Job postings as of April 13, 2022

POSITION: Administrative Executive Assistant 

ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Executive Director of State and Local Public Health Initiatives, the Administrative Executive Assistant will be joining CUNY SPH at an exciting moment in the school’s history, as it launches the first ever NYC Pandemic Response Institute (PRI), in partnership with Columbia University.  The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) selected Columbia University, with CUNY SPH as the key partner, to launch and operate the PRI to help assure that New York City is prepared to meet future health emergencies like COVID-19.  The initial focus of the Administrative Executive Assistant is to provide executive level coordination while completing a broad range of administrative tasks that include but are not limited to:    

•  Providing administrative support, including preparation of briefing documents and reports, meeting coordination and preparation, deliverable trackers, documentation requested by funders for review and approval by the Executive Director and other senior leadership
• Drafting responses to inquiries for information and advice about State and Local public health initiatives
• In consultation with the Executive Director, establish and maintain tracking systems for meeting project milestones and goals
• Researching, coordinating and organizing data for reports, memos, presentations, and other materials
• Managing electronic document sharing systems such as using SharePoint and for team collaboration
• Coordinating purchasing, procuring goods and services and monitoring expenditures, in accordance with City, State and University rules and regulations.
• Overseeing the hiring needs for the PRI office, working with unit heads to coordinate personnel activities for staff reporting to the Executive Director.
• Providing confidentiality while using a high degree of discretion and professionalism
• Performs related duties as assigned.

NOTE:

• Until further notice, work will be performed in a hybrid manner with 70% onsite presence. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the tri-state area.
• Candidates will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates are required to be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and four years’ relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Impeccable attention to detail and follow through, ability to follow directions, highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced deadline-oriented environment. 
• Friendly, positive and adaptable attitude, with a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, customer-service orientation and the ability to exercise discretion
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent judgement and situational awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly, Outlook, track changes function in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio; familiarity with remote meeting and conferencing platforms, including Zoom and Teams
• Experience with procurement and hiring, preferably in a governmental or academic setting
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with diverse groups of executive, administrative, and technical staff and community partners
• Experience assembling and organizing information into succinct and well-formatted tables, charts, images, and narratives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in subject matter
• Work experience in government and/or higher education is a plus

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides support to a Campus or University Executive, organizing and supervising unit activities.   

• Creates appointment and meeting schedules, arranges meetings, and prepares for a variety of special events.  Maintains an ongoing calendar of reports, deadlines, and key dates and incorporates these into a schedule.
• Coordinates Executive communications, including those requiring a high degree of sensitivity.  May respond to public inquiries as well as requests from within the Campus/University community.
• Organizes, creates, and distributes key, complex management reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Organizes, manages, and tracks written and email correspondence, maintaining logs and records of follow-up activities.
• Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization.
• May supervise office staff, performing basic Human Resources functions such as recruiting and interviewing. 
• May perform related duties as assigned; may participate in special projects and efforts to improve unit effectiveness.

Salary commensurate with education and experience up to $88,602.

HOW TO APPLY               

•         Go to www.cuny.edu and click “Employment”
•         Click “Search job Listing”
•         Click on “More options to search for CUNY jobs”
•         Search by Job Opening ID (23801)
•         Click on “Apply Now” and follow the instructions

The uploaded resume and cover letter must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format. 

CLOSING DATE: April 21, 2022

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POSITION: Senior Healthcare Analyst – Risk Management Analytics (Remote)

ORGANIZATION: Healthfirst

Healthfirst was founded by a collection of major healthcare systems in the New York area to emphasize high quality of care, and better patient outcomes. We have grown into New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurer and cover over 1.7 million members in New York City and on Long Island, as well as in Westchester, Sullivan, Orange, and Rockland counties. Healthfirst accomplishes this all while following our value-based model and collaborating with our hospital sponsors and provider partners through our provider delivery system.

More about the team, and the role: 

Within the larger Finance department, the Hospital Risk Analytics team monitors performance and identifies opportunities for improvement for our sponsor hospitals within our value-based risk model. The Senior Healthcare Analyst is responsible for monitoring risk pool performance, transforming large, complex datasets into actionable insights, and partnering with our Network team to communicate financial results to Healthfirst and hospital leadership. This role will have the opportunity to contribute to a broad set of projects across departments and is ideal for someone who is interested in value-based payment models and enjoys working in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

You will:

• Produce and manage performance reports of value-based risk share agreements
• Monitor costs and revenue trends for healthcare providers and identify root cause of developing trends
• Understand and analyze impacts of new program changes such as new benefits or new populations
• Prepare monthly analyses for analytic council meetings and stakeholders. Respond to requests for analysis and provide analytic support to various stakeholders and departments
• Pull data from warehouse using Structured Query Language (SQL) code/Python (or similar programs) and build reports and dashboards in Tableau or Excel
• Manage and organize meetings to discuss analysis requests and clearly communicate trends and results to appropriate stakeholders
• Keep abreast of changes in our provider community, as well as New York Medicaid and Medicare reforms and their impact on the health plan and owner hospital performance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Current or previous work experience within a Hospital, Healthcare or Managed Care organization
• Experience in conducting medical cost and revenue analyses using claims and other data sources
• Experience in managing projects across multiple departments
• Work experience with Microsoft Excel -create pivot tables, formatting, sorting, create spreadsheets with complex formulas such as sum products, Vlookups
• Experience with SQL and creating and developing new reports that can be used for analysis
• Skilled in data manipulation, database software, spreadsheets, and analytical software including SQL and Tableau

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of key managed care concepts and provider reimbursement principles such as risk adjustment, capitation, FFS (Fee-for-Service) and other payment mechanisms.
• Experience in supporting Network Management analytical requests.
• Self-motivated, creative problem solver who can work independently and collaborate through strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong project management experience and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience in modeling financial impact of provider reimbursement changes.

To view the official job posting: Senior Healthcare Analyst 

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POSITION: Data Analyst

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Job description:

DOHMH has an opening for a Data Analyst within the office of Planning, Policy, and Administration in BTBC. The office routinely monitors key program indicators on program performance, conducts priority program evaluation projects, and determines program budgets for efficient spending on program services.

The candidate will participate in COVID-19 impact evaluations on TB initiatives related to prevention and care. The candidate will analyze and manage data related to existing and new COVID-19/TB evaluation projects, e.g., an assessment of COVID-19/TB comorbidities, COVID-19 vaccination among TB patients, and the impact of COVID-19 safety measures on essential services including meeting key performance measures. The candidate may also have an opportunity to be involved in clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, and other collaborative projects.

Specifically, the Data Analyst will:

• Support COVID-19 impact evaluations related to TB control and prevention
• Assess internal indicators, identify aberrations in trends, and describe pandemic influence on data
• Analyze data from the surveillance registries, electronic medical records, and non-traditional data sources
• Present analytical reports, dashboards, and other documents based on data analysis projects.
• Respond to data requests from internal and external partners.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or other appropriate fields of study.
• Graduate credits or relevant experience in appropriate fields of study may be acceptable. 
• Previous experience working in fields related to public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or other appropriate fields of study.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Capacity and willingness to learn methods of program evaluation.
• Proficient in R, SAS, or other statistical software.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.

Additional Desired Qualities: 

• Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
• Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.
• This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Data Analyst

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POSITION: Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Program Overview:

The 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) consists of a multi-disciplinary team that aims to engage primary care providers, hospitals, and other healthcare systems to implement evidence-based strategies; leverage information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advance policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surface opportunities where health care can influence and connect individuals to social support and address the whole person, beyond physical ailments.  

Job description:

DOHMH has an opening for a Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst. The Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst will work within the Health System Strategy team at the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems to assess, project, and monitor the capacity of healthcare systems in meeting the needs of patients from marginalized communities during pandemic surges and in the recovery period. The primary focus of the work for this position is on inpatient utilization using hospital discharge and other data sources. As individuals from marginalized communities bear disproportionate burdens related to COVID-19, this work aims to inform policy decisions and ensure equitable outcomes among marginalized communities.

Specifically, the Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst will:

• Perform data and literature scans related to healthcare policy and planning.
• Perform data entry and analysis related to hospital utilization.  
• Maintain Tableau dashboard where the information about hospital utilization resides.
• Assess patterns of hospital service provision in relation to hospital bed capacity and associated outcomes.
• Translate analysis findings into content for presentation, reports, and journal articles.
• Assess patterns of care seeking among COVID patients and the potential association between care segregation and COVID mortality using SPARCS data.
• Provide data management of all COVID-19 management and recovery grants including but not limited to data collection, analysis, and presentation of data products to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain tableau dashboards to assist community-based organizations in identifying key NYC blocks to focus COVID recovery work in.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in public health, social sciences, public policy, or other related fields.
• Proficiency in conducting in-depth literature review and synthesizing findings.
• Proficiency in managing and analyzing large administrative datasets using data management and statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SQL, Stata)
• Experience in using GIS software, geocoding, and conducting spatial analysis.
• Experience in using software such as Tableau for data presentation and communication.      
• Ability to design analysis, synthesize results, and present findings and recommendations in a succinct manner. 

Additional Desired Qualities

• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
• Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.
• This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst

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POSITION: Grant Manager

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

DOHMH’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) was created to promote DOHMH’s and NYC’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies. OEPR coordinates agency-wide emergency preparedness planning, exercises and training, evaluation of incident response, exercise performance and coordinating with community stakeholders, city, state & federal partners on public health emergency planning and response. OEPR’s work focuses on promoting and protecting public health through emergency preparedness and response; and recognizes that social inequities negatively impact our efforts to maintain and improve the health of NYC during and after a disaster. With these inequities in mind, OEPR is also working to improve its application of a social justice and racial equity lens to its emergency preparedness and response work. OEPR’s employees are expected to align their work with OEPR’s efforts to combat the harmful effects of systemic injustices on communities and work towards the most equitable post-disaster public health outcomes possible.

The OEPR Bureau of Grants Management and Administration (GMA) is responsible for fiscal and administrative functions for the Division with a focus on workforce equity, strategic financial planning and securing federal preparedness and response funding for the agency.

Job description:

DOHMH has an opening for a Grant Manager. Reporting to the Director of Grants Management, the Grant Manager will be responsible for management of federal funds to support improvement of critical public health infrastructure needs related to workforce, foundational capabilities, data modernization, and physical infrastructure. This includes providing programmatic, grants, and administrative support for DOHMH programs, including initiating, implementing, and monitoring projects that focus on building DOHMH’s and NYC’s public health workforce and infrastructure to ensure readiness to respond to public health emergencies like COVID-19.

• Lead grant application development, including management of funding requests from across multiple parts of DOHMH and communication to program leads about timeline and grantor requirements.
• Provide guidance on implementation of funded projects that enhance public health infrastructure, workforce, and data needs, including ensuring project timelines/deliverables are clearly outlined and align with grant objectives and requirements, to strengthen DOHMH’s ability to respond to COVID-19 and other public health emergencies.
• Lead review and enhancement of documents (i.e., job posting, contract scope of work) related to grant-funded activities, services, and planning in conjunction with subject matter experts/program leads throughout DOHMH.
• Ensure programs’ hiring and procurement (purchases & contracts) are in line with grant scope and allowable activities, as well as CDC-approved budget.
• Provide ongoing programmatic and administrative support to funded programs to elicit updates, provide guidance, as well as identify issues and next steps.
• Ensure grant progress reports and other deliverables clearly and accurately describe DOHMH’s progress in achieving goals and objectives of funding.
• Develop various summaries and reports for fiscal agent, DOHMH & OEPR leadership, CDC and other partners using large quantities of information related to infrastructure, COVID -19 workforce, and data goals, priorities, and related activities.
• Document grant-related processes, as well as identify timelines and make recommendations for improved effectiveness of initiating and implementing projects.
• Participate in Incident Command System (ICS) during public health emergency responses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, OR a bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ experience in high-level coordination or leadership of health or medical programs.
• Expertise and proven success in grant development and reporting, as well as familiarity with financial concepts.
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines. Previous experience working in fields related to public health or health care.
• Relevant experience with government agencies or knowledge of New York City and federal fiscal policies is desirable, but not required.
• Capacity and willingness to learn Salesforce and other grant management systems.  

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALITIES:

• Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
• Experience working with and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.
• This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Grant Manager

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POSITION: Data Analyst

ORGANIZATION: Columbia University Medical Center

Increasingly, genetic information is being incorporated in medical care for the purposes of estimating risk for a disease, making a diagnosis or prognosis, and for deciding among treatment options. With regard to risk for disease, it is now possible with varying degrees of precision able to tell people the likelihood they will experience a medical condition sometime in the future. The growth of direct-to-consumer genetic testing services attest to the interest of many people in receiving such information. The Department of Sociomedical Sciences at the Mailman School of Public Health is seeking a Data Analyst for a NIA funded study of the psychosocial impact among Latinos of genetic susceptibility testing for Alzheimer’s disease. While the study has both a quantitative and qualitative component, this position is for work on the qualitative one. The primary responsibilities for this position will be the coding of the qualitative (interview) data and assisting in the analysis of that data. The incumbent’s responsibilities will also include assisting in the preparation of professional presentations and journal articles (e.g., assisting with literature reviews and compliance with journal guidelines). Some transcribing (if fluent in Spanish translation) of interviews will also be part of the person’s responsibilities.

Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Coding and analysis of qualitative interviews 90%
• Providing editorial and administrative assistance in the preparation of research
• manuscripts and professional publications 5%
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested/assigned 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, prior experience with the use of qualitative software for the coding and analysis of qualitative data and a background in behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology, psychology, anthropology)
• Proficiency in using EXCEL, PowerPoint, Zoom, and reference/citation manager software is important. At least 1 year of prior experience with qualitative research is important.
• Experienced with ATLAS.ti (or other qualitative data analysis software).

To view the official job posting: Data Analyst

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POSITION: Assistant Director for Health Equity Policy Analysis

ORGANIZATION: Greater New York Hospital Association

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

Reporting to the leadership of GNYHA’s Center for Community Health Equity, the Assistant Director for Health Equity Policy Analysis will be responsible for supporting the analysis of current and proposed health equity-related policy directives and the implementation of GNYHA and member hospital health equity, diversity, and inclusion programs in accordance with best practice and State and Federal requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze current and proposed federal and state requirements on hospital patients’ rights and health equity issues, with a focus on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) best practices, disability access, limited English proficiency, racial and ethnic data collection, and immigrant patient populations.
• Communicate impact of health equity-related proposals, orally and in writing to GNYHA staff and member hospitals, to support GNYHA advocacy.
• Conceptualize and execute educational programs for GNYHA members, including identifying topics of interest and experts to deliver content and/or personally presenting content.
• Provide technical assistance to member hospitals on approaches to achieving health equity in serving all patient populations in accordance with best practice and governmental requirements.
• Manage GNYHA training, cultural competence, and diversity programs that support GNYHA and member hospital health equity and diversity priorities.
• Provide project management leadership, including organizing information and tracking, executing, and reporting on project deliverables, managing the logistics of convening members and expert speakers, creating agendas and summaries, and managing team documents.
• Partner with internal divisions—including data analytics, quality improvement, legal and regulatory affairs, and public affairs—to design and implement initiatives and programming.
• Coordinate and assist in leading GNYHA health equity-related meetings—internal and with member hospital staff—including agenda planning and logistics
• Create content and articles for internal and external publication.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in health policy or administration preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a health care policy role in a government agency, a legislative body, at a health care provider institution, and/or in another health care organization required.
• Strong understanding of the health care regulatory framework required, with an understanding of hospital operations preferred.
• Superior writing and oral communication skills; ability to explain complex topics in an understandable manner; and the ability to facilitate large and small group discussions.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and build relationships with GNYHA members, government agency officials, and outside organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience working on LGBTQ, language access, disability, or other health care access issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy, member service organization.
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail.
• Strong OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.

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

To view the official job posting: Assistant Director for Health Equity Policy Analysis

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POSITION: Director, Health Policy

ORGANIZATION: Greater New York Hospital Association

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Regulatory and Professional Affairs, the Director will support GNYHA member institutions with a broad range of substantive issues including hospital operations, health information technology and digital health, and a variety of New York State, New York City, Medicare and Medicaid policies and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with tracking and monitoring State and Federal policy and regulatory developments.
• Support Legal, Regulatory, and Professional Affairs (LRP) staff in researching health care policy and operations issues. Review and synthesize information including the potential impact on hospitals to support GNYHA advocacy.
• Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of hospital quality reporting requirements and provide technical assistance to hospitals on best practices for compliance.
• Support LRP staff in identifying topics of interest and developing GNYHA member presentations and programs.
• Review and analyze federal and state policy proposals and communicate impact, orally and in writing, to support GNYHA advocacy.
• Provide project management support, including organizing information, managing the logistics of convening members and experts, tracking program progress and communicating/addressing outstanding issues, creating agendas and follow-up items, summaries, and managing team documents.

Minimum Education Credentials Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• Master’s degree in public health, public policy, health administration, or health care management or other related areas preferred

Experience and Skills Required:

• 5+ years’ experience working in a health care policy role in a government agency, a legislative body, at a health care provider institution, and/or in another health care organization required.
• Strong understanding of the health care regulatory framework, with an understanding of hospital operations preferred.
• Superior writing and oral communication skills; ability to explain complex topics in an understandable manner; and the ability to facilitate large and small group discussions.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and build relationships with GNYHA members, government agency officials, and outside organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy, member service organization.  
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail.
• Have strong computer skills, including professional proficiency with OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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

To view the official job posting: Director, Health Policy

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POSITION: Vice President, Emergency Preparedness and Response

ORGANIZATION: Greater New York Hospital Association

The Vice President, Emergency Preparedness and Response, will support GNYHA members in preparing for, responding to, and mitigating the impacts of emergency incidents. Through its Association role, GNYHA is uniquely positioned to bring members and other key stakeholders together to address common challenges and seize opportunities in this area. 

The individual in this role will also collaborate with colleagues on multidisciplinary issues of relevance to hospital, health system, and long-term care members.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead activities to support members in continuously improving their internal emergency, surge, and continuity of operations plans.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the many city, state and federal response agencies with which members interact during preparedness and response.
• Participate in and contribute to jurisdictional and regional planning efforts to improve relevant structures, processes, and protocols.
• Develop and host member meetings and special programming to share relevant information with members and response agency partners and facilitate best practice sharing in the emergency management space.
• Stay abreast of and educate members on emerging regulatory, legislative, and accreditation issues related emergency preparedness and response, and aligned issues including safety, security, and supply chain. Lead related advocacy efforts on behalf of GNYHA members on these issues.
• Lead and manage a small, but busy department.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on work related to situational awareness and information sharing systems, and long-term care emergency preparedness.
• Lead internal and external activations during emergencies.

Minimum Education Credentials Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 8-10 years of public health, health care and/or emergency management experience; strong knowledge of health care operations preferred.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and foster relationships with members, government response partners, and other key stakeholder groups.  
• Collaborative approach to project implementation and problem solving. 
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects. 
• Customer service orientation. 
• Superior communication skills, including executive presentation skills, both oral and written,
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience building consensus among a multitude of stakeholders toward a common goal.
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• High ethical standards.

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

To view the official job posting: Vice President, Emergency Preparedness and Response

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POSITION: Vice President, Health Finance and Managed Care

ORGANIZATION: Greater New York Hospital Association

GNYHA seeks a Vice President, Health Finance and Managed Care. The position is located in New York City and offers a hybrid work schedule. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Health Finance and Economics, the Vice President would have the following responsibilities:

• develop and advocate for GNYHA’s proactive regulatory and legislative agenda on managed care policies impacting hospitals and health systems (for both private and public insurers);
• advocate on health care reform policy matters related to enrollment, subsidy, and coverage policies for public payers;
• provide technical assistance to member hospitals and health systems on health insurance laws and regulations, including implementation of surprise billing legislation and other topics;
• track industry trends impacting health system negotiations with payers and health insurance coverage policy;
• represent GNYHA on relevant New York State policy committees; and,
• provide technical assistance to members on implementation of value-based payment strategies.

The Vice President would also directly advocate with State and Federal administration officials and regulatory agencies to advance GNYHA’s managed care agenda and provide written and oral communications to hospital and health system members through various member forums.

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree required

Professional experience, 15+ years required:

• Working in a public or private sector health care-related organization, with specific expertise in health insurance laws and regulations (New York experience is a plus).
• Developing and delivering innovative, client-centered materials within prescribed timeframes, with a demonstrated ability to analyze performance/data trends.
• Producing outstanding written work and oral presentations for senior-level audiences including clear, concise explanations of complex issues.
• Forming and collaborating with teams of colleagues, both within and outside the organization.

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

To view the official job posting: Vice President, Health Finance and Managed Care

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POSITION: Technical Assistance Specialist, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI

ORGANIZATION: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Job Description 

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). Its mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by ending transmission, illness, stigma, and inequities related to viral hepatitis, HIV, and STIs. BHHS’s work includes testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives.  

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 

• Supervise at least one City Research Scientist to support the iART Detailing Campaign and TA project; 
• Serve as the hiring manager for vacant positions (if applicable); 
• Lead the development and overall design of the iART Detailing Campaign and TA strategy, utilizing a data-informed and racial equity and social justice approach to prioritize sites with higher proportions of new diagnoses among priority populations and lower viral load suppression rates; 
• Lead the development of and update a standardized operating procedure to guide the implementation of the iART Detailing Campaign and TA; 
• Collaborate with COTA’s Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) team to develop an evaluation plan for iART Detailing Campaign and TA project; 
• Conduct monthly evaluation meetings with COTA’s PME to evaluate the reach and impact of the iART Provider Detailing and TA Project; 
• Schedule and conduct iART Detailing and TA site visits; 
• Deliver on-going technical assistance and capacity building assistance to visited agencies, which may entail developing curricula, conducting trainings, developing and/or delivering webinars, facilitating learning communities, making linkages between members of different organizations (peer-to-peer), conducting routine site visits, and developing distance learning materials; 
• Monitor the inventory of materials needed for iART Detailing site visits and supervise the re-ordering of materials as needed; 
• Work with Public Health Partners Connect (PHPC) leads to facilitate the reporting of iART Provider Detailing and TA in PHPC; Perform data quality assurance checks on all data entered to PHPC; 
• Apply systematic reviews of the recent published literature and clinical guidelines to inform the development of TA support; 
• Partner with BHIV Programs to understand current BHIV activities that can inform the development of TA activities; 
• Contribute to annual and semi-annual reports to funders; 
• Promote and conduct full-day training on iART to clinical and non-clinical HIV providers; 
• Submit abstracts to national conferences and papers to peer review journals, as appropriate. Identify and develop opportunities for making contributions to the public health literature; 
• Represent and present on the iART Detailing Campaign and TA, as requested, at both relevant internal and external meetings; 
• Perform ad-hoc duties as may be assigned by supervisor. 

Minimum Qual Requirements

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

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

Preferred Skills 

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; outstanding organizational and time management skills; 
• Knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; 
• Minimum of 3 yrs of experience in Public Health project management and implementation; 
• Ability to plan and carry out projects; exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills; 
• Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and managers in training and TA resource development, delivery and modification; 
• Experience with abstract and manuscript development; 
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office software; 
• A firm grasp of public health and health or social services evaluation; 
• Keen attention to detail; 
• Ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments efficiently and effectively; and
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse staff of trainers, planners, capacity-building experts, clinicians, program managers, and service providers within the NYC DOHMH and at external agencies, including HRSA.

Proposed Salary Range 

$ 75,504.00 – $ 86,830.00 (Annual)

For additional information and to apply online with a cover letter, go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 474697.

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POSITION: Director, Abortion Training and Resources

ORGANIZATION: Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) seeks a Director, Abortion Training and Resources. This job reports to the Senior Director of Abortion Service Delivery, CAPS on the CAPS team at PPFA. The Consortium of Abortion Providers (CAPS) is a team situated within the Health Care Delivery Department at PPFA that supports access to high-quality abortion care by providing Planned Parenthood affiliates with the resources, expertise, and technical assistance necessary to start, maintain, or expand the provision of abortion services across the country.

Purpose: Planned Parenthood Federation of America seeks a highly motivated, self-directed individual to support affiliate staff across the federation in their delivery of high-quality, equitable abortion services. The Director, Abortion Training and Resources, CAPS, will develop and deliver new – and integrate pre-existing – tools and training resources to create and maintain a standardized, cohesive, and accessible suite of resources that support staff onboarding, training, and resilience in the areas of clinical abortion service delivery and equity, and patient and staff experience. They will provide technical assistance and training to PPFA affiliates in the areas of abortion service delivery, customer service, and the integration of drivers of equity into abortion delivery systems.

Delivery :

• Assess current abortion-related training assets and identify gaps, particularly as related to equity, staff support (including trauma-informed care and workplace, and self-compassion practice), and values clarification content, utilizing this information to set strategic goals for training programming and identifying new opportunities.
• Design and develop comprehensive training programming that is easily accessed and modifiable by affiliate abortion service teams, inclusive of clinical care (ultrasound, rh testing, lab work, etc.), patient experience, and equity content that is necessary for the provision of high-quality, equitable abortion care, with the goal of assisting affiliates in onboarding and retaining talented staff.
• Deliver abortion service delivery trainings to affiliate staff, both remotely and in-person (covid-permitting), and supervise the delivery of trainings by other CAPS trainers.
• Direct and coordinate biannual CAPS Abortion School
• Consult with affiliate management, Senior Director of Abortion Serivce Delivery and other CAPS teammates, and Health Care Operations team to holistically plan and assist in delivery of appropriately phased training to introduce new or expanded services.
• Develop and oversee the sponsorship of abortion patient support systems such as doula/volunteer advocates
• Develop and oversee the sponsorship of abortion staff support systems, such as Healing Circles
• Design and sustain opportunities for intra-affiliate communication and professional development
• Supervise CAPS Senior Specialist, Abortion Equity, and additional CAPS trainers and consultants
• Provide mentoring for affiliate staff, and for CAPS training team, on a continuous basis.
• Strategize to ensure effective dissemination and utilization of training programs, building a response and improvement mechanism in the case barriers arise to use of programs or necessary updates to program contents.

Engagement: Collaborate extensively with affiliate health care delivery teams and training programs, across teams and divisions at PPFA (DEI, Education and Training, Medical Services, Research, HCO), and with abortion ecosystem partners (NAF, ACN) to ensure that PPFA abortion training and resources become and remain equitable, patient-centered, trauma informed, cutting-edge, and ensure maximum access during what is likely to a very challenging era in abortion care work. Advocate for the primacy of putting the needs of patients at the center of the work, and for ensuring that staff have the tools that they need to take excellent care of patients in challenging times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• 5-10 years experience of leadership/management in the areas of abortion care, training, and equity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to build strong and effective partnerships with both internal and external collaborators and customers. Exceptional assessment and diplomatic skills to manage challenges as they occur
• Experience with instructional design and adult learning best practices.
• Familiarity with building training evaluation and data usage.
• Knowledgeable of and able to apply best practices in virtual training platforms
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Knowledge and application of core diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts such as power and privilege, emotional intelligence and implicit bias
• Knowledge of the abortion care landscape and the barriers and facilitators to abortion access across the country
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Excel

TRAVEL : (25-50%, dependent on affiliate needs and COVID)

Starting salary: $125K

To view the official job posting: Director

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POSITION: Program Manager, Care Experience

ORGANIZATION: NYC Health + Hospitals

Job Description

This position will manage programs related to the Planetree philosophy of Person-centered Care at the facility. S/he will be involved with assessment, data analysis, and strategy planning to improve the employee and patient experience. S/he will report to and work closely with PXO and will work with facility leadership as well as liaise with the System Chief Experience Officer.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Planetree/Person-centered initiatives to improve the quality of care and transform the patient experience including workflow redesign, performance improvement, education, training, and retreats for leadership, physicians, and staff
• Spearhead workgroups necessary for development, implementation and sustainability of Planetree; integrate Planetree with existing patient experience and employee engagement programs at the facility
• Collaborate with facility leadership and management to develop goals and outcomes for Planetree programs and align them with organizational strategy, planning and outcomes
• Leverage data to drive performance improvement initiatives and evaluate effectiveness of Planetree/Person-centered Care programs and initiatives
• Participate in the development of policies surrounding Person-centered Care initiatives and implement them at the facility level
• Promote and integrate the Planetree philosophy of Person-centered Care throughout the facility and its affiliated locations
• Serve as a role model for Person-centered behaviors and standards; work with all levels within the facility to promote and adopt person-centered behaviors and standards

Minimum Qualifications

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

In no event will the acceptable minimum be below:

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

Department Preferences

• Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration or related fields
• Prior managerial experience in healthcare/hospitality
• Knowledgeable in quality and performance improvement tools and methodologies (e.g. lean management, six sigma, PDSA cycles)
• Knowledgeable in patient advocacy/customer service

To view the official job posting: Program Manager

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POSITION: Various Openings

ORGANIZATION: Children’s Rescue Fund

For more than 25 years, Children’s Rescue Fund has served families experiencing homelessness with key support needed to overcome barriers to substantiate permanent housing. As we grow, we are employing individuals who demonstrate excellence and share similar values to our organization.

Children’s Rescue Fund (CRF) is a temporary shelter program that focuses on the rehabilitation and empowerment of the needy and most vulnerable in our society – homeless families, mothers and their children. CRF aids in the restoration of human dignity by empowering the family with the skills and tools necessary for meaningful, independent living. CRF is committed to assisting displaced families and mothers in their recovery from the plight of homelessness, and above all to ensure that the children are afforded the right to education, health care, family-life and self- preservation.

CRF currently operates two Tier II facilities. One in the Bronx and the second in midtown. In addition, CRF also operates three Hotel facilities. Combined we service over 1000 families and single mothers.

To learn more and view the current openings available, click here.

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POSITION: Various Openings

ORGANIZATION: Vocal – NY

VOCAL-NY is building a movement of low-income people dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic, the war on drugs, mass incarceration, and homelessness. We fight for systemic change rooted in justice, compassion, and love. We approach our work with a firm belief in reducing harm and ending stigma, and the knowledge that the issues impacting our communities are driven by institutional oppression, not personal failings. Our campaigns and direct services have saved or improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers across the state.

At VOCAL-NY we accomplish our goals through community organizing, leadership development, advocacy, direct services, participatory research and direct action. We are based in New York City, with regional offices in Albany and Rochester, and chapters in Buffalo, Syracuse, and Westchester County.

At our headquarters in Brooklyn, we provide onsite and peer-based syringe exchange, overdose prevention, hepatitis C and HIV education, drug treatment education and other services for people who use drugs. Services are provided in a low-threshold, nonjudgmental and culturally relevant manner.

Current Job Openings:

• Chief of Staff
• Finance Manager

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POSITION: Adjunct Faculty of Health Science

ORGANIZATION: Mercy College

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy College invites qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Adjunct Faculty of Health Science. Adjunct faculty for Health Science are needed both at the Dobbs Ferry and Bronx campuses for the Fall 2022 Semester. This position will be responsible for teaching in the undergraduate health promotion concentration in health science; courses for which adjunct instructors are needed include global health, introduction to health promotion, health communication, epidemiology, etc. There may be additional opportunities for online health science courses. Candidates with a record of excellent teaching experience at the undergraduate level are strongly preferred. 

We welcome applications from candidates with strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment. Candidates must have a commitment to working in a multicultural setting. 

Mercy College is a nonsectarian, nonprofit New York metropolitan area institution offering over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. The College has an enrollment of approximately 9000 students from diverse backgrounds across four campuses in Westchester County and New York City. As Mercy College proudly serves a diverse student body and is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, faculty are dedicated to providing students with access to a transformative education though academic quality and robust student support. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to Dr. Charis Davidson at cdavidson7@mercy.edu 

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POSITION: Coordinator Intensive Case Management Services, Central New York Psychiatric Center

ORGANIZATION: The New York State Office of Mental Health’s 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.

Duties Description

Under the general supervision of facility directors and county mental health commissions, the Coordinator of Intensive Case Management Services plans, organizes, and controls the service delivery of subordinates; recruits staff; supervises and evaluates staff; coordinates services with community providers; evaluates program effectiveness; handles the public relations aspects of the program (meets with community groups, planning boards, residential program operators, etc).

Additional Comments

This position is eligible for downstate adjustment of $3,026.This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center’s Kingsboro Unit located at the Kingsboro Psychiatric Center in Kings County, NY.

Salary: From $86432 to $108935 Annually

Application Deadline: 04/29/2022

Contact: Human Resources cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov 

To view the official job posting: Coordinator

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POSITION: Director, Bureau of Managed Care Oversight

ORGANIZATION: The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Function and Scope

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of Director, Bureau of Managed Care Oversight at the New York State Office of Mental Health, Division of Managed Care. The position will report to the Deputy Director of the Division of Managed Care. The mission of the OMH Division of Managed Care is (1) to ensure that recipients and providers of behavioral health services transition effectively from Medicaid fee-for-service to Medicaid managed care; (2) to develop and implement Medicaid behavioral health managed care policy with partner agencies; (3) to monitor Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) performances; and (4) to engage stakeholders including consumers, families, counties, and providers in Plan oversight and program development.

The Managed Care Oversight Bureau is tasked with overseeing the implementation and ongoing performance of Medicaid managed care programs for individuals with behavioral health conditions; monitoring MCO compliance with managed care behavioral health requirements and working with various stakeholders serving behavioral health agencies and recipients with behavioral health needs to successfully navigate Medicaid managed care. The position may require travel throughout New York State. 

The successful candidate will have superior analytical and communication (both written and verbal) skills with the ability to present information to interested parties with varying backgrounds. This includes the ability to think creatively and strategically; strong internal and external oral and written communications skills, including experience with editing and public speaking; the ability to engage diverse audiences and communicate complicated concepts; the ability to work independently and take initiative, as well work in a team environment; the ability to create timelines and meet deadlines. This includes the ability to prioritize and be responsive to rapidly changing priorities; the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills; proficient in the use of standard office technology and Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• A Master’s in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Juris Doctorate, or related field is required.
• At least five (5) years of experience in behavioral health, managed care and/or public policy.
• 2+ years of content/subject-matter experience in health care transformation, New York State public health insurance programs, and/or behavioral health or health care policy.

Salary: $93,027.00

Location: Albany, NY

Application Deadline: May 1, 2022

To view the official job posting: Director

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POSITION: Staff Attorney

ORGANIZATION: The National Health Law Program (NHeLP)

The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) is seeking a full-time remote Staff Attorney for our California office. 

The position will involve a broad range of policy and administrative advocacy on Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and other low-income health care programs. It will have a particular focus on California’s health policy. This job will allow the candidate to identify places to advance health equity in California, especially based on lived experience. Together with the California policy team, the attorney will create legal, policy, and advocacy strategies for advancing equity and access to quality health care, focusing on California. In addition, the attorney will have the opportunity to participate in crafting national strategies and take on federal advocacy work related to those priorities.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive with other public interest organizations and commensurate with experience. The starting salary for a candidate with a J.D. and 3 years of experience is $74,800; 4 years of experience is $79,288, and for someone with 5 years of experience is $83,952. Generous benefits are available, including employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax savings plans and retirement savings opportunities (up to 3% employer matching after one year of employment). NHeLP also offers generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, personal time, parental leave, 150 hours (20 days) of vacation per year, and more.

This position is remote but will require some travel for meetings and events (travel to resume as national health and safety conditions allow). 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Qualified applicants should email a cover letter and resume in a single PDF document to cajobs@healthlaw.org. The email’s subject should describe the position the applicant is seeking, i.e., “Staff Attorney – CA.” Please add your name to the application attachment you sent, such as JaneSanchezApplication.PDF.

No phone calls, please, except for reasonable accommodation requests. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at: nhelpca@healthlaw.org. 

DEADLINE: April 15, 2022 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis if received later).

For more information, please visit: www.healthlaw.org. 

To view the official job posting: Staff Attorney

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POSITION: Senior Nurse Manager

ORGANIZATION: Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (California)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Health Services Agency (HSA) is looking for a transformative leader who understands population health and the goals of public health. The ideal candidate is energetic, influential and innovative. The Senior Nurse Manager must demonstrate cultural humility toward diverse populations and have a strong understanding of social determinants of health, health disparities, and a commitment to advancing health and racial equity. They need to be a proven problem solver, a strategic thinker with demonstrated effectiveness as a collaborator and manager.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction, the incumbent will plan, oversee, supervise, and manage the operation of one or more large and complex public health nursing programs or ambulatory health clinics. Duties will include working with individuals, groups, agencies, care providers, and communities to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs or project. This position will provide strategic direction and guidance to ensure quality service delivery, policy development and system change intended to improve the health and wellbeing of Stanislaus residents. 

Incumbents of this management level class are assigned to either Public Health or Clinical Operations and plan, organize, staff, assess and implement assigned Public Health Programs or clinics(s) in accordance with state, federal and local regulations and guidelines. When assigned to public health they will be an active leader in all COVID-19 activities including assessment, planning and development of mitigation efforts, testing, vaccines, access to treatment and health care systems guidance.

To view the official job posting:  Senior Nurse Manager

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POSITION: Industrial Hygienist (Recent Graduate)

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

This position is location in the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 

Appointee must sign a DOL Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement.

The entire duration of the Recent Graduate Appointment constitutes a trial period.

Selectees salary will be adjusted based on location selected for if applicable.

Major Duties of this position: 

Duties at the GS-7 Level – 

• Participates as a member of an inspection team and assists in planning for the inspection. May conduct a limited segment of a major inspection or a small investigation where the hazard and exposures are predictable in advance.
• Conducts research and studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and illnesses.
• Assists in the documentation of conducted portions of investigations to help support a legally sufficient case. Takes photographs and videos of apparent violations of occupational safety and health standards.
• Responds to requests for information on OSHA policies, regulations, and programs.

Duties at the GS-9 Level –

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

Salary: $44,740 – $79,093 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 07 – 09

Locations: Peoria, IL; Tinley Park, IL; Independence, OH; Madison, WI

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022

To view the official job posting: Industrial Hygienist (Recent Graduate)

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POSITION: Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

Join the mission to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees while improving working conditions, advancing opportunities for profitable employment and assuring work-related benefits and rights!  This position conducts work place inspections and assesses employee exposure to health hazards as part of OSHA’s mission to ensure that workers are provided with safe and healthful workplaces. Your work has an immediate positive effect on employee’s lives!

This position is within U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Region 8, Denver, Colorado. 

• Selectee will be expected to report to the Denver Area Office after selection. 
• 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.
• A recruitment bonus may be 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-07:

• Participate as a member of an inspection team led by a higher-graded specialist and assist in the planning of and/or conduct a limited segment of a major investigation or a small investigation where the exposure and type of hazard and unsafe working conditions is predictable in advance.
• Researches and studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data.
• Audits employer occupational safety and health injury records, safety plans, and program documentation.
• Assists in the documentation of conducted portions of investigations to help support a legally sufficient case. Takes photographs and videos of apparent violations of occupational safety and health standards.
• Assists in preparing for opening and closing conferences and outreach activities. Responds to requests for information on OSHA policies, regulations, and programs.

GS-09:

• Assists in conducting and/or participates in opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and employee representatives reviewing hazards or unsafe working conditions 
• Conducts specific (targeted) outreach activities and provides information on OSHA legislation, regulations, and compliance activities to a variety of different audiences.
• Assists in planning and conducting portions or limited inspections or compliance reviews in establishments and worksites.
• Assists in conducting monitoring and evaluation by analyzing select portions of plan changes, programs, procedures, inspections, citations, and reports to determine compliance with approved occupational safety standards and programs.

Salary: $49,322 – $78,432 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 07 – 09

Location: Denver, CO (Few vacancies)

Application Deadline: April 18, 2022

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

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POSITION: Mine Safety and Health Inspector

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) works to prevent death, illness, and injury from mining and promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners.

MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. 

For the GS-05

Participates with a senior inspector in the preparation, conducting, and reporting of onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of surface and underground mining operations as applicable, preparation plants, mills, and related facilities. Prepares equipment and instruments needed for inspections and investigations, and assists in conducting the more routine segments of the inspection or investigation such as calculating and reporting results of sampling, and inspecting documents for accuracy and compliance. Prepares written reports of preliminary findings through inspections and investigation.

For the GS-07

Participates with a senior inspector in the preparation, conducting, and reporting of onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of surface and underground mining operations as applicable, preparation plants, mills, and related facilities. Prepares equipment and instruments needed for inspections and investigations, and assists in conducting the more routine segments of the inspection or investigation such as calculating and reporting results of sampling, and inspecting documents for accuracy and compliance. Prepares written reports of preliminary findings through inspections and investigation.

For the GS-09

Participates with a senior inspector in conducting onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of surface and underground mining operations as applicable, preparation plants, mills, and related facilities. Independently conducts the more routine aspects of the inspection or investigation where the mining processes, systems, methods and equipment are known and familiar to him/her, and normally present no unusual conditions or problems. Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations including notices of violations and orders of withdrawal.

For the GS-11

Independently conducts a wide variety of onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of surface and underground mining operations as applicable, mills, preparation plants and related facilities. Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations.

Work Environment:

The incumbent inspects and/or investigates both surface and underground mining operations as applicable, which is a very hazardous and stressful work environment surrounded by a high risk of exposure to potentially dangerous situations. In addition to the characteristically dark, wet, and cramped environment, underground mines contain noxious gases and fumes, and the danger of potentially explosive dust or gases, electrical fires, roof falls, and exposure to radiation.

Salary: $36,118 – $86,074 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 05 – 11

Location: Geneva, NY (Few vacancies)

Application Deadline: April 18, 2022

To view the official job posting: Mine Safety and Health Inspector

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POSITION: Health Scientist (Program Evaluation)

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

As a Health Scientist (Program Evaluation), the incumbent will conduct evaluation and monitoring of public health programs, policies, or issues and the application of behavioral and social science theories, methods, and techniques to the study of public health issues and formulation of policy or program development and evaluation. Conduct systematic assessment of a program or project’s inputs, activities, outputs, and/or outcomes to determine its value or worth and to improve the program.

As a HEALTH SCIENTIST (PROGRAM EVALUATION), you will:

• Identify the evaluation focus, key evaluation questions, and relevant process and outcome indicators.
• Develop a data collection and analysis plan, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Interpret the data in the context of the program and justifying conclusions.
• Analyze, monitor and evaluate studies of considerable breadth and complexity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data using appropriate quantitative or qualitative methods.
• Search, synthesize, and interpret information and evidence relevant to public health.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Salary: $83,755 – $129,472 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 14, 2022

To view the official job posting: Health Scientist (Program Evaluation)

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POSITION: Health Communication Specialist

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

The purpose of the position is to plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of health communication and marketing activities designed to impact positive health outcomes.

As a Health Communication Specialist, you will:

• Develop and implement communication and marketing programs, projects, and strategies for the general public and other audiences, including innovative demonstration projects.
• Develop, test, and disseminate science and audience-based products, tools, and messages to different audiences in a variety of formats.
• Develop and present printed, electronic, and audiovisual materials for technical and lay audiences, scientific journals, and Internet and other mass-media outlets.
• Conduct audience research, collect feedback from consumers, monitors communication channel use, monitor audience demand for materials and publications, conduct environmental scans and other evaluation tactics to analyze the effectiveness of health communication strategies and messages.
• Prepare budgets for health communication initiatives and manages communication clearance processes.
• Coordinate with others on health media production (e.g., graphics, broadcast production), risk communication activities, marketing campaigns and activities, publications for professional and public audiences, electronic health communication and marketing activities (e.g., web, podcasts), and partnerships and strategic alliances.

Salary: $83,755 – $108,886 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 14, 2022

To view the official job posting: Health Communication Specialist

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POSITION: Health Scientist

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

The purpose of the position is to serve as a scientist in the evaluation of public health issues or health hazards.

As a Health Scientist, you will:

• Conduct Scientific Studies/Surveys/Investigations.
• Implement aspects of scientific surveys/studies or projects, as assigned, to assist with identifying and solving public health problems. Follow established protocols and procedures.
• Search, synthesize and interpret information relevant to public health.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to national, state and local health agencies and to various other organizations.
• Assist with the preparation of scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication. Make presentations for internal audiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $69,878 – $90,837 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 9 – 11

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022

To view the official job posting: Health Scientist

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POSITION: Microbiologist

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

The incumbent serves as a Microbiologist performing specified portions of scientific work involving studies of the characteristics and life processes of microorganisms, their interrelationships with other living forms, and their reactions to the environment.

As a Microbiologist, you will:

• Identifies, interprets, analyzes, and applies a range of established approaches and solutions to tests, problems, or issues.
• Perform and interpret a variety of microscopy and molecular diagnostic tests to identify or determine the presence of parasite microorganisms in tissues or body fluids.
• Apply established scientific techniques to investigate and analyze various conventional problems.
• Question, investigate and analyze discrete aspects of more complex problems.
• Perform a full range of routine tests, procedures and activities and resolves a variety of problems, questions, or conditions in accordance with established precedents, laboratory procedures, and clinical practices.
• Contribute materially to the agency’s credibility with internal and external customers.
• Contribute to the accuracy, effectiveness of activities such as field investigations, research studies and laboratory services.

Salary: $69,878 – $90,837 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 11

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022

To view the official job posting: Microbiologist

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POSITION: Nurse Consultant

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

The incumbent will serve as a certification specialist in the World Trace Center Health Program’s certification unit for medical and pharmaceutical benefits. WTCHP provides medical monitoring and treatment for emergency responders, recovery and cleanup workers, residents, building occupants, and area workers who were adversely affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

• Review treatment requests submitted by physicians.
• Assist medical director in developing medical policy for treatment authorization.
• Serve as a customer service representative with clinical directors and administrators.
• Provide clinical guidance and documentation required to obtain authorization for treatment benefits.
• Participate in process improvement, quality assurance, and adherence to medical policy.
• Manage documentation of clinical decisions.
• Coordinate and update document management database.
• Provide updates on projects and status of weekly certifications.

Salary: $82,601 – $107,385 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Application Deadline: April 18, 2022

To view the official job posting: Nurse Consultant

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POSITION: Research Epidemiologist

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

This position is located in the Division of Field Studies (DFSE), Field Research Branch (FRB). The incumbent will provide professional epidemiologic scientific and surveillance support and expertise for designing and conducting research focused on identifying, analyzing, and reporting on emerging public health issues and problems as it relates to occupational safety and health.

• Conduct epidemiologic investigations.
• Participate in surveillance activities.
• Provide epidemiologic consultation on scientific and technical issues.
• Develop and disseminate data and epidemiologic findings.
• Participate in administrative and program projects and activities related to technical, scientific expertise.

Salary: $98,223 – $127,687 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Application Deadline: April 18, 2022

To view the official job posting: Research Epidemiologist

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POSITION: Industrial Hygienist

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

The incumbent will serve as an Industrial Hygienist and will be responsible for conducting comprehensive industrial hygiene surveys and special studies, as well as providing advice to agency installations nationwide.

• Provide advice concerning occupational health hazards associated with a wide variety of industrial work situations, including large scale, complex and hazardous industrial operations.
• Conduct comprehensive industrial hygiene studies/surveys/investigations.
• Prepare and present reports and research findings.

Salary: $98,223 – $127,687 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Application Deadline: April 26, 2022

To view the official job posting: Industrial Hygienist

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POSITION: Supervisory Research Health Scientist

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

The incumbent serves as the Branch Chief of the Field Studies Branch, Respiratory Health Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The Field Studies Branch conducts research and field investigations including NIOSH Health hazard Evaluations pertaining to work-related respiratory health.

As a Supervisory Research Health Scientist, you will:

• Manage public health programs to establish overall guidelines and policies, and to develop basic recommendations for studies and analyses.
• Provide consultation on the design and interpretation of applied operational research studies.
• Oversee research on occupational respiratory disease and potentially causative hazards found in many facets of employment within the United States.
• Recommend to management short- and long-term planning objectives which address the goals of the occupational respiratory health program, which seeks to prevent hazardous exposures and disease and optimize respiratory health.
• Work with high level officials to determine the program’s overall goals and objectives, manage and participate in research activities, determine staffing requirements, and resolve budget issues.

Salary: $131,178 – $170,532 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Location: Morgantown, WV

Application Deadline: May 9, 2022

To view the official job posting: Supervisory Research Health Scientist

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POSITION: Supervisory Research Health Scientist (Public Health)

ORGANIZATION:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

The incumbent serves as the Branch Chief of the Field Studies Branch, Respiratory Health Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The Field Studies Branch conducts research and field investigations pertaining to respiratory health including laboratory and epidemiologic studies to improve prevention of occupational respiratory diseases and workers’ respiratory health.

As a Supervisory Research Physician (Public Health), you will:

• Serve as a senior medical advisor to the Division Director and the Science Officer and other CDC senior leadership on both national and international public health medical program activities.
• Analyze data collected and compiled from intramural and extramural studies of specific disease prevention.
• Work with program managers, policy makers, and experts in the fields of public health and health services research from across CDC as well as from other Federal agencies, state and local health departments, and nongovernmental organizations to improve the quality and scientific rigor of health services research and evaluation.
• Represent CDC as a project officer or technical monitor on research projects and contracts.
• Comply with all applicable Federal and State safety and health regulations and established CDC/ATSDR safety policies and procedures.

Salary: $112,890 – $146,757 per year

Pay scale & grade: GP 15

Location: Morgantown, WV

Application Deadline: May 9, 2022

To view the official job posting: Supervisory Research Health Scientist (Public Health)

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*PAID STUDY OPPORTUNITY*

Community Health Information Sharing Paid Study

Zebra Strategies, an independent research firm, is currently conducting a paid research study that focuses on the spread of health information online. We are interested in the opinions of health advocates and community members.

Please be assured that we are not selling anything, and no one outside of Zebra Strategies will contact you as a result of your study participation. The information gathered will be treated as confidential and used for research purposes.    

Please visit our website if you’d like to learn more about Zebra Strategies. 

Study Details:

Topic: Community Health Information Sharing

Length: 75-minute one-on-one interview

Incentive: $300 virtual visa gift card

Location: Virtual/Online 

Please take a few minutes to fill out the pre-screener below, where you will be asked a series of questions to determine if you qualify.

Pre-screener Link

If you qualify based on your answers, we will call you to provide additional details of the study and determine your availability. Individuals who complete all the requirements will be compensated for their participation.