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Antibiotic Stewardship Program Coordinator

Category : Alumni

This position is funded through a Federal Grant and is subject to available funding.
This position is temporarily remote
 

Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations. 

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position. 

Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we’re seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Antibiotic Stewardship Program Coordinator with the Epidemiology Department in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Won’t you join us? 

Provides technical assistance and training within a health care specialty. Plans, directs, and implements a specialty program. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Infectious Disease Pharmacist, the AS Program Coordinator will serve as the lead to implement elements of the statewide antibiotic stewardship program. The AS Program Coordinator will support grant requirements for healthcare-associated infections with the epidemiology program and support the Office of Pharmacy. This will include serving as a subject matter expert for the NHSN AU and AR components, managing stewardship communications (website and social media), and conducting needs assessments for antibiotic stewardship trainings and programs.   This position will evaluate current use of the NHSN AU and AR modules and implement strategies to increase use by providers. 
 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assists fiscal officers with budget preparation and monitoring 
  • Manages AS honor rolls and develops facility mailing lists 
  • Manages AS portion of DPH website 
  • Reviews antimicrobial stewardship and related data and compiles reports of findings
  • Coordinates program with other healthcare providers/organizations to promote optimal implementation of program services 
  • Manages stewardship communications, including distributions lists and channels such as Twitter 
  • Participates in the development of long- and short-term objectives and plans for the program
  • Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the program 
  • Monitors, assesses, and evaluates program to determine compliance with state and/or federal guidelines and progress in meeting established goals 
  • Conducts needs surveys for antibiotic stewardship trainings 
  • Schedules antibiotic stewardship educational programs and regular antibiotic stewardship office hours 
  • Provides technical assistance and advice to develop, implement, and improve programs 
  • Manages antibiotic stewardship subcommittee agenda, minutes, and activities 
  • Re-establishes the AS Speaker’s Bureau for all health districts and creates library of materials for bureau 
  • Researches, prepares, and submits grant applications 
  • Reviews and interprets state and federal regulations related to the program 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years experience performing work related to area of assignment
Or
Master’s degree in a related field and one year experience performing work related to area of assignment
OR
Seven years experience performing work related to area of assignment.

Note: Some positions may require licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency working with statistical programs such as SAS or R
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365
  • Experience managing social media accounts

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and  leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Click here to apply!

Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health Fall Course Showcase

Category : News/Events

The Department of Environmental Health recently held a showcase featuring the Fall 2022 courses that will be available. If you are interested in learning more about these classes you can view the slides and recorded presentation here.

GRA Position, RSPH

Category : Student Opportunities

Background

The Georgia Cancer Registry (GCR) collects information on each new diagnosis of cancer within the state and contributes these data to two national population-based surveillance systems. The registry allows cancer prevention and control leaders in Georgia to follow cancer trends, identify cancer patterns within the state, prioritize resource utilization, and monitor state progress over time. The GCR is also a valuable resource for countless researchers and students across the nation. The registry serves as a sampling frame for recruiting patients to research studies, a linkage source for building enhanced research datasets, a resource for increasing clinical trial participation, and a rich dataset for research mining.

Position Description

The GCR currently supports numerous funded research studies.  A graduate research assistant is needed to assist with the day to day activities associated with patient recruitment activities affiliated with several of these studies.  Responsibilities of the position may include but are not limited to:

·         Preparing study recruitment packets to mail to eligible subjects

·         Reviewing surveys as they are returned for completeness

·         Scanning completed surveys and linking them to a research database

·         Tracing study subjects for mailing addresses and phone numbers

·         Conducting various data entry tasks

·         Generating basic descriptive statistics associated with recruitment progress

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about population-based cancer registries in the United States and how surveillance systems are used to support research.  This work is not eligible to be applied toward an APE.

Qualifications 

Seeking a current MPH/MSPH student at RSPH who is in their first year. Looking for someone who is able to work over the Summer and ideally continue in the Fall when school resumes.  This position does require working from the office at RSPH.  Attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a group are required.  The ideal candidate will have an interest in surveillance-based research.  Experience with Microsoft Access is desired but not required.

Details

Compensation: $15.00/hour

Start Date: Immediately

Application deadline: April 10, 2022 (Applications will be screened as they arrive; position may be filled prior to this deadline.)

To apply, send a resume by email to:

       Kevin Ward, PhD – kward [at] emory [dot] edu

APE Opportunities, CDC One Health Office

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

CDC’s One Health Office sits within in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at CDC. The One Health Office is involved in both domestic and global health activities that help advance CDC’s mission to protect public health and prevent disease. CDC’s One Health Office recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. A One Health approach encourages collaborative efforts of many experts (like disease detectives, laboratorians, physicians, and veterinarians) working across human, animal, and environmental health sectors to improve the health of people and animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife. CDC’s One Health Office is working on a variety of projects and collaborations both domestically and internationally. Students will have the opportunity to support the One Health Office in a variety of activities, but will be primarily responsible for one of the projects below.

All of these opportunities within CDC’s One Health Office are unpaid and voluntary-based. Opportunities are typically 40 hours/week (unless otherwise noted) from Monday to Friday and will most likely be fully virtual/telework, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students may be badged under the Student Worksite Experience Program (SWEP), if eligible.
If you are interested in applying to any of these One Health Office APE Opportunities, please send a cover letter and resume/CV to the One Health Office point of contact for each project. Please also include in your email subject line the name of the project you are applying for.

Cover letters and resumes/CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are submitted. These opportunities will be filled as soon as possible.

See the pdf linked below for more information.

CDC One Health Office_Applied Practice Experience Opportunities_2022_distributed

Seeking Participants for Qualitative Research Study

Category : News/Events

My name is Mimi and I’m a first year BSHES student here at Rollins. I’m conducting  a project for my BSHES 538 Qualitative Methods course.

I’m recruiting Black 2nd year students to participate in my qualitative research study. The purpose is to understand Black graduate student perceptions on mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If interested please contact amarachi [dot] metu [at] emory [dot] edu.

Rollins Covid-19 Epidemiology Fellowship

Category : Alumni

Our team is hosting a Virtual Lunch-N-Learn session next Wednesday, 3/23, from 12 -1 PM for 2nd year students and recent alumni to learn about this program. We will have 4 RSPH alumni who are current Fellows present for attendees to learn about their experiences and ask any questions. 

Register via 12twenty:

tinyurl.com/RCEF-VirtualLearn

Communications Specialist, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center

Category : Alumni

The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC; www.diabetes.emory.edu) is a campus‐wide program and part of the Emory Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC). The EGDRC is also the home of the Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research (GCDTR). We are seeking candidates for a Communications Specialist position to plan, develop and implement communications and promotional strategies and programs that optimize the visibility of EGDRC and GCDTR and further their mission of advancing diabetes and diabetes‐related research locally, nationally, and globally. The Communications Specialist will coordinate and implement communications campaigns by curating and writing copy for a variety of communications vehicles including but not limited to print, digital and broadcast media, social media channels, and websites, and collaborating with the researchers, staff, and partners to execute communications plans. This individual is responsible for planning and managing all components and tasks necessary to complete marketing and communication initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities
 Produce content for a wide variety of print and electronic stories, including but not limited to press releases, e‐newsletters, social media posts, advertisements, and video scripts.
 Create and implement a social media calendar for posts; develop a social media strategy.
 Manage all elements of center newsletters including project management, editorial content, photography, editing, and distribution ensuring deadlines are met.
 Manage website and develop and publish content.
 Coordinate photo and video shoots.
 Produce written and video profiles of center research, programs, mission and goals, leaders, and researchers.
 Promote webinars and other center events.
 Produce and distribute press releases.
 Provide content for, prepare, and disseminate the EGDRC annual report and other print publications for the Centers.
 Assist with preparation of relevant presentations and reports; proofreading and editing as required.
 Develop database of individuals (media, influencers) and organizations (media outlets, organizations) for promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR activities.
 Develop and maintain documentation of communication strategies, content, distribution channels, and other communications‐related information.
 Provide content to WHSC, RSPH, SOM, and university Communications departments and work closely with them to coordinate promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR and center activities.
 Work closely with EGDRC development team and assist with relevant promotional content.Develop relationships with center leaders, researchers, research partners, media outlets, and other individuals and organizations relevant to the promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR and its mission and activities.
 Track outcomes of communications using analytic tools and report results to center administration.
 Assist the management team in archiving and compiling estimates of impact.
 Track media coverage of EGDRC/GCDTR and its researchers.
 Assist in coordination of high‐impact events such as conferences, retreats, and other outward‐facing activities that expand the reach and impact of the Centers.
 Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
 Experience in public relations, media relations, or communications and marketing and genuine interest in the centers’ goals.
 Strong writing/editing skills and experience writing media materials are a must.
 Proficiency and experience with social media content management, including content creation, scheduling, and analytics.
 Experience with email marketing platforms (example: Mailchimp, Constant Contact).
 Entrepreneurial and able to seek opportunities to promote the Center.
 Ability to develop engaging and impactful story content.
 Ability to write and edit using AP style.
 Familiarity with photography and/or videography best practices.
 Strong project management experience.
 Meticulous attention to detail.
 Experience in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred.
 Proficient in typical office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
 Graphic design and video editing skills are a plus.
 Familiarity with WordPress is a plus.

Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
 Recent graduate with related degree and relevant work experience while in college will be considered.
 Energetic individual with initiative, imagination, strong organizational, strategic, and interpersonal skills.
 Self‐starter with ability to organize and prioritize workload to effectively complete multiple assignments.
 Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; manage multiple assignments
 Have experience working both independently and in cooperation with other staff members while displaying a positive, cooperative attitude, and exhibit sensitivity to and respect for differences in personal and professional relationships.

To Apply
https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/89210/communications-specialist/job

 

Supporting Atlanta-area Schools COVID-19 Reopening plans

Category : Student Opportunities

Drs. Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist and Dabney P. Evans are seeking to hire a first-year MPH or MSPH student to assist with a pilot grant aimed at enhancing, implementing and evaluating a K-8 school reopening plan in Atlanta. Given that this work involves substantial community engagement, it is well-suited for an APE. The student will work under the supervision of Drs. Christiansen-Lindquist and Evans to provide technical support to The GLOBE Academy (GLOBE) – a dual language immersion public charter school serving K-8 students in the DeKalb County School District. The school serves approximately 1,000 students across two campuses located near Briarcliff Road: Lower Campus services grades K-3 while Upper Campus serves grades 4-8. In August 2021, GLOBE opened its doors for in-person instruction for the first time in 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Summer 2021, Drs. Christiansen-Lindquist and Evans worked with a current MPH student to develop school protocols and establish a school Health and Safety Playbook, utilizing guidance from CDC, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), and DeKalb County School District (DCSD). This playbook provides a foundation for a return to operations at The GLOBE Academy campuses under an in-person teaching model and includes information regarding both health and safety information as well as academic instruction. While the Playbook has guided much of the school’s response to COVID-19, it needs updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reflect the evolving pandemic landscape and to prepare for Fall 2022. In addition to enhancing GLOBE’s health and safety protocols, the candidate will maintain GLOBE’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard with constant surveillance of COVID-19 cases on campus and in the broader community. It is vital that the candidate engage with pre-established community partners to assess the need for COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics, while supporting all other COVID-19 related needs of school administrators and nurses.

Job Responsibilities

· Review current Health and Safety Playbook and identify areas for enhancement as it relates to:

o Operationalizing protocols (quarantine/isolation/case reporting/contact tracing)

o Communication plans

· Develop GLOBE-specific communications on:

o Messaging around important dates/holidays/school events when COVID-19 exposure is likely to increase

o Answering questions submitted by community members for the weekly newsletter

o Resources for testing/vaccination in DeKalb County

o Prevention messaging o Maintain and enhance GLOBE’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard

· When school is in session, make periodic visits to GLOBE campuses to collect data on adherence to mitigation factors and meet with GLOBE stakeholders

· When school is in session, coordinate and manage weekly testing clinics and facilitate data sharing between school nurses and administrators

· Monitor an email account specifically dedicated to addressing COVID-related questions and concerns at GLOBE

· Meet with GLOBE stake holders to identify ways to best support the community and modify plans, as needed

Requirements

· 1st Year MPH/MSPH student in the Rollins School of Public Health

· Strong organizational and communication (both written and oral) skills

· Experience with health communication

· Understanding of respiratory disease transmission and case management

· Quantitative data collection and analysis experience preferred

· Students with a REAL award are preferred, but this is not required

Length of Commitment

This position will begin in late April 2022 and continue at least through December 2022. If funding is available, there may be an opportunity to extend through Spring 2023. We anticipate a time commitment of 10-15 hours per week.

To Apply Interested applicants should complete this google form, where you will be asked to attach an updated resume.

APE and Thesis Opportunities

Category : Student Opportunities

Faculty Contact: Julie Gazmararian, PhD, MPH; jagazma [at] emory [dot] edu

If interested in any of these possibilities, please send me your resume and indicate what project you may be interested in.

SDOH – COVID-19 and the U.S. Veterans Population. There is clear evidence that individuals of Black and Asian race and Hispanic ethnicity are more likely to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, compared to those of White race. Suggested underlying mechanisms explaining these disparities include comorbidities, access to healthcare resources, social determinants of health (SDOH) and occupational risk. However, data regarding both SDOH and comorbidities are often not available for the general population. The Veteran population in the United States serves as a viable racially/ethnically diverse population to study with access to extensive SDOH and health related information. This study, “Contributions of Social Determinants of Health to Susceptibility and Severity ofCOVID-19 across the U.S.”, is examining data from a retrospective cohort of 4,547,853 Veterans who received primary care at the VA in 2019. Detailed information about SDOH characteristics, comorbidities and COVID testing, treatment and outcomes have been obtained to achieve the following objectives: 1) identify key SDOH constructs that influence Veterans’ health; and 2) examine SDOH factors influencing COVID testing, treatment and outcomes in the national VA population. The long term goal of this project is to create policies and practices that mitigate the adverse impact of SDOH on health outcomes among Veterans – and the US population in general.

Opportunities:

1. Summer APE: Assist with finalizing and submitting manuscripts; grant writing

2. MPH student thesis project

3. PhD student RA position

4. Fall REAL position

Evaluation of the Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement in Georgia. While the health benefits of physical activity are well-known and a public health priority, most youth in the United States do not meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Serving more than 95% of U.S. children ages 5-17, the school environment offers a valuable opportunity to engage students in physical activity through the day, but is limited by physical education programs that are often characterized by insufficient curricular, time, financial and staffing allocations. Given that academics are the clear priority for limited school time and resources, school interventions focused on increasing physical activity during the school day may be more successful if supported by evidence that increased physical activity ( PA ) improves academic achievement. The overall goal of this project is to determine the relationship between physical activity, aerobic fitness and academic achievement among elementary students in Georgia.

Opportunities:

1. Summer APE: Assist with finalizing and submitting manuscripts

2. MPH student thesis project

3. PhD student RA position

4. Fall REAL position

HealthMPowers Early Childcare Education Program. Providing evaluation and data analysis for Early Childhood Education center program to improve nutrition and physical activity of preK age children. Job duties include: working with HealthMPowers staff to manage survey data collection from child care staff and parents; assisting in preparation of annual report to HealthMPowers; managing data cleaning, coding, data checks and analysis for assessment and survey data; assisting with ongoing documentation of methodology; assisting in the development of center and overall child care reports, including creating charts. May also assist with grant writing/funding opportunities; and with conducting analyses and writing a manuscript for peer-review publication.

Opportunities:

1. Summer APE

2. Fall REAL position

Sleep and Education/Health Outcomes. Education and health disparities by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES) are well documented among adolescents. Sleep, a health behavior, may be a fundamental mechanism contributing to both education and health outcomes. Teenagers are the least likely of any age group to get sufficient sleep and there are racial/ethnic and SES disparities in sleep duration, timing, and quality. Multilevel (individual, family, neighborhood) stressors are common among adolescents and may also contribute to disparities in sleep, education and health. The goals of our project, Effects of Sleep on Education and Health Outcomes Among Adolescents, are to (1) use objective measures of sleep to assess whether racial/ethnic or SES disparities in sleep duration, timing and quality among teenagers affect education and health outcomes; (2) explore the contribution of multilevel stressors to disparities in sleep and education disparities. Our prospective study of an ethnically, racially and economically diverse sample of adolescents will enable us to investigate the temporal relationships among sleep, education, and health outcomes. Results from this study have the potential for identifying and targeting sleep, a modifiable health behavior, as a mechanism of education and health disparities.

Opportunities:

1. Summer APE: Assist with finalizing and submitting manuscripts; grant writing

2. MPH student thesis project

3. PhD student RA position

4. Fall REAL position

Upcoming Speakers for the Planetary Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group

Category : News/Events

Monday, March 28th Guilherme Ribeiro, MD, PhD will be speaking about Investigating Outbreaks based on the Brazil Experience from 12 PM to 1 PM in CNR 4001. You can also join via zoom here. The password is 976312.

Thursday, March 31st Tom Gilespie, PhD will be speaking as part of the Infectious Diseases Seminar Series at 8 AM. The talk will be held virtually. Access the zoom link here. The password is 222. 

If you have questions, please email morgan [dot] a [dot] lane [at] emory [dot] edu.

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