Fieldwork Opportunities as of August 15, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

CBE Kids Club

Position Available: Afterschool Counselor

About the Position:

· The position will begin on September 12th at Congregation Beth Elohim, in Park Slope, with orientation in early September.

Location: 274 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215

· Website: https://cbebk.org/cbe-kids-club/

· Duration: September 12th, 2022- June 23rd, 2023

· Hours: 2:30 – 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday

o Flexible scheduling is available. You do not need to work every day.

Counselors will walk students from various neighborhood schools to CBE daily. They will be responsible for snacks, assisting with homework and supervising and nurturing our Kids Club environment. Counselors will also be tasked with chaperoning students from Kids Club to other enrichment programs happening simultaneously at CBE.

Head Counselor (18+) $20/hr

Develop your leadership experience with us.

Head Counselors will fulfill a leadership role within each club group, planning and facilitating group activities throughout the day. Head counselors should have all of the traits listed in the counselor position, as well as strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills. We recognize that leadership comes in many forms, and welcome introverts and extroverts to apply. Candidates should be responsible, compassionate, strong leaders who have previous experience working with children, ideally in an afterschool or other informal environment.

Counselor (16+) $16/hr

Be one of the most important role models in a child’s life.

Counselors are enthusiastic, caring, creative, and positive role models who support the well-being of students at CBE Kids Club. Candidates should be compassionate, ready to bring a great attitude on a daily basis, and have some previous experience working with children.

· To apply: Email a resume and three references to Jbarrett@cbebk.org.

Ibis Reproductive Health

Position: Fall ’22 Interns

Organization Description:

Ibis Reproductive Health is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to drive change through bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. We believe that research can catalyze change when the entire research process is viewed as an opportunity to shift power, is undertaken in partnership with the communities most affected, and includes focus on how data can be most effectively used to make change. We focus on increasing access to quality abortion care, transforming access to abortion and contraception through technology and service innovations, and expanding comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services. Our staff is located in Cambridge, MA; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Oakland, CA.

Internship Description:

We seek interns who have a strong commitment to the advancement of reproductive health, rights, and justice, and can provide both research and administrative support to Ibis staff. Interns will contribute to ongoing domestic and international research projects. Tasks may include data entry, cleaning, and analysis for both quantitative and qualitative projects; literature reviews; and overall project support. Although not a requirement to apply, we are also interested in applicants with experience/interest in UX writing, graphic design, and/or smartphone application development for this term. Applicants should be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, and have experience with or interest in reproductive health research.

Internship Timeline and Format:

We hire interns to work with us during the following three terms each year: January-March; April-August; September-December. Generally we post internship applications in December, March and August to recruit for the upcoming term. A modest stipend is available, though the exact amount is dependent on funding availability. We also welcome applications from students receiving work study or practicum/school credit. Although this position is based in the United States, interns may work with project teams in our US and RSA offices. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor work visas at this time.

To apply:

Please complete the questions in the application and upload your curriculum vitae or resume. No phone calls please.

Ibis seeks to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace; we encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, first-generation college graduates, and people from other underrepresented communities. As part of the questions below, we request recruitment and demographic data to help us track our success at reaching a diverse pool of candidates. Ibis is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Your responses to the recruitment and demographic questions are voluntary and will not impact your consideration for this job. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on candidates’ ability to meet the skills outlined in the job announcement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, though applications for Term 3 received by August 10, 2022 will receive priority review.

Learn more about this opportunity here: https://bit.ly/3QicWyY

Building Our Leadership and Diversity Prevention Fellowship Program

Organization: Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network

Position: Fall ’22 Fellowship

Fellowship Description:

The Building Our Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Prevention Fellowship Program (PFP) is focused on increasing the number of prevention scientists working within Black/African American communities and building their capacity to identify and chronicle programs, practices, and policies proven effective in reducing substance misuse risk factors and consequences and promoting mental health and protective factors or assets in Black/African American communities. BOLD Fellows will receive mentorship from prevention staff in a state, territory, jurisdiction, national organization, and/or federally recognized tribe or other American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN/) community associated with their placement and will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of the site. This is a paid fellowship. Fellows will work on projects as assigned by their placement approximately half of the time and will dedicate the other half of their time (in total 30 hours/week) to learning and capacity development activities coordinated by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) network.

About the PTTC Network:

The purpose of the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network is to improve implementation and delivery of effective substance misuse prevention interventions and provide training and technical assistance services to the substance misuse prevention field. It does this by developing and disseminating tools and strategies needed to improve the quality of substance misuse prevention efforts; providing intensive technical assistance and learning resources to prevention professionals to improve their understanding of prevention science, epidemiological data, and implementation of evidence-based and promising practices; and developing tools and resources to engage the next generation of prevention professionals. To learn more about the PTTC go to pttcnetwork.org.

Eligibility:

This is a competitive fellowship program for those committed to improving prevention’s response to substance misuse in Black/African communities. The BOLD-PFP aims to select Fellows with experience working or volunteering in Black/African American communities. They will also demonstrate a commitment to understanding and learning how to provide services that are culturally responsive for Black/African American communities in order to increase wellness and decrease health inequity. Applicants who self-identify as Black or African American are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who are recent college graduates, graduate students, or early career professionals with experience in community-based substance misuse prevention and New York residents.

Fellowship Structure:

This is a full-time position where service will begin on September 15, 2022 and conclude on August 31, 2023.

Key fellowship components include:

• Complete project(s) as defined by host organization

• Training o Weekly learning and capacity development activities o Preparation for the Prevention Specialist certification exam.

• Mentoring

o Site Mentor – Fellows will receive mentorship from prevention staff in a state, territory, pacific jurisdiction, national organization, and/or federally recognized tribe or other American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN/) community associated with their placement and will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of the site.

o PTTC Research Scientist Mentor – A mentor funded by the PTTCs will provide guidance and training regarding the Black/African American substance misuse prevention inventory (see below)

• Black/African American program inventory

o The BOLD Fellow will work with their cohort members and under the guidance of the PTTC Network and the PTTC Research Scientist Mentor to create a Black/African American substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion programs, practices, and policies inventory. The inventory development project will increase Fellows’ capacity to identify, review, and share effective, culturally specific prevention interventions.

o At the completion of the Fellowship, participants will apply to present their methods and the inventory at the National Prevention Network Research Conference in 2023 and/or submit to publish in a peer-reviewed journal.

Timeline

July 2022: Fellows call for applications – due August 16, 2022

August 2022: Interview and select Fellows

September 2022: Fellowship begins September 15, 2022

August 2023: Fellowship concludes August 31, 2023

Applications are due by August 16, 2022, 5:00 pm EST.

Fellows may send the requirements below to jdh194@ssw.rutgers.edu:

A current resume
A letter of support (employer or professor preferred)
Contact information for two academic or professional references

NYSPHA Internship Opportunities

Multiple Positions: Fall ’22 & Spring ’23

Title: Public Health Event Planning & Communication Intern

Description: Working directly with the Executive Director and Director of Member Outreach and Communication to plan the annual Public Health Partnership Conference; develop communications for membership, public health e-news and website. Student receives a 1 year NYSPHA membership. Available Fall and Spring semesters.

Hours per week: 20 Hours per week

Title: Membership Outreach Intern

Description: Serve on the Membership and Communication Committee; work with Committee and NYSPHA staff on outreach to colleges, universities and student members to assist with student/career development offerings; analysis of membership, which may include surveying, review of data and member outreach; spotlighting members of the month on website and e-news; implementation of member engagement plan; social media postings; and develop communications for members to engage and retain memberships. Student receives a 1 year NYSPHA membership.

Hours per week: 10-20 Hours per week

We accept applications for interns on a rolling basis. These positions are 10-20 hours/week. A master’s degree candidate is preferred but undergraduate students entering the field of public health will also be considered. These positions will work remotely with occasional in-person events. Available Summer, Fall and Spring semesters.

To apply, please complete an internship application. Interns will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene HRTP Internship

Position: Fall ’22

Organization Overview: HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work and public health administration.

HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the NYC Health Department is one of the oldest and largest public health traineeships in the country

For over 60 years, HRTP has provided the opportunity for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students to experience some of the real-life challenges of public health. By working on current relevant public health issues under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced professionals, students apply classroom learning to practical problems in a closely matched practicum. In the process, they learn critical skills needed to excel in the field.

The goals of the program are:

To orient students to the principles and practices of public health planning, research, administration and evaluation.
To broaden students’ concept of public health by increasing their awareness of the needs, challenges and career opportunities in this field.
To assist the Health Department in recruiting skilled, professional candidates with proven potential.

During the summer, in addition to direct hands-on experience, interns are exposed to a rigorous curriculum of seminars, workshops, and other activities to broaden their understanding of how we promote the health of New Yorkers.

To learn more about applying, read Getting Started: An Instruction Guide for Student Applicants (PDF).

Sessions

HRTP operates in three sessions:

Summer Session: June–August
Full-time: Maximum 35 hours per week
Part-time: Minimum 20 hours per week
Fall Session*: September–December
Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week
Winter/Spring*: January–May
Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week

* NYC residency is required for the fall/spring sessions.

Stipends

In many cases, financial support is available for HRTP students. HRTP does not provide funding for interns. It is the responsibility of the program to secure funding for their interns. Students who are unable to receive funding usually volunteer.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate, graduate or professional student in a degree program at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Recent graduates are ineligible.
Applicants must be in good academic standing (GPA above 3.0).
Residency in NYC is required for the fall and winter/spring sessions. There are no residency restrictions for the summer session.

Apply Here

Students are responsible to submit complete application packages by the deadline. Only completed applications will be considered. A completed application consists of:

Student Application
- Resume/CV
- Personal essay
- Current school transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Letter of recommendation and reference form

Application Deadlines

To apply for a summer placement, you must submit your application between January 15 and February 15.
To apply for a fall placement, you must submit your application between July 15 and August 15.
To apply for a spring placement, you must submit your application between October 15 and November 15.

Fall applications due August 15, 2022.

For more information on HRTP, email hrtp@health.nyc.gov.

Position: Spring ’23 Fieldwork for HRSA Maternal & Child Health

Title: Student Internship

Program description: The Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development (DMCHWD) Internship, based in the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is designed to educate, engage, and support future leaders in Maternal and Child Health (MCH).

DMCHWD accepts applications from highly motivated graduate students in good standing at schools of public health or other health-related training programs in the United States.

DMCHWD Internship Application Package

Statement of Interest – Address the following (500-word max):

What do you hope to gain from this MCH-focused internship experience, and how does this internship align with your career goals?
How have your experiences shaped your definition of diversity? What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? In your opinion, what is the purpose of promoting health equity over health equality?
Have you been involved with any of DMCHWD’s graduate or undergraduate education programs? If so, please describe your involvement.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcript (most current)

Statement of Availability

Include the months and days of the week available, total hours needed (if submitting as a university requirement), and any concurrent responsibilities.
Include a statement confirming your understanding that you will need to travel to HRSA headquarters or a HRSA regional office 1-2 times at your own expense to complete the onboarding process for your internship.
Example: Available January through May, 3-4 days per week, 300 total hours needed, working as a graduate research assistant 10 hours per week. If selected, I agree to gravel to xxx regional office to complete the onboarding process.

To apply, please email your resume to Kaitlin Bagley. Applications should be received by 11:59 PM on:

January 25, for Summer Internships
DEADLINE EXTENDED – May 16, for fall internships
September 25, for Winter/Spring Internships

Learn more: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/training/tr_internship_hrsa.asp

Job Description: Graduate Field Placement for Research

Supervisors: Brian Pavilonis, PhD and Suzanne McDermott, PhD, Faculty in the Department of Environmental. Occupational, Geospatial Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, CUNY

Research Project: Researchers at the CUNY SPH are investigating in utero exposure to organic and inorganic chemicals in newborn infants. The first stool (meconium) and buccal cells (from mouth cheek) will be collected from mothers and newborns in the postpartum units of Hospitals in Brooklyn (Kings County), Queens (Elmhurst), and Manhattan (Metropolitan). The goal of the project is to investigate the association of chemical exposures during pregnancy with DNA methylation in mothers and newborns.

Graduate Field Work Student Responsibilities:

Obtain required approvals and certifications to conduct field work with human subjects, through CUNY IDEATE, the Institutional Review Board for CUNY
Complete trainings required by NYC Health and Hospitals (NYC H&H) systems to obtain volunteer status as a Graduate Student assistant
Train to administer Oral Informed Consent for mothers with newborns at Hospitals in NYC boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan)
Learn the protocol requirements to obtain consent, collect meconium and buccal samples and participate in the scraping and transfer of samples to local freezers, and in some cases transport to the Medgar Evers College Chemistry Department in Brooklyn, for analysis
Work with the Site Principal Investigators at assigned Hospital, and with their nursing and medical staff, to conduct all steps outlined in the protocol: preparation of kits with diapers and liners, administer verbal informed consent, sample collection, and storage of samples
This can be utilized as a summer or fall fieldwork project with the opportunity for students enrolling in fall fieldwork to begin some of their fieldwork hours in summer if interested. Fluency in other languages (i.e. Spanish, Bengali) preferred, but not required.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Samantha Fisher at Samantha.fisher20@sphmail.cuny.edu

Job Title: Program Assistant (student with health or social science major is preferred)

Organization: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Work Unit: Viral Hepatitis Program

Hours per week: 19 hours per week (Fall/Spring); up to 34 hours per week (Summer/Winter)

Salary: $ 20.00 per hour

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The New York City Health Department’s Viral Hepatitis Program (VHP) works to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with hepatitis B and C infection in New York City. The VHP administers a telephone patient navigation program to support New Yorkers to access hepatitis B and C care.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Viral Hepatitis Program is recruiting a motivated intern who will connect people living with or at risk for hepatitis B and/or C to medical care, including hepatitis screening, vaccination, evaluation, and treatment. The intern will connect people to supportive services, such as insurance enrollment, mental health, harm reduction or medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services. The intern will provide health education to patients and communicate with providers to enhance care coordination. Student may use this internship to fulfill their public health or social work program fieldwork requirement. This position qualifies for MPH fieldwork experience with CUNY School of Public Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Call patients to assess their needs and barriers to hepatitis B/C care, including making appointments, providing reminders, and confirming hepatitis B/C infection status.

• Provide hepatitis B/C, liver health, and drug use safety education to patients.

• Refer patients to supportive services including health insurance enrollment, mental health, and MAT/harm reduction services.

• Call providers for care coordination and medical records inquiry.

• Document outreach activities/medical records in the NYC Health Department electronic disease surveillance system and maintain patient confidentiality.

• Attend internal staff meetings and external meetings.

• Give case presentation and case discussion in meetings.

• Support project planning, implementation, data collection, evaluation, and data reporting. • Report to supervisor and leadership on progress of projects.

• Complete other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current CUNY student. Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a health-related major is preferred.

• Fluent in Wolof, French, Russian or other foreign languages is preferred.

• Experience in linkage to medical care and health education via telephone is preferred.

• Experience in conducting survey, assessment or questionnaire with patients is preferred.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to develop health care access plan with patients.

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills; work well with others.

• Comfort with talking about chronic disease, drug use and mental health issues with patients.

• Highly organized with attention to detail. Good oral, written, and documentation skills.

• Strong attention to detail and time management. Able to handle multiple navigation cases.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

• Strong desire to help others, empathetic, responsible, and self-motivated.

Applicants can email Liz Tang, ltang@health.nyc.gov, Outreach and Navigation Supervisor at the NYCDOHMH Viral Hepatitis Program.

Title: Intern – Hepatitis Program Assistant (Paid Internship)

Viral Hepatitis Program at NYC Health Department

Program Description:

The NYC Health Department’s Viral Hepatitis Program (VHP) in the Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV and STI works to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with Hepatitis B and C in NYC. The Capacity Building unit within VHP administers multiple direct service programs through contracts with substance use treatment programs, community organizations, hospitals, and health centers.

The Clinical Practice Facilitation Program (CPF) provides technical assistance, training and data reports to healthcare facilities in order to build their clinical capacity to screen for, diagnose and treat NYC residents with hepatitis B/C and HIV. CPF engages with clinical and non-clinical staff to participate in hepatitis clinical practice improvement projects and implement system changes.

Intern Responsibilities, assist with:

• Provision of training, technical assistance and data reports to health care facilities

• Recording and tracking CPF activities in Public Health Partners Connect database

• Project planning and implementation with partner facilities

• Analysis, reporting and data visualization of surveillance and program data

• Performing literature reviews and the preparation of peer reviewed publications • Writing of abstracts, creation of posters and slide presentations

• Meeting planning, meeting notes, and follow up items

• Complete other tasks as assigned (e.g. site visits, enhanced surveillance, patient navigation, etc.)

Requirements:

1. Currently matriculated in the CUNY Master’s of Public Health program (MPH)

2. Applicant must be interested in public health program implementation, capacity building and data analysis

3. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills with a sense of customer service

4. Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a diverse team

5. Highly organized with attention to detail

6. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases

Preferred Skills:

1. Knowledge of Hepatitis B/C or HIV (epidemiological and socioeconomic profiles, transmission, prevention, treatment)

2. Interest in working with vulnerable populations

3. Familiarity with clinical settings

4. Ability to handle multiple assignments

We especially encourage LGBTQIA+ people and people of color to apply.

Schedule: 19 hours per week during Fall/Spring Semester and up to 34 hours per week during Winter and Summer breaks

Rate: $20/hour

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration: minimum 6 months

If interested, send cover letter and resume to Nadine Kela-Murphy, MPH at nkelamurphy@health.nyc.gov with subject: Hepatitis Program Assistant.

Position: Fall ’22 Fieldwork: Translating science for public consumption. HIV prevention with men who have sex with men, as well as transgender men and transgender women who have sex with men.

Program description: We are looking for a student interested in helping our team disseminate scientific findings from the Together 5000 cohort study into easy-to-understand digestible articles for dissemination to the public through our website (together5000.org) and other online media platforms. Together 5000 was a US national cohort of over 5000 gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, as well as transgender men and transgender women who have sex with me. The goal of the cohort was to identify modifiable risk factors for HIV prevention as well as understand the natural uptake of PrEP in the cohort over the course of the four years they were followed (2017 -2022). We have published over 30 peer reviewed articles on the data collected from the cohort and now want to work to make sure our findings are more accessible to the public, as well as to study participants.

Fieldwork Position Overview: This role will support the Together 5000 study team housed at the CUNY School of Public Health’s Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) and help ensure that the team meets greater program goals and deliverables in a timely and effective manner. In addition to translating scientific findings for public consumption, other opportunities include assisting with day-to-day communication with participants enrolled in other research studies the team is conducting, reviewing survey measures, and conducting literature reviews. Data from the Together 5000 study can be used for student’s capstone projects.

This is a fieldwork position, totaling 180 hours in Fall 2022. This is an unpaid position, but students will receive the requisite credit toward their degree program requirement.

Fieldwork Responsibilities:

• Summarize key findings from Together 5,000 publications

• Create infographics and other visualizations of research findings from T5K

• Communicate research findings in a manner that is clear and accessible to the public

Qualifications:

• Student at CUNY SPH in good academic standing

• Student has strong written and communications skills

• Student is an independent worker, but can work well in a team environment

To apply, please email your resume to Dr. Matthew Stief matthew.stief@sph.cuny.edu

Position: Spring 2023 Fieldwork Placement for Institute for Translational Epidemiology (ITE) at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) – Student Research Volunteer

Program Description: The mission of the Institute for Translational Epidemiology at the Icahn School of Medicine is to develop and facilitate interdisciplinary, collaborative, and translational research integrating population studies, genomic and proteomic research, with the ultimate purpose of spearheading critical changes in clinical practice and improving the treatment of disease and patient quality of life.

Fieldwork Position Overview: This role will support the Director of the Institute for Translational Epidemiology and help ensure that the team meets greater program goals and deliverables in a timely and effective manner. The position’s responsibilities encompass various responsibilities pertinent to the research studies conducted at the institute.

This is a fieldwork position, totaling 180 hours from January – May 2023. (~12 hours/week) The position will conclude at the close of the CUNY SPH Spring semester.

Student Research Volunteer Fieldwork Responsibilities:

Contacting research study participants to obtain relevant data
Organizing and maintaining data on various databases
Preparing manuscripts for publications and/or preparing posters for presentations

Qualifications:

Student at CUNY SPH in good academic standing
Student with background in epidemiology and/or statistics

To apply, please email your resume to translational.epi@mountsinai.org

Position: Fall 2022 Fieldwork Placement for Cannabis Equity Project/Marcus Meets Malcolm

Program description: The Cannabis Equity Project is a community initiative supported by Dr. Cheryl Smith. As New York legalizes sale of cannabis, the Cannabis Equity Project is working to ensure that Harlemites, legacy vendors and those impacted by cannabis laws/legislation have the information and facts needed to engage in this industry.

Fieldwork Position Overview: A student will support the Cannabis Equity Project (an initiative derived from Marcus Meets Malcolm and other Harlem-based CBOs) via attendance and presentation at community members and events, creation of engaging digital media and social media content to share information about cannabis, and spearheading data and research-focused projects to understand community preferences and the impact of cannabis policy on Harlem.

This is a fieldwork position, totaling 180 hours from August – December 2022. (~10 hours/week) The position will conclude at the close of the CUNY SPH Fall semester.

Fieldwork Responsibilities:

Communicate and collaborate with community organizations, elected officials, city agencies, SPH faculty, and other relevant stakeholders
Assist with the development and presentation for monthly community meetings
Facilitate monthly community meetings
Create digital materials surrounding health equity & cannabis
Create engaging social media content
Other activities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Student at CUNY SPH in good academic standing
Strong writing skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills
Interest (and experience preferred) in community outreach and engagement.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Dr. Cheryl Smith at smithcas02@aol.com.

Relevant HPAM Concentration Competencies:

Identify and discuss the partnership and collaborative skills needed to develop effective public health programs and policies
Apply strategies for advocating for effective public health policies and programs

Position: Fall 2022 Fieldwork Placement for Cannabis Equity Project/Marcus Meets Malcolm

This is a fieldwork position, totaling 180 hours from August – December 2022. (~10 hours/week) The position will conclude at the close of the CUNY SPH Fall semester.

Fieldwork Responsibilities:

Communicate and collaborate with community organizations, elected officials, city agencies, SPH faculty, and other relevant stakeholders
Assist with the development and presentation for monthly community meetings
Facilitate monthly community meetings
Create digital materials surrounding health equity & cannabis
Create engaging social media content
Other activities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Student at CUNY SPH in good academic standing
Strong writing skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills
Interest (and experience preferred) in community outreach and engagement.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Dr. Cheryl Smith at smithcas02@aol.com.

Relevant HPAM Concentration Competencies:

Identify and discuss the partnership and collaborative skills needed to develop effective public health programs and policies
Apply strategies for advocating for effective public health policies and programs

POSITION: Fall 2022 Research Fieldwork Opportunity

ORGANIZATION: MONDO (Monitoring Dialysis Outcomes) Initiative at Renal Research Institute

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

With chronic kidney disease being an increasing problem in public health and the outcomes in the dialysis population unfortunately remaining poor, MONDO Initiative’s work aims to contribute to the understanding of disease and outcome dynamics with the potential to change practice patterns internationally on a large scale. Of note – at this point only two international databases of comparable size and diversity exist and MONDO’s database is the only one word-wide allowing for longitudinal analysis covering the dimensions of clinical and demographic parameters, technological data ranging from dialysis machine to body composition assessments using bioimpedance, and outcomes, at this remarkably high granularity with close to 50 million record entries. Fieldwork students will learn a lot about dialysis, the medical background of chronic kidney disease, and what predicts outcomes. Students will further get a first idea of big data analytics and advanced statistical methodologies.

The range of projects currently in the pipeline for which MONDO seeks fieldwork students ranges from studies of pathophysiologic dynamics, body composition studies and outcome studies using our rich dataset. We have a wide range of expertise on our team and are experienced mentors with a great interest to further our projects, but at the same time make this an inspiring educational experience. The support will comprise remote and in-person meetings, teaching of R programming in a Citrix-server based remote virtual environment (comparable with an AWS EC2 VDI) and is planned to result in (at least) one publication which the student will be a coauthor of and receive the deserved credit. Use of the data in the form of a Capstone or master’s essay is encouraged and Dr. Raimann will be acting in a supporting role to this endeavor. Requirements are good knowledge in epidemiology and biostatistics, and good coding skills in either R or Python.

For more information, view Dr. Raimann’s presentation on MONDO: The international MONitoring Dialysis Outcomes (MONDO) database initiative

TO APPLY:

Email Jochen G. Raimann, MD, PhD, MPH, Director, Data Analytics | Renal Research Institute at Jochen.Raimann@RRINY.COM