Job postings as of April 6, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Development Assistant

ORGANIZATION: Health Affairs

Location: Washington, DC

Health Affairs produces the nation’s leading journal of health policy, curated commentary and analysis on Health Affairs Forefront, policy briefs, events, and more. Published since 1981, Health Affairs is read by federal, state, and local policymakers, health industry leaders, and academics in fields such as health economics, medicine, public health, and political science.

Health Affairs is an editorially independent division of Project HOPE, an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges.

This position will provide the Health Affairs development team with general support for the administration of ongoing tasks and fundraising projects. The Development Assistant works in collaboration with the Senior Development Director, Executive Publisher, Director, Finance & Administration, and other key staff to meet Health Affairs’ annual fiscal goals. The incumbent supports the grant application and reporting processes, and manages the Raiser’s Edge database system, including responsibility for entering all gifts, proposals, and activities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Submit grant applications and reports via grantmaker online portals; maintain list of usernames and passwords for grantmaker portals.
Execute grant-related project surveys for evaluation of project impact, including author surveys.
Compile project data for use in grant reports using Google Analytics and other analytic tools.
Gather key performance metrics for policy impact and overall grant impact for reporting to funders.
Monitor and maintain the funder reporting schedules and requirements.
Manage and update a wide-range of tracking tools that are used and accessed by multiple members of the staff, including the grants deliverables tracking tool – disperse deliverables to key Health Affairs staff responsible for carrying out grant funded projects.
Manage Raiser’s Edge database, including serving as system administrator; enter relevant data into the system, including, detailed notes about meetings, calls, proposals, letters, grants, and emails.
Coordinate and edit internal and external communications and presentations for development team in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Manage and update library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, tax forms, board/staff diversity lists, etc.
Coordinate meetings and conference calls with grantmakers.
Join grantmaker calls to take notes; distribute call notes to Health Affairs staff.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
Three years of work experience in an administrative capacity, with development office experience preferred.
Independent thinker with strong customer service orientation and collaborative work style.
Excellent attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, Raiser’s Edge, Google Analytics and similar programs.
Strong ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Minimal travel required.

To view the official job posting: Development Assistant

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POSITION: OB Nutrition Counselor (Bilingual English/Spanish)

ORGANIZATION: Urban Health Plan

Position Summary:

As a member of Urban Health Plan’s Nutrition Department and working in close conjunction ith our OB/GYN Management, we are seeking an OB Nutrition Counselor to join our interdisciplinary team. This position is a fully onsite role stationed in our Simpson Pavilion in the Bronx on our OB floor. The Nutrition Counselor will conduct initial, third trimester and postpartum assessments on all pregnant women in the OB Dept. The counselor is a resource to patients that provides nutrition education to low risk pregnant women and refers high risk patients to the Clinical Nutritionist.

Key Duties:

Conducts Initial Nutrition Assessment of new OB patients.
Conducts third trimester reassessment of OB patients reviewing weight gain, lab values and diet history
Conducts postpartum reassessment of patients reviewing patient and infant medical and diet history
Using established criteria, provides nutrition counseling/education to low risk patients. If patient is high risk refer to nutritionists
Refers patients to the WIC Program and follows up on status, when applicable.
Documents all nutrition visits in electronic medical record
Attends and participates in meetings for OB, Nutrition and other divisions.
Provides nutrition education handouts and presentations to patients
Participates in Nutrition Department programs/activities (such as Health Bucks)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition is required.
Bilingual Spanish/English, required.
2 years of experience providing nutrition-related services.
Team-player and willing to go the extra mile to support patients in our care.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic record-keeping.
Commitment to excellence and to providing quality service to patients.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Must be organized and self-motivated.

To view the official job posting: OB Nutrition Counselor

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POSITION: Nutritionist (RDN/CDN)

ORGANIZATION: Urban Health Plan

Position Summary:

We are hiring new Nutritionists to join our Nutrition Department. As a Nutritionist, you will be responsible for providing education and counseling to high-risk patients and their families in our primary care and multi-specialty health centers. Currently this is a hybrid role that requires both onsite and remote work. Candidates must be comfortable with commuting to Corona, Queens to provide services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree or Masters Degree in Nutrition required.
NYS Licensed required
1-3 years of experience providing nutrition-based counseling to patients dealing with chronic health conditions.
Bilingual Spanish/English required.
Previous experience in pediatrics, a plus.

Key Duties:

Provides initial and follow-up consultations to patients.
Facilitates individual and group education and counseling to high risk patients and their families.
Engages in outreach and therapy to patients with unhealthy weight and chronic illnesses.
Participates in food demonstrations, health fairs, and workshops in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.

About Urban Health Plan:

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

To view the official job posting: Nutritionist

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POSITION: Research Associate

ORGANIZATION: The JPB Foundation

The JPB Foundation (JPB) seeks nominations and applications for the position of Research Associate, Public Health and Social Justice. As JPB explores possible avenues of supporting community mental wellness across the US, it is seeking a Research Associate to synthesize current research on social cohesion, help identify academic institutions leading in this field, and identify place-based programs contributing to community mental wellness to complement a slate of potential grantmaking. The Research Associate will report to JPB’s Senior Fellow for this area.

Please note that this position will begin on a part-time basis (ideally three days/week), with the possibility of increasing over time. The position will begin on a 6-month fixed term, with the possibility of extending further.

About JPB

JPB’s mission is to advance opportunity and justice in the US by reducing poverty, sustaining and enriching our environments, and furthering breakthrough medical research. Through our three core areas of focus – Poverty, Environment, and Medical Research – we work to eliminate systemic injustices that prevent people from thriving. We are dedicated to long-lasting, systemic change. That means we commit to our partners for the long haul, trusting in the strength and vision of the organizations we support to address some of our country’s most entrenched problems.

JPB was founded in 2011 by Barbara Picower, the current president of the Foundation and Chair of the Board with funds bequeathed by her late husband, Jeffry. Over the last 10 years, JPB has grown to be one of the largest US foundations, awarding over $1B in grants across our programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Support

Update literature review on social cohesion incorporating scholarship from fields of public health, medicine, social sciences, political science and economics.
Identify foundations grantmaking in social cohesion or related areas such as community connectedness or emotional resilience.
- Provide assistance in scoping projects including: identifying academic institutions with established scholarship in the following areas: social cohesion, social capital, community connectedness, and mental health benefits of outdoor spaces and activity; and identifying organizations successfully activating outdoor spaces to facilitate healing, connectedness and social cohesion for sustainable resilience.
- Assist with oral and written presentations as needed, including doing background research and PowerPoint development.
Collaborate with Environment and Poverty Program staff as needed.

Administrative Support

Schedule in-person, phone, and virtual meetings and send meeting invitations, reserve rooms, and coordinate with other administrative staff as necessary to facilitate meeting logistics.
Submit expense reports for Senior Fellow and confirm travel itineraries.
Collaborate with Program Associates and Executive Coordinators in the Environment and Poverty Program and other JPB staff on cross-program administrative work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS

Minimum of 2 years of relevant full-time work experience, with a particular interest in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or public sector in fields related to public health.
Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred, or other relevant training such as in completing comprehensive literature reviews.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a changing environment.
Sound judgment and integrity enjoys work in both a collaborative environment and independently.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and able to learn other programs to support the work. Experience working with Fluxx a plus.
Passion for and commitment to JPB’s mission and values.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The targeted starting salary range for this position is the full-time equivalent of $65,000 – $75,000 based on experience. JPB offers an extensive and generous benefits package including health insurance (with 100% of the premiums paid for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members), paid time off (including last week of the year), 401(k) retirement plan with 12% employer contribution, and access to an inclusive family building reimbursement plan. JPB provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development and the ability to recommend an annual grant to the nonprofit of your choice.

To view the official job posting: Research Associate

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POSITION: Grants Manager

ORGANIZATION: Samaritan Daytop Village

The Grants Manager will play an important role researching and writing proposals for new funding opportunities to support the work of Samaritan Daytop Village. The Grants Manager will be responsible for all phases of the grant cycle including working collaboratively with leaders at all levels of the organization to identify funding needs, researching funding opportunities, designing programs, and providing leadership and support for all post-award grant activities. The ideal candidate for this role should have experience in federal government grant management, superior organizational skills, great leadership qualities, and exceptional monitoring skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct research and identify new opportunities for funding that align with SDV programs and mission.
Lead the writing, development, and submission of public and private letters of inquiry, proposals, follow-up correspondence, and interim and final reports.
Coordinate with program staff to develop comprehensive grant proposals.
Track grant applications and reporting requirements and provide regular updates to senior leadership on grant activity, deadlines, and awards/declines.
Monitor that goals are met in terms of programmatic deliverables and implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
Assist in the development of new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.
Ensure grant funds are spent according to funding guidelines and relevant regulations.
Oversee the fulfillment of administrative requirements and provide administrative support for all grant awards.
Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and external partners.
Perform other related duties as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience writing and editing grant proposals (or comparable writing experience
Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
Exceptional writing, organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and prioritization skills.
Excellent, proactive communication skills.
Strong project management skills and proven ability to work independently while meeting multiple deadlines.
Performance-driven attitude, with high standards and a proven ability to achieve established goals.
Strong technical skills with Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy.

To Apply: Send Resume and Cover Letter to Niya Branham, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Quality, at niya.branham@samaritanvillage.org

To view the official job posting: Grants Manager

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POSITION: Program Development Associate

ORGANIZATION: The Institute for Family Health

The program development associate will assist with new project development and write, edit, organize and submit grant proposals to a wide array of funders. The associate will use his/her excellent analytical skills to engage executive leadership, clinical and program directors, and partner agencies in designing and planning new programs. She/he will apply knowledge of the organization, the health services delivery environment, and best practices in public health to develop proposals that address the needs of underserved communities and are attractive to funders.

This position is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to community health services, programs and policy in New York City and New York State; collaborate with interdisciplinary health care and public health professionals; and participate in planning, program development, budgeting and evaluation for a wide array of community health initiatives.

Responsibilities

Work closely with medical providers, social work staff and others to identify funding opportunities, develop program ideas, and collect background information for grant proposals;
Work independently to investigate potential funding sources, including federal and state governments and private foundations, to identify opportunities to sustain or grow the Institute’s clinical, community outreach, training and research programs;
Participate actively in the program development process by using knowledge of the public health field, critical analysis and strategy and planning skill sets to design initiatives that are promising, targeted to the needs of disadvantaged populations, and compelling to funders;
Conduct research and collect demographic and health data related to grant proposal Development;
Prepare and submit 10‐15 small and large grant proposals annually, including: writing, editing and/or proofreading grant proposal narratives; developing budgets and budget justifications; and creating supporting documents;
Independently manage grant proposal development process; coordinate contributions from multiple staff members, and ensure that proposals are completed on time;
Ensure that grant proposals are complete and accurate, and adhere to funder requirements;
Prepare and maintain grant‐related supporting materials and documentation;
Track deadlines for grant submission and progress reports;
Develop letters of inquiry;
Assist the Assistant Vice President for Development and Communications with additional administrative, organizational and staff development tasks, as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health or similar field (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred; individuals currently pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply (salary will commensurate with experience and education);
Minimum 2‐4 years of relevant work experience; experience with a health‐focused not‐for‐profit or public agency preferred;
Demonstrated ability to write compelling content on deadline.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills; able to produce clear, well‐organized written materials on deadline;
Strong analytic abilities; interest and ability to quickly digest complex information; comfortable working with new “content areas” on a regular basis;
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail;
Able to work independently in addition to being a team player; able to collaborate effectively within the Department of Planning and Development, as well as with executive staff and other departments;
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and comfortable learning new software (i.e.,mapping, grant tracking/management).

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and three writing samples to kfahy@institute.org.

To view the official job posting: Program Development Associate

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POSITION: Community Health Worker

ORGANIZATION: Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health

Project: RadX-UP – A Nurse-Community Health Worker-Family Partnership Model to Increase COVID-19 Testing in Urban Underserved and Vulnerable Communities

Direct Supervisor: Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, NP

This NIH study will test the effectiveness of an intervention designed to promote COVID testing uptake, adoption of COVID control measures, and mutual aid capacity at the household level. The findings from this study will provide an evidence-base to inform current and future public health initiatives related to COVID-19 mitigation in underserved and vulnerable communities.

The Community Health Worker will report to Dr. Guilamo-Ramos. Dr. Guilamo-Ramos directs the Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health, which seeks to foster the development, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based interventions designed to promote positive Latino youth development, and examine and address issues such as immigration and their impact on Latino families and communities. CDUHR is an NIH-funded Center that supports transdisciplinary research to prevent and treat HIV, HCV, overdose, and substance use.

The Community Health Worker will have experience with providing culturally and linguistically appropriate community outreach and engagement, as well as talking to parents and/or youth about sensitive health topics (i.e. COVID-19 testing, prevention, and vaccination).

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide linkage and navigation of families to ancillary services when indicated (i.e. social welfare, vocational services)
Provision of culturally appropriate and accessible health information for families.
Coordinate the delivery of psychosocial support and stigma reduction to families

Qualifications for Position:

Flexible part-time schedule (including weekends)
Cultural competence working with Latinos and African Americans
Strong commitment to working in communities with health disparities

Skills and Knowledge:

Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred)
Strong communication and rapport-building skills
Excellent organizational and management skills
Experience with service navigation and health education is preferred

Job Type: Part-time (25 hours per week)

If interested in applying for the Community Health Worker position, please email your CV or Resume to Adam Benzekri (ab7170@nyu.edu)

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POSITION: Community Health Nurse

ORGANIZATION: Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health

Project: RadX-UP – A Nurse-Community Health Worker-Family Partnership Model to Increase COVID-19 Testing in Urban Underserved and Vulnerable Communities

Collaborating Organizations: The Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH) & the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR)

Direct Supervisor: Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, NP

This study is a collaboration between two research centers: the Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH) headed by Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos and the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) — an NIH-funded center, led by Dr. Holly Hagan, that supports transdisciplinary research to prevent and treat HIV, HCV, overdose, and substance use.

The Community Health Nurse will provide COVID-19 testing, seasonal vaccination referral, and other related healthcare services to families living in the South Bronx and will report directly to the direct supervisor: Dr. Guilamo-Ramos. Dr. Guilamo-Ramos directs CLAFH, which seeks to foster the development, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based interventions designed to promote positive Latino youth development, and examine and address issues such as immigration and their impact on Latino families and communities.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver COVID-19 testing
Provide test results to families

Qualifications for Position:

Must be licensed and registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN)
Bilingual and bi-cultural preferred
Cultural competence working with Latinos and African Americans
Understanding of the importance of cultural humility
Strong commitment to working in communities with health disparities.

Skills and Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge of the Bronx community and prevention/treatment service needs of families
Experience working in resource limited settings

Job Type: Full-Time

If interested in applying for the Community Health Nurse position, please email your CV to Adam Benzekri (ab7170@nyu.edu)

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POSITION: Various Openings

ORGANIZATION: Emilcott Associates

Environmental Manager

The Environmental Manager is a mid-level role in our Industrial Hygiene Group with an opportunity for career advancement and requires a high level of professionalism and the appropriate educational background and technical expertise.

Environmental Health & Safety Project Manager

Emilcott Associates is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Project Manager to deliver short- and long-term consulting and staff augmentation engagements. This individual will have a strong understanding of industrial hygiene concepts, issues, challenges, and will be able to identify unmet issues and opportunities with resolutions, for current and new clients while ensuring to the highest level of satisfaction.

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Manager

The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will provide technical environment, safety, and industrial hygiene support to site management and employees. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader to implement best practices and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal and company regulations, policies, permits, and work practices.

To Apply: Contact Julie Broussard, Talent Acquisition Partner at jbroussard@triumvirate.com

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POSITION: Senior Analytics Data Manager (SQL Server)

ORGANIZATION: Fund for Public Health NYC (FPHNYC)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW (School Based Health Center-Reproductive Health Project)

The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint Program of the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene responsible for promoting the health of the 1.3 million school children enrolled in approximately 1,800 public and non-public schools in the New York City. The OSH Adolescent Health Program manages, among other programs, in-school reproductive health programs at the high school level. These programs include 1) School-Based Health Centers, which offer comprehensive primary care services that include mental health and reproductive health as critical components of adolescent health care services; 2) Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Healthcare (CATCH) Program which offers in-school pregnancy tests, emergency contraception, hormonal contraception and referrals for reproductive health care by OSH staff in the school medical rooms; 3) Chancellor’s Initiative which is a $80 million project to develop and build over 50 SBHC’s over the course of 3 years; and 4) School Based Mental Health Roadmap training initiative that offers over 60 workshops/trainings per year to over 300 mental health professionals working in NYC public schools and 5) Foster Care Mental Health training project whereby various mental health professional will be trained on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat children and teens affected by trauma.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The OSH is the recipient of several grants to develop, implement and evaluate Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention initiatives in the schools. These grant-funded initiatives include offering expanded direct reproductive health services in School-Based Health Centers; and providing technical assistance, training, and monitoring to over 70 high school SBHC’s participating in the Reproductive Health project. The Senior Analytics Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Adolescent Health or her designee at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Office of School Health. They will work closely with all programmatic staff including the Director of IT for OSH.

The Senior Analytics Manager will be responsible for developing reporting and analytics to support decision-making, analysis, and interpretation of programmatic data. This work will include, but will not be limited to, developing dynamic and static reporting data using SSRS and other tools; developing stored procedures and scheduling jobs for routine data updates using SSIS; utilizing VBA in Access which links front-end users to the underlying database, maintaining and enhancing the structure and function of the database, maintaining database schema and integrity, creating data views; integrating external and public data sources as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, implement, and optimize server-based reports and underlying stored procedures; analyze existing SQL queries for performance improvements etc.
Build and maintain complex ETL jobs and data flow processes using SSIS, SQLServer.
Validate, reconcile, ensure accuracy of data throughout data migration and import processes.
Create Access Forms heavily utilizing VBA which links Access directly to underlying database in SQLServer.
Partner with OSH IT to modify and develop .NET code for SBHC data input application.
Review and interpret ongoing program/funder report requirements.
Participate in planning meetings and development meetings as required with internal business members, and furthermore will interface with clinic users based on program’s discretion on an as needed basis.
Interfacing with development team members for programming instruction, best practices, data structure evaluation and code review.
Providing analytic support for a wide range of grant-funded initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in quantitative field (computer science, information systems, data science, or related field).
3+ years’ experience working on the backend of relational databases with a focus on database principles, normalization, functions, and complex stored procedures.
Extensive experience with ETL processes and building server-based reports.
Advanced proficiency and extensive demonstrated professional experience in MS SQL Server (TSQL), SSIS, VBA required.
Experience in R or Python a plus.
Experience working with health system data strongly preferred.
Previous experience in creating and documenting design specifications preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $95 – $105,000 commensurate with experience and education.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

TO APPLY

Senior Analytics Data Manager

*Interested candidates can contact Jodi Bailey at jbailey6@health.nyc.gov with any questions.

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POSITION: Merta Program Manager

ORGANIZATION: The University of Wisconsin-Madison

This position works in collaboration with the principal investigator (PI) and leadership from the Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) to manage IRP Medicaid Evaluation, Research, and Technical Assistance (MERTA) agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and related health policy research projects. They will provide project management and oversight of contracts and budgets, including managing project timelines and ensuring contractually required deliverables are met; coordinate daily activities related to the MERTA research projects; work with diverse research teams of faculty, IRP staff, and students; serve as a liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholders; and help prepare and disseminate results for academic, policy practitioner, and public audiences.

Plans and coordinates the administrative, operational, outreach and promotional activities related to research studies that may be collaborative and independent. Serves as a subject matter expert.

35% Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
15% Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
15% Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
10% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
10% Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
5% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
5% Assists with development of written and other deliverables for research program, which may include conducting literature reviews, working with research and IRP communications teams to prepare reports and materials, and disseminating information
5% Identifies, writes, or assists in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding

Education:

Required- Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred- Master’s Degree in public health, public policy, or related discipline

Application Deadline: April 11, 2022

To view the official job posting: Merta Program Manager

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POSITION: Data Scientist 1

ORGANIZATION: The University of Wisconsin-Madison

This position serves as a data scientist on various research teams at the Institute for Research on Poverty led by principal investigators and researchers from across campus, including but not limited to the social sciences, School of Medicine and Public Health, and School of Pharmacy. The data scientist will contribute to a research agenda set by a lead researcher, primarily by preparing datasets for analysis. Such preparation will include extracting, cleaning, merging, and harmonizing large administrative data sets, as well as constructing longitudinal, analytical datasets. The data scientist may also be asked to support or perform analytic tasks, and collaborate with data professionals at various Wisconsin State agencies.

One of the primary tasks of the incumbent will be to conduct data programming services, data management, and analytic tasks using data from Medicaid program enrollment and health care claims systems, and to link these data to other datasets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to a research agenda set by a lead researcher by preparing data sets, analyzing them using data science techniques, and presenting the results. Works as part of a team under general supervision.

60% Prepares data sets for analysis including cleaning/quality assurance, transformations, restructuring, and integration of multiple data sources
15% Implements appropriate data science techniques under the guidance of other data scientists, statisticians, and/or other researchers to find data patterns and answer research questions chosen by the lead researcher including data visualization, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining
5% Organizes and automates project steps for data preparation and analysis
5% Composes and assembles reproducible workflows and reports to clearly articulate patterns to researchers and/or administrators
5% Documents approaches to address research questions
10% Develop expertise in the content, structure, and idiosyncrasies of project-specific data. Understand the origin of variables and their interpretation. Learn any policy issues related to this project specific data

EDUCATION:

Required – Bachelor’s Degree in social science or data science/analytics field

Preferred- Master’s Degree

Application Deadline: April 11, 2022

To view the official job posting: Data Scientist 1

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POSITION: Assistant Scientist – Public Health Sciences

ORGANIZATION: University of Miami

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Scientist position to support federal and state-funded research projects focused on firefighter health and safety. The Caban-Martinez Lab is focused on surveillance and the design/evaluation of workplace interventions to improve the health of first responders. The lab has received new funding to conduct surveillance of COVID-19 infection and vaccine effectiveness among firefighters, healthcare workers and frontline/essential workers (https://www.ffccs.org/recover). Dr Alberto Caban-Martinez will be leading efforts for the UM academic partner arm of the RECOVER Cohort study and is seeking a talented assistant scientist to support the research and administrative activities of the RECOVER and other firefighter COVID-19 projects. The principal objective of the position will be to manage the Florida RECOVER cohort research team in the weekly biomonitoring of cohort participants. The incumbent will assist in the management of firefighter health and safety projects, analyzes data, runs reports, manages project resources and presents scientific results. They will be expected to develop and function as an independent scientist under the mentoring of more established scientists in the lab. Moreover, the incumbent will support the University’s research goals and objectives by performing field based (community-based) experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
Publishes in referred journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.
Supervises and provides guidance to research employees and non-exempt staff.
Supports the writing of extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
Assists the Principal Investigator in preparing materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
The successful applicant must possess at minimum, a Ph.D. in epidemiology, industrial hygiene, environmental health or occupational health and safety.
Other highly desired qualifications include knowledge of a statistical package, and experience with large cohort data management.
Interacts with the principal investigator, research project team, and external research collaborators in conduct the research project activities as per study to protocol.
Other highly desired qualifications include knowledge of Matlab or Python, and experience with time series and frequency domain analysis, and the ability to analyze mooring and other in situ observations and output from numerical models for scientific research.
The incumbent must also have at least 1 year of relevant Post-Doctoral research experience work (or professional scientific work experience) and demonstrated ability in publishing results in the peer-reviewed literature.
Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

To view the official job posting: Assistant Scientist

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POSITION: Mathematical Statistician

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As a Mathematical Statistician (Direct Hire), you will: Serve as the Associate Director for Surveillance and Data Science, a member of the NCIRD senior management staff. Providing statistical, technical, information technology, data systems, and surveillance expertise to members of the Center’s staff; responsible for areas of study design, integration, development and modeling.

Duties:

Provide overall direction for the organizations surveillance programs and activities.
Provide consultation and managerial assistance for internal and external activities related to developing and recommending policies and procedures for surveillance management and support .
Formulate changes to various public health systems and data workflows
Prepare for changes that will occur as a result of the implementation of changing technological and programmatic understanding of COVID-19 and other emerging infectious diseases.

Salary: $138,437 – $176,300 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 8, 2022

To view the official job posting: Mathematical Statistician

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POSITION: Public Health Analyst

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

*This job is open to current federal employees*

The employee serves as a public health analyst responsible for evaluating and analyzing complex public health programs and policies to advise management on public health policies, operations, products, and services and contribute to the improvement of public health programs.

As a Public Health Analyst you will:

Serve as expert analyst in developing, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating current or projected complex, interrelated public health programs involving governmental and non-governmental organizations from multiple sectors at the community, State, national and/or international levels.
Prepare directives, issuances, memoranda, policy statements, and legislative proposals to introduce new initiatives and to recommend effective operations consistent with overall program objectives.
Independently or as part of a team prepares and presents comprehensive program reviews to include recommendations on curtailing or expanding programs and program effectiveness.
Research and prepare responses to inquiries received in writing or telephonically
Collect, compile, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative information and data for use in senior leadership or program decisions.
Inventory, track, and summarize critical public health information and data.

Salary: $83,755 – $129,472 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13

Application Deadline: April 14, 2022

To view the official job posting: Public Health Analyst

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POSITION: Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

This position is located with the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Duties at the GS-12 and GS-13 level are similar, selectee will be required to be more independent at the GS-13 level.

Applies safety principles and methods in the development of workplace safety standards and regulations; develops safety criteria, guidelines, standards and directives based on studies of technical data and information.
Drafts safety standards language and guidance documents by researching the relevant subject matter; reviews technical data and information published by other groups, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the American Society for Testing and Materials.
Researches and prepares material for the public record and public hearings; prepares reports for the public reading room and/or Docket Officer; Studies requests for variance from applicable industry standards; evaluates possibility of serious risks and severe hazards identified with unsafe acts or conditions cited and recommends approval or disapproval of request.
Analyses proposed national consensus standards developed by private associations, councils and others to ensure their technical feasibility, accuracy and applicability to general industry requirements; Interprets existing standards including definitions, applicability and relationship to other standards; discusses technical content in proposed or established standards with representatives of groups or organizations that are preparing safety criteria general industry; Comprehensive knowledge of national safety and occupational health laws, policies, regulations, standards, directives, principles, practices, techniques, methodologies and procedures applicable to industry processes, equipment, machinery, materials and abatement methods sufficient to develop safety standards, guidelines and regulations to eliminate or control hazards in these industries.
Applies comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and health principles and practices used in general industry to evaluate technical comments on proposed standards; determines if additional study is needed, modification or deletion is required; prepares summary reports of comments, including controversial viewpoints and recommends further study when indicated.

Salary: $89,834 – $138,868 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13

Location: Washington, DC

Application Deadline: April 7, 2022

To view the official job posting: Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

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POSITION: Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

This position is within U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

Selectee will be expected to report to one of the offices listed in the announcement.
Position is inside the bargaining unit and requires pre-employment physical and a valid drivers license.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if funding becomes available.
As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex with less supervision.

Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

GS-09:

Independently conducts safety inspections of business establishments and worksites whose operations are generally characterized by the presence of moderately stable, low-risk processes or some higher hazards or unsafe working conditions or technically difficult operations which are covered by specific written guidelines.
Assists in investigating mishaps resulting in fatalities or injuries and serious accidents.
Conducts research using modern technologies to prepare for onsite inspections or in response to requests for information.
Prepares case files or assigned portions of case files to support apparent violations, recommended penalties and abatement dates. Documents case files with relevant documentation to support a legally sufficient case.
Assists agency attorneys in the preparation of evidence supporting the agency’s findings of occupational safety and health violations where the employer contests the inspection results.

For GS-11:

Conducts occupational safety and health inspections within a variety of agricultural, construction, general industry, maritime, and federal agency establishments to ensure compliance with federal OSHA regulations. Inspections may involve fatalities, serious injuries, or other unsafe conditions.
Documents inspections and generates reports that support a legally sufficient case.
Recommends abatement methods common to work processes.
Assists agency attorneys in the preparation of contested cases for hearing before administrative law judges.
Responds to safety and health related technical inquiries from employers, employees, labor organizations and trade associations.
Provides training to lower graded compliance officers.
Participates in obtaining warrants and subpoenas associated with inspections.

Salary: $54,727 – $86,074 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 09 – 11

Multiple Vacancies in the following Locations: Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Savannah, GA; Smyrna, GA; Tucker, GA; Jackson MS

Application Deadline: April 11, 2022

To view the official job posting: Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

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POSITION: Laboratory Quality Management Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The purpose of this position is to implement, communicate, and maintain all laboratory quality measures, including protocols; tools and systems monitoring efficiency; prevention; and correction of deviations in clinical laboratory settings of functions engaged in studies of environmental response, biological or related life science activities and/or processes of humans, animals, and their component parts, pharmacology, or other related science research applications.

As a Laboratory Quality Management Specialist, you will:

Assure implementation and maintenance of quality management system/essentials program and plan; and, adherence to applicable guidelines and regulations, such as Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other national and international standards/accreditations.
Ensure laboratory quality management requirements such as, standard operating procedures and protocols are in place, maintained, and meet appropriate regulatory requirements.
Conduct periodic internal and external quality audits to include assessment of laboratory data; documenting regulatory compliance and identifying/reporting deficiencies.
Advise management regarding nonconformities; recommend appropriate investigative, remedial and corrective action.
Comply with all applicable federal and state safety and health regulations and established CDC/ATSDR safety policies.
Maintain required certifications and professional expertise in a science field/research quality control or assurance clinical laboratory standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Salary: $99,595 – $129,472 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 8, 2022

To view the official job posting: Laboratory Quality Management Specialist

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POSITION: Public Health Advisor ( Policy & Issues Management)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The incumbent will oversee a team of program and policy analysts and serve as a Senior Advisor to the Director of the CDC Washington Office with primary responsibility for providing advice to the Director on the development, direction, and coordination of congressional and other oversight over the agency, planning, policy, evaluation, legislative, and regulatory activities as they relate to the agency.

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

Lead a team in program analysis, evaluation, planning and legislative functions.
Provide an effective planning, policy, legislative, and regulatory framework for the agency’s strategic approach to interaction with Congress and the Washington policy community.
Work with the Director in the formulation and/or prioritization of program goals, objectives, and broad operating policies.
Analyze the potential impact of bills, laws, regulations, and programs on the agency and proposes changes necessary to respond to changed requirements or situations.
Propose new or revised programs, as appropriate.

Salary: $148,484 – $176,300 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Location: Washington, DC

Application Deadline: April 11, 2022

To view the official job posting: Public Health Advisor

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POSITION: Nurse Educator (4 Openings)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This position serves as a Nurse Educator, has primary responsibility for serving as an instructor for field immunization and related courses, developing training and education materials for health care professionals and the continuing education process, responding to vaccine-related inquiries, and refinement and quality assurance of ongoing training conducted by immunization personnel throughout the United States.

Serve as a Nurse Educator/Must be registered, licensed nurse.

Develop immunization-related education and training materials for a healthcare provider audience.
Respond to immunization-related inquiries from health departments, clinicians, and the lay public.
Promote knowledge and understanding through the development of immunization health education materials for specific target audiences.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health education materials such as the child and adolescent and adult immunization schedules and multiple interactive, web-based training tools.
Remain current in field of vaccine preventable diseases and identifies/addresses need for health education based on new research, recommendations and innovations.
Work with partners in developing, implementing, and evaluating health communication and health marketing initiatives.
Respond to vaccine-preventable disease inquiries from healthcare providers and lay (public) communities and provides appropriate responses.

Salary: $99,595 – $129,472 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022

To view the official job posting: Nurse Educator

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