Job Postings as of August 17, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Project Evaluator

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Comprehensive Access to Resources for Essential Services (CUNY CARES)

CUNY Comprehensive Access to Resources for Essential Services (CUNY CARES) is a pilot program designed to demonstrate and evaluate a new approach to integrated, comprehensive, student- centered health and social services for 30,000 students attending CUNY’s three Bronx campuses: Lehman, Bronx Community, and Hostos Community Colleges. Based on the results of this three year pilot program, successful elements will be extended to all 25 CUNY campuses.

The Project Evaluator, a new position, will implement and provide overall direction to the evaluation of CUNY CARES. Located within the CUNY Offices of Student Affairs and co-sponsored by CUNY’s Office of Academic Affairs and Healthy CUNY, a university-wide initiative based at the CUNY School of Public Health, CUNY CARES seeks to link students to health, mental health, food security, housing, and other essential services in order to improve their health and academic success. The project evaluator position is based at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. You can find the Research Foundation job posting here: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=PH-2208-004985

Candidates should have a master’s or doctoral degree in a health or human services, higher education, evaluation research or a related discipline; strong interpersonal, communications and problem-solving skills; and at least five years’ experience evaluating complex health and human services programs for diverse populations. Experience with Qualtrics, Tableau, SPSS, R, and other programs for survey administration, analysis, and reporting is expected. Knowledge of the CUNY system and experience working in low-income, immigrant, Black or Latinx communities is highly desirable. Candidates with significant experience in analysis of multiple sources of data, writing evaluation reports for decision-makers, and negotiating engagement of multiple constituencies in evaluation activities are preferred.

CUNY CARES seeks to transform CUNY’s approach to meeting its students’ health, mental health, food, housing, and other essential needs by providing integrated, coordinated, student-centered services; partnering with community providers; hiring and training students to serve as advocates, educators, and outreach workers; expanding and supporting campus-based resource centers; and conducting a systematic evaluation that will assess implementation and outcomes and communicate findings to students, CUNY faculty, staff and leaders and public officials.

Apply by August 22.

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POSITION: Biostatistics Instructor

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Brooklyn College

The Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College, CUNY, seeks an instructor for the course HNSC 3300 Introduction to Biostatistics for the Health Sciences in Fall 2022. The class is online synchronous, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays 5:05 to 6:20; there is additional salary for a weekly office hour. A strong background in biostatistics is needed; previous experience teaching in online mode is preferred but not required.

Please send your cv to the Department Chairperson, Dr Kathleen Axen (kaxen@brooklyn.cuny.edu) as soon as possible; the semester begins August 25.

HNSC #3300 Introduction to Biostatistics for the HealthSciences

3 hours; 3 credits

Elementary statistical techniques applied to tests and measurements in health education. Design and evaluation of tests to measure health attitudes, knowledge, and behavior.

Development and use of tests to augment the teaching of health.

Prerequisite: Nine credits in advanced health and nutrition sciences courses.

POSITION: OSH Implementation Manager

ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Youth and Community Development

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations (CBOs) to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. DYCD’s initiatives include COMPASS, the City’s comprehensive afterschool system, Beacon Community Centers, adult and youth literacy programs, youth employment programs, services for runaway and homeless youth, and community development programs. DYCD also collaborates with other City agencies on a range of mayoral initiatives to improve City services and ensure greater opportunities for minority and immigrant youth and families. Situated within the Bureau of Planning, Program Integration, and Evaluation (PPIE), the Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Analytics (OPEA) promotes data-driven and evidence-informed decision-making and program development across DYCD. The Office works with all DYCD programmatic and central units; external evaluation firms; representatives of the CBO community and other City agencies and units; as well as other stakeholders. OPEA translates evaluation, research, and analytics into actionable recommendations to improve organizational processes and policies and program design and quality. OPEA develops DYCD’s Request for Proposals (RFPs) based on available research and internal data analyses, stakeholder engagement, agency priorities, and best practices in program design. OPEA also oversees the agency’s Theory of Change process, including strategic planning, defining agency-wide metrics, and aligning programmatic and organizational design and outcomes to agency priorities. OPEA has also led the planning process for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), a federal funded initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop a Coordinated Community Plan to prevent and end youth homelessness. This eight-month planning process with stakeholders across sectors resulted in a series of new initiatives, policy changes, and partnerships which are now moving into the implementation stage. This plan is known as Opportunities Start with a Home (OSH). Reporting to the Senior Director of Planning, Evaluation, and Analytics, the OSH Implementation Manager will: • Lead project management for OSH implementation; • Plan and support ongoing OSH Steering Committee meetings;

Liaise with stakeholders within City agencies and the broader community;
Work closely with the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) team at DYCD to move forward key initiatives and commitments from the OSH plan;
Develop systems and indicators to track progress on plan commitments;
Communicate progress on commitments to stakeholders in meetings, presentations, and written documents;
Coordinate with City agency partners on new programmatic initiatives;
Partner with City and community communications teams to elevate this initiative and its progress;
Support connections to and elevate the need for capacity building and professional development as new needs arise;
Collect and analyze data to monitor overall trends in youth homelessness;
Evaluate the impact of new initiatives and policy changes on youth homelessness trends;
Facilitate meetings with stakeholders as needed to move implementation forward;
Support new HUD-funded providers with technical assistance, including connecting them to resources, assisting with setting up data collection systems, and developing best practices for new program models;
Develop evaluation plan and metrics for key outcomes for OSH implementation;
Conduct research and literature reviews to determine best practices, design and plan programs as needed;
Conduct focus groups and interviews with stakeholders, including participants, service providers, experts and advocates to inform program and policy design;
Summarize findings of analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement for stakeholders;
Conduct program model and policy assessment and performance analysis through research and analysis to answer program implementation questions identified in collaboration with program units and other stakeholders.

To view the official job posting: OSH Implementation Manager

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POSITION: Program Associate, Partnership for Healthy Cities

ORGANIZATION: Vital Strategies

Vital Strategies is an international public health organization. Our programs strengthen public health systems and address the world’s leading causes of illness, injury and death. We currently work in 73 countries, supporting data-driven decision making in government, advancing evidence-based public health policies and mounting strategic communication campaigns. Vital Strategies’ priorities are driven by the greatest potential to improve and save lives. They include non-communicable disease prevention, cardiovascular health promotion, tobacco control, road safety, obesity prevention, epidemic prevention, overdose prevention, environmental health, vital statistics systems building and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment research. Our programs are primarily concentrated in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific; the Overdose Prevention Program is our first initiative in the U.S. Please visit our website at www.vitalstrategies.org to find out more about our work.

About the Program

With most of the global population now living in urban settings, cities and their leaders play a critical role in developing, implementing and enforcing policies to create healthy environments for healthier populations. The Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC), supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Vital Strategies, is a global network of 70 cities whose mayors have committed to prevent NCDs—including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and chronic lung disease—and injuries through proven interventions.

As Program Associate, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

General Programmatic Support

Support the program team with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, taking and distributing meeting notes, and other tasks as needed;
Organize and distribute agendas for weekly and bi-annual team meetings;
Update and manage contact lists and city information databases;
Prepare briefing notes, form letters, PowerPoint presentations, and other communication materials as needed;
Develop and maintain organizational systems for the program, including accurate filing systems in Box;
Create document templates for internal and external use;
Perform data entry and generate reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, Airtable, Monday, Docusign CLM, PowerBI and other program management software;
Correspond with external stakeholders and manage and fulfill their requests for information;
Coordinate document translation services and interpretation services for meetings, events and webinars.

Travel and Event Coordination Support

Assist with event planning for events (small/large, and in-person/virtual), including coordinating invitations, RSVPs, travel, event logistics, and providing information and support to invited participants as needed;
Maintain/update standard organizational procedures/checklists to systematize event production;
Support independent contractors and city staff with securing travel and hotel bookings by coordinating between the travelers and the contracted travel agency;
Rapidly execute and troubleshoot any cancellations or changes to travel itineraries when needed and resolve any booking and logistics issues that may arise during program staff’s travel;
Prepare and submit timely per diem and expense reimbursement requests to the Grants Manager on behalf of independent contractors and city staff.

Operations Support:

Support the program’s contracting and contract amendment processes, including:
Completing compliance check requests
Coordinating document completion by contract partners
Liaising with the Grants Manager to facilitate new partner set-up
Facilitating contract data entry and signatures
Tracking contract set-up status
Support with other tasks in the contract development and execution process as needed.
Track status of payments, and communicate with contract partners about payment processes and status; with guidance as needed from Senior Program Operations Manager, troubleshoot any payment issues or questions raised by contract partners to ensure program meets financial obligations and maintains positive and supportive relationships;
Assist as needed with reconciling program budget trackers to help maintain accurate actual and projected spending information, including programmatic spending, program staff travel budget, staff development budget, and other direct costs categories;
Track city quarterly programmatic and spending reports, in collaboration with the Grants Manager;
Form and maintain productive working relationships with Vital Strategies operations division staff, including grants and finance, procurement, facilities, legal staff to facilitate coordination of functions for the Partnership for Healthy Cities program.

Other

Work closely with other Program Assistants and Associates throughout the Public Health Programs Division and other administrative/operations colleagues across the organization;

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; Minimum of 2-3 years’ related work experience

Or equivalent 4 years of related work experience

Skills and Abilities

Excellent computer skills; proficient user of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team building skills
Ability to work with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams
Strong written communication skills able to write concisely in professional business English
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Ability to set priorities and problem-solve
Demonstrated project management skills
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Vital Strategies
Collaborative, dedicated team player
Experience in coordinating logistics for large-scale events that require travel and accommodation preferred
Willing to learn and use tools and software, including AirTable, Monday, Docusign CLM, PowerBI, Microsoft Word and Excel, Box
Willing to learn and able to comply with guidelines and procedures; willing and able to take ownership of assigned tasks and work independently

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Willingness and ability to work across different time zones occasional international travel may be required as conditions allow

To view the official job posting: Program Associate

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POSITION: Antibiotic Resistance Epidemiologist/Analyst (NHSN Lead)

ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health NYC

PROGRAM OVERVIEW (Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases Grant (ELC))

The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD), part of the Division of Disease Control, is composed of seven units/programs which are responsible for monitoring and investigating 73 infectious diseases including foodborne, waterborne, vector-borne, zoonotic, and antibiotic-resistant infections. The Bureau also monitors and analyzes trends in disease data and provides consultation to the medical community and the public on the recognition, prevention, and control of communicable diseases.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking to fill one position in the Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Unit (ARU) which will provide epidemiologic and analytical support for initiatives related to surveillance of antibiotic-resistant infections, antibiotic stewardship efforts, and infection prevention and control activities in New York City. It is expected that the Antibiotic Resistance Epidemiologist/Analyst (NHSN Lead) will work 35 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) lead for NYC, learning the features and functions of this CDC-hosted national healthcare-associated infection tracking system
Participate in CDC webinars, liaise with NYS DOH and other partners, support NYC facilities with use, and conduct analyses of NHSN data as requested
Act as analytical support as needed for various antibiotic resistance/infection prevention and control projects, including surveillance of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE)
Assist with core ARU duties and data needs such as CRE case investigations, data quality assurance activities, whole genome sequencing efforts, etc.
Present results of data analyses to internal and external stakeholders
Other tasks may include supporting the Surveillance and Epidemiology (SurvEpi) Emergency Response Group while the DOHMH Incident Command System is activated for NYC emergencies (e.g., COVID-19, Monkeypox).

Qualifications

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and two years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Ability to speak, read, and write English
Preference given to New York City residents
Public health, NHSN, and/or antibiotic resistance experience and training
Ability to coordinate remotely with teams
Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information
Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Excellent organizational skills
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Candidates of highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply

LOCATION

This position will work remotely. All necessary equipment and internet connection will be provided for staff to work from home. You must have a quiet, distraction-free work environment without any conflicting responsibilities during your scheduled work shift. This position could move on-site to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Gotham Center, 42-09 28th Street, Queens, NY 11101 at a later date.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $75,504-$86,830 and is commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY

To apply, send Resume, with Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position. 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: Antibiotic Resistance Epidemiologist/Analyst

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POSITION: Antibiotic Resistance Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health NYC

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking to fill one position in the Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Unit (ARU) which will provide program coordination and administrative support to ARU including the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team. It is expected that the Antibiotic Resistance Coordinator will work 35 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support meeting coordination for the ARU and IPC teams, including organizing meetings, developing agendas, and recording and circulating meeting notes and follow-up items.
Manage an inventory of AR and IPC trainings and resources to support workforce development of appropriate internal staff, and facilitate staff enrollment where feasible.
Manage the ARU and IPC team calendar, including tracking and promotion of AR and IPC trainings, events, and CDC grant reporting deadlines.
Support sharefolder and project file management, including monitoring of CDC communications for healthcare-associated infection (HAIs), AR, and IPC.
Support AR Project Manager with coordination of CDC HAI, AR, and IPC grant monitoring and reporting.
Support AR Project Manager with coordination of a city-wide antibiotic stewardship initiative.
Undertake project management tasks as required.
Other tasks may include supporting the Surveillance and Epidemiology (SurvEpi) Emergency Response Group while the DOHMH Incident Command System is activated for NYC public health emergencies (e.g., COVID-19, Monkeypox).

Qualifications

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

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Ability to speak, read, and write English
Preference given to New York City residents
Experience and/or training in public health, antibiotic stewardship, or infection prevention and control.
Experience working in diverse teams and with different communication styles.
Ability to coordinate remotely with teams.
Proficiency in navigating computer systems and ability to learn and use new data systems quickly.
Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds during a time of crisis and distress
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Candidates of highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply

LOCATION

SALARY AND BENEFITS

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary for this position is $64,140 (flat rate).

TO APPLY

To apply, send Resume, with Cover Letter, including salary requested and 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: Antibiotic Resistance Coordinator

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POSITION: Director of Health Systems Change

ORGANIZATION: Narrative Nation, Inc.

Do you know hospital QI systems and have a passion for equity? Are you interested in practical learning experience developing a new standard for maternity and infant care rooted in the lived experience of Black and brown women and birthing people?

Narrative Nation, Inc, a Black woman-owned New York City based non-profit that addresses racial disparities in maternal and infant health with narrative-centered technology and multi-media, is looking for a Director of Systems Change to grow and lead our hospital pilots and health system work, develop transformative and impactful use of our qualitative Black patient experience data among health system stakeholders, and advance the mission of our groundbreaking digital platform.

Irth, as in birth but without the B for bias, is a grant-funded digital platform of Narrative Nation Inc, designed to address racism and bias in maternity and infant care. The “Yelp-like” app, allows Black and brown women and birthing people to find and leave reviews of Ob/GYNs, birthing hospitals, and pediatricians. On the back end, Irth turns qualitative experiences into quantitative data to, among other things, better inform hospital QI and patient safety practices, anti-bias efforts, and to embed community-centered data into hospital performance improvement endeavors.

The position oversees and expands the systems change work of the Irth app, managing existing hospital pilots & partnerships, expanding health system partnerships, overseeing the data analysis and hospital implementation phases, and leading dissemination efforts. Our goal is to facilitate the accessibility, understanding, and active use of Irth data to improve the quality of care for Black women and birthing people of color.

We need a smart, driven person to co-create this new model for centering the lived experience of care into QI and other performance metrics. This is an opportunity to innovate how community voices and qualitative experiences can be embedded into various metrics for hospitals, payers, and providers, while receiving mentorship. Our ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit to build a new model and business, a passion for maternal health equity and justice, and can thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage and expand the hospital pilot & partnership process including developing working groups, setting milestones, and devising recommendations based on Irth reviews. Build out a structure to operationalize the Irth health system pilots.
Work with our data analysts to determine how our qualitative analysis of patient experiences can translate into impactful QI and patient safety information and hospital/health system improvement plans.
Identify voids in current hospital systems and define potential future uses of Irth’s platform and data, including developing an upstream strategy for incorporating Irth metrics and hospital pilot results into city, state and federal, regulatory systems.
Work with the app developers as needed and with marketing and communications team to create and disseminate reports, briefs, webinars, and other content to articulate the story of Irth’s data impact.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in health system administration or policy preferred.
Strong understanding of hospital operations, including patient experience, hospital performance improvement methodology required, with an understanding of the health care regulatory framework preferred.
Experience with performance improvement techniques, particularly data collection and using qualitative data analysis models.
Experience with maternal and child health landscape, including perinatal quality collaboratives, preferred but not required. Strong orientation for health equity required.
Ability to creatively solve problems and build relationships with health system stakeholders and community-based organizations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

This is a grant-funded two-year position.

About Irth and Narrative Nation, Inc.

Irth’s mission is to end bias and racism in maternity and infant care by creating a front-end platform to leverage consumer forces to bring transparency and accountability to the medical system and a back-end mechanism to turn qualitative experiences into quantitative data to work directly with hospitals to use the robust patient-reported insights of Irth to develop hospital improvement plans that deliver more respectful and equitable care to Black and brown parents and birthing people. Learn more about the Irth app at www.IrthApp.com. Learn more about Narrative Nation at www.WeWriteUs.org

To view the official job posting: Director of Health Systems Change

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POSITION: Research Scientist

ORGANIZATION: Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary:

The Research Scientist will perform and lead the research efforts by identifying research gaps in specific areas of inquiry, proposing specific research projects. Also, to address research questions, designing research projects from conception to completion. The Research Scientist will conduct advanced statistical analyses, producing conference abstracts for submission, and manuscript preparation. They will be required to apply research design and methodology to advance the research initiatives of the department. The scientist will need to initiate and maintain partnerships with other departments throughout the organization to enhance research activity. The position will guide research staff in data collection, project management, and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities:

Identifies research gaps regarding in various evidence bases; proposes specific research projects.
Partners with researchers from other departments, and works on multidisciplinary research opportunities with local, state and federal agencies to study surgical outcomes.
Guides research staff in data collection, project management and manuscript preparation.
Conducts statistical analyses.
Obtain research funding to expand the program.
Assist the project principal investigators in the planning, development, and implementation of the administrative and research projects goals and objectives related to data analysis and evaluation
Manage progress toward deliverables to ensure administrative and research project goals and objectives are met and appropriate process and impact measures are developed and implemented.
Provide direct supervision and mentorship to project team members
Design, implement, complete, analyze and prepare manuscripts on studies related to emergency surgery and trauma in patients in geriatric population.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Must have experience with statistical software packages and expertise in the following areas: aging, research design & methods, statistics, preparing funding requests and publishing journal articles. The Research Scientist must also have experience in research program management, supervising staff members and working in collaborative environments.

Education:

PhD, DrPH, ScD or DrPhil in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical/translational research and health services research or related disciplines. An MS degree in these fields will be considered when preparation otherwise is exceptional.

Other:

Real world healthcare, electronic medical records, and/or biomedical informatics data knowledge helpful.
Strong familiarity with grants development and submissions
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
Must possess efficient time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal direction and on a self-directed basis as well as in a team setting
Demonstrates interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English to effectively communicate, collaborate, and establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse population of multi-disciplinary researchers, faculty and staff.

Special Requirements:

Demonstrates skill in written communication that expresses complex clinical and scientific content in understandable terms
Proficiency in regression modeling (including logistic, linear, Poisson, and Cox models); techniques for repeated measures, analysis of variance, hierarchical/mixed models, time series analysis, receiver operating curve analysis and meta-analysis.

Contact:

David J Samson, MS

Associate Director, Department of Surgery Clinical Research Unit

Westchester Medical Center, Taylor Pavilion Room D377

100 Woods Road

Valhalla, NY 10603

914.493.3624 (O); 914.474.6995 (M)

david.samson@wmchealth.org

To view the official job posting: Research Scientist + type in Research Scientist in the keyword search.

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POSITION: Industrial Hygienist

ORGANIZATION: Pennoni

Job Number: #22-244

Website: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/nghome.guid?c=1179015&d=ExternalCareerSite&prc=RMPOD3&r=5000867586206&id=10048#/

Location: New York, NY

Function Practice Area: Inspections

Position Type: Part Time (Not Benefit Eligible)

Job Description

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

Job Responsibilities

Pennoni Associates is currently seeking a Staff Industrial Hygienist to work out of our NYC office with experience consistent, but not limited to:

Hygiene projects associated with asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality.
Asbestos abatement oversight, environmental building surveys, and report writing.
Preparing reports including observations, analysis of contaminants, and recommendations for control and correction of hazards.

Required Attributes

Education: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: 4-7 years
Licenses Required:
NYS Asbestos Building Inspector.
NYS Asbestos Air Sampling Tech/Project Monitor.
Valid Driver’s License.
Computer skills required: Proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Can work independently and is able to work evening and weekend shifts.

Preferred Attributes

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
NYS Mold Assessor.
EPA Lead Risk Assessor.

Why Work with Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

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POSITION: Graduate Industrial Hygienist

ORGANIZATION: Pennoni

Job Responsibilities

Pennoni Associates is currently seeking a Graduate Industrial Hygienist to work out of our NYC office with experience consistent, but not limited to:

Hygiene projects associated with asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality
Asbestos abatement oversight, environmental building surveys, and report writing
Preparing reports including observations, analysis of contaminants, and recommendations for control and correction of hazards
Prepare and implement health and safety plans for the site where required
Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy

Required Attributes

Education: High School Diploma
Years of experience: 0-3 years
Licenses required: Valid Driver’s License
Computer skills required: Proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Attributes

Proficiency or working knowledge of CAD
NYC Asbestos Investigator, NYS Asbestos Building Inspector, NYS Project Monitor/ Air Sampling Technician, NYS Mold Assessor, EPA Lead Risk Assessor

Why Work With Us?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Paid time off

Schedule:

5×8
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

To view the official job posting: Graduate Industrial Hygienist

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POSITION: Counselor

ORGANIZATION: CBE Kids Club

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/
Position Available: Afterschool Counselor
To apply: Email a resume and three references to Jbarrett@cbebk.org.
Duration: September 12th, 2022- June 23rd, 2022
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.

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POSITION: Senior Program Manager

ORGANIZATION: Columbia University

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the GATE Program, the Senior Program Manager provides oversight and technical support for multiple program activities including research operations, the management of projects globally and in the USA, partnership building and fundraising.

GATE is an innovative research and practice program dedicated towards improving the lives of adolescents and women around the world. We are looking for an individual who brings a technical background and aptitude for managing people and who is looking for an opportunity that is aligned with our areas of work, including pubertal health transitions, menstrual health and hygiene, and access to sanitation. The Senior Program Manager will collaborate closely with the larger GATE team of staff and students. The position will involve some international travel.

Our body of work frequently intersects with the education and development arenas, and is grounded within the social sciences. The body of publications resulting from the GATE team’s collective effort can be found here, with examples of our practice focused publications and guidance on the GATE website.

To view the official job posting: Senior Program Manager

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POSITION: Administrative Assistant- Microentrepreneur Support Project

ORGANIZATION: Ariva

Program: Microentrepreneur Support Project

Reports to: Program Manager

Salary: $35,000 – $40,000

Posted: July 11, 2022 (Posting open until August 31st, 2022)

Start Date: Immediately

About Ariva

MISION: Our mission is to bring economic justice, opportunity and inclusion to our Bronx neighbors and other underserved communities across New York City.

VISION: We envision a world where all New York City residents experience economic justice, financial inclusion, and the opportunity to build financially empowered and prosperous lives.

We offer free comprehensive financial capabilities services and free income tax assistance at locations around New York City. Information on our projects and programs can be found at www.ariva.org

Position Description

Ariva is seeking a collaborative, self-directed and energetic Administrative Assistant to join our Microentrepreneur Support Project. Our Microentrepreneur Support Project is an exciting new multi-year project that supports the wellbeing of current and prospective micro-entrepreneurs and small business owners to develop successful businesses in targeted, underserved Bronx neighborhoods.

The Administrative Assistant would be responsible for administrative support under the Microentrepreneur Support Project at Ariva. The Administrative Assistant would have experience in administrative functions such as scheduling, data entry, and reporting. Our ideal candidate would have the necessary cultural competence to assist with providing services to the various racial/ethnic populations that reside in Neighborhood Development Areas.

The Administrative Assistant will assist clients with the scheduling process from start to end, ensuring they receive accurate information and appointment reminders, and direct assistance as needed.

Additionally, this position will support the program’s outreach and client registration at community events and other gatherings. This job involves frequent local travel to sites around the Bronx and requires some evenings and weekend hours over the course of the year. Face-to-face in-person service is an essential component of this position. All staff must be vaccinated and must mask and follow our health and safety procedures in our offices.

Responsibilities

Scheduling Management and Reporting

Manage scheduling system, and coordinate staff schedules and times with the Program Manager.
Support clients through the entire client scheduling process, by receiving incoming phone calls or assisting walk-in clients, booking clients directly for workshops or one-on-one counseling/coaching sessions, and ensuring all questions are answered.
Accurately inputting requested data into program CRM system (s).
Support the Program Manager in reporting tasks as needed.

Outreach Promotion and Client Engagement

Serve as an advocate for the Micro Entrepreneurial program, providing information to individuals who call in, walk in, or express interest in learning more at community events.
Liaise with respective partners to obtain updates about community engagement workshops, business coaching sessions and outreach events.
Assist with logistics for all outreach events.
Attend selected outreach events and support the Program Manager as needed.
Supply social media content for Facebook and Twitter.
Ensure marketing materials are displayed at sites and to be distributed during events.
Provide outreach at other community events targeting small businesses and microentrpreneurs.

Other

Assist with additional administrative responsibilities as needed.
Have a flexible schedule and be available for work some evenings and weekends.

Core Competencies:

Cultural competency to work with immigrant communities.
Patience and a positive, customer-friendly attitude.
Desire to work collaboratively with instructors, financial counselors, partners, and clients is a must.
Ability to follow directions, work independently, prioritize, follow-up and accomplish a variety of tasks, projects, and responsibilities simultaneously in a busy work environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Desire and ability to work with diverse populations.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Bilingual English & Spanish necessary.

Position offers a salary of $35,000 – $40,000/year. Ariva offers full-time employees subsidized health and dental insurance, generous paid time off and other benefits.

Contact: Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Wandeth Van Grover at wvangrover@ariva.org.

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: Hunger Free America

Hunger Free NYC is hiring for the following opportunities:

WIC Benefits Access Specialist
Grants Associate
Community Empowerment Manager
Chief Financial Officer & Director of Administration
Strategic Volunteerism Program Manager
VISTA Recruitment Associate

To view all of the above, visit: Hunger Free NYC Openings

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POSITION: Staff Industrial Hygienist

ORGANIZATION: Tesla

What To Expect

Role: The Industrial Hygienist will lead the development and integration of industrial hygiene programs and practices into Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas operations. The incumbent will help create and streamline the systems and procedures necessary to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational exposures to chemical, physical, and biological stressors to Tesla employees. While collaborating with members of Tesla’s Occupational Health and Wellness Center of Excellence, the incumbent will assist the team in design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive chemical risk assessment strategy to ensure all potential workplace exposures are characterized and effectively controlled. Additionally, he/she will serve as an industrial hygiene subject matter expert (SME) for the Gigafactory Austin, Texas site.

What You’ll Do

Manage the completion of comprehensive exposure assessments, industrial hygiene surveys/analyses, and industrial hygiene report generation
Provide structured reports and other written communications of assessments to engage production associates, facilities, production, construction, engineering and design, management, and EHS teams
Complete chemical safety reviews and risk assessments on existing and new products
Determine appropriate level of engineering, administrative, or PPE control for chemical, radiological, or noise concerns
Work with the Tesla EHS team and advise on industrial hygiene programs
Develop industrial hygiene-related training for the organization
Perform occupational noise assessments and assist with management of Tesla hearing conservation programs
Respond to staff suggestions and complaints related to industrial hygiene
Assist with medical surveillance compliance
Ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal health and safety regulations
Interface with Local, State and Federal regulatory agencies on complex permitting and reporting issues
Manage third-party consultants, purchase orders, and project budgets

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Health and Safety, or Public Health
5+ years of experience practicing as an Industrial Hygienist or EHS professional in a manufacturing setting
Certifications – Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Advanced or expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of exposure and health risk assessment, and industrial hygiene program development, with experience in the following areas:
Industrial hygiene concerns related to welding, adhesives and epoxies, paints and coatings, lead, and solvents
Compliance with Local, State and Federal health and safety regulations
Process safety or flammable materials management
Industrial toxicology
Control of chemical and/or occupational noise hazards
Recommending specific local exhaust or general dilution ventilation controls
Recommending other engineering or administrative controls
Recommending specific PPE related to process and materials handled
Occupational noise exposure and hearing conservation programs
Personal and area exposure assessment methods
Hazard and risk communication
Human health risk assessment for chemicals without OELs
Radiation safety or laser safety; experience as a laser or radiation safety (LSO/RSO) officer a plus

To view the official job posting: Staff Industrial Hygienist

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POSITION: Senior Epidemiologist

ORGANIZATION: Stanislaus County Health Services

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Chief Epidemiologist is responsible for leading and directing the Community Assessment Planning and Evaluation – CAPE unit. and is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the assigned programs and personnel within it. As the Senior Epidemiologist-Manager III this position will assume the primary role of defining, articulating and implementing epidemiological activities to ensure a data driven approach to program planning, implementation and evaluation. Collaborating with staff and stakeholders this position helps set goals and targets, identify metrics and report progress.

This position requires a high level of professional epidemiological expertise, technical knowledge and interpersonal skills essential for promoting an environment of teamwork, innovation, and integrity. Serving as a resource to partners, stakeholders and staff. the Senior Epidemiologist will facilitate the availability and use of data to advance health and racial equity and the achievement of improved health outcomes for Stanislaus county.

To view the official job posting: Senior Epidemiologist

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POSITION: Health Equity Manager

ORGANIZATION: Stanislaus County Health Services

The Health Services Agency of Stanislaus County, Public Health Division has a long history of embracing our community of many backgrounds and beliefs. We pride ourselves in our openness and acceptance for all. The Public Health Division has made equity, diversity, and inclusion a priority. We are seeking an experienced public health professional to help normalize, organize, and operationalize equity within our organization. As the Equity Manager, you will work to embed equity into all aspects of our work and help to build the internal capacity and infrastructure needed to cultivate a culture of shared ownership and commitment to advance equity within the Agency. In this role you will also be able to partner with internal and external partners to identify and tackle systemic barriers and intentionally promote meaningful equity approaches for those at greatest risk of poor outcomes.

To view the official job posting: Health Equity Manager

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POSITION: Assistant Professor, Environmental Justice and Health Equity

ORGANIZATION: UC Berkeley School of Public Health

We seek rising leaders from diverse fields including, but not limited to, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics, data science, economics, environmental health policy, disease ecology, environmental science/engineering, sociology, and geography, who integrate innovative and rigorous methods to characterize environmental health impacts and risks related to environmental and/or occupational health disparities at the local, national, and/or global scales. We are especially interested in scholars dedicated to advancing environmental justice and undertaking research of relevance for environmental health policy and regulatory decision-making to reduce or eliminate structural determinants of environmental health disparities and/or risk. We seek individuals who will excel at Berkeley in their research, teaching, and service, and who have engaged, or plan to engage, in activities that promote our goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as one of the world’s leading public institutions of higher education.

For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03546.

The deadline to apply is October 18, 2022.

For questions, please contact Emily Chow, the search administrator emilychow@berkeley.edu

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POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

ORGANIZATION: Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing at Saint Louis University

The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing at Saint Louis University invites applications and nominations for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner beginning no later than August 17, 2022. This tenure track faculty position includes as a possible option coordination of the psychiatric mental health NP track.

The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, an integral component of one of the largest Catholic health sciences centers in the world, has been in the forefront of nursing education since its founding in 1928. The School offers baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral (DNP and Ph.D.) programs and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The School offers an infrastructure to support faculty research and practice and offers innovative curricula to effectively address current and future health care needs.

This 9-month position requires:

Doctorate in nursing or a related field. Master’s degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing required
Certification as an advanced practice nurse required (family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner)
Strong teaching skills with the ability to teach at graduate or doctoral level
Evidence of research projects/scholarly products
Publications commensurate with a doctoral program
Licensure or eligibility for licensure and advanced practice approval in the state of Missouri

To view the official job posting: Tenure Track Assistant Professor

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POSITION: Health Scientist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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

As a Health Scientist, you will:

Plan and conduct scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health problems.
Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on operations that are critical to the public health community at large
Provide technical advice and assistance to national, state and local health agencies and to various other organizations
Collaborates on programs/projects/studies and coordinates efforts, as appropriate
Prepare scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $83,755 – $129,472 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: August 22, 2022

To view the official job posting: Health Scientist