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APE Information Session, Department of Epidemiology

Category : News/Events

What: A chance to learn about the Applied Practice Experience requirement and ask any questions you may have.

Who: First year students in the Department of Epidemiology

When: Wednesday, January 28th at Noon | Check your email for more information

Health Educator, Baylor College of Medicine

Category : Alumni

The Health Educator will work to support the expansion of the CPRIT Lung Cancer Screening and Tobacco Cessation Program, which is a clinical services, sponsored program awarded to the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The Health Educator will work independently as well as part of the program team to provide tobacco cessation and lung cancer screening education and navigation to achieve the overarching goal of providing lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation awareness and education in the target populations in Harris and surrounding rural counties.


The ideal candidate should have experience working with targeted populations and an in-depth knowledge of the barriers that affect clinical services. The ideal candidate should also be willing to participate in training. Specifically, this position will require the health educator to educate on tobacco cessation and will be required to participate in and pass the one week tobacco treatment specialist training at MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) (funded through the grant).

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

Surveillance Epidemiologist, Harris County

Category : Alumni

Find the application here.

Position Description

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Communicable and Emerging Disease Manager and Supervisor, the Epidemiologist applies principles of Epidemiology to disease control activities within the jurisdiction of HCPH. Of particular focus is the surveillance, investigation, prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging diseases and other notifiable conditions; the proper surveillance and reporting of normal disease occurrence and outbreak situations; contribute to the identification, analysis and report writing of disease conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Epidemiology Duties

  • Conduct epidemiology surveillance investigations for emerging and re-emerging disease conditions and conditions of public health significance, including outbreaks, targeted active surveillance, and public health emergencies. Provide consultation and make recommendations for control measures and prevention based on public health guidelines.
  • Provide 24/7 disease surveillance coverage on a rotating basis with other epidemiologists.

Research, Data Analysis, and Reports

  • Participate in research activities which may include the design, preparation, and review of reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews, and other information. Produce or contribute to special reports and statistical analysis of epidemiological investigations to ensure readiness for responding to emerging and communicable diseases, Bioterrorism, outbreaks of infectious diseases, and other public health threats and emergencies. These may include activities such as monthly morbidity reports, annual reports, and outbreak investigation summary reports.

Outreach

  • Establish and maintain relationships with hospital infection control preventionists, school health care coordinators, and nurses to promote reporting of Texas notifiable conditions. Initiate active surveillance in daycares, schools, and long-term care facilities etc. when an outbreak occurs
  • Provide educational presentations based on surveillance data and other information tailored to diverse audiences and community partners, such as schools. Other duties as assigned including special tasks involved with responding to emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator [at] bmd [dot] hctx [dot] net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health disciplines such as Epidemiology, biomedical sciences, statistics, or related science degree.

Experience:

  • At least one (1) year of experience working in a public health-related area, such as local health department disease investigation, college or university public health project, clinical or public health laboratory, disease surveillance, or statistical project.

Licensure/Certification:

  • Valid Driver’s License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record for regular local travel when needed to attend other local health departments or State, Regional Health department meetings and trainings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Proficient with statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, SAS, R, or Epi Info).
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
  • Ability to write reports and technical papers.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Ability to work well with public and staff members.
  • Use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership:

  • Understands the organizational mission.
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

Collaboration:

  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.

Innovation:

  • Ability to adapt to change.

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics:

  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
  • Uses sound judgment.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.

Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • This is a full-time position.
  • Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.
  • Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:

  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

  • This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

  • Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases – 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

 

Epi Scholars Program, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygeine

Category : Student Opportunities

Since 2007, the Epi Scholars Program has provided rigorous training in applied epidemiology to stellar graduate epidemiology students at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

The Epi Scholars program is committed to expanding the research capacities of urban health departments to improve population health, while providing a training ground for students to put theory and research into action and develop as future public health leaders.

The program offers graduate epidemiology & biostatistics students:

  • An allowance to defray expenses for a full-time 10-12 week summer internship at participating local health departments
  • Mentoring by some of the nation’s leading epidemiologists and researchers
  • Enhanced academic opportunities and seminars in methods, theory, and public health practice
  • Practical experience in statistical analysis using programs such as SAS®, SPSS®, STATA®, or SUDAAN®
  • Opportunities to present project findings to senior epidemiologists and their peers
  • Possibility of working on a publishable report/ thesis support
  • Opportunities to interact and collaborate with Epi Scholars and leading public health professionals at the NYC DOHMH

Epi Scholars program alumni have gone on to accomplish great things: present at significant public health conferences, pursue doctoral degrees and gain employment at the local and federal levels of government.

  • Epi Scholars is currently open to graduate-level epidemiology and biostatistics students (defined as having completed the equivalent of an academic year of graduate courses or more)
  • The Epi Scholars program is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 session from January 15 – February 15, 2026.
  • This is a full-time work opportunity. Selected interns are expected to be available for 35 hours per week during the regular workday of the program (e.g. 9-5 pm EST)m for approximately 10 – 12 weeks.

For consideration, applications must be submitted in full by the application deadline. A complete application includes:

  1. An electronic application
  2. A current cv/resume
  3. A personal statement/ essay
  4. A school transcript from your current institution (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  5. One letter of recommendation and recommendation form

For additional information:

Please note, since 1960, the NYC DOHMH has also hosted students through the HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program. We will also be accepting applications for our 2026 Summer HRTP public health internship program from January 15 – February 15, 2026.

For applications and information about HRTP, please visit our website: www.nyc.gov/health/hrtp. Students may apply to both HRTP and Epi Scholars. Questions? Email us at hrtp [at] health [dot] nyc [dot] gov.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

HRTP is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all students, scholars, interns, and volunteers are valued and respected. HRTP is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion, in line with the agency’s mission.

We look forward to another great year of Epi Scholars and welcome any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions and concerns.

HRTP Public Health Internship Program, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygeine

Category : Student Opportunities

HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 internship session.

The HRTP program is open to current undergraduate, graduate and professional school students of public health, health education, laboratory sciences, medicine, social work, environmental engineering, public administration, accounting, mathematics, computer science, law, nursing, the social sciences, and many other majors.  HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work, and public health administration.

 The application period for our Summer 2026 session is open from January 15 – February 15, 2026.  For consideration, applications must be submitted in full by the application deadline.

A complete application includes:

  1. An electronic application
  2. A current cv/resume
  3. A personal statement
  4. A school transcript from their current institution (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  5. One letter of recommendation and recommendation form (submitted via the electronic application)

For additional information

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

HRTP is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all students, scholars, interns, and volunteers are valued and respected.

HRTP is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion, in line with the agency’s mission.

Spring Career Fair Registration, Rollins School of Public Health

Category : Alumni

The RSPH Spring 2026 Career & Networking Fairs will be on February 13 (Virtual) and February 20 (In-Person). 

Organizations interested in participating can register using the linksbelow:

In-Person: February 20 | 10 AM – 2 PM ET
In-Person Registration

Virtual: February 13 | 10 AM – 2 PM ET
Virtual Registration

FREE Participation!

Meet qualified Rollins students and alumni seeking jobs, internships, volunteer roles, and REAL-funded positions across public health fields.

Forward this invite to your colleagues!

See you there!

Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship, Ferguson RISE

Category : Student Opportunities

The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship RISE (Ferguson RISE)

The Ferguson RISE Fellowship Program is a CDC-funded initiative designed to:

  • Support public health research and professional development in infectious diseases with a focus on infectious disease detection and wastewater surveillance.
  • Increase knowledge and interest in public health research careers, particularly among graduate students.

Last year, 16 RSPH students (MPH and Doctoral) across departments applied and were awarded this fellowship.

Benefits:

  • Personalized career mentoring
  • Stipend: Summer Masters $8,600      Summar Doctoral $10,000,     12-month Masters and Doctoral $48,000
  • Funds to present at conferences and publish
  • Can count for APE or Practicum
  • Summer Housing Expenses available for 12-month program if relocating 

Partnering Institutions

Ferguson RISE Fellowship collaborates with leading institutions: CDC, Rollins, Howard University, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins, Morehouse School of Medicine, CUNY School of Public Health. 

Learn More: Details Fellowship Information available here: Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship Program | Kennedy Krieger Institute

Key Details

EPI Bagel Breakfast, Department of Epidemiology

Category : News/Events

What: Department of Epidemiology Back to School Bagel Brunch

Who: Students and faculty welcome!

When: Tuesday January 20th from 9:00am-11:00am | CNR 4th Floor Lobby

REALM Graduate Research Assistant, PRISM Health

Category : Student Opportunities

PRISM is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support 10 hrs/wk on the REALM study. This study is run by a research team at PRISM Health, located within the Epidemiology Department at RSPH, but will be a fully remote position. The team regularly works with students to provide access to data for thesis work, where applicable and appropriate (Please note that thesis work with study data will not count towards GRA work hours.). 

About the Study:  

REALM is a fully online, 15-month cohort study exploring depression and other mental illnesses, stigma, and suicide in sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations residing in rural areas across the United States. This study is aimed at enrolling SGM populations broadly, including non-heterosexual cisgender women and men, transgender women and men, and non-binary individuals. During the study, participants complete online surveys assessing mental health, substance use, minority stressors, trauma, suicide-related factors, and suicide ideation and attempts. Data from this study will be used to determine patterns of exposure to stigma, discrimination, trauma, and other distal stressors, and how these may vary across subgroups of rural SGM persons. These findings will then be used to design potential technology-delivered intervention activities to address depression and suicide among SGM groups. 

In this position, the candidate may: 

  • Maintain participant communication by monitoring study email box and phone line 
  • Review and process potential participants using an online participant record tracking system 
  • Contact potential participants to verify eligibility for study enrollment 
  • Create and post engaging recruitment ads on social media and other online recruitment venues (e.g. Instagram, Tinder, Jack’d); track advertising results; and strategize ways to increase engagement 
  • Attend check-in meetings (and relevant study team meetings, if possible) 
  • Other opportunities may be available if time permits and if the work aligns with candidate interests, such as assisting with the REALM Community Advisory Board (CAB). 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Ability to work remotely with reliable internet connection and email access 
  • Knowledge and/or experience working with any LGBTQ+ populations 
  • Organized and strong attention to detail 

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Knowledge and/or experience working with rural US populations 

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

Upcoming Workshops, PASE and the Carter Center

Category : News/Events

RSPH PASE Center and The Carter Center are honored to host a series of workshops on Monday, January 26, 2026. 

Change is Possible – Reflections on the History of Global Health
2:30 – 4:00PM ET | In-Person at RSPH | Virtual (Click here to register!)

Join us for an engaging conversation reflecting on decades of lessons learned in global public health—from disease eradication efforts to evolving approaches in equity, collaboration, and humanitarian action. Drawing on insights from Change Is Possible, renowned global health leader Dr. William Foege and our alumni authors will explore the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s public health landscape, as well as the strategies that have proven effective in driving meaningful, lasting change around the world. 

Authorship and Storytelling in Public Health: An Introduction to Book Publishing
12:00 – 2:00PM ET  | In-Person at RSPH (Click here to register!)

Everyone has a story that can make a difference. This session is designed for individuals who are interested in publishing a book and want to explore how their ideas, experiences, and insights can become powerful tools for public health impact. Participants will be introduced to authorship and storytelling as both a practical skill and a public health intervention – one that can inform, heal, and inspire change.

  • From 12:00–1:00 PM, attendees will take part in a conference-style, circle discussion focused on the book publishing process, including idea development, positioning your story, and understanding pathways to publication. 
  • From 1:00–2:00 PM, the space will function as a drop-in conference room where participants can ask specific questions, get feedback, and discuss next steps for their own writing and publishing goals.

Please reach out to rollins [dot] pase [at] emory [dot] edu with any questions.

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