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Job postings as of October 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022
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POSITION: Project Coordinator, Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC) Project

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Research Foundation – CUNY Center for Immigrant, Refugee and Global Health (CIRGH) 

The Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC) project focuses on individuals’ experiences with healthcare in New York City. It is a multi-year collaboration with the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH). 

The project comprises focus groups and interviews with a diverse sample of New York City residents.

We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project working closely with the PI (Prof. Diana Romero), the HEAC Project Administrator and Associate Director of the CUNY Center for Immigrant, Refugee and Global Health (CIRGH; Elisabeth Manipoud Figueroa), and several Focus Group Moderators/Project Assistants. The HEAC Project Coordinator will manage multiple aspects of the project, including but not limited to: participant outreach and recruitment; focus group/interview scheduling and coordination; data collection management and preparation for analysis; IRB updates/amendments and renewals; contact with vendors; and overall project coordination (e.g., meetings/minutes, project summaries/updates, project document management, literature review, presentation preparation, etc).

Applicant Qualifications 

The successful applicant will have a combination of the following:

  • an advanced degree in public health or a related field (or be near completion)
  • 2+ years of work experience with research design and implementation
  • demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and assignments
  • strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • experience with Qualtrics, Dedoose and/or Excel
  • working knowledge of another language (desired, not required)

Position Commitment and Compensation

Depending on the candidate’s background skills and experience, the position ultimately offered can range between 28 and 35 hours/week per week. This is a grant-funded position managed through the CUNY Research Foundation with an hourly rate between $30-35 and will include benefits. While some remote work is possible, a weekly in-office work presence is required (specific schedule to be established), as well as occasional travel to different NYC-based recruitment events/venues. The position is available to be filled immediately.

To Apply

Interested individuals who meet a majority of the qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply by sending an email to Elisabeth.Figueroa@sph.cuny.edu with the following: 1) detailed cover letter summarizing applicable background/experience, 2) resume/CV, 3) information regarding availability for a video interview beginning the week of 9/19/22.                                                                                         

To view the official job posting: NYC-DOH/ HEAC Project Coordinator 

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POSITION: Policy Analyst

ORGANIZATION: NYU Langone  

NYU Langone has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Policy Analyst. 

In this role, the successful candidate The primary responsibility of this role is to support the government affairs agenda of NYU Langone Health. The Policy Analyst will work under the direction of the Senior Director for State Affairs. This staff person will support advocacy for NYU Langone Healths approved institutional objectives and will work to enhance a positive reputation in the community and government arenas. Staff person will assist with issues related to governmental agencies, Community Boards, Associations, local, state and federal public officials and Borough Presidents offices. They will support the Government Affairs grants portfolio.

Job Responsibilities: Working under the direction of Senior Director for State Affairs, the Policy Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

  • Monitor and track City, State and Federal issues of importance to NYU Langone.
  • Research major health care issues including federal, state and local legislation and regulations, articles and reports. This includes review of websites of key agencies and Associations, the White House, Congress, State and City government on a regular basis.
  • Draft correspondence and position papers for public officials and their staffs regarding issues of importance to the NYU Langone.
  • Support government grant submissions and contracting process.
  • Assist in casework requests from internal and external sources including physician referrals, patient assistance, immigration issues, and general information requests. Liaison with internal departments to resolve any casework issues.
  • Create and update charts relating to legislation and regulations, casework and other activities of the Office of Government and Community Affairs.
  • Attend internal and external meetings, conference calls with associations, federal, state and local councils, committees and government entities. Prepare written summaries of the meetings and calls.  
  • Assist in the preparation, operation and follow-up for special events, visits by public officials.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings with public officials in New York City, New York State or Washington, DC. 
  • Work on special projects, as assigned.
  • Provide staffing support for community events.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Must be able to work on multiple priorities at the same time.
  • Must have strong writing skills.
  • Knowledge of health policy and/or government affairs.
  • Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

To view the official posting: Policy Analyst, NYU Langone

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POSITION: Research Associate/City Scientist (Multiple Openings)

ORGANIZATION: NYC DOHMH – Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations 

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Mental Hygiene seeks two (2) full-time Research Associates for the Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations. The Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations (HPJIP) aims to reduce the negative social and health consequences of justice system involvement through innovative policy and practice change.  By centering community, addressing racial inequities, honoring lived experience, and elevating trauma-and-resilience-informed-approaches, we promote evidence-based best practices to address the needs of those disproportionately impacted by the criminal legal system. The Health and Justice EpiCenter is responsible for providing support to HPJIP programmatic initiatives as well as disseminating research, integrating data to monitor and evaluate evidence-based public health policies/programs, and ensuring the Bureau’s work is rooted in scientific evidence.

The EpiCenter seeks two Research Associates. The Research Associate will primarily be responsible for overseeing the program reporting and data system management as well as assisting with program research, monitoring, and evaluation.Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • – Work as part of the Health and Justice EpiCenter team dedicated to promoting the behavioral and physical health of justice-impacted populations by providing program support related to data analysis and reporting.
  • – Coordinate data-related program activities including database management, data analysis and reporting.
  • – Perform data analyses and reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • – Prepare tables, graphs, and other data visualizations using Excel and Tableau.
  • – Conduct literature reviews, and draft written documents such as manuscripts, memos, reports, and presentations relevant to HPJIP program and research activities.
  • – Engage in project management activities to ensure that reports and written communications are completed in a timely manner.
  • – Prepare for and collaborate in meetings within DOHMH and with external partners.
  • – Participate in special studies and activities as assigned and other duties related to surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation.

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  

In the Job ID search bar, enter: (Job ID # 548770) and/or (Job ID #548786) 

Proposed salary range: $ 75,504.00 – $ 86,830.00  

Application Deadline 12/29/2022

Any questions, interested applicants can please contact Director of Health and Justice Epi Center: Marivel Davila, Ph.D., M.P.H. via phone 347-396-7038 or email at mdavila2@health.nyc.gov

To view the job description: Research Associate, City Research Scientist

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POSITION: Data Systems Manager, Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations

ORGANIZATION: NYC DOHMH – Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations 

The Health and Justice EpiCenter in s responsible for providing support to NYC DOHMH Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations (HPJIP) programmatic initiatives as well as disseminating research, integrating data to monitor and evaluate evidence-based public health policies/programs, and ensuring the Bureau’s work is rooted in scientific evidence.

The Data Systems Manager will:

  • – Collaborate with IT staff and vendor to develop, enhance, and implement updates in new and existing data systems (e.g., Maven, SalesForce, etc.).
  • – Act as the Bureau’s liaison with vendor and other Maven and SalesForce users in the agency to understand best practices and ways to augment our use of the system.
  • – Work with Maven users in the Bureau to understand the scope and requirements of various HPJIP programs and to help programs leverage the Maven system to best meet their individual program needs.
  • – Identify potential system risks, troubleshot technical issues, and work with IT and developers to facilitate timely and accurate ameliorations.
  • – Lead the governance of the Mental Hygiene Division’s use of the Maven Data System.
  • – Oversee the migration of data from Maven to SalesForce.
  • – Oversee program analytics for the Health and Justice EpiCenter’s programs.
  • – Supervise staff working on reports for the Bureau’s programs.
  • – Oversee the provision of technical assistance and training to HPJIP programs utilizing Maven.
  • – Develop best practices and written guideline in the management and use of data systems.

Preferred Skills

  • – The individual will possess project management skills as well as an ability to easily adapt to multiple programmatic and/or functional areas.
  • – Proven ability and experience working in interdisciplinary groups or with individuals of different backgrounds, including clinicians, social workers, data analysts, IT staff, developers, project managers, and senior management.
  • – Familiarity with protection of Protected Health Information (PHI) and HIPAA.
  • – Experience with SQL, SAS, STATA, or R is strongly preferred.
  • – Experience with User Acceptance Testing.
  • – Experience with identifying risks, trouble-shooting technical problems and implementing solutions.
  • – Highly motivated, creative, flexible, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • – Able to handle multiple and diverse work assignments and to meet tight deadlines.
  • – Ability and experience in translating business needs into quantifiable data requirements and explicitly communicating the requirements and limitations of a project.
  • – Strong organizational skills.
  • – Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize appropriately
  • – Ability to think globally, solve problems and have good decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills
  • – Experience and interest in working with justice-impacted or other marginalized communities.
  • – Experience using a racial equity lens to manage and conceptualize data.

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/   

In the Job ID search bar, enter: (Job ID # 548793) 

Proposed salary range: $ 84,468.00 – $ 97,138.00

Application Deadline 12/29/2022

Any questions, interested applicants can please contact Director of Health and Justice Epi Center: Marivel Davila, Ph.D., M.P.H. via phone 347-396-7038 or email at mdavila2@health.nyc.gov

To view the job description: Data Systems Manager, (Job ID 548793) 

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POSITION: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) – Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH)

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) strives to reduce the burden of chronic disease, including heart disease, obesity, cancer and diabetes, among New Yorkers. It has created and implemented programs and policies with national and international impact. BCDP is focused on shifting environments to prevent chronic disease and promote more equitable health outcomes, with a focus on poor nutrition, tobacco use and the built environment as well as increased awareness and screening for hypertension and cancer. BCDP aims to work with partners in government and in the community to employ evidence-based policies, programs, communications and research to advance its objectives. The Bureau recognizes that a history of racial discrimination and social injustices have led to unjust barriers to health and, in turn, risk factors for chronic disease disproportionately and unfairly affect New Yorkers who have been historically and structurally marginalized.   The Bureau sits within the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness.

The following roles can be found at www.nyc.gov/jobs:

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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: BEFO – Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH)

The following roles can be found at www.nyc.gov/jobs:

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POSITION: BHCR – Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH)

The following roles can be found at www.nyc.gov/jobs:

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POSITION: WTC Heart Project – Technician Interviewer (3 open positions)

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Queens College – Barry Commoner Center for Health & the Environment

The Barry Commoner Center for Health & the Environment, located at Queens College, CUNY, is an environmental and occupational health research institute.  The mission of the Center is to identify and help rectify environmental and occupational threats to human health.  Areas of current research include air pollution, immigrant and occupational health, lung cancer screening, and World Trade Center 9/11 health effects. 

 Work Type: We are seeking interviewers for follow-up to the World Trade Center Heart Study at the Commoner Center, Queens College.  Full time for English interviewer and part time for Spanish and Polish interviewers.

  • Interviewer #1 (Full-time) must be fluent in English; 
  • Interviewer #2 (60% time) must be fluent in English and Spanish; and 
  • Interviewer #3 (30% time) must be fluent in English and Polish, both written and verbal.

The technicians’ interviewers (3) will work on the World Trade Center Heart Study at the Barry Commoner Center at office and at home (hybrid). S/he will assist the project coordinator with the active annual follow-up consisting of:

TECHNICIAN INTERVIEWER Responsibilities:

  1.   Contact and invite all the current WTCH participants to re-consent with them by email, mail, and phone, using the Consent Form.
  2.   Enter sensitive and confidential medical data, using FileMaker Pro database
  3.   Administer the survey online (when an email is available), by mail, or by telephone interview (in case of no response by email or mail), checking for and making attempts at obtaining any missing information in the data collected.
  4.   Assess incident cardiac and incident neurologic events in a standardized self-administered survey conducted either online, by mail or by phone for events since last contact 2018.
  5.   Perform interviews by phone for all subjects with suspected CV events, including positive report of cardiac symptoms, myocardial infarction, neurological symptoms, and/or stroke.

5.1 Obtain all positive interviews, all necessary physician, hospital, or death documents as recorded.

5.2 Request the medical chart for abnormalities pertaining to the study after obtaining written informed consent (HIPPA form).

 Other Duties: Liaise between hospitals and participants for medical records, including conducting discussions with physicians and nurses. Schedule (online and in person) visits to the World Trade Center Heart program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Generate reports on request for Principal Investigator and summarized findings. Maintain study records custody and create a filing system for highly sensitive medical information. Participate in meetings and training for databases.  Print and send the annual WTC-Heart Newsletter

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, biology or related
  • At least two years relevant work experience in health research studies (observational or clinic) 
  • Recommendation from a previous employer.

Salary:  $34,000 – $36,000 per year full-time; prorated for part-time.

Any questions, interested applicants can email the WTC Heart Study Coordinator – Paola Angel at Paola. Angel@qc.cuny.edu

To view the official posting: Technician Interviewer, CUNY QC

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POSITION: Research Assistant 

ORGANIZATION: University of North Texas Health Science Center

The STARR (Studying Alcohol and Related Risk) Lab at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a research assistant to work across several federally funded projects examining adolescent and young adult substance use.  The research assistant would be joining an active lab and vibrant team and would work closely with two investigators, Drs. Melissa Lewis and Dana Litt, in the implementation of several NIH/NIAAA funded studies.  The ideal start time would be late October or early November.  

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Advanced computer skills using a range of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SPSS, STATA, and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively; perform other administrative/clerical tasks.
  • Aptitude in general laboratory procedures, techniques, and documentation.
  • Willingness to acquire competence in new techniques.

Please visit the job ad to learn more and apply: jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/63707

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POSITION: Assistant Professor in Community-Based Intervention Research 

ORGANIZATION: UC Berkeley – Division of Community Health Sciences

The School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Division of Community Health Sciences. We seek candidates who build on our longtime strengths in collaborative and participatory research approaches with deep expertise in any professional and/or social and behavioral science discipline(s), including but not limited to public health, social work, sociology, psychology, anthropology, city planning, and public policy, whose program of community-based intervention research seeks to promote health equity and wellbeing for marginalized groups over the life course and/or address contemporary or historical laws and policies, organizational systems, and norms that promote structural racism and health inequities. The CHS Division offers the opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration with distinguished faculty and researchers at UC Berkeley and within the greater Bay Area. This position will be assigned a senior faculty mentor through our Junior Faculty Mentoring Program, and will also be provided with career development, guidance, and training to ensure a pathway to success. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an innovative and rigorous theory-based program of intervention and/or policy research that focuses on addressing fundamental causes of health inequities, the experience and histories of minoritized and/or marginalized racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., or systemic inequities.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Completion of a doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD/DO) or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a doctorate degree or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred fields of study are in social and behavioral science, including but not limited to public health, social work, sociology, psychology, anthropology, city planning, and public policy.

Application Deadline: November 4, 2022 

Apply here: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03547 

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POSITION: Epidemiologist or Physician

ORGANIZATION: CDC 

The Polio Eradication Branch (PEB) within the Division of Global Immunizations (GID) Center for Global Health (CGH) is seeking a full-time Epidemiologist/Physician to serve on the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Team to provide technical assistance to Polio activities in coordination with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners: World Health Organization, UNICEF, Rotary International, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, International Federation of Red Cross/Crescent, Global Vaccine Alliance, Global Health Development, the Task Force for Global Health, and other US government and non-governmental organizations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and direction to the planning, organization, coordination, control, integration, evaluation, and developmental work of the Polio Eradication Branch in the following functional areas: global vaccine preventable disease surveillance, epidemiology, research, laboratory services, policy development, and training.
  • Identify, build and nurture partnerships within CDC and with additional organizations in the public and private sector to support global immunization activities; coordinate with other federal and international organizations and institutions, including the World Health Organization (WHO), foreign Ministries of Health, Rotary International, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and others.
  • Monitor progress towards Polio Eradication and build capacity for data-driven decision making globally.
  • Serve as a point-of-contact for field staff and provide expert scientific advice, consultation, and leadership in designing, coordinating, and conducting Polio Eradication surveillance and programmatic activities.
  • Assisting with writing, reviewing, and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present project results/findings at conferences.
  • Coordinates formal discussions about vaccine preventable disease programs and public health through national and international meetings, conferences, and other fora.
  • Build the science base for addressing determinants and disease/economic burden of vaccine preventable diseases; including designing research and program evaluation protocols and analyzing surveillance and research data to inform policies
  • Support outbreak response and surveillance planning in EMR countries with active/at high risk for polio outbreaks, including but not limited to Somalia, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, Djibouti. 
  • Conduct all CDC business in a professional manner, utilizing tact and diplomacy. This position will require building and maintaining close collaborations with key global health partners at the highest levels within Ministries of Health, U.S. Embassies, and with large international agencies/organizations such as WHO, UNICEF and others. 

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with conducting epidemiologic studies and public health surveillance
  • Strong applied skills in statistical analyses (skills in disease modeling is preferred but not required)
  • Knowledge of USG agencies (especially CDC and USAID), WHO, and other partner organizations
  • Demonstrated effective diplomatic, communications, and interpersonal skills
  • 20% travel required

 Application Procedure:  External applicants should apply using the external (DE) announcement using the links listed below

Note:  These announcements may be used to recruit for multiple positions within GID, CGH, and additional selections may be made within the same geographical location CDC-wide.

Application deadline : October 21, 2022

Any questions about the position, please contact the GIDPersonnelTeam@cdc.gov  

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