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Graduate Assistant, Region IV Public Health Training Center

Category : Student Opportunities

Description

The Region IV Public Health Training Center (R-IV PHTC), funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has an opening for a graduate assistant.  The mission of the R-IV PHTC is to build the capacity of the current and future public health workforce to protect and promote the health of communities in the Southeastern United States. The Center provides professional development for the current workforce, experiential learning (field placements*) for the future workforce, and consulting and technical assistance for health departments.  While the R-IV PHTC offers student field placements with other agencies, *this position would be working as a graduate assistant with the R-IV PHTC team at the Emory RSPH.

The selected graduate assistant will assist the R-IV PHTC team (including staff working on training, needs assessments, field placements, communications, evaluation, and reports) with the management of the R-IV PHTC’s programs.  Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to, assisting with: 

  • Data collection and management
  • Environmental scans of trainings and other resources
  • Preparation and implementation of trainings 
  • Summary reports of training and field placement evaluations
  • Communications efforts such as newsletter, social media, or e-blasts 
  • Cataloging and quality assurance of trainings on website and learning management system

Interested students should apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed and considered as they are received.  Please apply by sending your cover letter, resume, and writing sample directly to Laura Lloyd at lmlloyd [at] emory [dot] edu.   

Salary Level: $15.00 per hour 

Approximate Hours per Week: 15-20 

Note: The R-IV Public Health Training Center is a federally-funded program which has a citizenship requirement.  To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be either a U.S. citizen, a non-citizen U.S. national, or a foreign national having in your possession a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a 1st year MPH student with a REAL Award willing to start the position in spring 2023 and continue through the 2023-2024 academic year.  Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills, including both oral and written skills. Candidates must also have excellent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Apps. Experience with Survey Monkey, WordPress, Mail Chimp, Canva and Learning Management Systems would also be helpful.

Location  

Grace Crum Rollins Bldg., RSPH, Atlanta, Georgia

Contact Information

Laura M. Lloyd, MPH, MCHES®

lmlloyd [at] emory [dot] edu  

Region IV Public Health Training Center

Emory University – Rollins School of Public Health 

https://www.r4phtc.org/ 

Influenza Sentinel Surveillance Epidemiologist, Georgia Department of Health

Category : Alumni

Job Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Acting Influenza Surveillance Coordinator, the Influenza Sentinel Surveillance Epidemiologist 1 will be responsible for providing epidemiologic support to respiratory disease surveillance activities including the recruitment of sentinel and enhanced influenza surveillance providers in Georgia and assisting on cross-cutting projects with internal teams at GDPH including the National Wastewater Surveillance System, COVID-19, and other respiratory disease teams.

The Influenza Sentinel Surveillance Epidemiologist 1 will be responsible for:

  • Participating in the recruitment of sentinel and enhanced influenza providers for specimen testing.
  • Coordinating the transportation of respiratory specimens to the GA Public Health Lab.
  • Assisting with the review of medical charts for suspect influenza-associated deaths.
  • Compiling data from CDC and electronic surveillance systems for the Georgia weekly influenza report.
  • Communicate with external partners such as CDC, large hospital systems, and small healthcare clinics on projects contributing to influenza surveillance.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners including federal, state, and local entities on cross-cutting projects pertaining to respiratory disease surveillance.
  • Providing epidemiologic support to respiratory disease outbreak investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Health or closely related field from an accredited college or university
OR 
Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field.

 

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

Applied Public Health Statistics (APHA) Conference 2023

Category : Student Opportunities

The Applied Public Health Statistics (APHS) Section invites abstract submissions for student research poster and oral presentation sessions for the APHA 2023 Conference, Atlanta, GA, Nov 12-15. Students wishing to be considered for these sessions should submit an abstract (by March 31, 2023) and a 2-page summary of their paper (also by May 31, 2023). 

In order to be eligible for the student competition you must be a student at the time of the conference in November 2023 (those graduating in May/June 2023 are not eligible). When submitting your abstract at apha.confex.com/apha/2023/aphs.htm, please submit it under the session “Student oral presentations” or “Student poster presentations”, even if it may be thematically related to other topics on the topic list. Students interested in competing in the student oral paper competition and have questions should contact Dr. Wenjun Li (Wenjun_Li [at] uml [dot] edu) and copy Dr. Guang Xu (guangxu [at] marian [dot] edu). The two-page summary of the paper should be submitted online at tinyurl.com/5ejxhnwf or using the attached QR Code, with a letter from a faculty member attesting to the author’s student status.

If a student abstract was submitted for oral presentation but is not accepted for an oral presentation, it will automatically be considered as a poster submission. All accepted student abstracts will be considered for the Student Research Competition. Three finalists will receive awards and travel support to present their paper during APHA 2023 conference. An award will be given for the Best Student Oral Presentation. Attached, please find more details about this opportunity. 

Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions.

Wenjun Li, PhD, Chair of Student Research Competition, APHS

Guang Xu, PhD, Chair-elect and Program Chair, APHS

Niloofar Ramezani, PhD, Section Chair, APHS

Healthcare Relevancy Teach-In, Woman Life Freedom for Iran

Category : News/Events

What: WLF Teach-In: We will be hosting a teach-in (an informal discussion and learning space) regarding relevant aspects of the Women Life Freedom Movement, especially relevant for those who are interested in healthcare, public health, community health, women’s rights initiatives, and reproductive health.

When: Thursday, March 23rd, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
 
Where: The Hatchery (1578 Avenue Pl #200, Atlanta, GA 30329)
 

Who: Hosted by the School of Medicine and the Rollins School of Public Health, for all Emory students, faculty, and affiliates.

#InsideAPE: Michaela Bonnett and the Emory Autism Center

Category : #WeAreEmoryEPI

Meet Michaela Bonnett! She is a second-year MPH Candidate in Global Epidemiology with a research interest in developmental disabilities and delays in lower- and middle-income countries and underserved populations. Michaela takes us inside her APE to share her experience working with the Emory Autism Center.

Tell us about your academic history/where you went to school.

I got my Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

What are your primary research interests?

I am interested in developmental disabilities and delays, particularly autism. I especially want to focus on the detection and healthcare infrastructure associated with these concerns in low- and middle-income countries and underserved populations.

Tell us about your APE project.

I designed and conducted a brief study, which I submitted for IRB approval, focused on identifying sources of disparity in accessing and utilizing autism diagnostic and supportive services among children in Metro Atlanta. The study centered around a series of qualitative expert interviews with experienced daycare directors representing Atlanta’s diverse regions and population. My APE will culminate with a report of our findings that will be used as groundwork for more extensive future studies with the Emory Autism Center.

How did you find your APE project?

I conducted a series of informational interviews with Emory faculty, describing my research interests and goals. A very helpful professor put me in contact with the director of Emory Autism Center, and I worked together with him to design my APE from the ground up.

When did you start looking for an APE? When did you start working for your APE organization?

I started looking for my APE in December, at the end of my first semester. I started designing my APE with the Emory Autism Center in March of my second semester.

Are you pursuing/interested in any certificates? If so, was it difficult to meet your APE requirements?

I’m not pursuing a certificate; however, finding an APE that met my interests while meeting the global health requirement was challenging. I was lucky enough to discover that focusing on an underserved domestic population is also a way to meet the global health requirement that the EPI department has for GLEPI students.

What has the experience been like so far?

It has been great having hands-on research experience that has let me connect with the community. Still, I also get the unique experience of being a primary investigator on a study from start to finish. There have been frustrating moments, and I’ve had multiple setbacks, but I’ve also gained some really valuable mentors. Encompassing everything, the experience has been worth it!

Any advice for people looking for an APE?

It’s never too early to start looking but don’t panic if you don’t find something even after you’ve been looking for a while. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box if you want to do something really unique.

What are three fun facts you want people to know about you?
  1. I’ve lived on 3 continents, and I hope to get that number even higher.
  2. I love baking, especially desserts. I always make enough to share!
  3. I’m a Nebraskan, and I somehow miss the Midwest.

Thanks for sharing your APE experience with us, Michaela! Come back next week to see the next student who we feature!

Graduate Research Assistant Positions, Emory Center for Health of Incarcerated Persons (CHIP)

Category : Student Opportunities

The Emory Center for Health of Incarcerated Persons (CHIP) seeks one or two part-time Graduate Research Assistants (10-20 hours/week) to work immediately with continuation into the spring and summer.  

The CHIP team is an interdisciplinary team, under the direction of Dr. Anne Spaulding in our department, focused on implementing appropriate infectious disease interventions and data gathering in justice/legal health settings. 

The following role would allow participation in several CHIP projects including but not limited to Surveillance Using Wastewater and Nasal Self-Collected Specimens (SWANSS), Conducting Correctional COVID Research and Implementing Novel, Ethically Sound Surveillance Systems (CRAINES), and Maintaining All Leaving on Long-Acting Antiretrovirals and Other Drugs (MALLARDS). GRA tasks may include participation in specimen collection at Fulton County Jail, conducting literature reviews, assistance in grant development and writing IRB protocols, other scientific writing, qualitative assessments, development of presentations for infectious disease conferences and other speaking engagements, and other CHIP-related duties as appropriate. Students may additionally use the position as an opportunity to complete APE and/or thesis requirements.  

Minimum Qualifications: Interest in infectious disease and implementation science. Demonstrated cultural competencies relevant to incarcerated populations. Ability to work in teams.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with incarcerated, underserved, or stigmatized populations. Qualitative data experience. Experience in infectious disease management. Scientific writing.  

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to shanika [dot] kennedy [at] emory [dot] edu with the subject line: CHIP: Confounder Job Posting – “Your Name”  by 3/3/23 at 11:59 PM. 

Summer Field Experience (APE Eligible), World Vision

Category : Student Opportunities

Dr. Bethany Caruso (Department of Global Health) is seeking multiple students for summer positions to assist with research related to a program led by World Vision (WV) that aims to improve women’s economic empowerment and water access in four countries (Honduras, Guatemala, Zimbabwe, and Kenya). World Vision is implementing the program in each country, and Emory is engaging as a learning partner. Specifically, Emory will conduct formative research and process evaluations to inform and assess World Vision’s programming within and across these settings. The students will travel to one of the four countries (IRBs and other in-country conditions pending), depending on experience and interest, and assist with research these activities.

The ideal candidates are proactive, able to work independently, have strong writing skills, have international experience, are interested in gender and/or WASH issues, and have training (e.g. coursework) or experience in qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis. The ability to speak/read Spanish is needed for travel to Honduras or Guatemala. The positions are unpaid, but will qualify as APEs and the Emory team will support the student to apply for RSPH GFEFA and/or EGHI funding. Data could be used as a thesis, pending review with the Emory team. Students across Emory are eligible to apply.

Primary tasks may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Assisting in tool development (qualitative and quantitative) for formative research
  • Assisting in development of IRB/Ethics protocols
  • Assisting with data collection efforts across countries, including scheduling/managing data collection activities
  • Assisting with training of data collectors in country
  • Supporting Emory and World Vision staff while in-country, including attending and taking notes during partner meetings and debriefing teams on field activities
  • Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of collected data
  • Writing reports and presenting preliminary findings in-country and upon return

If you are interested, please fill out this Google form. (Do not email!) We will review all applications and reach out to selected candidates for further questions and interviews.

Senior Evaluation Manager, Institute for Public Health Innovation

Category : Alumni

IPHI is currently recruiting for a Senior Evaluation Manager (SEM) to support information-based decision making, measure and improve organizational and program performance, and foster evaluation business opportunities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in non-profit program evaluation, entrepreneurial, and energized by the opportunity to build the evaluation systems and capacities of a growing regional non- profit public health organization.

The Senior Evaluation Manager (SEM) will coordinate and support public health program evaluation and monitoring activities, including evaluation planning and design, collaboration with key stakeholders, data collection and analysis, data synthesis, and report writing and presentation with a commitment to equity, utilization-focused and community participatory evaluation strategies. This requires collaborating with team members and external partners on a wide range of diverse public health projects, from direct services to broad community-level policy and systems change initiatives. The Senior Evaluation Manager (SEM) will also lead evaluation training and capacity- building efforts across the organization and with project partners. The Senior Evaluation Manager (SEM) will play a key role in supporting overall organizational performance, such as through monitoring performance associated with IPHI’s strategic plan and conducting staff and business client surveys. Finally, the Senior Evaluation Manager (SEM) will assist in cultivating business opportunities by identifying and securing evaluation service contracts and contributing to evaluation design elements of grant proposals.

In addition, the Senior Evaluation Manager (SEM) will carry out a broad spectrum of evaluation work designed to help build IPHI’s capacity to improve and communicate the effectiveness of public health programs.

Primary Responsibilities: – Coordinate or advise monitoring and evaluation activities associated with IPHI programs, in close collaboration with team members, contractors, and partners. Lead and support the design, planning, logistics, and implementation of evaluation activities, including support of strategic plan metrics and monitoring. – Lead a broad range of survey development and implementation to support organizational and program development. – Guide the development and implementation of organizational and program quality improvement processes. – Support and lead organizational and community capacity building efforts, including trainings and workshops on topics relevant to monitoring, evaluation and learning. – Support the development and implementation of a variety of monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes and outputs related to data infrastructure systems, survey-building, evaluation plans, data visualization and organizational learning. – Work with other team members to translate evaluation and monitoring findings into organizational and program improvement. – Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, interpret statistics and draft findings, including data visualization. – Clearly communicate the results of analytical work to non-technical audiences in both written and oral communication. – Write summaries, case studies, evaluation reports, literature reviews, abstracts, and other content. – Assume a lead role in writing evaluation sections of grant reports and proposals. Contribute to the development of research and evaluation business opportunities.

Applications should be submitted through IPHI’s on-line application system (Lever), accessible through IPHI’s website (https://www.institutephi.org) or various job advertisement boards. Please submit a resumé and cover letter to complete your application for consideration. Your cover letter can be submitted under “Additional Information” as text or uploaded as one file together with your resumé. Please note only one file can be uploaded to apply, so the cover letter and resumé must be combined into a single PDF unless the cover letter is included in the Additional Information section. Please apply by April 17, 2023. 

 

PRISM Thesis Opportunities Meeting

Category : News/Events

PRISM Health will be sponsoring a thesis opportunities meeting for first year Epidemiology students who are interested in HIV and Sexual Health. There will be pizza (bring your own drink!) and opportunities to hear about available thesis topics. You will meet the EPI HIV faculty, and begin a process to match with one of these topics or faculty members. 

2/27/2023, 12-1PM CNR 4001 (Alternative Zoom option)

You may RSVP to Susan at sschlue [at] emory [dot] edu by Feb. 24th.

Faculty: Jodie Guest, Jeb Jones, Travis Sanchez, Patrick Sullivan, and Aaron Siegler
along with PRISM CDC collaborators

 

APE Opportunity, QuEEN Savvy Lab

Category : Student Opportunities

The QuEEN Savvy Lab (QuEEN – Quality, Equitable & Electronic iNterventions for Savvy Women) is looking for creative and self-motivated students to assist with its current research projects. The QuEEN Savvy Lab is housed within the Emory Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing under the direction of Dr. Rasheeta Chandler. The lab’s research focuses on optimizing sexual reproductive health (SRH) outcomes through mobile health interventions for a target population—young Black women. Another focus area is improving maternal/postpartum health through mobile health intervention— Preventing Maternal Mortality Using Mobile Technology (PM3) for Black women. This study is in collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia State University, and Georgia Institute of Technology, among others.

If you are passionate about mitigating maternal/severe maternal morbidity and mortality in black women, as well as incorporating digital technologies into the maternal health processes, this is the opportunity for you! We are seeking passionate and detail-oriented MPH students to aid our research projects in the following ways:

  • Find culturally relevant maternal health (perinatal & postnatal) and postpartum education content and resources, and upload the content to a resource bank for the PM3 app

  • Assist with recruitment and analyze qualitative data

  • Develop a multimedia resource kit consisting of videos, current events, news feeds, podcasts, and

    support groups related to maternal and reproductive health, and postpartum quality improvement

  • Provide administrative and research support to principal investigators and senior research team

    members.

    Note: This is a remote work environment and CITI training is required. Interested students must provide CITI certificates
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