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Epidemiologist I, Eagle Global Scientific

Category : Alumni

Eagle Global Scientific is a Life Sciences company composed of diverse leadership, partners, and employees who share a passion for the interplay between medical, biological, and environmental sciences. They are seeking immediate hire for an Epidemiologist position. To learn more about their company click here.

Position Description:

  • Attend weekly regularly scheduled meetings for the project.
  • Attend weekly regularly scheduled Response Team meetings.
  • Assist the High Risk and Electronic Team with data analysis and management on both prospective cohort and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) studies.
  • Assist in describing the incidence, clinical testing patterns, characteristics of severe COVID-19 in hospitalized cases as well as less severe COVID-19 in the ambulatory and virtual care settings, and COVID-19 surveillance indicators within 10 health system sites who participate in VISION electronic medical records (EMR) vaccine effectiveness (VE) Network.
  • Assess the rate of vaccination against COVID-19 illness among target populations as well as examine the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing COVID-19 related severe outcomes among target populations, including older adults and those with high risk conditions.
  • Examine the effectiveness of different vaccine products and recommended regimens (e.g., doses, time between doses).
  • Evaluate the potential value of vaccine in attenuating illness severity among those with breakthrough infections.

If interested please contact Jinni J. Amin, jinni [dot] amin [at] egs-anc [dot] com / 757-813-8019. 

Watermark Women in STEM Scholarship, July 15

Category : News/Events

Watermark is offering two $5,000 women in STEM scholarships for the fall 2021 academic term to provide much-needed support for college students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)-related studies and careers. The deadline to submit entries is July 15, 2021, and awardees will be notified in August. For official rules and to apply, students should visit this page.

To participate in the Watermark Scholars program, applicants are asked to submit either a written essay, up to 500 words, or a short video on the topic of “Who has inspired you to pursue a career in science or technology, and what do you want to achieve upon graduation?” We’re looking for students who have been inspired by recent events and changes in learning and want to make a difference in their careers!

Epidemiologist I, Tennessee Department of Health

Category : Alumni

The Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Family Health and Wellness (FHW) is hiring an Epidemiologist 1 in Nashville, TN. This position will be responsible for project management as well as quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, analysis, and visualization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in strategic planning activities
  • Review and follow grant guidance
  • Identify and develop evidence-based strategies to address priority areas
  • Collect, synthesize, and compile information for grant applications/reports
  • Utilize input from and foster partnerships with public, private, and non-profit sector stakeholders
  • Design and maintain (with assistance) webpages on the state website
  • Design data collection systems utilizing tools such as RedCap and Alchemer
  • Link datasets
  • Analyze and visualize data utilizing tools such as SAS, Tableau, and ArcGIS
  • Measure and evaluate program impact on health outcomes
  • Present data to professional and lay audiences
  • Lead FHW emergency preparedness and response efforts
  • Ability to work remotely

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in epidemiology.

OR

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years’ work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

To apply:

Complete application process through tn.gov/careers.

Job ID: 18933

Food as Medicine Practicum, Grady

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

In 2017, Grady established the Food as Medicine (FAM) Partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Open Hand Atlanta to address food access and chronic disease among Grady patients, employees and the greater community. Through this partnership, Grady has established mobile food pharmacies at three neighborhood clinics and opened Jesse Hill Market at Grady Memorial Hospital featuring a Food Pharmacy, Teaching Kitchen, and Farmers Market. Grady is looking for 2-3 students to assist with implementation and evaluation of FAM programs, including Fresh Food Carts serving three neighborhood clinics, JHM Food Pharmacy, cooking classes, and employee wellness efforts.
Responsibilities
Practicum students will work with Grady’s Community Benefit Manager, the Food as Medicine team, and our Registered Dietitians. The primary responsibilities of practicum students will include:

  • Support JHM Food Pharmacy and Fresh Food Cart operations including planning, food packing and distribution to patients, evaluation and sustainability
  • Assist with patient and employee cooking classes and food demons in the Teaching Kitchen
  • Support FAM volunteer recruitment, onboarding and training
  • Evaluate the nutrition program currently being offered to Grady employees
  • Continue development of employee engagement opportunities related to FAM
  • Assist with required FAM reporting for research and philanthropic grants

*Attendance at Fresh Food Carts at the neighborhood clinics twice per month is required. Addresses are located here.

  • Asa Yancey: 1st Wednesday of the month at 9am-2pm
  • Brookhaven: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 9am-3pm
  • Ponce Center: 3rd Wednesday at 9am-2pm

Timeline
The practicum may take place over one or two semesters starting August 2021 and students must work a minimum of 10 hours/week.
Grady Health System Requirements
Students must complete a background check, drug screening, and health clearance through the ACEMAPP platform at their own expense (estimated cost is $100-150).
Students must adhere to all Grady COVID precautions including universal masking, symptom screening when on campus, and social distancing. Students are required to provide their own PPE (medical mask when on campus or cloth mask when working outdoors).
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, contact Katie Mooney, Manager of Population Health and Community Benefit, at klmooney [at] gmh [dot] edu or 678-296-2282 or. Applicants should send their resume and a brief explanation of interest by Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Career Connection Training, July 22

Category : News/Events

Please join the Office of Admission and Student Services and the Office of Career Development for a session reviewing the features and services in the new Rollins customized career services management platform, RSPH Career Connection, on Thursday, July 22 at 12pm EST. The RSPH Career Connection will be replacing Handshake this summer.

Through the RSPH Career Connection, students/alumni will have access to

  • Jobs, including part-time, full-time, internships, REAL, etc.
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Events and Workshops
  • Virtual/On-Campus Interviewing
  • Research Tools
  • Post-Grad and Internship Reporting and Data (Aggregate data)
  • Resource library
  • And much more!

We invite you to attend a RSPH Career Connection Training on Thursday, July 22 from 12:00 – 1:00PM EST via Zoom. To register, please click here. After you register, please check your Emory and your personal e-mail for confirmation details and Zoom webinar information. This webinar will be recorded and available to all students via the RSPH Student Services Canvas Page and the RSPH New Student Orientation 2021 Canvas Page.

 

Data Management Coordinator, Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Category : Alumni

Job Summary:

Designs, builds, and maintains the functional operations of the database, ensuring accuracy and appropriate usage by all internal customers. Increases the functionality of the database to meet the needs of internal customers and members of the department. May manage projects related to data acquisition and tracking that are not related to a database. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

  • No professional certifications required

Experience

  • 4 years of experience in database management or related field
 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other report-writing programs
  • Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills
  • Organization skills to manage time effectively and coordinate multiple projects
  • Demonstrated teaching skills

Job Responsibilities

  1. Develops and maintains security levels of the database for internal and external users.
  2. Manages the reporting processes and audit functions to monitor and ensure data integrity and uniformity.
  3. Maintains the quality oversight of the data changes on the information in the database.
  4. Promotes the use of the database by developing advertising and communication materials on the intranet and by acting as liaison to other departments.
  5. Works collaboratively with Information Systems and Technology to ensure that the database is working properly and meets the needs of the department/organization.
  6. Creates and edits reports, documents, and queries from database.
  7. Trains staff to use the database efficiently and effectively, including creating the appropriate training manuals and guide resources and facilitating internal user groups to discuss user issues.
  8. Participates in managing projects requiring data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
  9. Maintains professional development and technical competency.
  10. Develops and maintains security levels of the database for users.
  11. Manages the reporting processes and audit functions to monitor and ensure data integrity and uniformity.

System Responsibilities

Safety: Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Compliance: Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

 
Physical Demands
 
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs independently not to exceed 50 lbs without assistance
Bending/Stooping – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
Climbing – Not Present
Hearing/Speaking – Effective communication with employees, supervisors/managers and staff. Effective communications with patients and visitors, as required.
Lifting – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
Pushing/Pulling – Not Present
Sitting – Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)
Standing – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
Walking – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)

 

Working Conditions
 
No potential for exposure to blood and body fluids
 

Work Schedule/Days:  Day / Monday – Friday
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Location:  Children’s at Houston Mill 
Requisition #:  73981

About Us:

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.  We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values.  We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.  Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. 

To apply:

Click here to apply or send questions and resumes to Rebecca Lewis, rebecca [dot] lewis [at] choa [dot] org!

Environmental Statistician ORISE Position, CDC

Category : Alumni

This position is within the Geospatial Research, Analysis and Services Program (GRASP), a program within the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). GRASP is responsible for geospatial science, analysis, visualization, and technology as applied to environmental health, site-specific exposure, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response. GRASP works with ATSDR, other CDC centers/institutes/offices, state/local health organizations, other federal agencies, international governments, academia, and advocacy groups.

GRASP OVERVIEW
The mission of GRASP is to provide leadership and expertise in the application of the concepts, methods, and tools of geography and geospatial information science to public health research and practice. The objectives of GRASP are to:

  • Research and analyze the geospatial trends and patterns associated with environmental health, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response.
  • Geospatially enable ATSDR scientists and systems with data, consulting, technology, & training.
  • Collaborate with scientists at the CDC/ATSDR and among our public health partners to address environmental health, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response issues.
  • Contribute to a vibrant geospatial community among public health professionals.
  • Embrace, leverage and promote technology.

POSITION OVERVIEW
As an environmental statistician with GIS experience, the incumbent will provide support and expertise to GRASP and its research partners in the statistical analysis of spatial data. As an environmental statistician, the incumbent will also provide support to GRASP’s Geospatial Epidemiology and Applied Research (GEAR) unit. Specific duties and responsibilities associated with this role are outlined below.
(1) Statistical Consulting & Review
a. Respond to and support internal GRASP statistical requests as they are submitted
b. Serve as a primary environmental statistician on GRASP-supported projects by providing analytic expertise and statistical support to GRASP research partners
c. Review interpretations of results from statistical analyses to ensure findings are communicated clearly and accurately based on the analysis that was completed
(2) Data Analysis, Reporting, and Management
a. Determine the most suitable sampling collection methodologies for field operations
b. Develop analytic plans and strategies for the analysis of spatial data
c. Clean and prepare data for analysis
d. Perform quality checks on data and results to ensure accuracy and consistency
e. Coordinate flow of data from data sources, to data storage (e.g., SQL database), and data use
f. Conduct spatial analyses, including spatial autocorrelation, interpolation, cluster, and regression analysis, and maintain strong documentation
g. Prepare reports of scientific data, including tables, charts, and other data visualizations
(3) Geospatial Services
a. Use geoprocessing software to explore, describe, visualize, and analyze spatial relationships thereby enabling CDC/ATSDR to better understand geospatial factors relevant to environmental exposure, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response
b. Expand knowledge in the use of GIS and public health methods, software, tools, and data
(4) Study Design & Research
a. Provide strategic counsel, guidance, and recommendations to project partners for designing ecological and epidemiological studies
b. Contribute to original epidemiological research
(5) Project Management and Coordination
a. Coordinate with GRASP colleagues on research, project needs, and analyses
b. As needed, organize and coordinate research projects
KEYS TO SUCCESS

  • Strong collaborative skills and ability to communicate with a multidisciplinary staff
  • Strong quantitative skills, which may include proficiency in SAS, R, ArcGIS, SaTScan, GeoDa, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL Server or other relational database management systems
  • GIS skills, data analysis, and data management
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation of work
  • Experience and professional interest in environmental exposure and health effects
  • Experience and professional interest in electronic health records and analysis of large public use datasets, including environmental, socioeconomic, demographic and health outcome data

HOW TO APPLY
1. Provide resumé to Danielle Sharpe (oyv7 [at] cdc [dot] gov), with CC to Andrew (Andy) Dent (aed5 [at] cdc [dot] gov) and Shannon Graham (buu9 [at] cdc [dot] gov). Use subject line GRASP/ORISE.
2. Follow-up questions should be addressed to the persons identified above.

Getting to know… Lauren Christiansn-Lindquist, June 29

Category : News/Events

Join RSPH’s new Getting to Know You series this Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 12-1 PM EST to meet Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist, Director of Graduate Studies for MPH and MSPH Programs in Epidemiology. The zoom link will be in your Emory inbox!

Thinking and Communicating in Health Sciences, June 23

Category : News/Events

Join the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center for “Thinking and Communicating in Health Sciences” on June 23, 2021 from 12-1 PM EDT. Their guest speaker, Dr. Otis, is a Professor of English at Emory University. With a BS in Biochemistry, an MA in Neuroscience, a PhD in Comparative Literature, and an MFA in Fiction, she compares the creative thinking of scientific and literary writers. Otis’s research has been supported by MacArthur, Guggenheim, Fulbright, and Humboldt Fellowships. She is the author of the interdisciplinary books Banned Emotions, Rethinking Thought, Müller’s Lab, Networking, Membranes, and Organic Memory, and the novels Clean, Refiner’s Fire, Lacking in Substance, The Tantalus Letters, and The Memory Hive. She has translated Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s Vacation Stories and edited Literature and Science in the Nineteenth Century.

To join the Zoom call click here!

ORISE Environmental Epi Internship, CDC

Category : Alumni

A research opportunity is currently available with the One Health Office in the Office of the Director at the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Throughout the course of this research project, the selected participant will gain experience in the field of zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases, specifically those that involve the human-animal-environment interface, One Health, and COVID-19. Specific projects involve epidemiological, programmatic, and educational projects related to the prevention and control of zoonoses, and contributing to the development of guidance for use by human and animal health and other partners that can enhance surveillance, response, and prevention of zoonoses in the US and globally.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant may be involved in the following activities:

  • Contributing to One Health activities related to human-animal-environment interface issues, COVID-19, emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, and outbreak response
  • Assisting in the development of resources to support partners to address zoonotic diseases, including COVID-19
  • Developing data analysis plans and analyzing data collected from epidemiological studies and information collected from human and animal health partners 
  • Developing visualizations from data gathered from epidemiological studies and surveillance activities 
  • Collaborating to support the development of resources for pandemic planning and guidance development for companion animals, zoo animals, wildlife, and livestock 
  • Conducting systematic reviews and literature searches to support the development of evidence-based recommendations related to COVID-19 and One Health
  • Maintaining accurate records of process-specific objectives, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables
  • Writing and editing summary of evidence documents and prevention recommendations
  • Collaborating with One Health groups (both internal and external to CDC), professional human, animal, and environmental health societies, local, state and city health departments, international organizations and governments, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations, and others

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 1, 2021

Application Deadline: August 16, 2021, 3:00 PM Eastern Time Zone. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed for an additional four years upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by August 1, 2021. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of One Health, public health, and epidemiological principles
  • Basic skills in oral and written communication, including experience with writing and editing documents and making presentations to scientific and non-scientific communities
  • Competency in quality management system procedures and database software (Adobe Professional, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access)
  • Knowledge and experience in web-based analysis tools 
  • Intermediate data analytical skills (e.g., mathematical or statistical modeling)
  • Intermediate or higher knowledge of a statistical programming language (e.g. R, SAS)
  • Ability to search and assess scientific literature (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, etc)

A complete application consists of:

  • An application
  • Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
  • A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
  • One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] NCEZID [at] orau [dot] org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

To apply or learn more click here!

 

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