, including NYC residency.

TO APPLY
To apply, send resume, with cover letter, including salary requested and how your experience relates to this position. We ask that you do not contact our staff directly and no phone inquiries please. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted for an interview.

To view the official job posting: Clinical-Community Linkages Specialist

 

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

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There is a potential for this position to transition to DOHMH and therefore candidates must meet DOHMH eligibility requirements, including NYC residency. As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and supply proof of vaccination.

SALARY 
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: Active Design Consultant

ORGANIZATION: Fund for Public Health NYC, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) for the New York City Department of Health and  Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

This is a temporary position (up to 26 weeks) that is funded through June 30, 2022. The Active Design Consultant will work up to 35 hours per week; the exact days and hours are flexible within the Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm range. The Consultant will report to the Active Design Program Manager and will support program initiatives such as the Active Design in Schools program and Healthy Placemaking initiatives as needed. The Consultant will also assist in the development of an evidence-based publication to promote physical activity, mental health, and social well-being through the design of the built environment. At the direction of the Assistant Director and Program Manager, the Consultant will coordinate with agency partners, community-based organizations, and other partners to develop, implement, and evaluate programmatic activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Conducting literature reviews, synthesizing evidence, assisting in translating evidence into practice, identifying best practices and case studies related to Active Design and the built environment and health.
• Engaging with key stakeholders, including community-based organizations and agency partners.
• Assisting in creating and implementing evaluation tools, including surveys and focus group questions.
• Assisting in data organization, analysis and presentation.
• Assisting with organization of and attending community events and other duties as needed.
• Performing administrative program duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate student in the fields of public health, urban planning, urban studies, or policy.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, project management, and follow through
• Superior relationship building skills, writing and communication skills, and ability to creatively problem solve.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

To view the official job posting: Active Design Consultant

 

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POSITION: New York Knows Program Project Officer
ORGANIZATION: Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC 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). 

The BHHS team has an opening for a New York Knows Program Project Officer (City Research Scientist I) who will play an important role in the health department’s New York Knows HIV testing and prevention initiative.

The New York Knows program seeks to make HIV testing, with referral to care and prevention services, an integral part of the lives of all New Yorkers, while also promoting testing and screening for Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections (STI).

The Program Project Officer will engage and collaborate with organizations, healthcare facilities, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations and businesses to reach the goals of the initiative.

The Program Project Officer will also oversee and monitor some Prevention Contracts and provide technical assistance to funded agencies.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• In partnership with supervisor, oversee and monitor contracted agencies using quality management approach, to ensure completion and timely reporting of epidemiological data.
• Learn to establish and maintain working relationships with New York Knows community partners.
• Link people living with HIV to care.
• Link those who tested negative for HIV to prevention services, as well as on Hepatitis C and STI screenings and testing.
• Assist in the organizing and coordination of in-person and/or Virtual workshops and meetings for community partners.
• Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of the initiative, including community partner epidemiological data collection, as well as event, meeting, and programmatic evaluation.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of community testing events.
• Provide technical assistance and coordinate in-person and/or virtual trainings to community partners on HIV testing.
• Assist community partners in implementing prevention, testing programs and events.
• Learn to evaluate the performance of contracted agencies.​​​​​​

To apply, please visit https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ and enter the Job ID number #507202. 

 

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POSITION: Reproductive Health Advocate
ORGANIZATION: The Division of Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW), New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)

The Bureau is seeking to hire a Community Associate to serve as a Family Wellness Suite Reproductive Health Advocate. The Reproductive Health Advocate will be working within English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole and Urdu speaking communities to assist with communicating the services that are provided.   In the event of a public health emergency as deemed by the agency (public health outbreak, natural disaster, etc.), employees may be mandated to assume an emergency response role.  In  these rare instances and when notified, staff will be re-assigned from their regular day-to-day duties as noted in this job description to take on another role considered necessary by the agency.  When this occurs, all staff are required to comply with the change in assignment and must be prepared to be called upon promptly. 

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 

• Provide orientation of Family Wellness Suite programming and family support services within the Neighborhood Health Action Center and surrounding community. 
• Conduct intake interviews with clients, including enrolling activities/workshops/trainings and referring clients to Action Center resources and to neighborhood partners. Administers client satisfaction surveys. 
• Maintains calendar, schedule of workshops and events hosted by Family Wellness Suite and promotes to community partners and residents.
• Track  and monitor referrals, attendance and prepares data via platforms such as NowPow and Partners Connect for monthly reporting.
• Provide lactation room orientation, breastmilk expression instruction and support to women breast/chest-feeding persons utilizing lactation rooms. 
• Facilitate Parenting Classes, Safe Sleep and Car Seat Safety Workshops.
• Support execution of deliverables of DOH breastfeeding promotion programming within Action Center neighborhood. 
• Provide and improve community services by performing liaison functions including security and safety and improving communication between City agencies, community organizations and conduct virtual and in-person outreach. 
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisors and Action Center leadership.

Qualification Requirements 

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or 
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in languages other than English a plus
• Has a foundation in public health, maternal health is a plus
• Ability to be flexible with work hours/tours
• Outreach and community engagement experience
• Clerical/computer skills
• Bachelors Degree

To apply, please visit https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ and enter the Job ID number #513181

 

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POSITION: Program Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

*HIRING RATE: $64,140 (Flat Rate -Annual)

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, please visit https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ and enter the Job ID number #503244

 

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POSITION: Nutrition Incentives Program Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Health Bucks program which aims to make fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables more affordable for New Yorkers with low incomes, including: 
• Distribute Health Bucks to program partners 
• Provide partners with technical assistance developing effective Health Bucks distribution plans and accurately tracking and reporting coupon distribution 
• Track Health Bucks serial numbers and calculate coupon redemption rates and program metrics utilizing Microsoft Excel and program database. 
• Respond to questions about program metrics from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support implementation of the Half Off Farm Box program which provides a 50% discount on SNAP purchases of prepaid bags of locally-grown produce. Provide farm box operators with technical assistance promoting, applying and tracking discount on eligible purchases. 
• Assist with contract monitoring and invoice review for Health Bucks and Half Off Farm Box. 
• Support planning and implementation of Health Bucks and Half Off Farm Box research projects, including program process and outcome evaluations, and assist with data analysis and reporting to grant funders. Coordinate data collection from nutrition incentive program partners and submit regular reports to external evaluators and program funders. 
• Conduct trainings for farmers market and farm box operators and community-based organizations that participate in nutrition incentive programming. 
• Participate and present, as needed, in meetings, conferences and seminars to disseminate information about the nutrition incentive programs.
• Assist with development of nutrition education materials, presentations and reports to funders and other internal and external stakeholders. 
• Collaborate and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that support and inform nutrition incentive programming including community-based organizations, operators of farmers markets and food boxes/farm shares, and other programs at the Department.
• Perform related work as needed and in support of the Healthy Eating Unit.

To apply, please visit https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ and enter the Job ID number #507012

 

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POSITION: Policy Analyst
ORGANIZATION: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director Nutrition Policy, the Policy Analyst will provide critical support and guidance for chronic disease policy efforts that address nutrition, hunger and food insecurity, social determinants of health and commercial determinants of health. The Analyst will identify, research, and analyze strategies employed in chronic disease prevention. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing and drafting agency position statements for proposed city, state and federal regulations and legislation, with a focus on policies to reduce pre-mature mortality. 
• Drafting agency responses to federal and state nutrition related regulatory calls for comment. 
• Assist in developing and implementing relevant policies, including laws and rules, through formative research and community engagement. 
• Conduct literature reviews, critically review and analyze peer-reviewed literature in relation to anti-racist policy proposals.
• Conduct scientific, legal, and regulatory research to inform equitable and anti-racist nutrition and chronic disease policy approaches, development, and recommendations. 
• Develop presentations, memos and briefing materials for agency and external audiences. 
• Collaborate with research and evaluation team and perform other research duties as needed in support of the chronic disease prevention agenda. 
• Collaborate with and provide assistance to the other units in bureau, division, and Department on various projects related to nutrition, as needed.

To apply, please visit https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ and enter the Job ID number #503618

 

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POSITION: Various
ORGANIZATION: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities

The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities have new open positions: 

• Clinical Research Supervisor
• Research Project Associate (Spanish speaking)
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Supervisor, Community Outreach and Health Access

Potential candidates should feel free to reach out to Francesca Gany (ganyf@mskcc.org) or to Claudia Ayash (ayashc@mskcc.org) for additional information.

 

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POSITION: Age-Friendly Project Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Nassau County Age-Friendly Center of Excellence at the Glen Cove Senior Center

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Nassau County Age-Friendly Center of Excellence at the Glen Cove Senior Center engages the community in activities that focus on learning to observe the real needs of people in the community and find solutions to fill those needs. The Center of Excellence houses the Age-Friendly Glen Cove initiative and currently operates three intertwined projects: a community timebank, a healthy walking program with a focus on civic engagement and space-planning, and an age-friendly community “Hub” for resources, interactive information exchange, and development. With Nassau County as the lead, along with several project partners, the City of Glen Cove will further develop its Age-Friendly/Livable Communities principles, projects, and plans with the goal of becoming a replicable Age-Friendly Center of Excellence.

Under the supervision of the project director, the project coordinator will be responsible for assisting to coordinate, evaluate, and expand these programs, as well as develop new initiatives. This position is funded through a grant from the Nassau County Department of Human Services, Office for the Aging. 

Term: Full time (35 hours), hybrid (partially remote) position
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $35,0000/year

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates, evaluates, and expands on current projects and coordinates the development of new initiatives.
• Works closely with management and partners to define project scope, establish goals, objectives, and timeline. Assists with design of project plans.
• Conducts outreach and promotion to community members and organizations.
• Manages social media accounts, website edits, databases, and newsletters and media content.
• Prepares project assessment, analysis, reports and recommendations.
• Assists in developing tools and metrics to evaluate performance of target initiatives.
• Collects and reviews data, literature, and reports. Ensures data is input in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Prepares presentations and reports, as needed.
• Provides scheduled project status reports for leadership team.
• Performs related duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in public policy, public health, public administration or related fields preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience (policy, research, public health), required.
• Strong organizational, project management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to travel locally and evening/weekend flexibility, required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish, preferred.
• One-year commitment, required.

TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to agefriendlyglencove@gmail.com. Please include “Project Coordinator” in the subject line.

 

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POSITION: Mental Health Program Manager
ORGANIZATION: New York State Office of Mental Health, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is excited to share this amazing opportunity. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field, hospital, healthcare, public, or business administration, or related field; and seven years of clinical, administrative, and/or supervisory experience in a mental health, public health, healthcare, and/or managed care setting, two years of which must have included managerial experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Policy development for a statewide mental health, public health, health care, and/or managed care program.
• Quality control, quality assurance, or quality improvement in a mental health, public health, health care, and/or managed care program.
• Program planning, design, implementation, or evaluation in a mental health, public health, health care, and/or managed care program.
• As a county director of mental health.
• A master’s degree in a human services field; hospital, healthcare, public or business administration; or a related field may be substituted for two years of the general and one year of the specialized experience. 

Duties Description

• Manages and oversees the operations of the Care Coordination and Rehabilitation Units within the Bureau.
• Provides leadership, administrative direction and program expertise to Unit directors and staff.
• Collaborates with the OMH Managed Care Division and Field Offices. Manages the transition of these programs into the new Managed Care, Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) environments.
• Coordinates Policy and program development related to the effects of the public health emergency on community mental health providers.
• Provides interpretation of policy, guidance, and technical assistance to providers and to OMH’s Division of Quality Management, Office of Counsel and to the Division of the Budget.
• Recommends to, and implements policies for, the Commissioner of the Office of Mental Health.
• Represents OMH in community forums and local governmental units.
• Provides policy and program direction to OMH Central and Field Office staff, and local government staff to build consensus and develop and implement programs consistent with the Agency’s mission and goals.
• Represents OMH in meeting with, and responding to, the Legislature, other State agencies, counties, consumers and their families, and other citizen groups on issues to promote agency programs and resolve problems.
• Presents at statewide conferences and participates in national forums as a representative of OMH.
• Acts as liaison with trade associations and sits on various councils.
• Prepares papers, articles and briefings as required by Agency executive staff.
• Works with key Central Office staff to develop resource allocation methodologies for personal service and non-personal service, and manages the system’s use of these resources throughout the fiscal year.
• As assigned, monitors the contracted deliverables between OMH and other organizations.
• Manages supported employment contracts.
• Provides program input to State Comptroller’s Office program audits.
• Works with the Office of Population Health and Evaluation to develop management reports used for program oversight, posting performance reports on public website.
• Works with OMH Field Offices and community-based organizations to use data for program improvement.
• Provides program design coordination and development between the Division of Adult Services and Managed Care and OMH’s Finance Division, Office of Quality Management, and Counsel’s Office.
• Works closely with the State Department of Health to develop and gain approval for waivers and State Medicaid Plan modifications from the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Works closely with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on program development and oversight.

Additional Comments
Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Salary: From $112,155 to $141,538 Annually

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via email to OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV, attention Kimberly Chapman. Please reference Vacancy ID #97007.

Applications Due: 01/28/2022

 

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POSITION: Full Time Dietitian
ORGANIZATION: Atlantic Dialysis Management Services – Ridgewood Dialysis Center

Dialysis experience is preferred but we will train the right candidate.  Must have a minimum of one year clinical experience. 

General Description:

• Provides diet education, nutrition assessment, and care plan development to individuals who are on hemodialysis. 
• To obtain vital nutritional, socioeconomic and health information for the purpose of determining the nutritional status of the dialysis patient.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the overall nutritional health and well-being of patients receiving maintenance dialysis .
• Monitors patients’ progress to determine nutrition education needs.
• Instructs patients and families on prescribed renal diet and makes alterations in dietary patterns according to the changes in patient’s condition.
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary health care conference in which the total health care of the patient is discussed.
• Acts as the nutritional resource person for the Dialysis Center health care team.
• Documents patients’ nutritional status on progress notes, long and short-term care plans.

To apply: Please send resumes to Denine Cannistra, RDN, CDN, CSR Director of Nutrition, ADMS dcannistra@atlanticdialysis.com.

 

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POSITION: Medical Director
ORGANIZATION: Office of Medical Affairs (OMA), The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY)

Description:
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full time Medical Director in the Office of Medical Affairs (OMA). Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Director, the successful candidate shall, be assigned as the Medical Director for the Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division (B-HEARD), a unique response model which pairs social workers with FDNY EMTs to respond to psychiatric behavioral emergencies. The selected candidate shall also focus on other mental health related projects as needed. Additionally, the selected candidate shall provide medical and clinical direction for the certified first responders (CFR), emergency medical technicians (EMT), and paramedics (EMT-Ps) of the FDNY and the NYC 911 System. In addition to borough level clinical oversight, provision of On Line Medical Control, delivery of initial and continuing medical education, clinical research projects, and regular field activities including but not limited to response to specialty and mass casualty incidents, and interaction with field personnel and local hospital clinical and administrative personnel, management and provision of continuous quality improvement initiatives and provision of medical oversight in the 911 system. The selected candidate will be expected to participate in Regional EMS Council (REMSCO) and Regional Emergency Advisory Committee (REMAC) meetings and subcommittee meetings, as well as some State EMS meetings, and provide medical direction of specialty EMS units (Rescue, HazTac) and participate as a member of the FDNY’s FEMA NYTF-1 Urban Search and Rescue team. Completion of other activities at the discretion of the Chief Medical Director and as required by State rules and regulations shall also be required.

Requirements:

1. Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in an approved medical specialty; and four years of medical practice including one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or 
2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that listed in “1” above. However, all candidates must have a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and one year of medical practice in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

To Apply:
NON-CITY EMPLOYEES/EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/  
CITY EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY VIA EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE: https://a127-ess.nyc.gov/  

REFER TO JOB ID: #496363.

To view the official job posting: Medical Director

 

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POSITION: Social Media Manager (Contract)
ORGANIZATION: EyesOpenIowa

EyesOpenIowa is seeking to contract with an experienced social media manager. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the sexual health education field that is sufficient enough to help EOI deliver accurate, age appropriate and culturally sensitive content around pregnancy and STI prevention, consent, healthy relationships, birth control, etc. The applicant may possess a basic understanding of these issues with a willingness to learn more once on board.

EOI’s social media manager will help create engaging, educational content around reproductive health in a fun and informative manner for its teen and organizational channels. The social media manager will also help EOI to more widely market these channels. To create a balanced partnership, existing EOI staff will provide topics, content ideas, and direction. The social media manager will then create graphics, write content, film (and occasionally edit), and schedule items through EOI’s Hoot Suite account. Specific responsibilities for this position will include:

• Organizing a calendar of topics and ensuring cohesiveness across EOI channels
• Creating and posting shareable videos and images up to three times per week
• Monitoring, moderating, and responding to audience comments and DMs as needed
• Ensuring all graphics adhere to EOI branding
• Creating Awareness Day graphics and a folder of graphics that can be recycled
• Serving as an expert on social media apps and new trends and training staff as needed
• Researching and utilizing appropriate hashtags
• Assisting the Director of Development to create social media posts that raise money for the organization, with a focus on Giving Tuesday and end-of-year donations
• Occasionally helping board and staff to tailor social media posts for fundraising purposes
• Occasionally (1-2 times per year) assisting trainers to formulate and share social media information for educators as a learning tool within EOI’s classes
• Tracking engagement, followers, views, messages, likes, etc.
• Assisting staff with TikTok expertise on ways to take EOI’s channel to the next level
• Recommending and utilizing the latest social media management tools
• Regularly communicating with EOI’s Executive Director and relevant staff.

EOI’s social media channels include four organizational channels (@EyesOpenIowa – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and four teen focused channels (@AskTxTina – Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and *TikTok) and one college-age focused Twitter account (@BeASafeSexpert)

To view the official job posting: Social Media Manager

 

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POSITION: Alcohol Policy Analyst/Manager
ORGANIZATION: Advancement Strategy Consulting

Advancement Strategy, LLC (ASC), is a consulting firm with practice areas in Public Health Policy, Evaluation, Data Science, IT Advisory, and Management Strategy & Operations.

Job Overview
We are seeking an Alcohol Policy Analyst/Manager to support our public health policy work. The Alcohol Policy Analyst/Manager will contribute to developing new approaches and strategies to prevent and reduce excessive alcohol use. This role will support federal government efforts to prevent underage drinking, including preparing reports and related materials on underage alcohol use and identifying ways to make the materials more useful to the prevention field. The role will also help in the development of a new technical assistance center on alcohol policy with a national reach. The incumbent will work closely with the TA Center Director to direct the course of the Center and assist in operations, including technical assistance coordination, facilitation of a 12-organization Partnership Council, and specialized training for state alcohol epidemiologists. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Conduct data analysis, reporting, and evaluation planning
• Develop public education materials and training materials aimed at state and community prevention staff
• Create and manage a communications plan that includes the website, social media, and regular emails to various partner groups
• Lead development and implementation of a resource assessment to be conducted with partners.
• Plan, prepare materials for, and support educational webinars on alcohol policy and related topics
• Collect data on state policies, programs, and practices on underage drinking prevention.
• Assist in writing and production of reports to Congress on the prevention of underage drinking
• Write proposals
• Coordinate 12-organization Partnership Council quarterly meetings and related activities
• Manage training and technical assistance requests
• Stay current with emerging issues and relevant journal publications in the alcohol policy field
• Work closely with federal agency representatives to meet current agency priorities

Work Schedule:
Can be remote with occasional travel. Occasional meetings beyond standard working hours since partners are located in various time zones. ASC is committed to the safety of our employees during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5-10 years of experience in a related field (or MPH/MPP or JD with three years of experience in a related field)
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Accurate, timely, and reliable
• Ability to manage tasks on multiple projects at the same time
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with partners from diverse backgrounds
• Proficient with technology such as MailChimp, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with community groups or coalitions, ideally on alcohol policy
• Knowledge of evidence-based strategies to prevent excessive alcohol use
• Free from conflicts of interest with any alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or opioid industries

Nice If You Have:

• JD
• MPH or MPP
• Statistical analysis skills/experience
• Experience leading or co-leading an organization or project
• Experience working on federal agency contracts
• Familiarity with federal regulations regarding information collection and dissemination
• Experience with survey instrument design and survey administration
• Expertise in health communications

To view the official job posting: Alcohol Policy Analyst/Manager

 

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POSITION: Project Coordinator (Contract)
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance

Position Summary
The U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance (the Alliance) is looking for a passionate leader that isn’t afraid to work hard to help our organization achieve its mission. This person will serve as a Project Coordinator to provide operational coordination, implementation, and leadership related the Alliance’s training and technical assistance activities to help support converting alcohol policy research into practice. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing all training and TA requests, maintaining the Alliance online resource hub, organizing a set of virtual interactive dialogues, coordinating a research roundtable, and helping the Advancement Strategies Consulting (ASC) team with regular logistical and organizational support.

The tasks require the ability to convene and coordinate groups from across the country, through strong written and oral communication across multiple time zones. Because of the nature of our work, comfortability with and management of all forms of technology (e.g., Zoom, Constant Contact, Wix, Slack, Teams, MailChimp, and phone conversations) is a must. The successful candidate will have attention to detail and be accurate, timely, flexible, and reliable. The Project Coordinator will often serve as the face of the Alliance. The role requires building and maintaining meaningful relationships with community partners and identifying opportunities to transform systems by harnessing collective power. This person must be free from all conflict of relationships with any alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, or opioid industries.

The position is supported through a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant and collaborative relationship with ASC. Internally, this position works with both ASC and the Alliance to fulfill grant objectives. Externally, this position is expected to work at the local, state, and national levels to help advance policy change, evidence-based prevention strategies, and structural reform that reduces excessive alcohol use and protects the public from alcohol- related harms.

Qualification Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, political science, communications or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three years’ experience in community organizing/working with coalitions, public health programming and/or advocacy, community-based programs, policy analysis/implementation, or grants management
• Exceptional ability to foster relationships and build powerful partnerships with a diverse range of individuals and organizations
• Experience producing high-quality analysis of research, policies and regulations as well as lay-person education resources in multiple formats
• Demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record in grant coordination, meeting grant requirements, and completing grant reports
• Excellent computer skills, database management
• Experience using social media, websites, and online newsletter platforms
• Experience and comfortability speaking publicly, on the phone, and facilitating groups of people
• Demonstrated ability to function well under pressure and use/maintain discretion, integrity, fair mindedness, and professionalism with a variety of personality types and philosophies
• Demonstrated ability to interact and respond effectively with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to work and complete assignments independently and as team member
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects in varying stages of development and bringing them to scale under time constraints

Things to Consider:

• Involves collaboration across time zones. Board Vice Chair is based on the West Coast.
• A recurring window of hours will be required each week to be set jointly with the USAPA Board Vice Chair and ASC.
• A typical week of work is estimated at 20 hours per week
• Position is open until filled

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to management@alcoholpolicy.org. Your cover letter should share how you can inspire others, your direct experience, and what you will add to our team.

To view the official job posting: Project Coordinator

 

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POSITION: Staff Associate for the Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center
ORGANIZATION: Population Council

LOCATION: New York, NY or Washington, DC or any of the 12 international locations where the Population Council has an office

POSITION SUMMARY: The Girl Innovation, Research & Learning Center (The GIRL Center) at the Population Council is a world-class center for research and analysis, providing key evidence for policies, programs, and practices to transform the lives of girls today and for future generations. The Staff Associate will be part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team focused on conducting policy and program-relevant research on issues related to adolescents, especially girls, including child marriage, education, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, violence, migration, and climate change. Areas of research may include: documenting disparities, understanding how girls’ lives evolve during adolescence, and identifying interventions that are most effective at delivering the best outcomes for girls. 

This person will oversee data management and cleaning and conduct simple and complex data analyses using Stata. They will review geospatial data and create maps with other colleagues to show the geographical distribution of adolescent-relevant indicators. The Staff Associate will help lead and coordinate studies, including systematic reviews and secondary data analyses, and will collaborate with staff on drafting evidence summaries, policy briefs, and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. This person will contribute to proposal writing and drafting donor reports as needed, and will be responsible for managing preparation of datasets, including data cleaning, for inclusion in the Adolescent Data Hub, and communicating with study teams responsible for data collection. This person will also represent the GIRL Center by communicating research findings to policy and research audiences both internal and external to the Council.    

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Data analyses, mapping, and management: Oversee data management and cleaning and conduct analyses using Stata. Analyze cross-sectional and longitudinal data on a range of topics related to adolescence, including child marriage, education, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, violence, migration, and climate change. Review GIS data and work with colleagues to create maps of adolescent-relevant indicators. Perform cleaning, analysis, and management of DHS and MICS datasets for the Adolescent Atlas for Action and manage updates to the Adolescent Data Hub. (30%)
2. Systematic review(s) and meta-analyses: Work with study Principal Investigators (PIs) to coordinate systematic review(s) and meta-analyses by organizing studies, extracting data, creating tables of findings, and analyzing data. (30%)
3. Writing and editing: Collaborate with GIRL Center team and other staff at the Population Council to draft sections of evidence summaries, policy briefs, and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Contribute to proposal writing and donor reports as needed and support submission of manuscripts to scientific journals. (30%)
4. Project coordination: Provide overall leadership and coordination for data analysis projects including adherence to donor TORs or workplans to ensure deliverables meet agreed-upon requirements. Prepare monthly and yearly narrative reports to donors. Manage process of developing and submitting protocols for IRB approvals (10%).
5. Contribute to a range of other institutional activities within the GIRL Center, including project management and strategic planning as needed

SALARY AND BENEFITS: For U.S.-based positions, salary range between $75,000-$97,000 annually, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance available immediately upon hire; 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution equal to 12% of annual salary after one year of employment; generous annual and sick leave; and paid parental leave. For positions based in our international offices outside the US, salary range and benefits will be in accordance with the local pay scale and benefits structure. We strive to provide an environment of professional growth and development. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 8, 2022
When applying through the web portal please attach your CV and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format as well as a Stata do-file showcasing your ability to clean, manage, and analyze data.

To view the official job posting: Staff Associate

 

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POSITION: Various
ORGANIZATION: The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is currently hiring for multiple positions. Please see below for more information:

Vice President of Programs: Reporting to the President, and supported by a team of 5 direct reports and a total team of nearly 30, you will lead the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s (CSPI’s) efforts in national, state, and local policy and advocacy; legislative and regulatory affairs; and, possibly, litigation. With a focus and strong commitment to health equity, you will advance our role as America’s most vigilant advocate for practical, science-based policies in nutrition, food safety, and health.

Senior Policy Associate, Healthy Food Access: The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the nation’s leading, independent authority on food and nutrition, seeks a Senior Policy Associate with expertise at the intersection of hunger, nutrition, and health equity to join its Healthy Food Access team. This team works to strengthen the public health impacts of the U.S. food safety net, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the charitable food system (the network of food banks, food pantries, and other meal programs).

Policy Associate, Healthy Retail: The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the nation’s leading, independent authority on food and nutrition, seeks a Policy Associate to advocate for state and local policies to improve healthy food access through the food retail environment. This work will engage and support historically under-resourced communities that experience health disparities.

 

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POSITION: Health Educator
ORGANIZATION: Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (Oakland, CA)

The Health Services Agency (HSA) is looking for a team member who is passionate about working in Public Health to improve the health of our community. The ideal candidate is energetic, team oriented, a strong collaborator, and innovative. Strong candidates will possess experience engaging communities in work around health equity an policy and systems change.

Typical Tasks

• Plan, coordinate, and implement meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars and may attend similar outside activities as an agency representative;
• Engage community members and local agency partners in planning and coalition development;
• Supervise the preparation of reports, pamphlets, instructional aids and related materials; gather data, and prepare reports and correspondence;
• Formulate specific health education program objectives from broad program goals, assess education and training needs through formal and informal means, and design programs and information to achieve the objectives;
• Develop or oversee the acquisition of health education pamphlets, books, reference and audio-visual materials; and, within budget constraints, review and assess materials making changes, additions or deletions as necessary;
• Plan individual health education programs and teach and counsel clients and families about improvement of health habits, health maintenance, care of medical problems and rehabilitation;
• Refer clients to appropriate personnel and community services, such as Mental Health, Public Health, Social Services, specialty clinics, etc.;
• Develop health education and teaching program evaluation tools, and coordinate and maintain educational programs’ evaluation records and grant documentation as required by regulatory agencies;
• Coordinate and organize staff development activities including the presentation of onsite technical and professional programs offered by public schools, universities and other education organizations;
• Establish cooperative relationships with and serve as a consultant or liaison to County-wide public and private agencies, community organizations and professional groups for the purpose of coordinating programs, identifying health education problems and need, problem solving and patient referral; and
• Analyze for health education purposes county statistical public health information and demographic data and designs and conduct special studies and surveys on health attitudes, knowledge, behaviors and practices of local businesses and community groups.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Develop curriculum on various health topics;
• Provide education to community and professional staff;
• Interpret program goals, formulate objectives and initiate projects;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and by writing clear concise reports;
• Design, effectively use and evaluate health education methods and materials;
• Collect and analyze data;
• Evaluate programs; provide and conduct community needs assessments and mobilize communities for action;
• Network and build alliances with community organizations; and
• Supervise staff and volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE

• Health promotion principles, methods, learning theories and techniques;
• Research methodology, statistical concepts, collection and analysis of data;
• Health education philosophy process and administration;
• Preventive medicine and epidemiology;
• Emerging trends and health problems as related to various community target groups and methods of intervention and control;
• Methods of preparing, disseminating and evaluating education information to the public;
• Standard community resources of health education and services;
• Budgeting principles; and
• Basic computer operation and applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Internet Explorer.

Application Deadline: January 28, 2022
Salary: $61,921.60 – $75,254.40

To view the official job posting: Health Educator

 

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POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor
ORGANIZATION: The Division of Community Health Sciences (CHS) in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

Description: We seek a dynamic new faculty member for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor position. We encourage applicants from backgrounds historically under-represented in the health sciences and whose research and teaching interests center the health of communities/populations and is consistent with our division’s focus on health equity and social justice. Priority areas include, but are not limited to: the health of minoritized populations, the determinants of and innovative solution for health inequities, and the use of community-partnered research approaches. Responsibilities include a balance of teaching and advising graduate students, securing external funding to support a robust research agenda, and contributing to the service mission of the division and the school. 

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in either public health, community or population health, psychology, sociology, anthropology, public policy, or a related social science. Scholarly productivity and a history of (or potential for) obtaining external funding appropriate for the desired faculty rank must be evident. We also are looking for applicants with experience and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring graduate students and who are willing to contribute to the growth and success of the division through service activities. Unique qualities that offer CHS an opportunity to expand its vision and impact are also desired. As an institution and division that is actively committed to diversity, candidates who can demonstrate a firm commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Application Process: Applicants must submit an on-line application using the link provided below. Please upload a cover letter, research statement, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. For fullest consideration, all requested information must be submitted by January 31, 2022. The application period will officially close February 15, 2022. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

To Apply: Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor

Questions: Contact Dr. Uchechi Mitchell, Search Committee Chair via email (umitch@uic.edu)

 

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POSITION: Public Health Analyst (Policy Issues & Management)
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent will serve as senior analyst for public health policy and issues management activities that provide leadership and direction for the development and maintenance of initiatives to advance the mission of the team.

As a Public Health Analyst (Policy & Issues Management) you will:

• Draft Congressional testimony regarding proposed legislation, public health problems, programmatic activities and responses to public health challenges and issues related to public health policy.
• Responsible for external communications on matters related to program activities and program related public health and health policies to policy oriented audiences as well as to members of the public.
• Develop and maintain systems to analyze visible actions such as legislation, executive directives, Departmental policy issuances, voluntary changes in practice by influential organizations or groups.
• Work with others in the organization and partners to ensure proper coordination of and analysis of national state activities in support of the organization’s mission and goals.
• Prepare written analytic reports in support of major strategic planning and evaluation programs and initiatives for use of the organization’s leadership.
• Supervise a small contingent of positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $117,692 – $152,998 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 14
Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: January 24, 2022

To view the official job posting: Public Health Analyst (Policy Issues & Management)

 

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POSITION: Health Scientist
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Incumbent serves in a developmental capacity as a Health Scientist, in the evaluation of public health issues or health hazards.

As a Health Scientist, you will:

• Conduct scientific studies/surveys or projects at local, state, and national levels.
• Prepare research or study findings for dissemination.
• Review and analyze studies and projects assessing public health issues in order to make recommendations.
• Apply established methodologies and techniques.
• Consult on scientific and technical issues.
• Communicate information to various audience.

Salary: $69,878 – $108,886 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 11 – 12
Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: February 2, 2022

To view the official job posting: Health Scientist

 

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POSITION: Public Health Analyst
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent serves as a public health analyst responsible for evaluating and analyzing complex public health programs and policies to advise management on public health programs.

As an Public Health Analyst you will:

• Develop and formulate short and long range public health program goals, objectives, and policies
• Establish program standards, policies, strategies, goals and evaluation plans in conjunction with senior staff.
• Analyze complex public health policies, programs, and statistical standards to advise senior management on public health policies, operations, products, and services.
• Develop and applies new or revised program methods, organizational structures, and technologies to carry out program objectives.
• Prepare directives, issuances, memoranda, policy statements, and proposals.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in processes, programs, and/or policies, as a result of monitoring and evaluation findings and conclusions.

Application Deadline: January 25, 2022
Salary: $83,755 – $129,472 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13

To view the official job posting: Public Health Analyst