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The Task Force for Global Health Information Session, 2/6

Category : GLEPI News/Events

The Task Force for Global Health is an independent, non-governmental organization based in Decatur, GA. We exist to eliminate the diseases that have plagued humankind for centuries and build the systems necessary to protect the health of entire populations. Since our founding, we only take on problems we know can be solved, and we do it through powerful, global partnerships and collaborations because we are in the business of solving problems. No-show policy enforced.

Join us to learn more!

RSVP by February 5, 2020.

Click here to RSVP! 

ARC Quantitative Tutor Hours, Spring 2020

Category : News/Events

Quantitative tutors work with students to understand epidemiological and statistical concepts and methods introduced in their coursework, apply these concepts to their research projects, and provide support for students conducting quantitative analyses.  The tutors’ goal is for the student to understand concepts and methods so the student can apply this knowledge to the student’s own work.  Tutors are familiar with SAS and R Programming Languages.

ARC Quantitative Tutor drop-in hours for Spring 2020 are as follows: 

Wednesdays: 9-12 and 1-3 with Zerleen in P51 (beginning next week)

Thursdays: 10-12 and 1-4 with Lasha in P51 (beginning 1/30)

For more information about Academic Resource Center (ARC) services, click here.

MCH Epidemiologist Supervisor, Montana DPHHS

Category : Alumni

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an opening for an MCH Epidemiologist Supervisor in the Family and Community Health Bureau. This position will oversee the Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Unit within the Epidemiology and Data Support Section. The MCH Epidemiologist Supervisor will be responsible for serving as the Project Director and Lead Epidemiologist for the Montana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) as well as supervising the data system and epidemiology staff supporting the Montana Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCHBG). The MCH Epidemiology Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of MCHBG program needs assessments and evaluations, continuous quality improvement activities, and the design of data collections to monitor MCHBG program performance measures. As the lead PRAMS Epidemiologist, the MCH Epidemiologist Supervisor will be responsible for authoring PRAMS surveillance reports and serving as the subject matter expert on the PRAMS dataset for all internal and external partners using PRAMS.

The position is in beautiful Helena, Montana. World-class hiking, biking, skiing, fly fishing and much more are found out your back door! The position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application package as soon as possible. 

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply through the State of Montana online recruitment system: 

Click here to view the application.  

 

Community Health Educator, Maryland Department of Health

Category : Alumni

Job Description 

This position will provide expertise and technical assistance on injury-related issues, including data, evaluation, policy, and intervention strategies for the Center for Injury and Sexual Assault Prevention, as well as for the Environmental Health Bureau, as a whole. This position will lead and facilitate program and grant development, implementation and evaluation. This position will also provide leadership and direction for internal programs, such as Kids in Safety Seats (KISS) and Core State Violence and Injury Prevention programs, in addition to external partners, such as State and federal agencies, local health departments and community-based organizations.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education, Community Health Education or Health Science.

Experience: Three years of experience in planning, developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating public health education programs, including one year of experience managing community health education projects and one year of experience at the supervisory level of planning, developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating community health educational work.

Desired Qualifications 

The desired candidate should have experience with unintentional injury prevention, as well as experience in the Public Health field. He/she should also have experience monitoring contracts and procurements. Finally, the desired candidate should have experience writing grants, position papers for legislation and/or State and federal reports. 

Application closes on February 3, 2020. Click here to apply online! 

 

Division of Health and Environment Intern, Abt Associates

Category : Student Opportunities

Opportunity
 
Abt Associates seeks bright, talented, and intellectually curious students to add to our talent pipeline. As a paid environmental health intern in the Division of Health and the Environment, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while being exposed to challenging projects and learning from some of the top experts in the field. Interns will be exposed to a depth and breadth of expertise and knowledge through events and programs throughout the summer. Our summer internship program consists of a robust and structured curriculum that encompasses professional development opportunities, networking events, and a mentorship program. This position is located in Rockville, MD, Cambridge, MA, Atlanta, GA or Durham, NC.
 
Key Roles and Responsibilities
 
  • Conduct literature reviews and perform data extraction on chemical exposures and health effects
  • Develop and maintain databases of the literature searched
  • Summarize and critically evaluate the results of environmental epidemiological and toxicological studies
  • Research and summarize various documents, reports, and related materials
  • Assist with preparation for meetings, and scheduling and set up
  • Assist with social media efforts and building visibility of project online
  • Assists with maintaining up to date records for program budget
 
Department / Division Qualifications
 
  • Is currently enrolled in an graduate level degree program
  • Ideal candidates will have academic or work experience in environmental health, risk assessment, toxicology or environmental epidemiology
  • Familiarity with federal government chemical risk assessment procedures
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
 
Program Minimum Qualifications
 
  • Has completed at least two years of college coursework
  • Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Is available to work full-time throughout the 10 week internship
  • Is eligible to work in the United States
  • Transitioning military are encouraged to apply

Click here to learn more about the position, and apply on Handshake. 

Applications close February 24th at 11am. 

HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program, New York City DOHMH

Category : Student Opportunities

HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is accepting applications for our Summer 2020 internship session.

The program is open to 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 2020 session will be open from January 15 – February 15, 2020.

For full consideration, HRTP should receive the following or postmarked on/before the February 15th deadline:

  1. An electronic application
  2. A current cv/resume
  3. A personal statement/ essay
  4. An official school transcript from your current institution
  5. One letter of recommendation and the recommendation form

Click here for an online guide to the application. 

For more information about the program, please visit us at www.nyc.gov/health/hrtp.  

Job Search Strategy Workshop, 2/4

Category : News/Events

Join us to learn about and discuss the process of creating a strategy for both your internship and full-time job search. Led by Roger Presswood.

No dress code. Please feel free to bring your lunch.

RSVP on Handshake by February 3.

Click here to RSVP!

Chair’s Chat, 1/14

Category : News/Events

Join the Epidemiology Department for Chair’s Chat Tuesday, January 14. Please RSVP on canvas as soon as possible!

CFAR Network Science Seminar, 1/16

Category : News/Events

Preregistration is required for entry; guests can RSVP here.

Spring 2020 Course, Evidence-Based Decision Making

Category : Student Opportunities

Course Description

GH584 – “Evidence-based decision making” is a course where we critically assess (a) what is data, (b) how do we use it for policy and recommendation development in both the US and global settings, and (c) what are the implications of these recommendations and how they change over time.  Enrollment is open to students in all departments, as we want different perspectives on how these recommendations are made and how they impact different aspects of global health. 

Click here to view the syllabus: GH 584 syllabus

For more information, contact: 

Dr. Robert Bednarczyk (rbednar [at] emory [dot] edu) or Dr. Felipe Lobelo (rlobelo [at] emory [dot] edu)

 

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