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Job postings as of November 2, 2022

Nov. 2, 2022
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POSITION: Research Program Manager

ORGANIZATION: Weill Cornell Medicine  – health services research lab

Research Program Manager position in health services research lab at Weill Cornell Medicine. The PI’s lab has a large range of NIH and foundation-funded studies, including observational research (secondary data analyses, qualitative research) and interventions and clinical trials. Large focus on community-based research and community engagement. Under guidance, this position provides administrative and logistical support for awarded projects and activities within either, or both, national and international sectors. This role is primarily responsible for program implementation and grants, operational and statistical management and may be required to travel to study sites. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Monitors existing projects to ensure milestone and goals are met, participates in strategic planning and assists with ensuring projects stay within budget and adhere to regulations and policies.
  • Provides administrative support for research protocols and ensures protocols are submitted and renewed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Manages the program’s day-to-day statistical and data management operations including data collection/entry, literature searches and tracking of effort on project against project estimates/budgets. Prepares reports and presentations as needed.
  • Provides the leadership for facilitating and expediting the research grant and contract application process. Provides guidance to staff on all aspects of the grant process.
  • Provides recommendations to faculty on preferred sponsor application guidelines to allow the best opportunity for approval and awarding.
  • As needed, travels to local and/or international study sites to evaluate program, write progress reports and make recommendations for subsequent year program proposals. May need to develop and plan domestic and international meetings between collaborators.
  • May design and manage the content of the program’s webpage including regular updates and content reviews to ensure the information is current and relevant.
  • May be responsible for processing academic appointments, reappointments, promotions, notice of non-renewals, and annual faculty reviews.
  • May be responsible for the processing of visa paperwork for visiting/international academic staff.
  • May be responsible for maintaining the program’s computing resources and planning for the growth such as software licensing and computer upgrades.
  • Facilitates and executes grant writing, scientific publication, regulatory review, and industry collaboration. Prioritizes, prepares briefings and compiles reports on project progress and operations.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Experience

  • Approximately 5 years of relevant work experience within a research environment
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Previous work experience with community outreach and engagement is a plus.
  • Experience in grant administration is a plus.

To view the official posting: https://jobs.weill.cornell.edu/job-invite/82632/

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POSITION: New York Knows Program Project Officer (City Research Scientist I)

ORGANIZATION: NYCDOHMH – Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS)

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)’s Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees the City’s response to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Across a range of programs and through extensive collaboration with other parts of NYC DOHMH and external stakeholders, BHHS leads testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; research and evaluation; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives. 

The BHHS team has an opening for a New York Knows Program Project Officer (City Research Scientist I) who will play an important role in the health department’s New York Knows HIV testing and prevention initiative.The New York Knows program seeks to make HIV testing, with referral to care and prevention services, an integral part of the lives of all New Yorkers, while also promoting testing and screening for Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections (STI).

The Program Project Officer will engage and collaborate with organizations, healthcare facilities, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations and businesses to reach the goals of the initiative.The Program Project Officer will also oversee and monitor some Prevention Contracts and provide technical assistance to funded agencies.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 

  • Assist in the coordination of the Women’s Advisory Board, a New York Knows coalition comprised of a diverse group of dedicated and passionate women leaders who are committed to improving HIV prevention and care for women in NYC through dialogue and concerted action.
  • Provide technical assistance and coordinate trainings to community partners on HIV testing, linking people living with HIV to care, and linking those who test negative for HIV to prevention services, as well as on Hepatitis c and STI screening and testing;
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with New York Knows community partners.
  • Assist in the organizing and coordination of workshops and meetings for community partners.
  • Assist in the planning and coordination of community testing events.
  • Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of the initiative, including community partner data collection, as well as event, meeting, and programmatic evaluation.
  • Assist community partners in implementing prevention, testing programs and events.
  • Oversee and monitor contracted agencies using quality management approach, to ensure complete and timely reporting of data and evaluate the performance of contracted agencies.

For full position description, please visit https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov  and entering the Job ID number #546269. 

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POSITION: World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR) – multiple openings 

ORGANIZATION: NYCDOHMH  

Noted below are the list of key vacancies that are available. The World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR) was developed to identify the long-term physical and mental health effects of the September 11, 2001 disaster, to disseminate findings and recommendations to enrollees, others affected by 9/11 and the public, and to inform disaster preparedness and response planning. The WTCHR is the largest public health registry in U.S. history, tracking the health of 71,437 people directly exposed to the World Trade Center disaster. The Registry is a collaborative effort involving the NYC Health Department and the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

To learn more about these positions/apply, please encourage qualified students and alumni to submit their resume/cover letter to: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar enter the six digit Job ID noted below in blue.

  • Job ID 554567 – City Research Scientist IV-A/Manager for Survey Management
  • Job ID 531013 – City Research Scientist IV-B/Director of Research
  • Job ID 548984 – City Research Scientist I/Research Analyst
  • Job ID 543641 – City Research Scientist I/Research Analyst
  • Job ID 551788 – City Research Scientist II/Panel Maintenance Analyst
  • Job ID 548120 – City Research Scientist II/Panel Maintenance Coordinator

Interested applicants can email any questions or concerns to: recruit@health.nyc.gov  or jmercado2@health.nyc.gov. 

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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: CDC

CDC has multiple roles, position openings, please view official job posting in hyperlinks below 

  • Supervisory Health Scientist Grade: GS-15 ; Salary: $131,178.00 to $170,532.00; Hiring Organization:Department of Health And Human Services  Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Deadline: November 2, 2022
  • Health Scientist Grade: GS-15; Salary: $131,178.00 to $170,532.00 ; Hiring Organization: Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Deadline: November 7, 2022
  • Health Scientist (Firearm Injuries and Violence)Grade: GS-14; Salary: $117,692.00 to $152,998.00 ; Hiring Organization: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Location: Atlanta, Georgia Deadline: November 10, 2022
  • Data Scientist: Grade: GS-12 ; Salary: $79,363.00 to $103,176.00; Hiring Organization: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)    Location: Morgantown, West Virginia  Deadline: November 14, 2022
  • Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations) Grade: GS-14; Salary: $111,521.00 to $144,976.00 ; Hiring Organization:Human Resources Office (HRO), Workforce Relations Office (WRO) Location:Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Deadline: November 3, 2022 

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POSITION: Advocacy Coordinator – Equitable Neighborhoods

ORGANIZATION: TakeRoot Justice 

ABOUT TAKEROOT JUSTICE: Mission & Vision: TakeRoot Justice provides legal, participatory research and policy support to strengthen the work of grassroots and community-based groups in New York City to dismantle racial, economic and social oppression.

ABOUT OUR EQUITABLE NEIGHBORHOODS PRACTICE

The TakeRoot Justice Equitable Neighborhoods practice works with grassroots groups, neighborhood organizations and community coalitions to make sure that people of color, immigrants and low-income residents are not ignored or pushed out in the name of “progress.” We partner with residents in historically under-resourced areas to fight for stable, affordable housing, community spaces, jobs to make a good living and other opportunities that allow people to thrive.

We support our partners with a variety of legal strategies, including litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, trainings, and strategy development. TakeRoot Justice is one of the only legal services organizations in New York City that provides free legal representation in land-use cases, which are increasingly important in the fight against displacement.

The Equitable Neighborhoods practice area is seeking an Advocacy Coordinator to support our advocacy efforts, with a particular focus on supporting organizing by public housing residents.

Responsibilities:

  • · Support NYCHA organizers and tenant leaders in their legislative and regulatory advocacy through workshop and training facilitation, research, lobbying, bill drafting, and the creation of educational materials;
  • · Monitor and provide strategic advice, briefings, and recommendations on legislative change and policy issues that impact NYC public housing residents at the federal, state and municipal levels;
  • · Manage and administer coalition and resident partnerships, including tracking deliverables, reporting on outcomes and processing invoices;
  • · Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and residents;
  • · Assist with practice area’s advocacy, administrative and other tasks; and
  • · Participate in TakeRoot’s internal governance structure, including collective staff decision-making, participation in governance circles or working groups.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • · Interest in, experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to grassroots efforts working towards social justice;
  • · Familiarity with, or interest in, public housing in New York City;
  • · Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations;
  • · Strong communication skills, including written, oral, visual, multimedia, etc.— social media management and digital advocacy skills preferred;
  • · Intermediate or greater proficiency in a language in addition to English preferred;
  • · Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks at once— project management and data analysis experience a plus; and
  • · Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for meetings and workshops.
  • · All levels of experience will be considered, including entry-level.

We are looking to fill this position immediately.

Salary range: $47,700 to $ 100,629 – Excellent benefits package is available, including generous vacation, personal, and sick time, along with strong medical and dental coverage. This is a union position, proudly represented by Local 2320 of the UAW, National Organization of Legal Services Workers. 

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter, in PDF format, to the Equitable Neighborhoods Team at jobs@takerootjustice.org. The subject line of the email must include: “Equitable Neighborhoods Advocacy Coordinator”  

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POSITION: LifeSci NYC – Community Scientist

ORGANIZATION: BioBus   

Company Description: BioBus helps K-12 and college students discover, explore, and pursue science. We focus on students excluded from the scientific community due to factors such as race, gender, economic status, and physical access. Through this work, we envision a world where all people have the opportunity to reach their full scientific potential. We’ve reached 300,000 students at more than 800 schools since 2008, primarily in NYC public and charter schools and as far away as California, and even Egypt and Jordan. BioBus students connect with scientists from diverse backgrounds, learn lab and research skills, practice science communication, and take steps to become the next generation of scientists and problem-solvers, making the world better for all of us. Our students access and become part of the scientific community through introductory science labs aboard our mobile labs and science stations at their schools; after-school, weekend, and summer programs; and year-long internships. 

BioBus’ scientific team consists of scientists trained at premier research institutions, who work collaboratively to develop unforgettable learning experiences. BioBus encourages creativity and creates space for all staff to suggest new programs, new methods, and otherwise have a voice in shaping the direction of their team and the organization. We offer a casual work environment, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and a friendly and supportive culture.

BioBus, Inc. is pleased to announce a job opening for a Community Scientist. We are seeking someone with rigorous scientific training and a passion for education to join our BioBus team. This role will provide support for our community science programs that take place in schools primarily in the New York Metro Area.

Community Scientist Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate degree OR significant scientific research experience
  • 1 year teaching or outreach experience, formal or informal
  • Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to children and young adults
  • A passion for science and education!

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 or more years teaching or outreach experience, formal or informal
  • Diverse teaching experience, with multiple student age groups
  • Optical microscopy expertise

Responsibilities

  • Teaching 3 days a week, which involves:
    • Leading hands-on activities using state-of-the-art microscopes;
    • Traveling to diverse neighborhoods across the New York City Metro Area and occasional road trips to fun destinations 
    • Working with students grades PreK-12
    • Interacting with hundreds of students per week
    • Imbuing students with a passion for open-ended exploration of the natural world. 
  • Developing and supporting other hands-on, inquiry-driven science programs, such as: 
    • Partnerships with schools and community-based organizations to support student science;
    • Ongoing community science projects
    • Networking activities across the existing STEM ecosystems
    • Weekend programs for families;Professional development workshops for teachers
    • Public programs for a diverse audience

Compensation: The minimum salary for this position is $60,000. If hired for this position, a salary offer may include additional compensation based on years of relevant experience and degrees.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply HERE. Further instructions are included in the application. You will only need to complete the application once. If you wish to apply for subsequent roles listed by the LifeSci NYC Internship Program, you may simply submit a cover letter for the new role using your existing login.

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POSITION: LifeSci NYC Administrative Assistant, Research Department

ORGANIZATION: Lupus Research Alliance

Organization Description: The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is the largest nongovernmental, nonprofit funder of lupus research worldwide. The organization aims to transform treatment by funding the most innovative lupus research; fostering diverse scientific talent; stimulating research collaborations; and driving discovery towards better diagnostics, improved treatments, and ultimately a cure for lupus. To date, the LRA has funded over $220 million in support of lupus research and discoveries that have fundamentally improved quality of life for those suffering with this disease.

Position Summary: The Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative and program support to the LRA’s Research Department. They will have the opportunity to assist team members with diverse projects and provide general administrative support while playing an integral role in scheduling meetings and preparing materials for committees, working groups, and programs. The right candidate for this position must be able to effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment. They also must be highly efficient in time management and consistently meet deadlines.

Ideally, the selected candidate will begin shortly on a temporary basis, and then move forward with a full-time position once it becomes available.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide general administrative support for the Research Department, with an emphasis on scheduling meetings for committees, working groups, and programs.
  • Assist in the preparation and distribution of meeting notices, agendas, and background materials to internal and external audiences.
  • Provide meeting and logistical support for scientific meetings / conferences, including minute taking.
  • Update and maintain accurate database records, including contact information, and electronic files.
  • Assist in creating researcher / scientific mailing lists and keeping them up to date in LRA databases.
  • Prepare financial documents including check requests and purchase orders. Maintain calendar and timelines.
  • Maintain research department electronic filing system.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining departmental timelines and calendars.
  • Make travel arrangements, including meeting registrations and booking travel as needed. Oversee departmental deadlines and
  • Ability to communicate with the variety of individuals and conduct general research.

Requirements:

  • Two-three years’ experience working in a fast-paced business office, preferably at a non-profit.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with SharePoint and Salesforce a plus, but not required.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Meeting planning experience desired.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Some travel required.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties for the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Salary Range $40-50K, competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. 

Please include your salary requirements in your cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applicants who advance to the next stage of considerations will be contacted. 

How To Apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply HERE. Further instructions are included in the application. You will only need to complete the application once. If you wish to apply for subsequent roles listed by the LifeSci NYC Internship Program, you may simply submit a cover letter for the new role using your existing login.

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POSITION: Program Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: NJ DOH via CDC Foundation

Work with NJ DOH via CDC Foundation as a Program Coordinator supporting our overdose data to action grant. 

Location: Hybrid/In-person — 2 day per week remote and 3 days in-office at NJDOH Headquarters (Trenton, NJ) 

Salary range is $60-70k with benefits. End date of June 30, 2023 with possibility of extension, pending grant funds. 

 Minimum Qualifications: 

  • A Bachelor’s degree in public health, the social sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred 
  • Minimum of 2 years related work experience  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Excellent organization and project management skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines 
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams 
  • Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams  
  • Displays strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills 
  • Demonstrated engagement in networking and strategic partnerships 
  • Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis and evaluation  
  • Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail  
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facets of project development and implementation  
  • Demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy  
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule program-related work, oversee daily operations, coordinate program activities and set program priorities 
  • Complete all documentation required by funder(s) 
  • Ensure compliance with program regulations 
  • Assist with budget monitoring and development, marketing and data collection 
  • Build sustainability of program(s) 
  • Provide technical assistance and training to stakeholders  
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders  
  • Gather and disseminate information of program-related research and training opportunities 
  • Develop specialized knowledge of harm reduction and overdose prevention, surveillance and response  
  • Develop and implement program monitoring and reporting tools  
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams 
  • Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

To view the official posting: https://jobs.lever.co/cdcfoundation/14fcbe4b-87c1-46dd-87d8-bd0f47e31d89 

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POSITION: Farmworker Housing Study Outreach and Field Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) grant with University of Maryland (UMD)    

In collaboration with the University of Maryland (UMD) who received a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) grant, CATA along with other partners are recipients of a subgrant award from UMD for our participation in the Research Employing Environmental Systems and Occupational Health Policy Analyses to Interrupt the Impact of Structural Racism on Agricultural Workers and Their Respiratory Health (RESPIRAR). CATA is seeking a Study Outreach and Field Coordinator to work with our current Organizer on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for the implementation of this project. The principal responsibilities of the Study Outreach and Field Coordinator will include:

  • Recruiting of farmworker participants on Maryland’s Eastern Shore (9 counties) for surveys, housing assessments, environmental sampling, and saliva sample collection that will take place during Years 1 and 2 of grant. The aim is to recruit 10 + housing locations and up to 100 workers from those housing locations in Year 1 and in Year 2 of the grant.
  • Assisting University of Maryland (UMD) College Park personnel in weekly visits to conduct environmental monitoring of indoor air quality of farmworker housing, training farmworkers on how to do the housing assessment (3 times over the growing season), and collecting weekly saliva samples from farmworkers on Maryland’s Eastern Shore (9 counties) during Years 1 and 2 of grant.
  • Participate on the Core Modeling Team (CMT) with study team members from UMD College Park, UMD Baltimore and Washington University in St. Louis to inform the design of Community-based System Dynamics (CBSD) group model building workshops with farmworkers and other stakeholders in MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA.
  • Participate in monthly project team meetings, annual research team review meeting, and  bi-monthly (6 meetings per year) with Community Advisory Committee for the grant. 

Additional responsibilities will include:

  • Regular participation in general CATA staff meetings
  • Engagement with general CATA activities and membership
  • Documentation of work and submittal of monthly reports

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice and human rights values
  • Experience with CATA or other social justice organizations is not required, but a plus
  • Competency of speech and writing in both English and Spanish
  • Previous experience working with low-wage workers and/or communities of color is not required, but preferred
  • Previous experience in outreach/community education helpful
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, while also being able to work as part of a team.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
  • Ability to work evenings and occasionally weekends is required.
  • Participation in Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Protection of Human Subjects (PHS) Training
  • Vaccinated/boosted for COVID-19 or willing to get vaccinated 

Annual salary range: $42,000 – $45,000. 

Details: The Study Outreach and Field Coordinator Position is based out of Salisbury, MD. Full-time position; Time off is accrued for vacation, personal, and sick days, paid holidays, and health insurance after a 3-month probationary period. 

Call 856-881-2507 for more information. Application deadline: Open until position is filled . 

To Apply: Please send a resume and letter of interest to CATA’s General Coordinator, Jessica 

Culley at jculley@cata-farmworkers.org

To view the official posting: Maryland Farmworker Housing Study Outreach and Field Coordinator

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POSITION: Center for Equity in Research – Multiple Openings 

ORGANIZATION: Duke School of Medicine – Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

The Duke Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) provides infrastructure, education, and resources to facilitate translational research at Duke University focusing on integrating resources and programmatic research areas across campus. CTSI is housed in the Duke School of Medicine (SOM) and has dual reporting to the Dean of the School of Medicine and the Chancellor for Health Affairs. It is the institutional home for the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The CTSI brings together the stakeholders from all parts of the University and Health System and facilitates their work toward reaching the Chancellor’s strategic goals in a given area. The CTSI is composed of a number of “cores,” programs, and centers that focus on key strategic areas related to Duke Health. Cores with strong commonalities are housed within pillars. The cores and pillars form a network that collaborates toward the overall vision of the CTSI: Accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into health benefits for patients and communities. One of the centers and cores is the Center for Equity in Research/Equity in Research Core, and is part of the Equity and Learning Health Communities pillar.

  • Assistant Director, Equity in Research: https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/159084/  Education/Training: An advanced degree is required (i.e., MBA, MPP, MPH, MSW, MPA etc.) PhD preferred; background in a public health, social science or other related field preferred.
  • Program Coordinator: https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/212431/ Education/Training: Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program; or an Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education/Experience. Job Description: Report to the Assistant Director of the CTSI Center for Equity in Research. Coordinate and participate in the planning and management of the CTSI’s Center for Equity in Research to ensure Center goals and outcomes promote and advance anti-racism, anti-bias, and equity in research and the research environment, in alignment with institutional and national goals. Serve as a coordinator and implementation/operations partner to the Center leadership team to accomplish project goals across the Center programs and CTSI, and network-wide initiatives specific to efforts focused on anti-racism, anti-bias and equity.
  • Project Planner II : https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/212432/ Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree; and additional training in Project Management coursework or certification in Project Management is desired. Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups. Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired; or an Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education/Experience.  Job Description: Report directly to the Assistant Director of Equity in Research and apply project management knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, and project management tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the CTSI Center for Equity in Research. This role ensures the portfolio of the Center’s Anti-racism, anti-bias, and equity projects, programs and services including grants, meet goals and milestones, and positively impacts the practice and culture of equity in health research across the Duke School of Medicine. The Project Planner coordinates activities across Center’s functional areas including   Communications, Meetings and Events, and Faculty Research, that occur within the Center for Equity in Research and its external research partners. Work with the Center leadership team, supervise and delegate tasks to accomplish project goals across the Center programs and CTSI, and network-wide initiatives specific to efforts focused on anti-racism, anti-bias and equity.

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POSITION: Evaluation Project Coordinator, AIM-AHEAD

ORGANIZATION: University of North Texas System (UNT) – HSC-Institute for Health Disparities 

AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity. The Evaluation Senior Project Coordinator will be responsible for contributing to the AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center evaluation activities and serving as a liaison to other AIM-AHEAD stakeholders.

The Evaluation Project Coordinator will be responsible for contributing to the AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center evaluation activities and serving as a liaison to other AIM-AHEAD stakeholders

Job Duties:

  • Directing, organizing, and contributing to project activities under the direction of the AIM-AHEAD Leadership/Administration Core and Evaluation Team
  • Interact with staff, faculty, students, and outside professions with essential job functions
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the AIM-AHEAD
  • Development of AIM-AHEAD materials in collaboration and coordination with the AIM-AHEAD staff and faculty at regional hubs
  • Support PI and MPIs in meeting project deliverables; collaborate with partners and sub-awardees to meet milestones
  • Assist PI and MPIs in ensuring compliance, evaluation, and performance measures are recorded and met. Collect, tabulate, and interpret project data as required. Responsible for execution of project evaluation including ensuring attainment of outcomes, project goals, and activities
  • Assisting and coordinating workshops including catering, facilities arrangement, and attendee check-ins
  • Provides administrative support to the PI
  • Coordinating Center evaluation plan
  • Arrange meetings and facilitating travel arrangements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Good communication skills (professionalism, empathy, interviewing)
  • Well organized and attention to details
  • Be self-motivated, flexible/adaptable, and can work independently
  • Able to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
  • Able to work with research tracking databases (Excel, REDCap)
  • Able to document research procedures
  • Able to assist in data management and quality control

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: BA/BS required in science, public health, social science or mathematics, STEM education, or related field

  • ·Proficiency with a wide range of software applications including MS Access, spreadsheets, databases, word processing
  • Academic project management experience
  • Ability to plan, lead and manage projects within deadlines
  • Excellent administrative and time-management skills, including attention to detail, ability to problem-solve
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings, as part of a team or independently
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with External and Internal Program staff and administration, faculty, staff and students across the campus and at other institutions

Interested applicants can email: Erika Thompson, PhD, MPH, CPH, FAAHB  Associate Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health UNT-Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX

Erika.Thompson@unthsc.edu  

To view the official posting: https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/64987 

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POSITION: Two Tenure-track faculty – Dept of Health Behavior and Health Systems

ORGANIZATION: University of North Texas (UNT)

The Department of Health Behavior & Health Systems in the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Behavior Research.

HBHS is one of two departments in the UNTHSC School of Public Health. The goal of the HBHS department is to help communities and health systems improve policy, management, and public health practice. Graduates of our MPH, MHA, MS and PhD programs assume positions in state and regional health departments, government entities, non-profit organizations, human services, research, and academic settings.

Our faculty are widely recognized for their innovative teaching and impactful research. Their work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, National Science Foundation, and many other national, state and local agencies. Faculty are widely published in the areas of patient safety, disease control, health disparities and underserved populations, women’s and children’s health, participatory research, substance abuse prevention, and online/m-health interventions. HBHS faculty have received national and international awards for their work bridging teaching, research and practice.

The department recognizes the benefits derived from a diverse community of scholars. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in public health a social and behavioral science, or a related field. Preference will be given to those who can strengthen existing areas of teaching and research excellence in the University, which include health disparities, maternal and child health, community engaged research, addictive behaviors, and health behavior research methods.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in public health a social and behavioral science, or a related field. In addition, the successful candidate will have a record of scholarly activity demonstrating potential toward research funding and record of effectively teaching courses in health behavior research methods.

Interested applicants can email: Stacey Griner, PhD, MPH, CPH, RDH

  • Assistant Professor | Department of Health Behavior and Health Systems
  • Program Director | MPH Public Health Leadership Program
  • Program Director | MPH Maternal and Child Health Program
  • Faculty Page  
  • Stacey.Griner@unthsc.edu 

To view the official posting: https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/64929

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POSITION: Climate Change Program and Policy Specialist (Job ID # 335981)

ORGANIZATION: California Department of Public Health (CDPH) – Office of Health Equity (OHE) – Climate Change and Health Equity Section (CCHES)

Climate Change Program and Policy Specialist position is an opportunity for meaningful contribution to advancing health and racial equity through action to address the greatest health challenge of the 21st Century: climate change. Put your lived expertise and passion for climate justice to work with a team that appreciates your unique contributions. We are a team that works hard, supports each other, and strives to build a culture of racial equity, care, and transparent participation in decisions that affect the work. 

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager I, in the Climate Change Local Assistance Unit (CCLAU) in the Office of Health Equity (OHE).

The HPS I is part of the Climate Change and Health Equity Section (CCHES) and supports local health departments to prepare for and prevent the health impacts of climate change, improve social determinants of health, and meet existing health program objectives through engagement with climate change policy and planning.

The HPS I provides technical assistance to local health departments in California to increase incorporation of climate change considerations into their health programs, plans, policies, and communications. The incumbent is a highly skilled technical program consultant expected to provide coordination of activities including program planning, implementation, and evaluation; communications; stakeholder engagement; interpretation of research and data; training; and contract and budget management.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Commitment to advancing racial equity, health equity, climate and economic justice, diversity, and inclusion in approach, processes, policies, and deliverables
  • Commitment to serve vulnerable communities as defined by Section 131019.5 of the California Health and Safety Code 
  • Experience working with local health departments (especially in California)
  • Experience advancing health equity through policy change
  • Program coordination experience
  • Experience with climate change policy
  • Experience engaging with diverse communities
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, while performing a wide array of complex work independently
  • Ability to develop and manage professional relationships
  • Ability to prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to utilize office systems and computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proactive
  • A professional, courteous, and positive demeanor

This position is 100% telework.

Salary and Benefits: Position pays $6,061 per month ($72,732 annually) for candidates new to State service, increasing to $7,587 per month ($91,044 annually) within five years upon satisfactory performance. Additional raises may be negotiated by the union. State benefits are excellent, including a defined-benefit pension.

Application deadline:  November 14, 2022.

For more information about State jobs including how to apply for a state job, please visit CalCareers. Useful “how to” links:

To view the official posting: Climate Change Program and Policy Specialist

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POSITION: Director of Community Assessment, Planning and Evaluation (CAPE).

ORGANIZATION: Alameda County Public Health Department 

The Alameda County Public Health Department in San Leandro, CA is continuing the search for a new Director of Community Assessment, Planning and Evaluation (also known as CAPE). This is a permanent position with the Alameda County Public Health Department.

CAPE includes epidemiologists and evaluators and provides information, evaluation, planning, and technical assistance to health programs, community partners, decision makers, and residents in order to improve community health and address root causes of health inequities. 

Salary: $101,961.60 – $136,593.60/year

Interested applicants can contact  Health Care Services Agency – Health Services Informatics Director, Chuck McKetney, Office Phone: 510-667-3092

To view the official posting: https://jobapscloud.com/Alameda/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=21&R2=5783&R3=01 

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POSITION: Chief Equity Officer

ORGANIZATION: California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS)

Help California’s largest Agency implement the Governor’s new Executive Order on Equity (See attached EO-N-16-22). 

Help us transform our words into actions into outcomes through structural, procedural, and distributional equity. Learn more about 

California Health and Human Services Agency is doing a national search for an executive level CalHHS Chief Equity Officer who shall be a visionary leader, advocate & catalyst to address systemic injustice, racism & disparities, and advance racial & health equity. The Agency oversees 34,000 staff across 12 Departments and 5 Offices, each with their own Chief Equity Officer. Guiding Principles here https://bit.ly/35YC2RW

The incumbent leads, plans, organizes, and coordinates activities designed to reduce and eliminate inequities in the physical & mental health status among California’s diverse populations.

Salary Range $133,224 to $158,712

Apply here: https://bit.ly/3n57uU0  

Deadline: Friday, November 11

Job Posting Link: new Executive Order on Equity (EO-N-16-22). https://www.linkedin.com/posts/health-%26-human-services-agency-california_were-hiring-a-chief-equity-officer-c-e-activity-6991428403719536641-7jMp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 

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POSITION: Multiple Openings  (Full-Time) 

ORGANIZATION: Collective Healing And Transformation (CHAT) Project, Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay Area 

The mission of The Collective Healing And Transformation (CHAT) Project is to expand community capacity to respond to and transform interpersonal conflict, harm, and violence without the use of state intervention and the criminal legal system. We approach this work through the principles and practices of both restorative justice and circle and with the experience and wisdom from the domestic and sexual violence fields. We are based in Contra Costa County and work across the greater Bay Area.

The CHAT Project is a collaboratively led organization with two current full-time staff. This work began as a pilot project in 2018 and became an independent organization in 2021. Our work is emergent, and we share together in the vision and leadership development of the Organization. 

Salary: $75,000. Seeking candidates in two full-time positions

  1. Development and Strategic Planning Coordinator
  2. Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) Restorative Justice Facilitator & Program Coordinator

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POSITION:  Program Planner/Research Analyst –  National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education

ORGANIZATION: University of South Florida College of Nursing 

University of South Florida College of Nursing in Tampa, FL has an opening for a Program Planner/Research Analyst working with the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education. Experience in working with early child education programs (Early Head Start, Head Start, Family childcare, Large or Small childcare programs) helpful.  

The Program Planner/Research Analyst will support projects for Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs (CFOC) under the guidance of Dr. Kristine Gauthier. Incumbent will utilize, collaborate with national experts in creation, modification, and application of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs (CFOC) in partnership with the National Center for Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety.

MINIMUM: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in health, nursing, public health, education, or closely related field and two years of professional experience; or Master’s degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.

2 + years professional experience in child health-related settings or childcare setting, experience with scientific and/or technical writing, and editing clinical/policy research projects.

PREFERRED: Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in health, nursing, public health, education, or a closely related field and 5 + years professional experience in health-related settings,  Experience working as a clinician with pediatric populations.  Experience in working with early child education programs (Early Head Start, Head Start, Family childcare, Large or Small childcare programs).

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000

To view the official posting: gems.usf.edu:4440/psp/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/…

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