Job Postings as of July 6, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Special Projects Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: The MedElite Group

The role: A healthcare management company is in search of a full-time Special Projects Coordinator to work in our Brooklyn office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team in a fast growing and dynamic company.

Core responsibilities:

Work with Director of Special Projects to onboard new clients
Work with Chief Medical Officer and Director of Clinical Operations in various operations-based projects
Collaborate directly with new clients to ensure a positive and smooth onboarding experience
Provide project coordination support
Additional ad hoc tasks as needed

Requirements:

Prior experience in customer service and/or healthcare preferred
Demonstrated proficient organizational skills
Customer service mindset with strong written and verbal communication abilities
Interest in understanding the operational procedures of a healthcare management organization

To Apply: Interested candidates, please contact Jonathan Zwiren directly at jonathan@medelitegrp.com

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POSITION: Marketing and Communications Manager

ORGANIZATION: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC)

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Director

Hours: 40 hours per week, 10am-6pm Monday through Friday, evening and weekend hours as needed or requested by supervisor. NAMI-NYC operates on a hybrid model of work Monday through Friday; all staff are required to work in person 2-3 days a week, and can work remotely on the other days.

AGENCY DESCRIPTION:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC) helps individuals and families affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy. As one of the largest affiliates of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, we work collaboratively with other stakeholders in the community to educate the public, advocate for legislation, reduce stigma and improve the mental health system. See www.naminyc.org for details.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

NAMI-NYC seeks a bilingual Marketing and Communications Manager who is a strong project manager. The Manager will be passionate about developing culturally responsive and accessible content in English and Spanish aiming to break the stigma around mental illness and meet the organization’s marketing and communications needs. The Manager will have autonomy to manage digital platforms and create content related to programs, events, fundraising, and advocacy. This person will demonstrate problem solving skills, creativity, and leadership in a fast paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work with Director of Marketing & Communication to create, optimize, and execute digital and social media strategies, and content that clearly articulate the organization’s goals and impact
Marketing of programs and services through website, newsletter, email, and social media
Create and update organizational materials, including but not limited brochures, flyers, presentations, and social graphics
Maintain website content and supervise social media consultant
Manage the translation of all bilingual materials and assets
Assist marketing and communications team, as needed

Qualifications

Three to five years experience in a marketing/communications role at a nonprofit required
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Knowledge of WordPress, Constant Contact, Canva, and social media
Experience with project management tools, such as Asana
Multi-task, prioritize work and possess excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
Commitment to NAMI-NYC’s mission
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Be a problem solver with proactive team player while requiring minimal supervision
Sense of humor

To view the official job posting: Marketing and Communications Manager

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POSITION: Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Colden Corporation

Website: https://www.colden.com/careers/ihandsafetyspecialistnyc/

Colden Corporation is an occupational health and safety consulting firm owned and managed by practicing Certified Industrial Hygienists and Certified Safety Professionals. We are a dynamic and growing business with a focus on quality, employee professional development, and client service, and we are seeking motivated professionals to join our team serving premier clients. We offer a competitive compensation package including medical benefits, 401K retirement plan, paid time off, and profit sharing.

Position Description:

Colden is currently hiring an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist with 0 to 5 years of experience to work out of our New York City office. This is a full time position working with a team of CIHs, CSPs, senior scientists, and other specialists to support consulting projects in the areas of industrial hygiene and occupational safety and providing opportunities for growth and a path towards your own certifications.

Responsibilities:

Conduct industrial hygiene surveys to assess chemical, physical, and biological agents (e.g., air and surface sampling, noise monitoring, etc.).
Perform health and safety assessments, inspections, and investigations in a wide range of industrial and non industrial settings, such as universities, hospitals, laboratories, museums, media and entertainment production studios, offices, and other client locations.
Participate on health and safety compliance and environmental health and safety (EHS) management system audits (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
Assist with asbestos and other hazardous materials management services, including inspections and abatement project monitoring.
Participate in indoor air quality investigations.
Exercise a working knowledge of common safety program elements including, but not limited to confined space entry, fall protection, chemical management, and respiratory protection.
Develop/update health and safety programs and training materials for clients.
Research and accurately reference standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ACGIH, ASHRAE, ANSI).
Interact professionally with business leaders, technical personnel, and production workers.
Prepare written reports and presentations using MS Office applications.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, public health (or a science or engineering degree with relevant work experience).
0 to 5 years of experience.
Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism and ethical conduct are essential.
Self motivated, reliable, and detail oriented with ability to manage workload independently with support from others.
Able to adapt and thrive in a fast paced urban working environment.
Willing to travel and work flexible hours when needed.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Work or internship experience in occupational health and safety preferred.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to recruiting@colden.com and indicate ‘Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist – New York, NY’ in the subject line.

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POSITION: Safety Manager

ORGANIZATION: AirTrain JFK Airport, NYC

Requisition Number: 40928

Title: AirTrain System Safety Manager, JFK

Level: NRY 4

Salary Range: 94,614.00 – 151,372.00

Department: Aviation, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), AirTrain

Additional Information:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Customer Service and Web Service, the IT Asset Manager will be responsible for the development and documentation of processes as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations such as: Computing Hardware Inventory for the Agency, Computer Asset Management Lifecycle, Workstation Patch Management, and Workstation Software Compliance. The IT Asset Manager will direct and supervise various contract staff dependent on the scope of the assigned project and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

The Aviation department of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is looking for an experienced AirTrain System Safety Manager to manage, develop, monitor and the implement a comprehensive system safety assurance program for AirTrain JFK.

Under the direction of the General Manager, Rail Operations – AirTrain JFK, the AirTrain System Safety Manager will:

Plan, direct, manage and oversee and reinforce the safety activities and operations of AirTrain Operator’s System Safety Department including industrial, environmental, operational, safety engineering, occupational safety, accident investigation and reporting programs.
Ensure adherence to Port Authority AirTrain Safety Oversight Board (ATSOB) Safety and Security Program Standards, Policies and Procedures, the Air Train Operator’s Safety Management System and Training Plan.
Manage the Operator’s closure of Corrective Action Plans and Hazard Log resulting from ATSOB Triennial Audits, incidents, accidents, and other sources.
Evaluate proposed system and operating procedures modifications and refer proposed changes to management as needed for review and approval. This includes review of temporary change notices, engineering change notices and field modification instructions issued by the Operator.
Oversee the AirTrain Operator’s investigation of all AirTrain accidents and incidents in accordance with the AirTrain Operator’s procedures and evaluate the AirTrain Operator’s recommendations for corrective actions to prevent similar accidents or incidents.
Oversee AirTrain Operator’s response to system failures, recovery responses and restoration of system operations for adherence to proper procedure and protocol.
Prepare monthly and quarterly summary reports, KPIs and safety metrics, for trend analysis.
Maintain and update PA Audit Plan and perform internal audits including audits and inspections of safety, facilities, and maintenance records.
Coordinate with PAPD and facilitate interdepartmental emergency drills utilizing tabletop and field simulation of emergencies.
Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the General Manager of Rail Operations. Represent AirTrain General Manager in their absence.
Participate as a subject matter expert in depositions, hearings, or other legal matters as required by Port Authority Law Department.

Responsibilities related to Emergency Management:

Ensure coordination with AirTrain Operator and PAPD in preparation and responding to emergency.
Coordinate AirTrain’s Emergency Response Plan with PA and Regional plans as required.
Review and coordinate procedure changes as a result of industry standard.
Participate in JFK Airport and AirTrain full scale exercises.
Support PA in threat & vulnerability identification and resolution for the AirTrain.

Qualifications:

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or related).
Minimum of ten (10) years of safety management or systems safety management experience.
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations related to OSHA, FRA, FTA or DOT.
Ability to respond to airport emergencies, AirTrain outages, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) duty, snow duty, etc. 24 hours/seven days a week.

Desired:

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

Experience establishing comprehensive, detailed plans with specific timelines, milestones, and deliverables necessary to meet or exceed project goals.
Experience establishing comprehensive, detailed plans with specific timelines, milestones, and deliverables necessary to meet or exceed project goals in (system) safety management with at least three (3) years in the rail transit or rail transportation industry with an understanding of applicable mechanical, electrical and communications equipment – Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Preferred.
Experience in planning, designing, operating, maintaining, or overseeing transportation related services.
Experience organizing a demanding workload with the ability to work in a high pressure environment with multiple tasks due in a tight timeframe.
High literacy and communication skills with proven written and verbal communications, including demonstrated experience interacting with management, tenants, contractors, vendors, and the general public.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the Apply Now button and submitting a combined cover letter and resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

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POSITION: Industrial Hygienist (Two Openings)

ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Corrections

Job ID: 537987

Business Title: Industrial Hygienist

Civil Service Title: Industrial Hygienist

Title Classification: Competitive

Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement

Career Level: Entry-Level

Work Location: Hazen St-Assets Mgmt, East Elm,,

Division/Work Unit: Assets Management

# of Positions: 2

Title Code No: 31305

Level: 02

Proposed Salary Range: $ 56,041.00 – $ 64,447.00 (Annual)

As of August 2, 2021, 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.

Job Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to recruit Industrial Hygienists. Under executive direction and with latitude to exercise independent judgement, the candidates recruited will be tasked with conducting regular and frequent inspections of the department’s hazardous waste storage sites as well as the facility storage areas and perimeters to ensure that all waste is properly stored. The incumbents will perform inspections of the dumpsters and compactors to ensure that staff members/employees do not discard electronic items, light bulbs, or chemicals improperly; and adhere to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Storm Sewer Regulations, and Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations in performance of assigned functions. Duties for this position include but is not limited to:

Evaluating findings, preparing reports and making recommendations;
Recommending appropriate equipment and techniques for protection against exposure to harmful substances and/or hazardous conditions;

Providing instruction and training on health and safety matters;
Addressing salt storage piles; controlling waste, garage, and floatable debris by keeping exposed areas free of such materials;

Controlling dust generation and vehicle tracking of industrial materials;
Submitting registration renewals for petroleum bulk storage;
Conducting inspections of the petroleum bulk storage sites for evidence of leaks;
Conducting inspections of catch basins; ensuring the proper signage is provided; and generating reports with inspection findings;

Following Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention Practices;
Utilizing preventative measures such as barriers between material storage and traffic areas, secondary containment provision, and procedures for material storage and handling.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and/or toxicology and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time work experience as described in “2” above; or

A combination of education and experience that is the equivalent of the course work and/or experience described in “1”, “2”, and “3” above. Semester credits from an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 6 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits. Semester credits from an accredited college or university in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and/or toxicology may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 3 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

License Requirements: A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, one year of satisfactory full-time work experience in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards.

Preferred Skills: Ability to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs; walk, bend, and stoop. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including the use of a respirator.

Additional Information: The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

To Apply

For City employees: Go to Employee Self-Service (ESS) – www.nyc.gov/ess and search for Job ID# 537987

For all other applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 537987

Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview.

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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POSITION: Assistant Director, Health Equity Policy and Services

ORGANIZATION: Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)

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 Policy and Services, the Assistant Director for Health Equity Policy and Services will be responsible for supporting the analysis of current and proposed government health equity-related policy directives, providing technical assistance to GNYHA member hospitals on the implementation of patient-facing health equity initiatives, and implementation of GNYHA pipeline programs that support member leadership diversity initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the review and analysis of current and proposed federal and state regulations and other policy proposals that impact hospital patients’ rights and health equity operations issues, with a focus on racial and ethnic data collection, disability access, LGBTQ access, and limited English proficiency.
Support communication of the impact of health equity-related proposals, orally and in writing, to GNYHA staff and member hospitals, to support GNYHA technical assistance and advocacy.
Support the provision of GNYHA technical assistance to member hospitals on operational issues that support health equity-related services in accordance with best practice and governmental requirements
Assist in the design and execution of educational programs for GNYHA members, including identifying topics of interest and experts to deliver content and/or personally presenting content.
Manage GNYHA pipeline training programs that support member hospital management diversity goals.
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, and/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 One Drive, 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.

*Please include a cover letter with your application.*

To view the official job posting: Assistant Director

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POSITION: Informatics Analyst, Population Health

ORGANIZATION: Ryan Health

TITLE: Informatic Analyst

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Population Health

DEPARTMENT: Population Health

NETWORK SITE: Network

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

FLSA: Permanent, Full-Time, Exempt

UNION/NON-UNION: Non-Union

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Population Health, the Informatics Analyst will design, develop and maintain business intelligence (BI) capabilities for Ryan Health’s clinical, operational and quality improvement needs. Leveraging tools like Cognos, Power BI and Azara DRVS, the Informatics Analyst will provide data analytics solutions to facilitate end-user access and integrated information exchange, enabling management and staff to establish benchmarks and measure performance against quality and efficiency targets. In addition, will serve as our Population Health platform expert to help drive the use of the platform network wide, while ensuring its accuracy and development. The Informatics Analyst will also be responsible for managing our messaging platform and messaging campaigns; and uphold Ryan’s improvement and testing change model where necessary. This work supports our organization in developing a culture of data driven decision making and a human centered approach – furthering an environment of continuous quality improvements in our population’s health and operations.

Essential Functions:

Support a comprehensive business intelligence (BI) platform by developing reports, dashboards, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from multiple database platforms. Will use data analysis tools including Power BI, Cognos, SQL, and BridgeIT (MS Access) and Azara DRVS, to track metrics and trends for Ryan Health’s population health, patient outcomes and operational requirements.
Organize complex clinical and administrative data from multiple source systems into synthesized results in order to prepare network-wide and departmental reports and presentations related to health quality improvement initiatives including HEDIS, UDS and disease management programs.
Work closely with population health team members and other departments as needed to create formal specifications for both internal and external reporting requirements, and ensure that all reporting is properly specified, documented, mapped, tested, implemented, and maintained.
Collaborate with others to design and implement programs supporting population health efforts, including MCO incentives, high risk patient management, addressing social determinants of health, and others as needed
Will manage, support, and promote the network in self use of the Azara DRVS population health platform by conducting trainings and reviews as necessary
Improve existing informatics solutions and contribute to new developments as necessary in consultation with team members and 3rd party vendors/Payors
Review and reconcile external records against Ryan’s internal records to identify care gaps and discrepancies with the goal to systematize and automate this process to reduce manual reconciliation and chart reviews dependence while maintaining data integrity
Maximize utilization of our population health and messaging platforms along with Power BI to ensure configuration and implementation facilitates successful use networkwide
Coordinate and effectively execute messaging campaigns related to outreach, population health, and quality improvement.
Aid department and site quality and process improvement meetings by pushing and recording Ryan’s improvement model (PDSA), while producing and presenting data to help felicitate the dept/site’s planning and action items, as necessary

Other

Immediately report any unusual events or problems with program operations to the Associate Director of Population Health
Attend all meetings and/or training sessions as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Associate Director and Senior Director of Population Health

Regulatory

Maintain a working knowledge of clinical measure regulatory standards and steward guidelines as applicable (ie. UDS, NQF, CMS, UDS etc)
Remain up to date on healthcare and Ryan Health policies

Minimum Experience and Skills Required:

At least one year of experience and expertise in informatics (SQL/Cognos/Power BI) and eHR applications (eClinicalWorks), or relevant coursework.
Advanced level skills in data management and report development, and basic experience with project management.
Advanced level skills in spreadsheet and database applications including Access, Excel, and other database management and Business Intelligence software.
Experience with healthcare data and terminology.
Ability to work independently on complex projects.
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills and multi-tasking capabilities required.

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferred disciplines include public health, computer science, physics, engineering, biomedical informatics or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in related discipline
Familiarity in Unified Data Systems (UDS) a plus

Competencies Required:

Customer Service:

Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (if applicable).
Commits to exceeding expectations of the patient.

Cooperation/Teamwork

Works well with others.
Contributes input to improve outcomes.
Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way;

Minimal Training Time:

180-day introductory period.

To apply: Email Juliette.george@ryanhealth.org

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POSITION: COVID-19 Evaluation Project Coordinator

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 NYCEM. This is a grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.

Program Description

NYCEM’s Office of Strategic Operations (OSO) manages high-priority, large-scale initiatives that improve the City’s preparedness for and response to emergencies. OSO is responsible for leading analytic efforts following citywide emergencies and identifying innovative solutions to strengthen the City’s response posture through new idea generation.

The Strategy, Evaluation, and Analytics Unit is responsible for strategic planning; producing high-impact visualizations to assess agency- and citywide operations; and evaluating the City’s response to large-scale incidents, such as Hurricane Ida (2021) and the 36th Street Transit Shooting (2022). The Unit also leads the development of comprehensive After-Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plans (IP), documenting strengths and areas of improvement as well as recommendations and works to track the implementation of these recommendations.

The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed jurisdictions around the world with cascading (and simultaneous) public health, social, economic impacts, and deepened existing structural inequities. Due to the wide-ranging scope and scale of the pandemic response, all levels of government have a responsibility to evaluate their emergency preparedness and response strategies. A thorough review of NYC’s COVID-19 response to identify best practices, strengths, and areas for future improvement will better position our City to handle large-scale emergencies in the future and provide valuable insight to improve the readiness of jurisdictions nationally and internationally.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Program Manager, the COVID-19 Evaluation Project Coordinator will be responsible for overall project management to support evaluation of the citywide COVID-19 response, in collaboration with stakeholders from DOHMH, NYCEM, NYC Health + Hospitals, and the Mayor’s Office of Operations. At DOHMH, this position will report to the Director of Evaluation. At NYCEM, this position.

Specifically, the COVID-19 Evaluation Project Coordinator will:

Provide project management support for citywide COVID-19 evaluation efforts, including development and maintenance of project workplan/timeline, associated tracking of deliverables/ milestones, and document management.
Support collection of COVID-19 response data through various methodologies, including surveys and facilitated discussions/interviews.
Assist with document development and review, including coordination with key stakeholders to obtain relevant information and feedback.
Conduct administrative tasks, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, developing agendas and other meeting materials, taking notes and sending follow up tasks/action items.
Serve as counterpart to and coordinate closely with NYC Department of Health (DOHMH)) COVID-19 Evaluation Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience:

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.

BS/MS degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Public Health, and/or Public Administration.
Previous experience working in fields related to emergency management, public health, evaluation, project management and/or public administration for 1-5 years.
Strong writing skills including basic writing (grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary), technical writing (protocols, procedures), and succinct and effective summarization.
Strong project management skills including project workplan development, time management, problem-solving, and planning.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Desired Qualities

Experience with HSEEP and Incident Command System (ICS).
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.
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.
Capacity and willingness to learn evaluation, analysis, and facilitation.
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 may be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: COVID-19 Evaluation Project Coordinator

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POSITION: Healthy NYC Survey Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health in New York City

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Healthy NYC is an innovative project housed in the Division of Epidemiology that provides the Health Department with important health information in a timely and cost-effective way. To date, Healthy NYC has recruited about 13,000 adult New Yorkers to join a survey panel that allows us to conduct population health research. Healthy NYC surveys have provided critical citywide information on COVID-19 symptom prevalence and treatment, testing, awareness of government recommendations, racial inequities, and adverse mental health. Other Healthy NYC surveys have assessed social determinants of health, mental health, vaccine access and confidence, and other important health issues. Such information is being used by the City to respond to the pandemic and other key health issues.

The Fund for Public Health in New York (FPHNY) seeks a Survey Coordinator. This position is currently funded for 1 year through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be funding to extend the position beyond one year. This position is currently remote, with access to DOHMH VPN.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will be within DOHMH’s Division of Epidemiology, Special Projects Group, and reporting to the Healthy NYC Project Manager. This is an opportunity for someone with coding and project coordination skills to learn more about public health surveys and research.

The Survey Coordinator will help coordinate all aspects of survey development. This includes including programming all Healthy NYC surveys in our survey platform (FocusVision/Forsta) and managing the survey review and quality control process. The programming process includes but is not limited to using the platform’s built-in functions to build survey questions and writing custom Javascript/Python/HTML/XML code that accommodates the survey’s needs. Training on the FocusVision/Forsta platform will be provided. The survey coordination process includes gathering and organizing input from team members and assisting with survey administration (such as sending invitation emails and reminders). The ideal candidate will have experience with statistical, web, or other programming languages such as R, SQL, JavaScript, Python, and/or HTML, as well as some project coordination or management experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Survey Coordinator will:

Program Healthy NYC surveys in FocusVision/Forsta
Make edits to survey programs based on team reviews and quality control procedures
Troubleshoot programming issues, working with FocusVision/Forsta Help Desk as needed
Manage survey review process, including soliciting feedback, tracking edits and implementing changes
Work with Healthy NYC Project Manager to coordinate survey workplans, survey administration and other tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above

Experience working with programming languages such as R, Javascript, or Python
Experience with project coordination

PREFERRED SKILLS

Willingness and ability to learn a new programming language quickly
Experience in public health; familiarity with survey research
Detail oriented and able to own and manage workflows based on strict timelines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

SALARY AND BENEFITS

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

TO APPLY

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

To view the official job posting: Healthy NYC Survey Coordinator

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: The Fenway Institute (Boston, MA)

The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, A Program of the Fenway Institute, provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexual and gender minority people.

Current job openings include:

Project Manager

Curriculum Specialist

Evaluation Specialist

Director of Client Services

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POSITION: Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project

ORGANIZATION: AmeriCorps VISTA – Oregon State

Join Oregon’s AmeriCorps VISTA team to build healthy communities and your career.

Recruiting now for 25 positions starting in August 2022 throughout Oregon

SPREAD THE WORD

Positions are now open for the August 2022 cohort in the Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project. Please forward this announcement widely to reach new professionals interested in public health, fighting poverty and career development through a year of national service.

LEARN MORE, CONTACT US AND APPLY:

http://healthoregon.org/vista

RECRUITMENT OFFICE HOURS

Questions about the application process? Curious about the day-to-day work of our members? Need clarification about the benefits of serving with AmeriCorps? During recruitment we hold virtual Recruitment Office Hours. Join us to find out more about the Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project! Our leadership team will host weekly Recruitment Office Hours on Zoom to answer your questions. Join us on Thursday afternoons between June 9th and July 14th from 1:00-1:45pm Pacific Time to learn more! The link is here: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16147197531. Case sensitive passcode: OHA.VISTA

APPLY NOW

Candidates are interviewed and selected as applications are received; we encourage early applications, as positions may be filled before the deadline. Positions must be filled by no later than July 22; the last day to submit applications is Sunday July 17.

CHALLENGING AND REWARDING NATIONAL SERVICE

Our team members lead anti-poverty public health initiatives in their agencies and communities. The decision to join national service for one year is a full-time commitment and one that will most certainly change your life in a positive way! Please review the following resources to find out if a year with AmeriCorps is right for you:

Our team serves in the areas of community wellness programs, behavioral health, chronic disease prevention, COVID-19 response, public health department accreditation, quality improvement processes, health equity, women’s and children’s health, substance-use-disorder prevention, and more. We are a statewide sponsoring organization for approximately 30 AmeriCorps VISTA members.

BENEFITS AMERICORPS PROVIDES

A $6,495 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or approximately $1,800 post-service stipend
$15,001-$17,589 living allowance for the year (set by AmeriCorps, varies by county)
Health and childcare benefits
Financial support for relocation before and after your year of service
Student loan forbearance or deferment while in service for qualified federal loans
One year of noncompetitive status for a federal government job
AmeriCorps VISTA FAQs

BENEFITS OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY PROVIDES

Team building with your cohort of 30 members around Oregon
Orientation to Oregon and public health
Team meetings throughout the year for conferences, customized training and professional development
Support from our team at the state Public Health Division
Support for job hunting, career exploration, resume-building, networking for your next career moves

25 OPEN POSITIONS

Positions are available throughout the state, both in urban centers and scenic rural areas. Oregon is a wonderful place to build a career in public health. Read about our open positions here http://healthoregon.org/vista.

Host sites for the August 2022 OHA AmeriCorps VISTA cohort:

Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Leader (2 positions) (Portland)

Crook County COVID-19 Resilience & Recovery VISTA (Prineville)

Harney County Environmental Public Health and Equity VISTA (Burns)

Health Share Medicaid Social Determinants of Health VISTA (Portland)

HIV Alliance Education and Outreach Americorps VISTA (Eugene)

Jefferson County Collective Impact Community Network VISTA (Madras)

Josephine County Public Health Emergency Preparedness VISTA (Grants Pass)

Multnomah County Primary Care and Dental Integration VISTA (Portland)

OHA Disaster Behavioral Health Response VISTA (Portland)

OHA HSD Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention VISTA (Portland)

OHA HSD Veteran and Military Behavioral Health VISTA (Portland)

OHA HSD Youth Overdose Education and Prevention VISTA (Portland)

OHA Health Equity Partnership and Communications VISTA (Portland)

OHA Preparedness Capacity Building VISTA (Portland)

OHA Preparedness Medical Surge VISTA (Portland)

OHA Preparedness Planning and Evaluation VISTA (Portland)

OHA Preparedness Public Information VISTA (Portland)

Oregon Research Institute Health Equity Action Plan VISTA (Eugene)

Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network Population Health VISTA (Portland)

OSU Extension Air Quality & Food Systems Coordinator VISTA (Hood River)

SERV-OR Public Health Volunteer Engagement VISTA (Portland)

Tillamook County Community Health Promotion VISTA (Tillamook)

Waterfall Social Determinants of Health VISTA (North Bend)

Yamhill Community Engagement VISTA (McMinnville)

KEY DATES

July 22: Recruitment closes. No interviews or candidates selected after this date.

August 15, 2022 through August 14, 2023: Your year of national service on our team.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY:

http://healthoregon.org/vista

We welcome your email, calls and questions. Our shared inbox is a great way to reach us:

oha.vista@dhsoha.state.or.us

Or contact individuals directly:

Elizabeth Van Flandern

VISTA Leader for June 2021-2022 cohort

elizabeth.van-flandern@dhsoha.state.or.us

(971) 287-1313

Hillary Dodge

VISTA Leader for August 2021-2022 cohort

hillary.dodge@dhsoha.state.or.us

(503) 979-5681

Gabriel Gibbens

VISTA Leader for Spring 2022-2023 cohort

Gabriel.gibbens@dhsoha.state.or.us

(503) 333-8903

Danielle Brown

OHA VISTA Project Director

Phone: 503-894-3913

Danielle.Y.Brown@dhsoha.state.or.us

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POSITION: Various Openings

ORGANIZATION: Project Open Hand

Project Open Hand provides nutrition services to help sustain our clients as they battle serious illnesses, isolation, or the health challenges of old age. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity.

Mission

Project Open Hand’s mission is to improve health outcomes and quality of life by providing nutritious meals to the sick and vulnerable, caring for and educating our community.

Vision

Our vision is for a healthy California for the sick and vulnerable through nutrition.

Founded in 1985, Project Open Hand is a nonprofit organization that provides meals with love to critically ill neighbors and seniors. Our food is like medicine, helping clients recover from illness, get stronger, and lead healthier lives.

Every day, we prepare 2,500 nutritious meals and provide 200 bags of healthy groceries to help sustain our clients as they battle serious illnesses, isolation, or the health challenges of aging. We serve San Francisco and Oakland, engaging more than 125 volunteers daily to nourish our community.

Current openings include:

Registered Dietitian I, Bilingual
Project Manager, Food Quality and Innovation
Manager, Grants
Director, Community Nutrition Program
Director, Cal Food is Medicine Coalition
Manager, Advancement
Caseworker
Community Nutrition Site Coordinator
Systems Administrator
Kitchen Operations Coordinator II

To view the official job postings: Job Opportunities | Project Open Hand

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POSITION: Strategic Communication Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Berkeley Media Studies Group

Hours: Full-time

Location: Berkeley, California (but we will consider remote applicants)

Are you the right fit?

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in either daily journalism or advocacy and wants to bring those skills to a range of groups to help them achieve their goals with news media and policymakers. They will thrive in a fast-paced work environment, enjoy working closely with diverse groups, excel at public speaking, confidently lead projects and teams, write well on deadline, and have a strong eye for detail.

About the position:

As a member of our training team, the Strategic Communication Specialist will help teach both adult and youth advocates how to effectively engage with the media and make the case for solutions to a variety of public health issues. The Strategic Communication Specialist may help clients determine what communication tactics and platforms best support their advocacy goals and what language and framing techniques are best suited for their audience. This may involve teaching advocates how to: craft op-eds or letters to the editor; be an effective spokesperson before policymakers and journalists, including on-camera; and use social media strategically to support a campaign. Typical clients include health departments, foundation grantees, community-based grassroots organizations, and youth groups. In addition to developing and delivering media advocacy trainings and webinars, the Strategic Communication Specialist will provide tailored one-on-one support to advocates and assist them with creating and carrying out their media advocacy plans.

This position will also work closely with BMSG’s Senior Communication Manager to support publicity for BMSG’s training team, produce resources (e.g., blogs, reports, short videos), and contribute to the organization’s daily news monitoring. These resources get shared with staff, clients, and advocates around the country to keep them informed about public health news and media advocacy insights related to a range of health and social justice topics, including the housing affordability and eviction crisis, COVID-19, violence prevention, reproductive justice, climate change, junk food marketing to communities of color, soda regulation, tobacco control, guaranteed income, and more.

Pay: $65,086 to $79,722 per year, determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

To view the official job posting: Strategic Communication Specialist

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POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Opening

ORGANIZATION: Boston University School of Social Work

As one of the nation’s top schools of social work, Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and evidence-based practice to solve the most pressing societal problems of the 21st century. BUSSW views the racial, cultural, and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students as essential to the excellence and distinction of our MSW and PhD programs. Thus, we are seeking and value candidates that represent a variety of social identities, including those who have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their research, scholarship, teaching, and service experiences, bring expertise that will contribute to a vibrant, inclusive community. BUSSW is a dynamic school with an extensive research portfolio with funding from NIH, SAMHSA, HRSA, private foundations, and supportive alumni. Boston University’s 17 schools/colleges and numerous research centers create a rich environment for interdisciplinary research. (For additional information please visit our website). We invite persons with a strong commitment to research, scholarship, and teaching in the following area to apply to join our faculty in the 2023-24 academic year, pending Provost budgetary approval.

Environmental and Climate Justice: Inclusive Community Engagement and Practice

The Macro Department seeks applications from early-career scholars that have research, teaching and practice expertise in community & environmental health/social determinants, environmental justice, and community engagement. We are looking for candidates who can develop a nationally recognized research portfolio focused on environmental justice and/or climate equity and/or the impact of climate change on human well-being, particularly on marginalized and oppressed populations. Successful applicants will apply a critical lens to examine the intersection of racial equity and the environment focusing on topics such as environmental pollution (i.e., air, water), particularly environmental hazards and their impacts on marginalized and oppressed communities. This may include a focus on health policy at the community, city, state, national, and global levels. Primary teaching responsibilities include MSW core macro social work practice courses which focus on topics such as coalition building, grassroots community engagement/action, legislative advocacy, and/or other forms of policy practice.

Requirements: Candidates must have 1) a PhD in social work, a relevant social science discipline, or public health, 2) a beginning record of publications, and 3) a well-defined research agenda. Some experience securing funding and teaching is highly desirable.

Application process: Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter which includes statements of research accomplishments and goals as well as teaching interests and experiences; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a diversity statement outlining experiences and commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence; 4) two articles (or article-length writing samples); and 5) the names and contact information for three references. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 30, 2022. Application review will begin in early September and will continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Questions about the position can be directed to the SSW Search Committee/Dean’s Office: (swsearch@bu.edu).

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POSITION: Director of Undergraduate Programs

ORGANIZATION: University of Illinois at Chicago

The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications from candidates for the Director of Undergraduate Programs position. The UIC SPH (https://publichealth.uic.edu/) is committed to promoting and implementing our core values of unity in economic and cultural diversity, equity in health and social justice, excellence in academics and practice, and engagement with the communities we serve. UIC SPH has as its mission the enhancement of quality of life through improving the public’s health and serves as a critical link in the education of the nation’s public health workforce through the integration and collaboration of our undergraduate and graduate public health degree programs. The SPH is committed to ensuring access to public health education for students who are diverse across multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, economic disadvantage, ideas, and perspectives. We actively seek applicants who will enrich and contribute to the diversity of the undergraduate public health programs and help us expand the perspectives and experiences we bring to our work.

The qualified candidate will have a clinical faculty appointment with an open rank (assistant, associate, full) in one of the following four Divisions of UIC SPH, commensurate with the academic background of the candidate: i) Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences; ii) Epidemiology and Biostatistics; iii) Community Health Sciences; or iv) Health Policy and Administration. The Undergraduate Program Director is expected to be an innovative thought leader and a faculty member who has a passion for teaching and undergraduate learning.

Working with the faculty, staff and students, the Undergraduate Program Director is responsible for advancing the excellence of undergraduate programs and activities. The Director is also responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the administration, evaluation, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the overall quality, intellectual framework, and standards of the undergraduate program in public health while enriching faculty and student experiences. Other leadership responsibilities include:

developing and administering ongoing quality assessment and improvement to enhance the competitiveness, academic quality, and rigor of the undergraduate curriculum and program regionally and nationally through the monitoring of quality indicators, metrics, and evaluations;
aligning undergraduate program academic priorities and focus based on national and global trends and current and future skill needs for the 21st century public health workforce;
creating and implementing a strategic plan for the undergraduate program that also includes effective student recruitment strategies such as outreach and programming for high schools to promote public health as an undergraduate major and career option;
making effective decisions for the operation of the undergraduate program, including personnel, budget, and allocation of resources with attention to the growth of the program and evaluation of strategies to promote that growth;
providing management reports, analyses, data, and information for administrative purposes;
selecting, guiding, mentoring, and evaluating performance of undergraduate faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum;
recruiting, guiding, and mentoring students while promoting academic integrity; monitoring student academic progress and performance; building systems to address student academic, financial, and health emergencies;
directing, guiding, and overseeing the work of undergraduate program staff;
establishing new initiatives that increase the visibility and reputation of the undergraduate program;
fostering positive partnerships and collaborating with external stakeholders (other universities/organizations, community partners) and with internal stakeholders (Centers/Institutes and other colleges/academic units, and student organizations on campus) to achieve defined goals and objectives of the undergraduate program;
serving as the interface with the Undergraduate Oversight Committee, SPH Executive Committee, and School/University leadership;
serving as the SPH liaison to the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) Undergraduate Network and The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH);
advocating for the undergraduate program by working with the Dean’s Office and other four Divisions to seek support and approval of curriculum changes and resources necessary to ensure the growth of the program, the hiring and maintenance of a corps of dedicated faculty, and the needs of its students; and,
teaching, at least, one course within the curriculum annually and serving as faculty advisor to the students.

Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Public Health or a related field required. Academic background and experience required to qualify for a clinical faculty appointment with the UIC SPH. Faculty rank of appointment to be commensurate with the guidelines for the “Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure” for faculty appointments with the SPH. Minimum of 5 years in teaching in higher education. Dynamic leadership, innovative vision and management experience within academia or related sector required. Ability and professional experience to align key internal and external stakeholders toward common goals. Significant experience leading a faculty team on curricular development. Excellent administration, communication, organization skills. Proven experience and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity and fostering an inclusive environment. Ability to work with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. Success as a mentor to faculty, staff, and students. Support of shared faculty governance. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Application Process: Applicants must submit an on-line application to https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=167341 and upload a cover letter, teaching statement, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. For fullest consideration, all requested information must be submitted by July 6, 2022. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. For questions pertaining to the position, please contact Search Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Serap Erdal (erdal@uic.edu) and Dr. Ronald Hershow (rchersho@uic.edu).

UIC SPH Undergraduate Program: At the UIC School of Public Health, there are three programs designed for undergraduate students: the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, and the Minor in Public Health. These programs prepare graduates for entry into the workforce, pursuit of careers in the health sciences, or admission to graduate programs. While the UIC SPH undergraduate program ranked 12th in the national ranking of the BA programs by College Choice’s most recent rankings, the UIC SPH ranked 16th in the national ranking by the U.S. News and World Report. The Fall 2021 student body, consisting of 214 undergraduate students, is diverse, with a demographic profile of 33.2% Latinx and 16.4% Black/African American, reflecting UIC SPH’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.

To view the official job posting: Director of Undergraduate Programs

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POSITION: Supervisory Epidemiologist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This position serves as the Chief of the Division of Global HIV and TB (DGHT) , HIV Prevention Branch (HPB).

As a Supervisory Epidemiologist, you will:

Function as a nationally recognized expert in the scientific field of HIV prevention, 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.
Plan, manage, organize, and direct all HIV Prevention program activities of the branch.
Develop and assess operational research protocols to improve the effectiveness and implementation of HIV prevention 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.
Ensure actions taken promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment.

Salary: $131,178 – $170,532 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Location: Negotiable After Selection

Application Deadline: July 11, 2022

To view the official job posting: Supervisory Epidemiologist

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POSITION: Supervisory Physician

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This position serves as the Chief of the Division of Global HIV and TB (DGHT) , HIV Prevention Branch (HPB).

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

Function as a nationally recognized expert in the scientific field of HIV prevention, 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.
Plan, manage, organize, and direct all HIV Prevention program activities of the branch.
Develop and assess operational research protocols to improve the effectiveness and implementation of HIV prevention 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.
Ensure actions taken promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment.

Salary: $112,890 – $146,757 per year

Pay scale & grade: GP 15

Location: Negotiable After Selection

Application Deadline: July 11, 2022

To view the official job posting: Supervisory Physician

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POSITION: Health Scientist (Program Evaluation)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The incumbent will function 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:

Collect, analyze, and interpret data using appropriate quantitative or qualitative methods related to the assessment and improvement of program efficiency and effectiveness.
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.
Translate and disseminate public health evaluation and monitoring findings to appropriate scientific colleagues, practitioners, constituents, stakeholders, and the public.
Provide training and technical assistance to internal audiences and to international, national, state, and local health agencies about assessing, measuring and/or evaluating efficiency or effectiveness of local, state, national, and international level efforts.

Salary: $69,878 – $108,886 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 11 – 12

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: July 11, 2022

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

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POSITION: Supervisory Health Scientist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The incumbent serves as Chief of the Program Services Branch, responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and evaluating the programs, services, and activities of the branch.

As a Supervisory Health Scientist you will:

Direct and manages the operations of the branch, providing leadership and guidance to branch staff.
Advise and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
Identify employee developmental needs and arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.
Direct the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of extramural programs and services.
Design and develop epidemiologic investigations, and coordinates the implementation and evaluation, and improvement of strategies for chronic disease prevention and control.
Establish and maintains relationships with national public health partners and with local, state, and federal organizations addressing the health needs of older adults
Coordinate research assignments and activities, regulations, policies, program issues, and resources with stakeholders.
Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the Branch’s policy and program objectives, developing operating plans, and evaluating progress.
Promote diversity and inclusion by encouraging others to evaluate their own cultural influences and personal assumptions
Create a positive learning environment and empathetic working culture.

Salary: $138,437 – $176,300 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: July 12, 2022

To view the official job posting: Supervisory Health Scientist

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POSITION: Public Health Analyst (Policy)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The position plans, manages, and evaluates public health programs, and projects; conducts analyses of policies and other issues for the purpose of developing recommendations to leadership and position statements on public health policy issues such as overdose, adverse childhood experiences, and suicide; provides advice on the development, direction, and coordination of program planning, evaluation, legislative, regulatory activities, budget initiatives, and policy issues.

As a Public Health Analyst (Policy), you will:

Serve as an analyst, responsible for providing strategic support to senior leadership on issues related to overdose, adverse childhood experiences, suicide, and other injury topics.
Determine what information is required to respond and develops a strategy for responding to complex issues.
Develop reports or presentations and performs a variety of duties related to special projects involving overdose, adverse childhood experiences, suicide, and other injury topics.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with other organizational units within CDC, including other national centers, and offices within the CDC Office of the Director, CDC Washington, CDC Office of Appropriations, other federal agencies, and/or partner organization.
Coordinate with senior leadership, to respond to Congressional, Executive Branch, and partner organization inquiries and correspondence.
Coordinate briefings and visits, involving Congressional offices, Executive Branch staff, other federal agencies, and/or partner organizations.
Manage information about policy issues and CDC responses to Congressional, Executive branch, and partner inquiries.
Analyze public health legislation, regulations, executive directives, and Departmental policy issuances to determine the relevance to NCIPC’s plans, programs, and activities.
Conduct environmental scanning and policy research related to overdose, adverse childhood experiences, suicide, and other injury topics.
Develop written statements in response to findings from policy analysis and research and contributes to public health policy-oriented position statements or other related products.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $69,878 – $108,886 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 11 – 12

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: July 13, 2022

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

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POSITION: Physician (Public Health/Bilingual)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This announcement will be used to fill positions in various geographical locations. This announcement can also be used to recruit for positions that will require a detail to an International Organization such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF, etc.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a senior Medical Officer providing advice and consultation as a nationally or internationally recognized consultant and expert providing medical advice in support of other scientists.

As a Physician (Public Health/Bilingual), you will:

As a senior medical officer, the incumbent provides substantial input in the day-to-day technical and scientific planning, implementation, and analysis of the medical aspects of scientific research studies conducted by other scientists.
Conceives, plans, evaluates, coordinates and implements activities related to research programs, projects, etc. that will assist in achieving the goals of the agency and/or CC/CO/CIO utilizing information provided from the entire scientific and medical community as well as from other components of the agency.
Serves as a liaison with other CDC organizational units, State and local public health officials, and other federal and non-governmental agencies, to achieve desired public health objectives.
Serves as scientific/medical consultant for assigned grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements with State and local health departments, community-based organizations, and other governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations.
In support of CDC/ATSDR public health research and analyses, performs non-clinical duties involving the evaluation of medical research or the identification of causes or sources of diseas eor disease outbreaks.
Leads a small contingent of positions. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work, when necessary.

Salary: $116,147 – $150,989 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 14

Locations: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Guinea, Haiti, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal

Application Deadline: December 30, 2022

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

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POSITION: Health Scientist (Bilingual)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This position serves as a recognized agency authority or consultant for health programs and conducts scientific research to develop a national system to monitor public health capacity and performance at local, state and national levels.

As a Health Scientist (Bilingual), you will:

Serves as a recognized expert in health sciences for the agency with responsibility for developing policy and objectives, appraising programs, and initiating requirements for health science studies. Serves as advisor for the planning, design, implementation, and analysis of projects. Brings expertise in the fields of epidemiology, survey research and public health surveillance, demography, statistics, and program development and evaluation.
Designs, oversees, implements, and conducts scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve health system related problems. Identifies and analyzes public health issues and their impact on scientific operations that are critical to the public health community at large. Analyzes epidemiologic investigation data utilizing new methodologies or existing techniques that have been extensively revised. Conducts major statistical studies or continuing projects that represent an important segment of the center’s primary investigative program.
Leads scientists and program consultants in various aspects of the study or survey design process, and other study support duties including analyzing and reporting of data and data dissemination to audiences. Analyzes study or project implementation procedures for improvement. Prepares and provides timely status reports to the supervisor and management and effective guidance to staff assisting in the review. Provides advice and assistance in evaluating the methodology of past and proposed studies conducted within the program and assists subject-matter experts in the design of studies conducted within or sponsored by the program.
Collaborates on projects/studies and coordinates efforts, as appropriate, with other program staff, other CDC Centers, other federal agencies, state and local health agencies, and private and non-private organizations.
Provides technical advice to state and local health agencies and to various other health-related organizations about measuring and evaluating public health capacity and performance at local, state and national levels.
Provides expert advice and assistance for public health projects or studies. Consults with epidemiologists, statisticians, and public health professionals concerning on-going and established studies or other projects where extensive methodological or subject matter interpretation is required. Provides advice on programming software used in survey data and other data analyses. Provides consultation as a recognized authority in public health.
Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge about measuring and evaluating public health capacity and performance at local, state and national levels. Develops and prepares bibliographies that identify critical issues and areas for future research. Synthesizes and interprets the relevant literature and provides analytical review of current research. Prepares scientific articles and technical reports for publication in national and international public health journals. Makes presentations to other scientific staff, federal, state and local health program managers; and other health officials and health-related organizations.
Serves as a Project Officer on grants, cooperative agreements and contracts with full responsibility for carrying out all required monitoring and management duties. Serves as technical consultant on contracts for scientific services. Performs duties such as: writes statement of work, serves on technical review panels for contract proposals, and monitors contracts for quality assurance and quality control. Monitors progress of research projects through all phases to assure adherence to research and programmatic objectives. Participates in negotiations on the type and amount of assistance provided to contractors, cooperative agreement participants, or cooperating agency activities.
Leads a small contingent of positions. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work, when necessary. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, considering difficulty and requirements of assignments as well as the capabilities of employees. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. May interview candidates for positions in the work unit. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides for or arranges for needed development and training. Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates.
Furthers the goals of equal employment opportunities (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of workforce diversity and affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employee practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, age, sexual orientation, or status as a parent.

Salary: $116,147 – $150,989 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 14

Locations: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Guinea, Haiti, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal

Application Deadline: December 30, 2022

To view the official job posting: Health Scientist (Bilingual)

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