Job Postings as of August 24, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Two positions for a Data Scientist/Health Scientist open at CDC at the Center for Global Health, Division for Global HIV & TB working on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Location is negotiable, and the roles are GS-13. Salary will be base plus location adjustment. You can find the pay scales here for your location.

Also, there’s a 2-year term Health Scientist position available in the same Division, working on the Monitoring and Evaluation team which is amazing! This is a GS-12 position, location is in Atlanta, GA. Use the link above for the Atlanta pay scale.

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POSITION: Public Health Program Associate

ORGANIZATION: Bloomberg Philanthropies

Bloomberg Philanthropies works to create catalytic change across five areas of focus: arts and culture, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health. Our mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people.

Our Public Health team is seeking a proactive, detail oriented and knowledgeable coordinator to support two programs: (1) Cardiovascular Health and (2) the Global Ambassador portfolio which supports Mike Bloomberg’s role as WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries, which includes the 70-city network, Partnership for Health Cities.

This role will be based full time in New York City.

Key responsibilities include:

Serve as coordinating liaison to Global Ambassador and Cardiovascular Health Program Partners to ensure consistent reporting and communications, both within the Foundation and with external partners.
Provide critical reviews of monthly, quarterly, and annual partner reports, coordinating feedback, and synthesizing information for internal reporting; Monitor and follow up with partners on any unexpected report items or deviation from expected deliverables
Assist in coordinating meetings with partners and other external stakeholders
Assist in providing strategic support to governments, partners and local staff working in low- and middle-income countries to reduce noncommunicable diseases and injuries
Creation of presentations, including innovative data visualization opportunities for information generated for our public health programs; prepare spreadsheets to track work.
Research and prepare briefings, memos, presentation materials, reports and analysis for partner interactions, board meetings, internal and external stakeholder meetings

You’ll need to have:

Masters degree in epidemiology, public health or related field
At least 4 years’ of work experience in the field of public health, preferably in a global context
Commitment, coupled with hands-on experiences, working in support of our Public Health team’s programs and values.
Track record of reviewing public health data and analysis, crafting data driven reports, memos and presentations; with a sharp eye for accuracy and detail and that can be interpreted by a wide audience, including non-technical audiences.
Experience in working within partnerships and in diverse settings
Excellent written and oral communication skills showcasing a capacity to synthesize information and develop compelling narratives
Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to independently coordinate and lead multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on quality, follow-through and meeting tight deadlines
Creative problem-solving skills; including an ability to grasp key issues and make recommendations for improvements
Confidence to ask pertinent questions to grasp concepts quickly and think beyond specific tasks
Tenacity with a strong work ethic and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Willingness to travel internationally
Fluency in other language (Spanish, French, Mandarin) preferred

To view the official job posting: Public Health Program Associate

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POSITION: City Research Scientist, Program Director,

ORGANIZATION: WorkWell NYC – Office of Labor Relations

Work Location: 22 Cortlandt StreetApplication

Proposed Salary Range: $ 94,283.00 – $122,290.00 (Annual)

Application Deadline: 09/30/2022

Job Description

The WorkWell NYC Program Director reports to the Assistant Commissioner of Workforce Engagement and Innovation and is responsible for the overall expansion and utilization of wellness programs at City of New York worksites to create workplaces that engage and empower employees to live healthy, active lifestyles, and to provide health and well-being services, programs, and resources. Under administrative direction, with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative performs tasks such as the following:

Develops the strategic direction, staffing and budgetary priorities for WorkWell NYC
Provides leadership and direction to WorkWell NYC staff for planning, conducting, and coordinating city-wide and agency specific initiatives
Manages, supervisors and develops senior leadership team and other assigned staff in such areas as: evaluation and research; program development; engagement and outreach; communications and administration
Directs research and evaluation of worksite wellness programs
Approves, modifies, or disapproves studies/programs recommended by subordinate employees.
Plans and carries out activities to develop effective coordination between the research/programmatic efforts of WorkWell and other City initiatives and priorities.
Participates and presents at conferences, meetings, seminars, etc., on the planning and development of worksite wellness.
Oversees and manages the administration of the department including procurement, contracting and expense tracking
Provides regular reports to OLR leadership and other key stakeholders (ie- Municipal Labor Committee)
Leads team development and enrichment efforts, including staff meetings, learning and engagements tools.
Develops and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to further the WorkWell NYC mission and work, including agency leadership, industry partners, union leadership, etc.

Minimum Qual Requirements

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

Preferred Skills

Experience designing and implementing organizational employee health and wellness initiatives
Knowledge of organizational change and behavior modification
Experience developing systems and tools to effectively evaluate performance and then to utilize knowledge to enhance organizational performance
Experience in municipal government and labor relations a plus
Demonstrated ability utilizing Microsoft Office and Outlook 365. Experience with AirTable and Canva a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a diverse team

Preference will also be given for exceptional project management skills for individual and organization-wide tracking.

To Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter electronically

Go to nyc.gov/careers Search for Job ID # : 545484

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POSITION: Senior Principal Environmental Engineer, JFK Redevelopment (Job ID: 41448)

ORGANIZATION: Port Authority of NY & NJ

Responsibilities: The Senior Principal Environmental Engineer will manage all environmental compliance and regulatory issues to support the implementation of the JFK Redevelopment Program. The individual will be responsible for providing expert advice related to compliance with environmental regulations in support of the Program development and provide technical support to the Law Department and Line Department for the development of property transaction documents. The individual will negotiate compliance requirements with senior representatives from State and Federal Environmental Agencies. The successful candidate shall have comprehensive knowledge of environmental compliance requirements related to aviation operations, soil and groundwater remediation of petroleum contamination, contaminated soil reuse, asbestos and lead abatement, waste disposal and operational and construction environmental permit requirements for airports including, stormwater discharge, fuel storage and protection of environmental resources.

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

Requires 10 years of experience in the Environmental Engineering field related to the responsibilities outlined above, including supervisory and technical experience managing large construction programs for environmental compliance.
Comprehensive knowledge of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulations and region 3 personnel and New York State Department of Labor Code Rule 56 requirements for asbestos abatement.
Strong technical background in environmental engineering planning, design, operations, safety and construction support.
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Desired Qualifications – Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

Demonstrated experience in leadership, problem solving, negotiations and conflict resolution skills to effectively reach sound conclusions and recommendations. Ability to lead, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments with multiple disciplines, with prior experience supervising and managing professional and/or technical staff.
Experience and ability to work in a fast‑paced and intense Program, in a collaborative environment with stakeholders, and make key quick and assertive decisions.
Demonstrated experience in overseeing the establishment of project plans, setting priorities, coordinating activities, handling multiple tasks simultaneously and delegating tasks and responsibilities that are multi‑faceted and complex.
Strong interpersonal, written/oral communications, and presentations skills commensurate with supervisory responsibilities of this position.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize as required.
Applicants must meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods.
A valid driver’s license is required, as the position will require the incumbent to travel independently within Port Authority facilities.
Professional Engineer License (P.E.), preferably in the State of New York or Professional Geologist License (PG).

Location: 4 World Trade Center

To view the official job posting: Senior Principal Environmental Engineer

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: Fund for Public Health NYC (FPHNYC)

FPHNYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Come join our team!

To view all openings at FPHNYC, click here.

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS):

BEHS’ mission is to advance population health through supporting and promoting high quality primary care and prevention. BEHS assists medical practices to use EHRs and other forms of health information technology (HIT) to increase the delivery of evidence-based preventative care services, such as blood pressure control and cancer screenings, and to track chronic disease risk factors and disease management.

Through BEHS’ partnership with the Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), a not-for-profit organization that collaborates with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to implement and advance public health initiatives, we have exciting opportunities available.

Healthcare System Qualitative Senior Analyst, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (Seach Job ID#: 532763)
Senior Data Analyst, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (Search Job ID #: 521489)
Director, Healthcare Justice, BEHS (Search Job ID#529583)
Health Systems Equity Manager, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (Search Job# 543763)
Evaluation Data Analyst, Center for Equity & Community Wellness (Search Job ID# 487353)
Policy Manager, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (Search ID# 534282)
Executive Director, Community Healthcare Support, BEHS (Search Job ID#: 530928)

Join a team that encourages creativity and collaboration! We’re looking for talented individuals who are passionate about improving the health of New Yorkers.

To learn more about BEHS positions at FPHNYC, please click here, and review the positions listed under “Bureau of Equitable Health Systems.”

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POSITION: Executive Director of the School of Nursing/Associate Dean

ORGANIZATION: University of Akron, College of Health & Human Sciences

The University of Akron, one of Ohio’s leading public institutions of higher learning, seeks a dynamic new Executive Director of the School of Nursing/Associate Dean, College of Health & Human Sciences to advance undergraduate and graduate enrollment, retention, and persistence; establish a vision and strategic direction; promote excellence in teaching, learning, and student success; cultivate interprofessional collaboration and community engagement; and recruit and retain talented and diverse faculty and staff.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Executive Director/Assistant Dean serves as the academic leader of the School, holds administrative and teaching responsibilities, and works closely with other College school directors, faculty, and staff. The Executive Director/Assistant Dean provides leadership to advance the School’s mission and strategic plan; fosters outstanding teaching, student learning, and persistence to graduation; encourages and supports research and scholarly works; and promotes service to the University, the community, and the profession. Advocating for the values of diversity and inclusion, the Executive Director/Assistant Dean understands how increased diversity of thought and background among students, faculty, administration, and staff works to strengthen academic programs and enrich the University community.

For best consideration, please apply by September 26th.

To view the official job posting: Executive Director of the School of Nursing/Associate Dean

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POSITION: Health Policy Associate

ORGANIZATION: Scholars Strategy Network (SSN)

The Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks a Health Policy Associate. As a matchmaker and coach, the Associate will help scholars convey their research to policymakers and the public in ways that can improve policy and strengthen democracy. This is designed as an entry-level position for an individual with an interest in health policy who is motivated to build relationships between university-based researchers and public officials and civic organizations involved in policymaking.

The Health Policy Associate is a full-time position with an annual salary between $56,000-$62,000, based on qualifications and experience.

To view the official job posting: SSN Health Policy Associate

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POSITION: HR Assistant

ORGANIZATION: Civilized People

Entry level HR opportunity available in NYC — HR Assistant with excellent communication and organization skills sought to join a great HR team. The successful candidate will be willing to learn from the ground up, do data entry and other administrative tasks as needed. There is so much opportunity for someone with a tremendous work ethic, the desire to learn and the ability to jump in when they need to.

Responsibilities:

This role will function within a variety of areas including but not limited to: recruiting, new hire paperwork administration, I-9 processes, benefits administration, payroll, HRIS, general department organization, etc

Assist in the overall administration of company policies/procedures, benefits, new hire paperwork and recruitment processes
Enter and maintain personnel files and HRIS system
Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents
Support the management of electronic onboarding system; create, pull data, and analyze reporting
Oversee the administration and organization of company’s uniform process including inventory, creating new orders, processing exchanges/returns, as well as delivery to employees location
Field employee questions, calls, concerns and report to HR team
Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
Follow up with internal departments regarding various paperwork and personnel information
Scanning, filing, basic data entry
Special projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines/targets
Strong accuracy skills and attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Must be trustworthy and able to handle highly confidential data
Ability to multitask and successfully function in a fast paced environment
Ability to fluently read and write English & Spanish languages
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook is required
Occasional travel to retail and warehouse locations will be required
Friendly and professional demeanor

Resumes should be emailed to ilana@civilizedpeople.com

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: Spectrum Health

Spectrum Health based in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring 1) a full-time Health Equity Research Scientist, and 2) a full-time RN Care Manager for a preventative-based community program.

The job listings and descriptions can be found here:

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POSITION: Academic Counselor

ORGANIZATION: College & Community Fellowship (CCF)

Work Hours: Flexible 9-5, Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends

Location: CCF’s current office is located at 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1626, New York, NY 10115. This is a hybrid position based in NY.

About College & Community Fellowship (CCF)

For over 20 years, CCF has worked at the intersection of racial equity, criminal legal reform, economic justice, and community building. We are one of the first organizations to focus on access to higher education for justice-involved women.

At CCF, we believe that women with criminal legal involvement should have equal access to the opportunities that will help them realize their dreams. Our College & Career Programs provide the long-term support women with criminal justice involvement need to complete their college degrees and start their journey to a meaningful career.

Position Overview

The Academic Counselor (AC) provides one-on-one academic counseling support to mentees who are co-enrolled in the Academic Support and Uplift Mentor programs. They work actively with students to promote their academic success, with a broad understanding of their social, economic and cultural contexts and general needs. The AC’s hybrid role will help drive the integration of CCF’s academic service programs and will be collaborating with the development of necessary infrastructures needed for effective collaboration across teams as well as streamlining participants’ support.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Provide academic counseling, financial aid counseling, and referral counseling to students.
On a semester-basis, meet with caseload of students to provide 1-on-1 support throughout each step of the higher education process, from college exploration to graduation.
Establish and maintain contacts and interfaces as needed with support staff from various college offices and partner organizations to support student needs.
Collaborate with staff to develop special student service/information activities, e.g., career day, health awareness, etc.
Coordinate with the team to assure financial support disbursement for student caseload including scholarships, emergency funds, transportation, books, school supplies, and tutoring.

Stay informed on the public higher education landscape on the local, state and federal levels.
Provide ongoing support to mentors and mentees throughout their engagement with CCF, from recruitment, screening, to onboarding and matching, to ongoing support including monthly 1-on-1 check-ins, as well as ongoing responsiveness to participant questions and concerns.
Review and conduct quality assurance for reflection logs and reach out to mentors/mentees who need assistance.
Support Uplift Mentor Consultant with monthly group mentoring sessions that promote relationship development and support mentee goal development and achievement.
Coordinate participant attendance, participant follow-up of specific needs/referrals, and student evaluations.

Utilize Mentee Individual Development Plans (IDP) and weekly Salesforce reports including data submitted by mentors, mentees, and staff, to guide your support; ensure match quality; and monitor interaction and reporting requirements.
Collect and maintain effective reporting requirements, including but not limited to

documentation of student engagement and performance; workshop data and attendance and other relevant mentor/mentee data in Salesforce.

Participate in technical staff training.
On occasion performs the work of another specialty position when necessary.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Competencies/Qualifications:

A Bachelors’ Degree in counseling or a directly related field of study from an accredited institution, and appropriate certification of specialization.

No fewer than three (3) years experience of related work and possession of the core competencies determined to be required at the time of hire. Individuals who have not yet achieved a bachelor’s degree will be considered based on experience.

Familiarity with the criminal legal system or working with justice-impacted individuals highly appreciated.
Working knowledge of an information, learning, counseling or coaching specialty as evidenced by study, training, or certifications; and by prior instructional, counseling, or technical experience.
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key educational and transitional staff in prisons and jails throughout New York State including, but not limited to, Riker’s Island, Bedford Hills, and Taconic Correctional Facilities.
Knowledge of major computer software, or software of equivalent complexity, used in the learning/counseling environment or in technical support of the project.
Requires willingness to work/travel some evenings and weekends (rare).
Should be able to represent the issues of CCF at the grassroots level.

To view the official job posting: Academic Counselor

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POSITION: Health Informatics Specialist

ORGANIZATION: CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time health informatics specialist. This staff person will support the implementation of a project to develop a comprehensive performance monitoring measures toolkit to be used in the evaluation of overdose prevention activities by the CDC as well as state and local health departments. The three-year initiative aims to develop digital-first, evidence-based resources to support the mobilization of the measurement of key overdose prevention strategies across the US. The position is a specialist role that will use data analytics to develop and test the feasibility of key performance metrics (or indicators), as well as use their knowledge, experience, and qualitative data methods to understand the capacity of health departments and their data systems to collect and report on the selected performance measures.

The project is conducted in collaboration with the donors, partner agencies and other internal and external teams. The health informatics specialist combines strong technical and analytical skills, with experience in understanding data systems among health departments. The ideal candidate will be able to provide expertise in data governance and accessibility considerations salient to state and local health departments, while also accounting for available data sources that can be used and the capacity of jurisdictions to report on specific metrics. Critical to the successful use of performance measures, the health informatics specialist also will address data quality and data suppression requirements for performance measures to be included in the toolkit. The health informatics specialist also will be able to utilize evidenced-based methodologies for combining and cleaning data collected in health department settings to create more powerful integrated data products. The health informatics specialist will address data preparation and data dissemination needs, with consideration of different platforms through which performance indicators might be reported. The health informatics specialist will work closely with the project team to develop and recommend innovative data visualization techniques, conduct exploratory and applied analytic strategies, devise and test hypotheses, program coding algorithms (e.g. SAS, R), and develop data prediction models to test performance indicators.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in collaboration with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public’s health. This is a CDC Foundation position that will work directly with CDC and be placed at a CDC location with remote options.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

Master’s degree in computer sciences, health informatics, public health, health administration, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in health informatics or data analysis preferably in healthcare, public health, and/or government agencies at the local, state, or national level.
Five years of experience in public health program areas of immunization, surveillance, vital records or direct services, and/or working with Electronic Health Record systems, and/or health data standards or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Specialized knowledge and experience in quantitative and inferential statistical methods including multivariate modeling.
Experience with data standards and coding (e.g., HL7, LOINCSNOMED-CT, ICD-10-CM).
Experience with data analytic software tools such as SAS, SQL, or R; and data visualization software such as Power BI and Tableau.
Advanced proficiency in health information system design and data systems management for integration.
Demonstrated strong professional oral and written communication skills.
The ability to interact with both internal staff and external clients and project collaborators with diplomacy and tact.
Proven ability to manage and implement multiple projects and work-related priorities.

This position is eligible for 100% remote work for US-based candidates. Relocation expenses are not included.

To view the official job posting: Health Informatics Specialist

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POSITION: Tenure Track Faculty

ORGANIZATION: University of South Carolina

The Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) Arnold School of Public Health is seeking to fill two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in public health or a closely related field by the start date of employment. We seek individuals who can enhance our strengths, expand upon existing expertise in implementation science, promote health equity through excellent teaching and research, and deepen and expand relationships with the diverse communities with whom we work. Successful candidates will have demonstrated potential for high scholarly achievement and grantsmanship. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor must demonstrate strong potential for obtaining competitive funding to support a research program and serving as an effective instructor and student mentor. Applicants for the rank of Associate Professor must have a strong record of scholarship and funded research, with at least 5 years of experience as an effective instructor, mentor, and researcher.

To apply please submit: 1) a letter of application that includes a description of your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a research statement; 4) a teaching philosophy statement; and 5) contact information for three references. Submit your application at the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/127813. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Kaczynski, Search Committee Chair at ATKACZYN@mailbox.sc.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2023.

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POSITION: Health and Racial Equity (HRE) Manager

ORGANIZATION: Boulder County Public Health

Boulder County Public Health is seeking a Health and Racial Equity (HRE) Manager, reporting to the Executive Director, to continue guiding our agency. BCPH is on a journey to becoming a fully inclusive, multicultural, anti-racist, and socially just organization that is committed to achieving health equity and community transformation. We achieve this by: practicing transformational racial equity across all levels of leadership and agency decision making to identify, stop, and repair the harm caused by a wide variety of oppressive laws, policies, practices and behaviors, and intentionally sharing leadership and power with communities that have experienced the burden of disproportionate health outcomes.

The HRE Manager leads the agency’s work to advance health and racial equity within the organization and in partnership with the community. The position reports to the Executive Director, serves on the BCPH Management Team (comprised of agency Directors and Division Managers), and as a representative to the County’s Office of Racial Equity and Cultural Responsiveness and Inclusion Advisory Committee (CRIAC) as well as the Metro Denver Partnership for Health’s Health and Racial Equity Workgroup, among others. The HRE Manager leads the BCPH Health Equity Coordinating Committee (HECC), which consists of programmatic and management staff that make recommendations to leadership and across the agency and supports implementation of the Health and Racial Equity Plan to advance the agency mission.

Salary range: $88,572-$127,560 with generous benefits package. BCPH has adopted a hybrid work policy, allowing staff to work from home several days each week.

For more information and to apply, go to: BCPH Health and Racial Equity Manager.

Applications close on Sept 11.

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POSITION: Tenure Track Faculty

ORGANIZATION: Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University School of Public Health

The Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University School of Public Health in Portland, OR invites applications for two tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor positions starting in the Fall of 2023 to contribute to advancing the School’s ongoing work on social justice, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion through their teaching, research, governance, and professional service. The focus of teaching will be primarily in the Master of Public Health: Health Management and Policy and PhD in Health Systems and Policy programs.

We seek faculty colleagues with broad expertise in health systems management and policy, with specific expertise in addressing health inequities from institutional, systems, policy, and/or managerial perspectives. Candidates should have the ability to teach in several areas related to health systems, health services delivery, and health policy. The positions are nine-month, tenure track, renewable appointments at Portland State University.

Applicants should complete the on-line application. Review of applications will begin in September 2022 and continue until finalists are identified. The anticipated start date is September 16, 2023. Applicants may view the position posting and apply at the PSU website. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Sherril Gelmon, Search Committee Chair by email to gelmons@pdx.edu.

To view the official job posting: Faculty

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POSITION: Maternal Health Equity Advocate

ORGANIZATION: NYC DOHMH

Member Position Summary:

Each year in New York City, approximately 30 women die due to pregnancy-related causes and another 2,500-3,000 women suffer a life-threatening complication in childbirth. Black and Latina women in New York City is at disproportionate risk for death and complications related to their pregnancies and births compared to White women. This position will focus on increasing the knowledge and empower NYCHA residents about their rights for dignified and respectful care.

Provide data about the maternal health crisis by conducting workshops and individual education sessions. Represent NYCHA complex during DOHMH led community-clinical convening focused on quality improvement efforts to reduce severe maternal morbidity for Black and Latina birth people/women in NYC. The person in this role will bring their lived experience, passion for birth justice or the experience of a family member or friend to this work.

Detailed Tasks:

Conduct workshops/education sessions to NYCHA residents about the maternal health crisis in NYC using tools provided by NYC DOHMH

Serve as a liaison between NYC DOHMH and NYCHA
Attend NYCHA ‘Talking Circle Support Group’ with Tenant Resident Association and Tenant Association and identify any maternal health needs/issues

Work in collaboration with other NYCHA Health Corp Birth Justice Advocates on addressing maternal health issues for NYCHA residents

Recruit NYCHA residents to become Birth Justice Defenders in their borough
Identify ways to sustain the work after the completion of the NYCHA Health Corps program

Work with other NYCHA initiatives that support families and children
Assist with understanding the impact and identify ways to improve the work of the Birth Justice Advocate role in NYCHA

Support DOHMH with the development of public awareness campaigns focused on maternal health.

Required Skills for AmeriCorps Members (set for all program members):

Strong commitment to national service and the mission of the host site
Desire to work in the non-profit sector
Desire to serve with diverse communities
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to conduct community outreach and make presentations to community groups
Willingness to take initiative to achieve goals
Strong project management/multi-tasking abilities
A clear plan for living on the AmeriCorps stipend in New York City
Availability to lead and/or attend events during evening and weekend hours (frequency varies by position)

Minimum high school diploma or equivalency
Ability to pass a criminal background check
US Citizen or lawful permanent resident (AmeriCorps regulations)

Preferred Academic or Experience Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Have conducted presentations or workshops on health-related topics
Comfortable speaking in public
Ability to work in teams or independently
Preferable speaks more than one language

To view the official job posting: Maternal Health Equity Advocate

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POSITION: Community Engagement and Communications Projects Coordinator

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

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The NYC Health Department, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI (BHHS) Viral Hepatitis Program (VHP) works to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with hepatitis B and C in New York City. The VHP conducts surveillance, and develops and implements programs and projects to prevent, manage and treat hepatitis B and C.

Hep Free NYC is a network building capacity to prevent, manage and treat hepatitis B and C in NYC. The coalition seeks to foster an inclusive collaboration among all stakeholders to advance hepatitis B and C awareness, screening, access to care, and vaccination through education, outreach, advocacy and support of research.

This position is located at the NYC DOHMH at 42-09 28th St, Queens, NY 11101.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Viral Hepatitis Program is recruiting a Projects Coordinator who will collaborate with the Communications and Community Engagement Programs Manager and external community providers to coordinate Hep Free NYC coalition activities, develop, and implement health promotion/communications projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop health communication projects to meet community needs, Projects include printed materials, social media content, website content and other materials as needed.
Organize community stakeholders and work with organization leadership to enhance communications and coalition building capacity.
Implement and evaluate communications and community engagement project and develop reports and presentation on process and outcomes.
Maintain coalition project databases, websites, and social media platforms.
Coordinate community meetings with DOHMH and community stakeholders.
Conduct formative research to ascertain hepatitis B and C health care access barriers and needs in NYC communities, with patients at risk, and in organizations using literature review and surveys.
Complete other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree is required.
Experience with community organizing or community outreach
Experience in health promotion/communications, project development and evaluation
Have knowledge of website and social media content development, health education, and training methods.
Experience working in partnership with people living with Viral hepatitis, HIV, and other chronic health conditions for better health outcomes
Knowledge of drug user, homelessness, and immigrant health care access
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
Comfort with public speaking: providing training, providing presentations at community meetings and conferences
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills; work well with others.
Highly organized with attention to detail. Good oral, written, and documentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and time management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Strong desire to help others, empathetic, responsible, and self-motivated.

To view the official job posting: Community Engagement and Communications Projects Coordinator

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POSITION: Health Education Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The position provides a key role in developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating, public health related health education initiatives within the organization and through interagency agreements, contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.

As a Health Education Specialist, you will:

Implement innovative health education strategies to enhance efforts to effectively educate the affected populations, their families and health care providers on public health surveillance, prevention, and intervention.
Conduct needed assessments to identify educational priorities and needs among diverse audiences interested in public health education.
Provide consultation, and technical expertise and assistance to grantees and contractors in planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate materials for health education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

To view the official job posting: Health Education Specialist

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POSITION: Epidemiologists

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The employee serves as the agency authority and participates with scientific and program consultants in various aspects of study or survey design processes, including conducting searches or reviews of existing literature and data in a scientific area. He/she prepares and/or presents summaries for a variety of purposes and monitors internal review board clearances.

As a Epidemiologists, you will:

Serve as the recognized expert in epidemiology.
Manage significant projects, programs and staff and will represent CDC in Embassy.
Evaluate data collection, quality control and data utilization methods used to study epidemiological problems and issues.
Oversee contracts, grants and cooperative agreements with full responsibility for carrying out all required monitoring and management duties for epidemiological work.
Design, plan and initiate epidemiologic studies, surveys and investigations.
Serve as a nationally or internationally recognized expert on epidemiological issues on critical problems in the field of epidemiology.
Comply with all ethical guidelines for scientific and human subjects research.

To view the official job posting: Epidemiologists

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POSITION: Health Scientist (Informatics)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The individual selected for this position will provide expert scientific advice, consultation and leadership in designing, coordinating and maintaining public health informatics project goals, objectives and priorities within the organization and in the general public health community.

As a Health Scientist (Informatics), you will:

Implement scientific policies and procedures on informatics practices and principles.
Serve as an expert, providing scientific advice and consultation on solutions to critical problems that require creating new approaches, and standards to be used within the organization.
Manage projects involved with public health informatics and serves as a subject matter expert in the design and implementation of IT systems integrating epidemiologic and other information from a scientific perspective.
Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on scientific operations that are critical to the public health community at large.
Work closing with IT specialists and other health informatics scientists and specialists in the development of quality control software and software programs to audit data integrity and evaluate data entry software reliability, collaborating with users within and outside the agency to refine and enhance the database.

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

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POSITION: Public Health Analyst (Policy)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and management for the organization in the development and maintenance of initiatives to advance the mission of the organization, and support capabilities to plan, direct, and coordinate national and international progress on issues related to public health.

As a Public Health Analyst (Policy) you will:

Independently develop projects to identify, review, and analyze complex and highly visible actions such as public health legislation, executive directives, Departmental policy issuances, voluntary changes in practice by influential organizations or groups, as well as other influential statements of public health policy to identify any potential to impact on the activities of theorganization.
Develop reports or presentations and performs a variety of analytic duties involving public health and other program issues that contain complicating elements.
Serve as a point of contact for information about public health program evaluation activities.
Assist in program evaluation and in the measurement of program outcomes. Analyzes and/or identifies specific concerns or conditions of relevance and importance to the mission and activities of the organization.
Provide analysis and synthesis in support of those responsible for answering Congressional and constituent organization requests, including controlled correspondence, telephone, and other immediate requests that are highly sensitive and complex, and ensures that responses are consistent with the organization’s mission and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned

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

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POSITION: Health Scientist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

As a Health Scientist you will:

Conduct Scientific Studies/Surveys/Investigations.
Plan and conduct scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health problems.
Search, synthesize and interpret information relevant to public health.
Consultation on Scientific and Technical Issue
Provide technical advice and assistance to national, state and local health agencies and to various other organizations.
Communicate information to various audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.

To view the official job posting: Health Scientist

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POSITION: Environmental Health Scientist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent is considered a professional expert and will be responsible for reviewing the overall quality of the science that is incorporated into public health assessments and health consultations developed by other professional staff. The incumbent will advise scientists within the office in public health assessment and risk assessment methodologies to improve their environmental health science skills.

As a Environmental Health Scientist, you will:

Provide expertise in environmental public health or toxicology.
Provide consultative services to staff responsible for projects dealing with elimination or control of exposures to environmental contamination and the health hazards associated with these exposures.
Provide scientific review and clearance of reports which document the analysis of technical information to assess the migration of environmental contaminants, human exposures, and associated health impacts
Maintain a high level of knowledge related to advances within the field of health assessment and risk assessment to help ensure prepared and reviewed reports employ the most current science
Supervise a small contingent of positions.
Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, considering difficulty and requirements of assignments as well as the capabilities of employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

To view the official job posting: Environmental Health Scientist

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POSITION: Microbiologist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The purpose of this position is to perform senior level scientific work involving studies of the characteristics and life processes of microorganisms, their interrelationships with other living forms, and their reactions to the environment.

Implement scientific policies and procedures on microbiology/biological science practices and principles.
Provide scientific microbiologist advice and consultation on solutions to critical problems that require creating new approaches.
Coordinate the sharing of health related informational materials.
Design and conduct microbiological scientific surveys/studies to identify and solve problems.
Analyze epidemiologic investigation data utilizing new methodologies or existing techniques.

To view the official job posting: Microbiologist

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POSITION: Veterinary Medical Officer

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a senior veterinary medical officer providing direction and advice on aspects of public health issues related to zoonotic diseases at the interface between humans and animals. This position will function as a recognized consultant and veterinary medical expert on zoonotic disease surveillance and epidemiology, the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases, and the integration between veterinary and public health research and practice.

As a Veterinary Medical Officer, you will:

Serve as senior veterinary medical officer examining the animal-human interface of zoonotic diseases.
Serve as senior veterinary medical officer examining the animal-human interface of zoonotic diseases to describe risk factors for human infection and to develop prevention and control strategies and tools to better understand the relationship between animal and human health
Identify and analyze issues and their impact on public health policies as they relate to programs.
Lead a research agenda to address critical unmet needs related to zoonotic diseases at the animal-human interface.
Work collaboratively with foreign animal and human health authorities and other CDC scientists to develop control strategies and tools.
Collaborate with international, government officials, in-country and regional organizations.
Develop, manage, and coordinate the sharing of health related educational or informational materials on zoonotic diseases so that scientific advice and assistance is shared
Perform other duties as assigned.

To view the official job posting: Veterinary Medical Officer

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POSITION: Public Health Advisor (Policy & Issues Management)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent will oversee a team of program and policy analysts and serve as a Senior Advisor to the Director of the CDC Washington Office with primary responsibility for providing advice to the Director on the development, direction, and coordination of congressional and other oversight over the agency, planning, policy, evaluation, legislative, and regulatory activities as they relate to the agency.

As a Public Health Advisor (Policy & Issues Management), you will:

Lead a team in program analysis, evaluation, planning and legislative functions.
Provide an effective planning, policy, legislative, and regulatory framework for the agency’s strategic approach to interaction with Congress and the Washington policy community.
Work with the Director in the formulation and/or prioritization of program goals, objectives, and broad operating policies.
Analyze the potential impact of bills, laws, regulations, and programs on the agency and proposes changes necessary to respond to changed requirements or situations.
Propose new or revised programs, as appropriate.
Direct the development and preparation of congressional testimony and strategies.
Supervise a small contingent of positions.

To view the official job posting: Public Health Advisor (Policy & Issues Management)

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POSITION: Health Communications Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The purpose of this position is to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various health communication and marketing activities designed to impact positive health outcomes. The position enhances program effectiveness by applying relevant social marketing practices, health education models, and mass communication theories to HHS programs in health administration, research, regulatory affairs, and human services.

As a Health Communications Specialist, you will:

Consult with channel experts (e.g., organizational, community, mass media) and media outlets to research appropriate formats for channels and messages; coordinates efforts with public affairs specialists.
Provide consultation, technical assistance, and training on program and project implementation to internal and external groups and development of training curricula.
Draft written materials that respond to inquiries from governmental and non-governmental organizations and the general public.
Plan, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate media events.
Draft letters, memos, media relations materials and other documents addressing public health communication issues.
Plan, apply, and evaluate various communication science and marketing techniques.
Coordinate and conduct activities related to long- and short-range planning, program and project development, implementation and evaluation.

To view the official job posting: Health Communications Specialist

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POSITION: Health Scientist (Program Evaluation)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This position functions as a Health Scientist in the evaluation and monitoring of public health programs, policies, or issues and the application of behavioral and social science theories, methods, and techniques to the study of public health issues and formulation of policy or program development and evaluation.

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

Plan and conducts program monitoring and evaluation studies or projects to identify public health problems and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public health programs and policies.
Select and focus evaluation designs appropriate to the situation.
Apply established and/or innovative methodologies and techniques for data collection, analysis, and presentation.
Collect, analyzes, and interprets data using appropriate quantitative or qualitative methods related to the assessment and improvement of program efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide recommendations for improvements in processes, programs, and/or policies, as a result of monitoring and evaluation findings and conclusions.
Search, synthesize, and interpret information and evidence relevant to public health.
Review literature, analyze studies, assess practice-based research, and collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to make recommendations for processes, procedures, interventions, programs, and/or policies related to addressing public health issues and practices.
Collaborates with internal staff and governmental and non-governmental partners on some or all steps of planning and conducting program monitoring and evaluation.

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

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POSITION: Senior Scientist/Engineer for Community Participatory Research

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

This Title 42 position is in the Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response (CESER).

If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. (Edison, NJ)

This position is located in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) in the Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response (CESER). CESER provides research-based solutions and technical support to assist customers with regulatory, policy, and guidance decisions and to help customers solve environmental problems in the built environment.

This position will serve as the ORD Lead for the new Community-Engaged Research Collaborative for Learning and Excellence (CERCLE), located at EPA’s Edison Environmental Center (EEC) in Edison, New Jersey. ORD and EPA’s Region 2 are co-developing CERCLE at the EEC. The vision for the CERCLE is to create a community-focused research center that incorporates local, underrepresented, or underserved communities into all stages of the scientific and research process to co-produce actionable and sustainable solutions that increase and maintain community resilience to environmental issues. ORD’s applied, collaborative, and community-engaged research at the CERCLE will serve as a model and resource for addressing community challenges nationwide, including environmental justice, climate, adaptation, and community resilience.

Specific duties of the position include:

As the ORD ORD Lead of the CERCLE, building and maintaining the capability of the CERCLE to host ORD community-engaged environmental research, bringing together community needs and ORD research priorities.
Coordinating with Agency, state, local and tribal partners to engage with local communities and maintain scientific rigor with local and national impact.
Provide high-level substantive advice and recommendations to the CESER Director and Deputy Director, as well as senior officials in ORD, advising on tools and approaches required to generate rapid and scientifically defensible social science methods.
Representing the CERCLE to Agency senior leadership and to external organizations including, the Office of Management and Budget, Congress, and media outlets.
Leading an innovative, interdisciplinary research program that includes the application of physical and social sciences theories, methods, and practices to improve collaborative research efforts with ORD and regional partners.
Leading a research team in applying quantitative and qualitative physical and social science methods and datasets to address critical environmental issues that directly affect individuals within a designated community.
Analyzing human resource needs for the CERCLE to conduct community-engaged research and STEM outreach and recommend hiring priorities to senior leadership.
Developing collaborative, scientific relationships with local universities, especially those serving minority or underrepresented students, and with local organizations interested in collaborative research, for example, other federal, state, and local agencies.
Working closely with scientists and managers in Agency program and regional offices to understand their programs and develop scientifically sound analyses and evaluations that respond to their program needs.

To view the official job posting: Senior Scientist/Engineer for Community Participatory Research

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POSITION: Statistician

ORGANIZATION: The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

The Data Linkage Program within NCHS’s Division of Analysis and Epidemiology is seeking a talented Statistician.

Consider joining this dynamic, interdisciplinary program, responsible for leading the agency’s efforts to maximize the scientific value of the Center’s survey data collections through linkage with vital records and administrative data sources. As a member of this cross-cutting team, you would work collaboratively to:

negotiate data sharing agreements
develop matching algorithms
conduct statistical and methodological studies to evaluate data quality
conduct research studies based on NCHS linked data
develop analytic tools and other resources to assist the research community utilizing the NCHS linked data files

More information about the NCHS Data Linkage Program can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data-linkage/index.htm

To view the official job posting: Statistician

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