Job postings as of April 27, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Performance Management Analyst (Multiple Openings)

ORGANIZATION: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

NYCHA has five analyst positions open in the dynamic Performance Management and Analytics Division which promotes data-driven decision-making across the Authority. Applicants can apply on NYC’s job site using the links below:

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POSITION: Project Associate

ORGANIZATION: NYU School of Medicine

The Center for Healthcare Innovation & Delivery Science, in the Department of Population Health at NYU School of Medicine seeks a Project Associate to work on two projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in both health policy and health services research and evaluation, and will build experience relevant to roles in think tanks, government, health care consulting, and health services research.

Half the role is for CHIDS’ rapid RCT lab, a nationally-leading team conducting innovative, rapid RCTs to improve the delivery of services at the hospital frontline; the second half is a partnership with the leading think tank the Commonwealth Fund on international health policy developments with a focus on AI and long-COVID. The time will be split roughly evenly between the two projects and both projects report to the same program manager.

The PAs role would be to support on project scoping and design; leading literature reviews and data identification; supporting with results dissemination and paper drafting; and supporting the project coordinator with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

BA/BS or higher in health policy/ public health / politics / sociology/ medicine similar field, plus one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Interest in international health policy, and health services evaluation
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail, thoroughness in approach
Ability to think creatively, critically and strategically, and compile, analyze, and report information.
Computer literate with excellent interpersonal skill and a team-oriented attitude

Desirable, but not essential

Some experience in drafting policy briefings/ blogs; in grey (non-academic) literature reviewing; and in organising seminars or other roundtable events
Some experience supporting qualitative research projects, and/or conducting qualitative research.
Some experience/ knowledge of RCT methods

To view the official job posting: Project Associate

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC)

The Fund for Public Health in New York City, (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

The following opportunities are available through Stellar Farmers Markets (SFM), a program funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) via a contract with New York State Health Department. SFM provides nutrition education and food workshops to the public at farmers markets that serve New Yorkers with low incomes. The goal of SFM is to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables by building on New Yorkers’ knowledge and skills about healthy eating.

Culinary Educator

Nutrition Educator

Bilingual Educator (Bengali)

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POSITION: Environmental Review Policy Analyst

ORGANIZATION: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, child care, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy (BESP) in the Division of Environmental Health at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) works to inform and improve its mission t o ground Health Department programs and policy in science and law to support a healthy and equitable natural, built, and occupational environment for all New Yorkers. A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: BESP is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce . BESP leadership and non-leadership staff collectively strive toward racial and social justice by continuously monitoring for and eliminating systemic inequities in all aspects of our work while promoting a culture of education, empowerment, and healing .Mandatory Vaccination Policy: All new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Translating the research and programmatic inputs of data experts into meaningful public health policy changes and improvements for urban planning processes in the city;
Take a leading role on the health Equity in Urban Planning work-group, working with DOHMH colleagues from across programs to incorporate public health and health equity into broader city land use and built environment domains (e.g., housing initiatives, community development processes, and urban planning/design);
Act as DOHMH representative on the Environmental Justice Inter-agency Work-group, leading DOHMH inputs, providing subject-mattercand coordinating internal feedback and response;
Represent DOHMH on the CEQR Task-force and on CEQR-related work-groups and engage proactively with MOCEJ on CEQR-related work, including providing subject-matter expertise on the Public Health and other chapters of the CEQR Technical Guidance Manual;
Strengthen and sustain partnerships with and provide technical assistance to other City agencies to promote a health equity approach to reviews of environmental impacts, including but not limited to CEQR-related processes, protocols and documents;
Become familiar with related city regulatory review processes (ULURP, etc.) to ensure opportunities stemming from City urban planning initiatives are maximized to advance public health goals more broadly;
Review and summarize the existing national and international knowledge base on best practices for incorporating health into land use planning and environmental impact reviews for adaptations the NYC context;
Contribute to climate and environmental health project teams with project management, policy and urban planning expertise.
Support DOHMH emergency response activities as required.

Minimum Qual Requirements

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

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

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
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
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

Experience working in environmental or urban planning policy;
Motivated policy thinker with demonstrated sound judgment, attention to detail, and analytic skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment;
Experience conducting policy analysis, including review of existing policies, gap assessment and proposal development;
Strong organizational abilities with demonstrated project management skills with multiple simultaneous initiatives;
Experience contributing to environmental research/surveillance projects;
Experience convening workgroups and conducting workshops consisting of diverse stakeholders to establish shared goals and leading to action-based outcomes.

To Apply

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 528335.

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POSITION: Healthcare System Qualitative Senior Analyst

ORGANIZATION: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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

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

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

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

Minimum Qual Requirements

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

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

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
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
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

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

To Apply

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

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POSITION: Healthcare Justice Legal Consultant

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will work be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position starting ASAP and ending June 30, 2023.

Program Description:

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.

Summary of Position:

The mortality experienced due to COVID-19 made visible the inequities that low-income patients experience in accessing the healthcare system, as well as the marginalization of essential healthcare workers. Would perform research to close the gaps in the legal barriers that allowed for these inequities to happen during the pandemic. The Healthcare Justice Legal Consultant will perform research and engage with relevant stakeholders to identify and propose solutions for 1) legal loopholes that make possible segregation of Uninsured and Medicaid patients at the hospital and outpatient level, and 2) how to strengthen the worker protections for home care industry. The focus will be on person-affirming healthcare delivery systems particularly to residents of TRIE neighborhoods and BIPOC community members.

Specifically, the Healthcare Justice Legal Consultant will:

Compile specific legal strategies that can address healthcare segregation that led to dramatic inequities during COVID-19
Perform research related to certificates of need as it relates to health equity assessments to help support a just COVID-19 recovery
Identify mechanisms to use “fair share” indices to increase non-profit healthcare system accountability to care desegregation as a strategy for COVID-19 pandemic resilience
Collaborate with State Department of Health on healthcare segregation and the law as it relates to an equitable COVID-19 recovery
Generate specific recommendations to the Chief Medical Officer for addressing healthcare segregation and home health worker protections in an equitable COVID-19 recovery and pandemic resilience
Lead issue briefs as needed related to healthcare segregation, home health worker protections, COVID-19 recovery, and pandemic resilience
Identify legal and other mechanisms to improve worker protections in the homecare industry as it relates to COVID-19 recovery and pandemic resilience
Engage with homecare advocacy groups and community-based organizations on understanding approaches to connecting home healthcare workforce protections and public health equity

Qualification Requirements:

Law degree, Master’s or Doctoral degree in healthcare law, labor issues, public health, social sciences, public policy, or other related fields
At least 3+ years of experience in healthcare in any capacity (administrative, clinical, legal, research)
Proficiency in conducting in-depth literature review and synthesizing findings
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.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary grant-funded position starting ASAP and 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 Justice Legal Consultant

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POSITION: Primary Care Health Equity Analyst

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

DOHMH has an opening for a Primary Care Health Equity Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Analyst, Healthcare Surveillance, the analyst will be responsible for developing processes for capturing, analyzing, and reporting chronic disease health indicators from outpatient care settings during the COVID-19 recovery period. This position will also support Chief Medical Officer goals to address structural racism in the primary care system. The ideal candidate for this position will be a proactive and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and with multiple stakeholders.

Specifically, the Primary Care Health Equity Analyst will:

Collect, clean, and analyze chronic disease data from a variety of sources, including electronic medical record (EMR), Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) outpatient data, and Medicaid claims data.
Develop novel methodologies to capture and report on chronic disease health indicators during the COVID-19 recovery period.
Assist staff with tracking and identifying gaps in health services delivery in the primary care setting among populations adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Assist with data quality checks and quality assurance processes using a variety of data sources.
Develop data summaries, visualizations, dashboards, and presentations on trends in chronic disease outcomes in outpatient settings.
Contribute to writing manuscripts, white papers, or other summaries of evaluation and surveillance findings.

Qualifications:

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science or in public health.
Strong analytic and statistical skills with at least one year of experience in manipulating and analyzing data using SAS and/or R.
Demonstrated skills managing data and working with large datasets.
Familiarity with epidemiological research and program evaluation methodologies.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team environment.
Willingness to adapt to new data structures and tackle novel problems creatively.
Working knowledge of or interest in a range of public health topics.

Additional Desired Qualities:

Experience using SQL to manipulate large datasets.
Experience creating data visualizations and dashboards with Tableau, Power BI, or similar software.
Experience creating maps and conducting spatial analyses.
Familiarity with chronic disease epidemiology.
Interest in using clinical data to improve population-level health outcomes.
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills, and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.

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: Primary Care Health Equity Analyst

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: NYC Department for the Aging

New York City is home to approximately 1.64 million older adults, and the Department for the Aging (DFTA) is committed to helping them age in their homes and communities. The mission of DFTA is to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of diverse older adults. DFTA also works to support caregivers through service, advocacy, and education.

The following positions are open:

Nutrition Supervisor/Principal Nutrition Consultant (125-22-56 CW)
Nutrition Counselor (125-22-59 CW)
Nutrition Consultant (125-22-57 CW)
Nutrition Consultant (125-22-58 CW)
Nutrition Consultant (125-22-62 CW)

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POSITION: Associate Director, Hospital Equity and Accountability Project

ORGANIZATION: Community Catalyst

Community Catalyst, a national advocacy organization, has been giving consumers a voice in health care reform for more than a decade.  We provide leadership and support to state and local consumer organizations, policymakers and foundations that are working to guarantee access to high-quality, affordable health care for everyone.  Our contributions, which range from policy analysis and strategic assistance to managing national campaigns, enable consumer groups to provide leadership in the hard work of transforming the U.S. health care system.  Since 1997, in states and communities across the country, we have been a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and action in health care reform. Additional information about Community Catalyst can be found at www.communitycatalyst.org

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hospital Equity and Accountability Project is leading Community Catalyst work to address the negative impact of hospital and health industry consolidation on medically-underserved communities and individuals, including Black, Latinx, Indigenous and other people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, older adults and rural residents. The project is conducting state-specific work in New York State with the support of the NYS Health Foundation and national work with the support of the Tara Health Foundation and Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity.

The Associate Director will be responsible for managing the project’s day-to-day work, and developing strategy for the project in collaboration with the project’s Senior Advisor and Community Catalyst senior managers. The Associate Director will join the team of HEAP staff working collaboratively with a cross-movement national strategic working group on religious health restrictions (Tara Health and CGRE grants), and the NY-specific Community Voices for Health System Accountability alliance (NYS Health Foundation). The Associate Director will coordinate and collaborate with related Community Catalyst programs and staff.

SUPERVISION:

The Associate Director is supervised by the Program Director, Community Benefits and Economic Stability

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Help develop project direction, priorities and strategies that are effective in holding health systems accountable for addressing the needs of the communities they serve and taking active steps to advance health equity.
In coordination with Senior Advisor, HEAP, maintain regular communication with collaborating national and state partner organizations, and carry out communications activities to ensure the visibility of the project.
Track federal, state and local policy developments in HEAP focus areas in order to offer strategic guidance to the project and our partners.
Manage the project’s day-to-day work, including project development, ongoing management and project monitoring and evaluation.
Supervise 1 to 3 staff.
Track project income and expenses by grant through use of NetSuite, submit staff FTE allocation changes depending on funding sources available and ensure prompt submission of payment requests for work performed by consultants and sub-grantees.
Manage grant deliverables for the HEAP grant(s), including:
Write narrative grant reports and work with Finance on grant budget reports, ensuring all reports are provided to foundations by specified deadlines.
Assist in the identification of needed consultants and sub-grantees and the development and execution of contracts for them.
Communications, strategic guidance, and technical assistance to grantees
Ensure strategic support is provided to all sub-grantees and other state/local partners working with HEAP staff.
Guide policy advocacy campaigns with assistance focused on policy, communications, coalition-building and stakeholder and grassroots engagement.
Coordinate closely with related Community Catalyst programs to assure maximum synergy and learning, including relevant members of Senior Management.
Participate in meetings with key stakeholders and advisors.
Perform other duties as necessary to achieve the goals of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of relevant work experience or 10 years work experience or Master’s degree plus 3 to 5 years relevant work experience.
Commitment to social justice and experience in social change activism such as: legislative advocacy or political/policy issue campaigns; community organizing; working with coalitions and stakeholders; and/or implementing communications strategies
Knowledge of and experience with identifying and addressing the health equity issues created for medically-underserved individuals and communities by health system consolidation.
Proven campaign and organizing skills
Experience leading a multi-organization steering committee with partners with sometimes conflicting interests
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the political process and its interface with health policy
Strong understanding of state and federal health policy, including knowledge of health policy issues related to hospital and health system funding and regulation. Knowledge of New York health systems and policy would be a plus.
Ability to analyze policies to identify trends and emerging issues in government oversight of health delivery systems.
Ability to provide strategic direction and guidance to project and exercise strategic political judgement
Proven written and verbal communications skills, including experience with public speaking, training, facilitating, and/or coaching. Ability to convey complex information to the public both verbally and in writing
Experience working with development and writing grant proposals and reports as well as demonstrated effectiveness in communicating project updates to donors

BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $80,000 to $90,000
Generous paid time off policy
Robust benefits package
Location: Flexible/Remote and/or in-person hybrid.

Applicants should submit a resume with a one page cover letter briefly summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to: jobs@communitycatalyst.org. Please put “Associate Director, Hospital Equity and Accountability Project” in the subject line.

To view the official job posting: Associate Director, Hospital Equity and Accountability Project

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POSITION: Project Manager, Hospital Equity and Accountability Project

ORGANIZATION: Community Catalyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager will be responsible for assisting in management of this work, including project development and grant management, tracking progress in meeting project grant deliverables, documenting accomplishments, lifting up the project’s work internally and externally and engaging national and state partner organizations.

This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by a staff union, Community Catalyst United, and specific employment terms may be subject to a future Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Supervision: The Project Manager is supervised by the Associate Director, Hospital Equity and Accountability Project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in overall management of the project, including contributing to development of an annual work plan and tracking of how project achievements are advancing Community Catalyst’s Strategic Plan priorities.
Oversee development and execution of contracts for project sub-grantees and consultants, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and internal Community Catalyst procedures.
Assist Senior Advisor in monitoring grant spending and ensuring timely payment of sub-grantees and consultants.
Track and report on progress of the project and its sub-grantees and consultants in meeting grant timelines and deliverables, flagging for the Senior Advisor any accomplishments achieved or emerging problems with meeting grant deliverables.
Facilitate the activities of project working groups and learning communities, through development of meeting agendas and supporting materials, identification/communication of key next steps, creation and updating of shared folders and email distribution lists.
Coordinate development of any needed campaign tools, policy briefs, fact sheets and other resources based on project needs and priorities.
Assist in documenting and communicating the achievement of grant deliverables to internal and external audiences, including funders and state/national partners through:
Preparation and timely submission of grant reports to existing funders and proposals to potential new funders, in collaboration with CC Development team.
Crafting blog posts, reports, PowerPoint presentations, newsletter articles, social media postings and other communications.
Providing communications, strategic guidance, and technical assistance to grantees
In coordination with other project staff, maintain regular communication with collaborating national and state partner organizations, and carry out communications activities to ensure the visibility of the project.
Provide technical assistance and support to sub-grantee organizations, as needed.
Assist in tracking federal, state and local policy developments in project focus areas in order to inform project strategy and activities.
Coordinate closely with related Community Catalyst programs to assure maximum synergy and learning.
Participate in meeting with key stakeholders and advisors as necessary.
Perform other duties as necessary to achieve the goals of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree plus at least 4 years relevant work experience, or 6 relevant work experience.
Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage several projects at once in a fast-paced environment, and highly-developed attention to detail.
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal health policy issues related to health equity, reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ health issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of the political process and experience influencing such policy, especially in New York State, is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of how the U.S. health delivery system is organized, funded and regulated.
Commitment to social justice and experience in social change activism such as: legislative advocacy or political/policy issue campaigns; community organizing; working with coalitions and stakeholders; and/or implementing communications strategies
Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to convey complex information in writing and speaking so that it is easily understood by the public and by health advocates.
Experience with working independently in a collaborative team environment
Experience providing technical assistance, coaching and/or support to non-profit organizations

BENEFITS & SALARY RANGE

Salary range: $63,000-70,000
Generous paid time off policy
Robust benefits package
Remote or hybrid, with preference for New York-based candidates

Applicants should submit a resume with a one page cover letter briefly summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to: jobs@communitycatalyst.org. Please put “Project Manager, Hospital Equity and Accountability Project” in the subject line.

To view the official job posting: Project Manager, Hospital Equity and Accountability Project

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POSITION: Various Openings

ORGANIZATION: HPHR Journal

HPHR Journal, formerly Harvard Public Health Review, is an independent academic, referred journal published by the Boston Congress of Public Health (BCPH), a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

HPHR democratizes access to public health information through the publication of multimedia content addressing health equity and social justice.

We are seeking several types of editors, including:

ASSOCIATE EDITORS edit 4 manuscripts and review 4 manuscripts each semester.
MANAGING EDITORS ensure articles comply with journal guidelines; facilitate the peer review process within HPHR’s publishing platform, Scholastica; and/or copy-edit accepted manuscripts.
DEPUTY EDITORS shepherd an entire special edition, from outlining the call for articles to writing preface.

Editors can earn recognition and awards for leadership and top-performance, and participate trainings on publication production, promotions, etc.

Serving as an HPHR REVIEWER offers individuals with limited bandwidth a chance to gain academic publishing experience.

Reviewers assess manuscripts by invitation on an ad hoc basis. They also are eligible to:

Receive an annual certificate of appreciation; and

Earn recognition as a top-performing reviewer based on quality and quantity of reviews.

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply: HPHR Editors and Reviewers

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POSITION: Health Education Program Manager

ORGANIZATION: Calaveras County Public Health

Calaveras County Public Health is seeking a passionate public health professional to serve as a Health Education Program Manager. This position directs staff, works on multiple community health collaborations, and provides dynamic leadership and innovation through existing and emerging programs. The Health Education Program Manager works closely with internal and external partners to help achieve the Division and Agency’s goals and mission. This position serves on the Division’s Leadership Team and reports directly to the Deputy Director.

Under general direction of the County Health Services Agency Director or designee, provides responsible supervision and management of public and behavioral health education programs and does related or other work as required.

Example of Duties

Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs designated health education and health promotion programs and activities.
Assists in assessing community needs in area of specialization.
Coordinates activities with other community and agency representatives.
As assigned: Represents Public Health and/or Behavioral Health Services at designated events, meetings and committees; Serves as consultant to other public health programs in the development of activities and materials to meet specific health education needs.
Provides consultation and assists in the development and implementation of programs and services designed to meet the public health educational needs of the general public, community groups, schools, and other public or private organizations.
Directs and participates in the preparation and dissemination of health education informational material for the public, community groups and other agencies.
Develops and maintains general public information for the Health Services Agency.
Provides for health education research to support program planning, development and evaluation.
Directs and participates in the development of materials and services to make the public aware of public and behavioral health needs, problems, general health maintenance, and methods of disease prevention and control and to make the public aware of the availability of services.
Develops grant proposals and budgets; monitors grant expenditures and invoices; maintains related records and prepares administrative reports and correspondence with local and state agencies.
Assists with the selection of personnel.
Assigns, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
Recommends disciplinary action as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public health, public health education and community health promotion; principles and practices of management and program planning, organization and direction; basic principles and practices of public relations and public information programs; principles and practices of employee supervision; basic principles and practices of basic research, data gathering, analysis and presentation; training and development of instructional, educational and informational aids; State, Federal and other health services agencies.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and direct the activities of public and behavioral health education programs; supervise and train staff; express self effectively in writing to prepare a variety of reports and technical, educational and informational documents; express self effectively orally including speaking before groups; develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of staff, agencies, community groups, officials, and the general public.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Master’s degree in Public Health or Community Health Education from a university or college accredited by the American Public Health Association or a Master’s degree in a health-related field from an accredited college and two years of responsible experience in the management of a health program;

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Bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education or a health-related field from an accredited university or college and three years of responsible experience in the management of a health program;

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Bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education or a health-related field and five years of progressively responsible experience as a professional public health educator, with a minimum of two years experience as a health educator in a local or state public health department.

Application Deadline: May 2, 2022

To view the official job posting: Health Education Program Manager

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POSITION: Program Coordinator II

ORGANIZATION: Calaveras County Public Health

Calaveras Public Health is seeking passionate individuals to join our team as program coordinators for our Oral Health and Health Equity Programs. These positions work closely with internal and external partners to help achieve the Division and Agency’s goals and mission as well as coordinate the important work being done in a rural, local health jurisdiction. These positions are in-person and located in San Andreas, California.

Under general direction, this position has responsibility for the planning, organization, and implementation of programs. The scope of work for this position includes public outreach programs, grant procurement and administration, contractor solicitation and management, regulatory compliance, day-to-day management and implementation of specific projects, coordination with outside agencies and organizations, budget preparation and cost controls, data management and reporting, and other assignments and related work as may be required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Program Coordinator I: This is the entry-level position in the program coordinator series. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform professional work under direct supervision while being trained in departmental procedures and accruing experience with more complex projects/programs.

Program Coordinator II: This is the journey-level position in the program coordinator series. Incumbents at this level are expected to competently perform all aspects of the job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Incumbents may be assigned responsibility for small projects/programs or portions of larger projects/programs.

Example of Duties

Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements programs.
Coordinates the assigned program activities with other community agencies and/or services.
Establishes targeted priorities and develops intervention and evaluation strategies.
Plans and develops training programs.
Provides periodic review and program evaluation to ensure conformity with program guidelines.
Attends required trainings, meetings and conferences; assists in budget preparation.
Maintains records and prepares required reports for local and state agencies.
Prepares grant applications and processes grant documents including all progress and final payment reports.
Acts as liaison with State and local contractors.
Develops and monitors project and program schedules and budgets.
Prepares reports, correspondence, and memos.
Tracks and maintains a variety of data and records.
Coordinates community awareness programs through education and promotion of program services.
Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles of program planning, implementation, operation and evaluation; practices and methods of public information programs; basic organization procedures; basic public relations techniques, skills in managing resources; management and teaching skills; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

Plan, implement and evaluate programs; prepare grant applications and related documents; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with staff, general public and agencies; prepare clear, concise and competent reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Program Coordinator I: High school degree and two years of experience in implementing programs.

Program Coordinator II: Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in a related field or four years of experience developing and implementing programs.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Application Deadline: May 4, 2022

To view the official job posting: Program Coordinator II

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POSITION: Tenure Earning Assistant Professor, Maternal and Child Health

ORGANIZATION: University of South Florida (USF)

Seeking to accelerate our vision to be the exemplar catalyst for innovation and advancement in public health, both locally and globally, the University of South Florida College of Public Health invites applications for a tenure-earning faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Maternal and Child Health.

Ranked 16th nationally among public health degree programs by the 2022 U.S. News and World Report, the USF College of Public Health is one of thirteen national programs awarded the prestigious designation of being a Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science and Practice by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau within the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized program with dynamic faculty actively engaged in shaping the future of public health through innovative curricula, transformational research, and community partnerships designed to create positive collective impact on health. We seek individuals who are passionate about Public Health and are interested in multi-disciplinary and cross-departmental/college teamwork with expertise which may include, but not be limited to, health equity, Title V programs, maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. USF has numerous research and health care partnerships through agreements with hospitals and not-for-profit organizations in the metropolitan Tampa Bay area to include the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa General Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center (NCI-designate), as well as many other clinical, social and community based organizations. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. With more than 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of all employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first-class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more. To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Part of USF Health, which includes the core colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy, and the schools of Biomedical Sciences and Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, the College of Public Health was founded in 1984 as the first college of public health in Florida and consists of a multidisciplinary faculty of 84 scholars, professionals and leaders serving the educational needs of more than 4,500 students in bachelors, master’s and doctoral degree programs. COPH is organized into four Strategic Areas: Global and Planetary Health; Interdisciplinary Science and Practice; Policy, Practice and Leadership; and Population Health Science. Our faculty select their strategic area of interest and are encouraged to engage in transdisciplinary research and teaching with faculty from across the college. We are transforming curricula and degree programs at all levels; we are engaging in translational research and the translation of that research to practice; and we are committed to public health workforce and systems development, locally and around the world. In addition to the Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science and Practice, COPH is the home of several other Centers that conduct inter-professional research, policy and practice. See the COPH website at http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/ to learn more about our dynamic and innovative faculty and College.

USF Tampa is located in a dynamic and growing metropolitan area of over three million residents and offers a wide-range of cultural, artistic, athletic and recreational activities, excellent public schools, close proximity to Gulf of Mexico beaches, and an affordable cost of living.

See directions below to access the USF Careers posting for position minimum and preferred qualifications.

Closing Date: Positions will remain open until filled. Review of complete applications will begin June 1, 2022.

Salary & Benefits: Nationally competitive salary with excellent benefits.

To apply: Candidates must complete an online application and upload the documents listed below to be considered for this position. Please visit www.usf.edu and access “Work at USF” and then click on Access Careers@USF and search for Job Opening ID 30370. Documents to be uploaded with the application include a letter of application addressing the advertised minimum and preferred qualifications for the position to which applying, a CV, and a list of three references. Review of application will not begin until all required documents are uploaded into Careers. References will not be contacted without notifying applicants in advance.

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POSITION: Senior Nurse Manager

ORGANIZATION: Stanislaus County Health Services Agency

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.

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.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles, methods, trends, practices and procedures of public health nursing;
Principles of public health agency goals and organization;
Principles and practices of outpatient service delivery systems of care;
Principles and methods of management organization, budgeting and staffing applicable to health care programs;
Community health; social, cultural, health and psychological aspects of public health programs;
Principles and practices of management including planning, organizing, staffing, leading and budgeting;
State of California mandates, policies and regulations of related public health programs;
Applicable federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations; such as Title 22 of the California Code of as they may apply to an outpatient clinic; safety and infection control practices and licensing requirements;
Principles and methods of data gathering, research, statistical analysis and report writing;
Principles of public relations;
Principles and practices of outpatient service delivery systems of care;
Fiscal management, coding and reimbursement systems for outpatient services regulated by the Office of the Inspector General;
Federal Guidelines for Medicaid/Medi-Cal community clinics;
Laws pertaining to health care services in the State of California;
Quality improvement principles and practices; and
Documentation and maintenance of nursing records.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; AND
Four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience working with multiple programs in a public health or clinic setting. A Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience; AND
Possession of valid registration as a Public Health Nurse by the State Board of California Nursing.

To view the official job posting: Senior Nurse Manager

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POSITION: Executive Director, Racial Justice Institute

ORGANIZATION: Georgetown University

The Racial Justice Institute (RJI) creates and inspires racial justice. Building from Georgetown’s values and historical experience with slavery, RJI activates the resources of the university and collaborates with an expansive range of partners. Working across boundaries, RJI catalyzes innovative social change through scholarship, interventions, and transformative strategies.

Job Overview

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for overseeing and directing the RJI’s day-to-day operations. They collaborate with the faculty co-directors to design and implement a long-term growth strategy to advance RJI’s mission. The co-directors set the strategic vision and overall agenda for the Institute and look to the ED to guide implementation of this vision.

The ED supervises the administrative staff of the Institute and is responsible for key functions, including external relations, communications, events, grant applications and management, and budget management.

Work Interactions

The ED supervises the administrative staff of the RJI and works closely with the co-directors; and works with the President’s office, the Schools and home departments of the Founding Faculty, and other administrative units to ensure coordination on communications, budgets, and human resources. The ED builds and deepens relationships across the University, with other racial justice institutes, and with community organizations and foundations.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required – terminal degree preferred – PhD or equivalent, JD, MD
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in academic, NGO, community group, or research center settings
Strong leadership skills
Exceptional communications skills including written documentation, public speaking, and relationship building
Experience with complex racial justice issues
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Experience managing a team to achieve strategic goals and vision
Experience with grant writing and grant management preferred
Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation.

To view the official job posting: Executive Director, Racial Justice Institute

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POSITION: Community Data Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This is a professional position based in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health’s North Carolina Institute for Public Health in the Community Assessment and Strategy (CAS) Unit. The Community Data Coordinator will be responsible for providing robust project management and/or coordination for a number of technical assistance projects with a broad range of activities/subject matters. The individual will be responsible for independent work as well as working with teams. The individual in this position is required to interact with public health professionals from a wide range of service sectors, including local and state government as well as philanthropic foundations and community agencies.

Specifically, this position will provide high-level coordination for projects and aspects of projects that involve collecting diverse community voices and perspectives, both via in-person and remote settings. Additionally, this position will provide overall project management for team-based technical assistance projects and, at times, provide technical assistance on certain project tasks (including writing/editing and qualitative data design/collection/analysis). This position will require meaningfully sharing both qualitative and quantitative data to a wide range of partners. The individual is also required to demonstrate a strong knowledge of and commitment to identifying and addressing racial and health inequities in project work, including data systems and methods.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

In alignment with organizational values, a successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding and addressing racial and health inequities as well as a passion for individual and collective learning. The candidate must have some background and knowledge of Community-Based Participatory Research as well as background in working with community-based organizations on projects. A successful candidate will have excellent project management skills, be detail oriented, have a proven ability to work both independently and with a team, be able to manage small budgets, be familiar with Microsoft Teams and meeting/facilitating via Zoom and be able to successfully manage relationships with funding and partner organizations. Occasional travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Professional (PMP) certification and experience with using project management software is preferred. Prefer at least four years experience in a professional capacity working in spaces of community organizing, coalition building, and/or public health advocacy as well as training in a public health specialty. Proficiency is desired in online facilitation tools such as Jamboard or Mural.

Strongly prefer formal education in public health at master’s level or completion within 3 months of employment.

Application Deadline: May 2, 2022

To view the official job posting: Community Data Coordinator

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POSITION: Director of Community Assessment, Planning & Evaluation (CAPE)

ORGANIZATION: Alameda County Public Health

The IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate for this position has:

Demonstrated success working with staff to gather, analyze and report on health and social information.
Great oral and written communication skills.
Worked in a county health department setting.
Experience working in organizations with a health equity focus.

The candidate would also have knowledge of:

Computer applications related to the work including spreadsheets and database programs.
Basic information infrastructure, systems and technology used in a health care organization.
Health information data analysis and presentation.
Public Administration principles and practices, including strategic planning, goals setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, administrative organization and management in a public setting.
Procedures, practices, and legislation governing the maintenance, storage, dissemination and safeguarding of health care and human services information.
Interviewing and investigating techniques.
Laws, codes and regulations governing healthcare activities, including quality assurance practices, privacy standards, and corporate compliance regulations.
Records management principles and practices and research method and techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field; AND,

EXPERIENCE: The equivalent of five (5) years full-time experience in the supervision of staff performing research or surveillance-related work, including experience with budget and contract management, grant proposal writing, program evaluation, and collaboration with community groups to conduct assessment and mobilization activities. SUBSTITUTION: Possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, biostatistics or another closely related field in public health may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

To view the official job posting: Director of CAPE

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POSITION: Health Scientist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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

As a Health Scientist, you will:

Plan and conduct scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health problems.
Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on operations that are critical to the public health community at large.
Apply established methodologies and techniques.
Search, synthesize and interpret information relevant to public health.
Review and analyze studies and projects assessing public health issues in order to make recommendations or processes, procedures and/or policies related to public health programs, practices and research.
Provide technical advice and assistance to national, state and local health agencies.
Collaborate on programs/projects/studies and coordinate efforts with other program staff, other CDC Centers, Institutes and Offices, other federal agencies, national, State, local health agencies, and private and non-profit organizations, etc.
Communicate information to various audiences.
Prepare scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication.
Make presentations at national and international meetings.

Salary: $83,755 – $108,886 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Application Deadline: April 28, 2022

To view the official job posting: Health Scientist

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POSITION: Health Scientist (Program Evaluation)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This position functions as a Health Scientist in the 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.

As a Health Scientist (Program Evaluation), you will:

Evaluate activities using CDC six step evaluation framework.
Plan and conduct program monitoring and evaluation studies or projects to identify public health problems and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public health programs and policies.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data using appropriate quantitative or qualitative methods related to the assessment and improvement of program efficiency and effectiveness.
Search, synthesize, and interpret information and evidence relevant to public health.
Collaborate with internal staff and governmental and non-governmental partners on some or all steps of planning and conducting program monitoring and evaluation.
Provide training and technical assistance to internal audiences and to international, national, state, and local health agencies and to various other organizations about assessing, measuring and/or evaluating efficiency or effectiveness of local, state, national, and international level efforts.
Translate and disseminate public health evaluation and monitoring findings to appropriate scientific colleagues, practitioners, constituents, stakeholders, and the public.
Synthesize evaluation and monitoring results into written documents and/or oral presentations, using tailored communication and data visualization techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $83,755 – $108,886 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: May 4, 2022

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

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POSITION: Biological Science Lab Technician

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent in this position will provide technician support to biological science research efforts by assisting with portions of research projects related to the biological sciences (i.e., pathology, physiology, toxicology, and molecular biology).

Calibrate, operate, recognize malfunctions, and make standard adjustments equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, balances, etc.
Interact with equipment service representatives to trouble shoot and/or obtain repairs to equipment as required.
Perform animal surgery to excise organs.
Prepare slides and/or solutions following standard procedures and formulas.
Draw blood or collect other specimens.
Mix samples and specimens with reagents to perform chemical analysis.
Record readings and other observations/outcomes.

Salary: $44,740 – $58,158 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 7

Location: Morgantown, WV

Application Deadline: May 4, 2022

To view the official job posting: Biological Science Lab Technician

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POSITION: Supervisory Epidemiologist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This position serves as the Chief of the Division of Global HIV and TB (DGHT) , HIV Care and Treatment Branch (HCTB).

The Branch Chief position reports to the Associate Director of Programs of DGHT, participates as a member of the Division’s Senior Management Team, and is responsible for the overall strategic leadership, guidance, management, and oversight to all HCTB staff and programmatic activities.

As a Supervisory Epidemiologist, you will:

Function as a nationally recognized expert in the scientific field of HIV treatment, providing advice and consultation solutions to critical problems.
Provide leadership and direction in developing of comprehensive programs for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other opportunistic infections;
Provide assistance in the development of programs for the appropriate use of antiretroviral drugs and for integration of HIV programs.
Plan, manage, organize, and direct all HIV/AIDS care and treatment program activities of the branch.
Develop and assess operational research protocols to improve the effectiveness and implementation of HIV treatment and care technical strategies.
Apply new methods, approaches, and technology, or extends, revises and adapts existing methodology to new and unusual situations.
Explain performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Review developmental needs of employees and makes decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for employees.
Ensure actions taken promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment.
Approve expenses comparable to within-grade expenses, extensive overtime, and employee travel.

Salary: $138,437 – $176,300 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: May 6, 2022

To view the official job posting: Supervisory Epidemiologist

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POSITION: Supervisory Physician (Public Health)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This position serves as the Chief of the Division of Global HIV and TB (DGHT) , HIV Care and Treatment Branch (HCTB).

The Branch Chief position reports to the Associate Director of Programs of DGHT, participates as a member of the Division’s Senior Management Team.

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

Function as a nationally recognized expert in the scientific field of HIV treatment, providing advice and consultation solutions to critical problems.
Provide leadership and direction in developing of comprehensive programs for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other opportunistic infections;
Provide assistance in the development of programs for the appropriate use of antiretroviral drugs and for integration of HIV programs.
Plan, manage, organize, and direct all HIV/AIDS care and treatment program activities of the branch.
Develop and assess operational research protocols to improve the effectiveness and implementation of HIV treatment and care technical strategies.
Apply new methods, approaches, and technology, or extends, revises and adapts existing methodology to new and unusual situations.
Explain performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Review developmental needs of employees and makes decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for employees.
Ensure actions taken promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment.
Approve expenses comparable to within-grade expenses, extensive overtime, and employee travel.

Salary: $112,890 – $146,757 per year

Pay scale & grade: GP 15

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: May 6, 2022

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

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POSITION: Epidemiologist (Bilingual)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Portuguese languages in order to serve as an epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities, providing technical consultation and assistance to Federal, State, local and other health agencies concerning various complex epidemiology projects, and for performing all duties and responsibilities of this position.

As a Epidemiologist (Bilingual) you will:

Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.
Consult on, monitor, and measure the outcome of assigned programs through studies that evaluate the effectiveness of subject activities in meeting the needs of program participants.
Analyze study or project implementation procedures for improvement, work with program specialists and/or scientists, to develop more viable implementation procedures, and coordinate with appropriate staff to make needed changes.
Plan and carry out quality control programs and select appropriate epidemiologic methods to be used in quality control analysis.
Provide scientific advice and technical assistance to various public, private, and/or nonprofit health and/or health-related agencies and organizations for complex programs or issues.
Provide advice and assistance in the development and implementation of procedures, methods, and strategies for obtaining and using scientific data which describe the prevalence of major health risks in an area, or the results of a scientific project or study.
Evaluate project or study data collection, quality control, and/or data utilizations methods.
Provide scientific consultative services to difficult programs or projects that have unusually demanding scientific problems or issues.
Assist in the writing of statistical and analytic reports from major studies or continuing projects that require the use of sociological behavioral science, demographic, and/or epidemiologic analytic techniques and evaluation.
Prepare comprehensive reports of national surveillance system analyses which include discussion of substantive health issues and research objectives.
Participate in the syntheses of social science and epidemiologic data to be applied toward designing effective prevention programs and practice guidelines.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Portuguese language

Salary: $99,595 – $129,472 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: May 6, 2022

To view the official job posting: Epidemiologist (Bilingual)

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POSITION: Public Health Advisor

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent serves as the principal advisor and directs and oversees multi-functional program activities involving a broad and complex range of public health programs that are operated domestically or abroad.

As a Public Health Advisor, you will:

Serve as senior public health advisor and management coordinator of national and international public health program activities.
Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of significant collaborative studies with national or international policy or program implications.
Research and evaluate key public health policies that are central to the Division’s mission.
Serve as a special projects officer and conducts comprehensive research, review and analyses on a wide variety of public health-related management programs to provide a wide variety of complex staff papers that address complex multi-functional issues.
Perform administrative and technical supervision to the administrative staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $138,437 – $176,300 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: May 6, 2022

To view the official job posting: Public Health Advisor

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POSITION: Statistician (Health)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent functions as a senior specialist and expert on a wide range of population health issues including statistical and analytic methods, and population health topics such as mental health, health services, aging, and health disparities.

As a Statistician (Health), you will:

Provide expertise and guidance in the development and appropriate use of statistical data
Plan and develop research on critical issues associated with health data collection and health data systems development
Develop proposals for research and analytical studies
Develop new methodologies, or modifies current methods
Conduct research and analytical studies following project plans
Collaborate with other professionals within and outside the Center in the conduct of research and analytical studies
Prepare reports and manuscripts describing the research or study approach and the resulting conclusions
Make presentations to academia, healthcare and professional organizations
Provide guidance and expertise in the analysis and presentation of survey and study data
Guide the preparation of reports and data files for publication
Prepare scientific articles and technical reports for publication in national and international public health journals
Provide expert advice and assistance for public health projects and studies.
Provide advice on the use of statistical software to analyze survey data and for other data analyses
Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $126,233 – $164,102 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 14

Location: Hyatsville, MD

Application Deadline: May 6, 2022

To view the official job posting: Statistician (Health)

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