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Injury and Violence Prevention Certificate Information Session, June 9

Category : Student Opportunities

Description

The certificate in Injury and Violence Prevention is designed to give MPH, PhD, and Candler students a foundation in theoretical and epidemiologic concepts of injury prevention and a platform for which to examine the causes, consequences, and prevention strategies used in our society. Combining multidisciplinary coursework, research, practical experience, and access to a vast injury prevention network, this certificate will broaden students’ perspectives on complex issues while preparing them to become leaders of injury prevention within their chosen discipline. 

Drop into the informational session to ask any questions you have about injury/violence prevention, program requirements, or the application process!

Event Details

  • Complete program information can be found here.
  • This information session will take place Wed, June 9th, 2021 at 10:30 AM EDT.
  • Click here to access the event via zoom!

Questions and applications should be directed to Dr. Dorian Lamis.

Email: dorian [dot] lamis [at] emory [dot] edu

Phone: 404-616-3533

 

Interactive Online Workshops for Public Health Professionals, Ongoing

Category : News/Events

Description

In response to the 2020 pandemic, The Region IV Public Health Training Center’s Public Health Practice Academy skills-based workshops will now be offered online only, until further notice. Space in these no-cost workshops is very limited (~25 participants per class) and priority enrollment is for staff of local, state and tribal health departments in Region IV (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Only register if you are confident that you can participate.

These online Public Health Practice Academy workshops are not webinars. They are interactive, and learners are expected to actively participate and share their audio and video. Each participant will need a computer with webcam, microphone, speakers and internet access.

Event Details

  • Registration opens about two months in advance. Click on the course name to register for a workshop. If you are not able to register, this means that it has reached capacity.
  • Workshops will take place from June 17-December 9, 2021.
  • To learn more and register for events click here!

Workshop Schedule:

June 17, 2021 » Data Analytics for Public Health

July 15, 2021 » Community Engagement for Public Health Planning

July 22, 2021 » Persuasive Communication: Influencing Patients, Partners and the Public

August 12, 2021 » Data Analytics for Public Health

August 19, 2021 » Seeking Health Equity: Understanding and Taking Actions on the Root Causes of Health Disparities

August 26, 2021 » Practical Evaluation Skills for Public Health Practitioners

September 9, 2021 » Community Engagement for Public Health Planning

September 16, 2021 » Persuasive Communication: Influencing Patients, Partners and the Public

September 30, 2021 » Strengths-based Leadership: Creating Workplaces that Work

October 7, 2021 » Conflict Management for Public Health Professionals

October 28, 2021 » Practical Evaluation Skills for Public Health Practitioners

November 4, 2021 » Seeking Health Equity: Understanding and Taking Actions on the Root Causes of Health Disparities

November 11, 2021 » Strengths-based Leadership: Creating Workplaces that Work

November 18, 2021 » Data Analytics for Public Health

December 9, 2021 » Conflict Management for Public Health Professionals

ORISE Fellow in the Surveillance and Data Science Branch in the Division of STD Prevention, CDC

Category : Alumni

Description

CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the Surveillance and Data Science Branch (SDSB), Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP), National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

DSTDP’s mission is to provide national leadership, research, policy development and scientific information to help people live safer, healthier lives by preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their complications. The mission of SDSB is to capture STD morbidity data, assess STD burden and trends, and develop and conduct sentinel surveillance of STDs and STD adverse outcomes. These surveillance activities provide a foundation for the annual STD Surveillance Reports. Additionally, SDSB evaluates and provides recommendations for improving STD surveillance systems and provides guidance on the inclusion of STD data elements into information systems that can electronically receive, store, and transmit STD morbidity and case management data.

Research Project: Possible learning opportunities include assisting with:

  • Coordinating the tracking and management of issues that arise during data quality reviews
  • Developing innovative data visualization products for hard copy and digital publications, presentations, dashboards, and communication materials
  • Analyzing and managing data collected from multiple data sources using various methodologies
  • Developing and managing data analysis guides, data documentation, data management procedures, reports, and analysis
  • Developing SAS and R programs to conduct data analyses, data management, and data visualizations

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 May 2021. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:

  • Experience with using SAS, R, and PowerBI
  • Experience with using SQL
  • Strong writing and communication skills

How to Apply

  • The application deadline is 7/21/21 3:00 PM Eastern Time, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Click here to learn more and apply!

Epidemiologist/Health Program Analyst/Senior Application Developer/Research Analyst/Epidemiology Analyst, Heluna Health

Category : Alumni

Description

Heluna Health is hiring multiple positions to work with the LA County Acute Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology and Data Unit. Selected candidates will be hired by Heluna Health and placed within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. There are multiple positions available across five job classifications: Epidemiologist, Health Program Analyst II, Senior Application Developer, Research Analyst II, and Epidemiology Analyst. All positions will support COVID-19 response efforts. More information can be found in the links below. Please note that each link may be used to recruit for multiple teams.

Positions

Click on the below links to read descriptions, essential functions, and job qualifications for each position.

Epidemiologist

Health Program Analyst II
Senior Application Developer

Research Analyst II

Epidemiology Analyst

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