Author Archives: Chloe Wolma

Chief of Staff, Georgia House Representative Imani Barnes Team

Category : Alumni

Rep. Imani Barnes is looking for a paid, full-time Chief of Staff to join her team (political experience required). This is a great way to learn the legislative ropes while improving the quality of life for Georgians. Work will begin in December and run until the end of session in March.

If you are interested, please fill out the Google Form linked here.


Part-Time Positions, Georgia House Representative Imani Barnes Team

Rep. Imani Barnes is looking for legislative aides and a social media manager to join her team. Here is the full list of positions and requirements:

  • Legislative aide position: (requires administrative experience, non-paid position)
  • Legislative aide virtual position( requires administrative experience, non-paid, virtual position)
  • Social media manager (requires social media experience on all platforms, modest monthly stipend)

This is a great way to learn the legislative ropes while improving the quality of life for Georgians. Work will begin in December and run until the end of session in March.

If you are interested, please fill out the Google Form linked here


Student/Alumni Survey, BSHES 524

Category : News/Events

Folks involved with the BSHES 524 are conducting a community assessment to understand what programs and services offered by the RSPH Office of Student Affairs are most helpful for students’ academic, personal, and professional development. They students and alumni who are currently or were formerly enrolled in a full time MPH program at Rollins. 

To participate in this 5-10 minute survey, please visit this link. Feel free to reach out to Nadia Thompson (nadia [dot] thompson [at] emory [dot] edu), Parth Trivedi (parth [dot] trivedi [at] emory [dot] edu), or Lejun Weng (lejun [dot] weng [at] emory [dot] edu) with any questions.


Graduate Assistant, Emory University Office of Respect

Emory University Office of Respect is hiring a Graduate Assistant to contribute to their work.

Duties & Responsibilities may include: 

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of an initiative to prevent sexual violence in Emory University communities, including with fraternities and sororities. 
  • Assist with data collection for prevention education efforts
  • Assist with partnering with Sexual Assault Peer Advocates on student focused programming.
  • Serve as a liaison connecting graduate students with undergraduates, staff, and faculty. 
  • Assist in program planning and implementation throughout the semester that impacts diverse members of the campus community about sexual harm, relationship harm, and other forms of interpersonal violence. 
  • Assist in the development and delivery of related primary prevention of sexual and relationship   violence curricula and health education.  
  • Serve as the primary liaison to graduate assistants across campus life as well as graduate student populations and provide recommendations on graduate student programming and outreach. 
  • Works closely with communications on creating informed social media post on behalf of the Office of Respect 
  • Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships to advocate for and advance sexual and relationship violence prevention efforts at Emory. 
  • Data entry and statistical analysis
  • Write reports summarizing key projects and accomplishments 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Preferred first-year REAL student 
  • Demonstrated skills in health behavior research methodology, needs assessment, health communication, social marketing, and population-based health promotion 
  • Interest in interpersonal violence prevention, particularly with college populations   
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate both individually and in group settings on sexual and relationship violence prevention and intervention 
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a diverse team consisting of undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty 
  • Punctuality, ability to multi-task efficiently, and professional demeanor required 

For more information on preferred qualifications and application instructions, please visit the job posting on 12Twenty.


Research Project Coordinator II, Emory University, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Emory University School of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services is hiring a Research Project Coordinator to contribute to their work.

The Research Project Coordinator needs to be someone with a passion for working with families of children with autism. Team members are looking for candidates who are interested in interacting with various community members, including families, early intervention coordinators, and community psychologists, to collect data that will be used to support public health initiatives of lowering the age of autism diagnosis across the state. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for this position, as well as the desire to work within a team. Candidates will not only have an opportunity to continue an established pilot program of early diagnosis of autism but also to support the start of a second pilot that incorporates the recent FDA approved eye tracking technology to aid in the diagnosis of autism across the state of Georgia. Further, candidates who are successful and want to continue the position will have the chance to train and supervise additional students in the future. 

You will first need to complete CITI Training. Then, candidates will be responsible to maintaining the research database, conducting intakes and consent meetings with referred families, providing intake forms, scheduling assessments or referring families to community providers, and reminding families of upcoming assessments the week before for Emory Autism Center psychologists. Also, responsibilities include ensuring data is entered at the end of the assessment and file and completed accurately. There is an opportunity for research and publication on the data as desired.

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.


DHIS2 Platform Lunch, CDC Malaria Branch

Category : News/Events

DHIS2 is an open-source health data platform widely used in global public health for data collection, analysis, and reporting, essential for students working in international health settings. Join the CDC Malaria Branch for a Lunch and Learn to explore DHIS2’s role in strengthening health data systems —an essential skill for those pursuing impactful careers in public health! Please remember to bring your own lunch as you gather for this insightful session.

The event will take place on Thursday, November 21st from 12-1pm in RRR 100.

There will also be a virtual option on zoom that can be joined from the QR code below.


Culture, Immigration, and Health Outcomes (NRSG 435), Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

Category : News/Events

Now open to nursing and non-nursing students!

This course, NRSG 435, will be an overview of key interdisciplinary topics related to culture, immigration, and health outcomes in the U.S., such as immigration theory, health issues in immigrants, immigration social policy and law, and social determinants of health, as well as up-to-date research.

It is being held during the Spring 2025 and will be taught online/asynchronously. For more information, please visit the Emory Atlas course directory!


Applied Epidemiology Fellowship, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)

Category : Alumni

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) established the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) which is closely designed after the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program and using a mentorship model to train recent graduates in the expanding field of applied epidemiology. Participating fellows will receive two years of on-the-job training at a state or local health department under the guidance of two experienced mentors.

CSTE’s Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) graduates use their knowledge obtained during their fellowship and post fellowship in various CSTE programs such as DSTT and LEAD to provide mentorship and leadership to future fellows and to the CSTE Executive Board. Over 65% of the graduates remain and provide capacity in State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal health department epidemiologist positions and the majority of the program’s graduates stayed in public health. 

CSTE is now accepting fellowship applications for Class 23, which will begin in Summer 2025 and run for 2 years. To be eligible for Class 23, applicants’ master’s and/or doctorate level degree must be completed by June 30, 2025. 

 


Administrative Internship, Emory Healthcare

The Emory Healthcare (EHC) Administrative Internship is an 10-week, full-time program designed for highly motivated individuals who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program and are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The internship will begin in May 2025 and run through August. The curriculum is designed to provide young leaders with a comprehensive learning experience at a premier academic health system featuring some of the nation’s top-ranked hospitals.

Program participants will be exposed to hospital operations, physician division finance, and system leadership through project-based work and learning experiences. Project opportunities will vary and reflect both the participant’s learning goals and the organization’s needs. In addition to project work, candidates will attend leadership meetings, tour Emory Healthcare hospitals and facilities, meet key role players across the organization, and present to the Emory Healthcare Leadership Team.

Two informational webinars about this opportunity will be held on the following dates:

Applications are due January 10th, 2025. For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting linked here


Epidemiologist/Investigator, NYC DOHMH Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Category : Alumni

The New York City Department of Health/Mental Hygiene strongly encourages people to apply and contribute  diversity in thought, racial identity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability status, veteran status, and/or LGBTQI+ status to enhance the work of the DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers. The NYC DOHMH welcomes applicants who share the vision for a city where all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, where they are from or where they live.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct communicable disease investigation and surveillance activities including: Conduct case investigations; perform medical chart reviews and abstractions; conduct patient and provider telephone interviews; triage incoming telephone inquiries; provide patient and public education
  • identify and follow up with contacts of people with communicable diseases; provide public health recommendations to patients and contacts; conduct outbreak investigations
  • perform data collection and analysis; evaluate risk factors or high-risk transmission settings; assist with communicable disease prevention initiatives; participate in the DOHMH’s Surveillance and Epidemiology Emergency Response Section’s preparedness and response activities.

Please note that New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.

For more information and application instructions, please visit the job posting linked here