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HIV C-CORE Project Coordinator, Georgia Department of Public Health

Category : Alumni

As a HIV C-CORE Project Coordinator within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Healthyou will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day activities of this project including timeline, budget, staff capacity, strategic planning, and project risk assessment. ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all partners (DPH, Emory, local health departments, and community partners) and lead staff member for collaborations with other jurisdictions across the U.S. 
  • Oversee the development and monitoring of outcome measures for each strategy that is implemented. 
  • Update state guidance documents and SOPs.
  • Organize and facilitate team and state-wide meetings.
  • maintain an ongoing record of activities, successes, and challenges throughout the project life cycle. This project involves developing and providing guidance to other jurisdictions across the U.S., so evaluation of activities is critical.
  • Supervise and advise an evaluator who will assist in the development, data collection, and measurement of outcomes. 
  • Present project updates and key activities to leadership and at conferences.

Application deadline: September 29, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit this link.


HIV C-CORE Evaluator, Georgia Department of Public Health

Category : Alumni

As a HIV C-CORE Evaluator within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.   

Job Responsibilities

  • Work with the Project Coordinator to design evaluation methodologies and develop outcome measures for any activities that are implemented during the project. 
  • Lead public health program evaluations and needs assessments by monitoring, recording, and evaluating data related to the outcome measures. This may include, but is not limited to, partner participation in meetings, implementation of trainings for local Health Department staff, use of funds for response activities.
  • Collaborate closely with other epidemiologists and staff from the Office of HIV/AIDS and STI to identify gaps in qualitative and quantitative data collected from a disease surveillance system.
  • This position will be responsible for reporting outcome measures and presenting key findings to the project coordinator, leadership, and CDC project officers.

Application Deadline: September 29th, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit this link.


Data Analyst, Chiu Lab of The Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine

Category : Alumni

The Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine and the Chiu Lab are seeking a full-time data analyst with strong administrative and programming skills to join the research team. Our focus is on developing and applying causal inference methods for pregnancy and cardiovascular health.

More details about our research can be found on our website: https://hanchiu.github.io/chiulab/research/

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS or R.

Responsibilities:

  • Data cleaning, data management, variable creation for projects involving health administrative data and longitudinal cohorts.

  • Develop analytic databases using SAR or R

  • Work with investigators to prepare presentation or reports of studies procedures and results

  • Options for part-time and full-time remote positions are available

Start date: This position is available immediately and can be renewed annually.

To Apply: Please send the following documents to Yu-Han Chiu, MD, ScD, at yuhanchiu [at] psu [dot] edu

  • curriculum vitae

  • the name and contact information of two references


Coffee & Donut Career Conversations: Navigating Self-Advocacy and Storytelling, PASE Center

Category : News/Events

Join PASE on Tuesday, 9/24 from 12-1pm for an engaging and insightful midday event at our “Coffee & Donut Career Conversations,” where participants will explore the art of self-advocacy and the power of storytelling in shaping your career. This session is designed to provide practical strategies and inspiration for professionals looking to effectively communicate their strengths, experiences, and aspirations.

Event Highlights:

  • Interactive Workshop: Learn how to craft and deliver compelling personal narratives that highlight your unique skills and experiences.
  • Expert Panel Discussion: Hear from industry leaders and career coaches on the importance of self-advocacy in professional growth and how to navigate it successfully.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and mentors over coffee and donuts, and share your own career stories in a supportive environment.
  • Q&A Session: Get your questions answered and receive personalized advice on how to leverage storytelling in your career development.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, this event will equip you with the tools and confidence to advocate for yourself and tell your story in a way that resonates with employers, colleagues, and industry leaders.

Register by September 24th at 11:45am 12Twenty!


Voting and Public Health Event, Rollins Election Day Initiative (REDI)

Category : News/Events

On Sept 23, 2024 12 – 1pm, there will be a discussion about Voting and Public hosted by the Social Determinants of Health Certificate Program in Partnership with the Rollins Election Day Initiative (REDI). REDI will be on site with information about voting eligibility & registration. Light refreshments will be served!

The event will feature Representative Imani Barnes, a Trainer at the Division of Animal Resources at Emory University’s School of Medicine and a Georgia State Representative in DeKalb County as well as Sara Tindall Ghazal,  who is an election law attorney, a voter protection champion, and one of five members of the GA State Election Board.

Location: RRR Ballroom

You do not have to be enrolled in the SDOH certificate to attend!

 


Project Manager – HIV Viral Suppression Adherence Toolkit, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

In the era of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir (TLD), an extremely effective anti-retroviral therapy, individuals living with HIV who do not achieve viral load suppression require personalized, intensive attention to prevent progression of HIV and help overcome barriers to adherence.  However, there are few studies regarding evidence based practices for promoting adherence in this setting.  The goal is to identify the best evidence based practices for promoting ART adherence and share these in an efficient, effective way with our partners in PEPFAR supported countries.

Find more details and instructions for applying in the job posting on 12Twenty. Application deadline is September 16th at 11:59pm!


Weekly Newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist

Category : News/Events

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina (PhD, MPH), an epidemiologist and data scientist, operates free weekly newsletter Your Local Epidemiologist along with a number of other public health professionals.

This newsletter aims to provide a direct line of “translated” public health science to the local, national, and international community. Over the past 4 years, YLE has covered COVID-19 topics ranging from variants to vaccines and booster rollouts, to exciting new developments like antivirals and context to some of our greatest unanswered questions.

YLE has also started to dip into other public health topics, like gun violence, reproductive health, other infectious diseases, and public health events. For more information about the mission and background of the newsletter, visit this link. To subscribe for the weekly rundown of new posts, enter your email address here. A substack of all posts from YLE is also available here.


2024-2025 Science Communication Fellows, Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub

Application Open: 2024-2025 Science Communication Fellows. This opportunity is a new initiative with the Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub (CIDMATH). CIDMATH works with CDC and community partners to improve and innovate analytical and forecasting tools to inform public health knowledge, practice, and policy.The Science Communication Fellows will be responsible for creating communications about CIDMATH’s work in multiple formats and to a variety of audiences, both within and outside of Emory. This could include internal newsletters, brief reports, infographics, and more.
This is a paid position open to REAL and non-REAL students. The position is $15/hour with an expected time commitment of 10 hours/week for the 2024-2025 academic year (October-May) and with the option to extend through Summer 2025. This can also be an Applied Practice Experience (APE).
Applicants must be 1st or 2nd year Epidemiology students in the 2-year MPH/MSPH program. We are seeking 5 students who are flexible, creative, professional, and possess strong writing/communication skills.
The application closes at 5pm on Wednesday, September 18th.
Click here to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact Emi Grill at etgrill [at] emory [dot] edu




Maternal Health Lecture, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Lagos, Centre for Clinical Trials, Research and Implementation Science (CCTRIS).

Category : News/Events

RSPH is hosting an informative Maternal Health Lecture from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Lagos, Centre for Clinical Trials, Research and Implementation Science (CCTRIS).

Speakers include CCTRIS Professor B.B. Afolabi (Director); Professor T.A. Adeyemo (Deputy Director, Clinical Trials), and Dr. M. Balogun (Deputy Director, Implementation Science).

The lecture will be on Friday September 27 from 12-1pm in RRR 800. Please RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maternal-health-lecture-by-the-university-of-lagos-tickets-1007827478117?aff=oddtdtcreato


Administration Fellowship, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Category : Alumni

The David A. Gee Administrative Fellowship is a two-year rotation-based program that is your opportunity to prepare you to become a leader in the challenging and rewarding field of academic medicine. The fellowship program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, affiliated with the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, provides the opportunity to participate, manage, and lead projects of strategic importance while learning from and alongside our executive leadership team.

Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and are having an impact here in St. Louis and across the country. Many of the program alumni serve on a Fellowship Advisory Committee to support the fellowship and support fellows as mentors. BJH executive leadership team views fellows as a deep talent pool to prepare for roles of increasing responsibility.

To learn more, please email us BJHAdminFellowship [at] bjc [dot] org or visit the hospital LinkedIn Page. You can also view the fellowship program webpage here for more information.

Apply by September 20, 2024 at 11:59:59 p.m. See this link for application instructions.


Upcoming Events

  • “UniLasso”— a novel statistical method for sparse regression April 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Seminar Series; zoom.us… Online Location: https://zoom.us/j/92231723229Event Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Biostatistics and BioinformaticsSpeaker: Robert Tibshirani, PhDContact Name: Mary AbosiContact Email: mabosi@emory.eduRoom Location: CNR_8030 Lawrence P. &Ann Estes Klamon room“UniLasso”— a novel statistical method for sparse regression
  • EGDRC Seminar Series April 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/TroyDonahooSpeaker: William "Troy" Donahoo, MD, FTOSLink: https://tinyurl.com/TroyDonahooGCDTR Seminar Series presents William "Troy" Donahoo, MD, FTOS from the University of Florida on "Fifteen Years of Learning About Diabetes Through Real-World Data".
  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Seminar April 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm zoom.us… Online Location: https://zoom.us/my/emilynpetersonSeries: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics SeminarSpeaker: Dan Malinsky, PhDContact Name: Mercedes LewisContact Email: mercedes.christina.lewis@emory.eduAbstract to be announced.

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