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Senior Public Health Program Asc

Category : Alumni

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Independently uses a specialized knowledge of, and experience, with public health principles to analyze, develop, implement, and promote solutions to public health issues/problems. Collects and analyzes data. Prepares proposals, protocols, data analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings. Addresses public health issues by providing education, technical assistance, advocacy, public awareness, and research. Works with programs or studies designed to evaluate the prevalence or surveillance of public health issues and the effectiveness of targeted interventions. May coordinate clinical study sites to ensure compliance with patient recruitment and data collection standards. May provide technical assistance to organizations to include presentations, websites, strategies, and educational forums to address specific public health issues. May design, develop, and conduct targeted training initiatives. May collaborate with external organizations to develop action plans and goals to achieve specific objectives. Identifies new potential projects, studies or partners. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree in public health, a master’s of science degree in public health or health education, or a master’s in development practice from an accredited school and three years of relevant applied public health experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Communication/Teamwork

Excellent verbal and especially written communication skills demonstrated through contribution to a manuscript or report or draft thesis
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple personnel and projects within a team, including interacting with diverse team members
Demonstrated ability to work independently alongside senior investigators, completing tasks with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to multitask and to prioritize assignments so that project deliverables are completed on time
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to assess data quality and interpret study findings (e.g. tables, regression results, qualitative findings)
Strong organizational skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Critical and analytical thinking abilities
Prior Experience

Prior experience (2+ years) on CDC, NIH, or other major donor research project or program
Prior experience managing a project or equivalent including interacting with diverse team members
Experience working with HIV/AIDS research, prevention, or treatment
Prior experience with technology-based health programs or interventions
Familiarity with LGBT communities and other men who have sex with men

Position Information:

We are seeking a highly organized Public Health Program Associate, Sr. to lead and coordinate a large Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded implementation science study. The study intends to measure the effectiveness of mailing out HIV self-testing kits and providing access to Internet-based mobile prevention applications and websites as a public health strategy to increase linkage to HIV prevention (HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, PrEP) and care (antiretroviral therapy, ART) services for Black and Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM). The selected candidate may also work on multiple projects within our research group.

Some responsibilities for this role in this project may include:

Contribute to budget development, forecasting, and monitoring of complex, collaborative research budgets and subcontracts
Develop and negotiate project/product deliverables with expert consultants and vendors
Plan and lead meetings with internal and external staff and stakeholders

Create and develop administrative documents for human subjects research, including:
Regular reports to study funder or other governmental agency
Protocols and other human subjects materials for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Oversee and supervise multiple project staff in accomplishing their respective tasks, including:
Coordinating testing kit and specimen management and shipping to participants
Coordinating laboratory testing and return of test results for project participants
Working with mobile app developer to design and test study mobile application and databases
Managing day-to-day online participant management, including sending reminders and incentives to study participant
Liaise with and manage relationships with study colleagues at Emory and points of contact at other institutions (in particular University of Michigan, CDC, and the University of North Carolina)
Communicate regularly with senior investigator and inform strategic planning

There may be additional opportunities to become involved with data collection, data analysis, and presentation of results. A smaller portion of this person’s time may be dedicated to similar work with other PRISM Health projects (see list at www.prismhealth.emory.edu/Projects.html), including day-to-day participant management and other tasks as needed. The applicant’s interests can shape which other projects they may become involved with.

The position is with PRISM Health (www.prismhealth.emory.edu), and located in Atlanta, GA. PRISM Health is a very active and collaborative group, consisting of 8 faculty members and over 35 staff. The nested research environments of PRISM Health, the Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health and the Emory Center for AIDS Research offer a vibrant and supportive community for conducting HIV/AIDS and infectious disease research.

To apply, click HERE.


Microbiologist (Inspector) (RECENT GRADUATE)

Category : Alumni

Summary
The incumbent serves as a Microbiologist (Inspector) (RECENT GRADUATE) performing specified portions of scientific work involving studies of the characteristics and life processes of microorganisms, their interrelationships with other living forms, and their reactions to the environment.

Responsibilities
As a Microbiologist (Inspector) (RECENT GRADUATE) you will:

Conduct regulatory on-site inspections/assessments of Federal, State, academic and private laboratories at biosafety levels 2, 3, and 4 to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements. Include data analysis and management concepts to include a basic knowledge of principles and techniques related to the analysis, presentation, and exchange of data. Communicate with a variety of lab/organizations in the scientific community Assess and develop materials designed to communicate to the scientific community. Facilitate the registration and changes to the registration of entities that possess, use, and transfer select agents and toxins. Prepare written reports of inspection findings. Coordinate regulatory requirements with other federal agencies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position up to 25%-40% (Domestic)

To apply, click HERE.


GIS Project Coordinator, Senior

Category : Alumni

Perspecta has an immediate need for a Project Coordinator, Sr. in Atlanta, GA

The Project Coordinator (Senior) is required to(1) provide high-level coordination, tracking, and reporting for activities of multi-disciplinary project groups that are responsible for the production of web-based or desktop GIS development projects;

(2) coordinate and support the definition of project scope and objectives based on user needs, GRASP GIS capacity, and a thorough understanding of business need and industry requirements;

(3) perform analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications;

(4) provide consultation on projects and facilitate most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment;

(5) communicate with project stakeholders including GRASP and GRASP project partners to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner;

(6) develop, manage, and report on project timelines that are impacted by complex scientific, technological, and administrative issues;

(7) provide coordination expertise to make certain that projects advance through all project stages to result in successful completion;

(8) prepare or contribute to the preparation of documentation, materials, and/or consultation as required by CDC/ ATSDR policy governing processes required to design, develop, test, implement and maintain systems at the CDC/ATSDR.

Processes include NCEH-ATSDR Enterprise Planning Lifecycle (EPLC) governance and Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process;

(9) perform analysis of georeferenced datasets using established methods and techniques;

(10) produce static and dynamic map products using established cartographic protocols and standards;

(11) process, alter, and manipulate GIS data in preparation for analysis, visualization, desktop automation, and systems integration and provide recommendations to GRASP government staff regarding use of geospatial methods/techniques and the fitness of GIS datasets for particular purposes;

(12) participate in oral and written communications, as needed, to interface with the diverse and multi-disciplinary GRASP staff to obtain clarity in requirements and communicate complex GIS science and technology concepts to GRASP staff and CDC/ATSDR staff who collaborate with GRASP on various projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

·10+ years (or 5+ years with an advanced degree) of experience facilitating, coordinating, and tracking complex GIS, geospatial technology, and analytic public health projects.

·Experience organizing and coordinating multi-organizational teams and executing effective communication approaches to advance public health projects.

·Ability to adapt project coordination approach to meet the needs of the project team, project goals, CDC/ATSDR policy, and other project variables.

·Experience producing meaningful project artifacts that adhere to industry or organization-specific guidelines.

·Project reporting experience that includes generating and collating project requirements, status reports, other metrics, and/or required reports.

·Familiarity and experience with IMAGINE and the ESRI ArcGIS suite of GIS products and extensions including but not limited to ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online.

·Ability to work independently or as a member of a team to create thematic maps.

·Familiarity with software products such as Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Google (Maps, Google Earth), and GPS technology as well as Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project, or other project management software.

·Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.

Qualifications Preferred:

·10+ years (or 5+ years with an advanced degree) of experience with GIS data formats including ESRI shapefile/personal geodatabase/file data base, and Google KML/KMZ.

·Familiarity with cartographic concepts such as symbology, visual hierarchy and color, and typography.

·Ability to support increasing the efficiency of existing workflows and assist with developing and/or enhancing tools for geospatial data collection and analysis related to public health.

·Experience with Adobe Flex and Illustrator, Google Earth, Python scripting, the ESRI Flash API, and InstantAtlas is a plus.

·Experience supporting CDC/ATSDR or any Public Health Agency is highly desired.

Education:

·BS/BA or MS in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS);

·Master of Public Health, Business Administration, or related field.

EEO Tagline: Perspecta is an AA/EEO Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

To apply, click HERE.


Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology GRA Summer Opportunity

Dr. Kramer is hiring a part-time GRA to provide data management and data analysis support for several MCH-oriented projects using large secondary datasets. The position is 15-20 hours/week and will go through the summer, with the possibility of extending into Fall 2019. The projects primarily concern racial and geographic variations in preterm birth, very preterm birth, infant mortality, and maternal morbidity and mortality.

JOB DUTIES

Identify, download, and clean/harmonize data from various sources to create analytic datasets
Validate, clean, and merge large administrative datasets in SQLServer environment
Work with geospatial modelers to extract and summarize results from Bayesian spatiotemporal models
Support qualitative data collection and summarization from focus groups related to projects
Search literature, and write summary and synthesis of target areas

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Current MPH or PhD student
Completed 1+ year of EPI Methods and BIOS
Prior experience with spatial data (Intro GIS or other experinece)
Experience working in R
Detail oriented
Experience with relational databases and SQL queries (OPTIONAL)

To apply through Handshake, click HERE.


Data Analyst II, FPA Operations

Category : Alumni

This job is suitable for someone with at least three years of relevant experiences. In addition, we do not offer sponsorship for this position. Please see below the job description for Data Analyst II position:

1. Conducts data driven analysis and cross sectional template review of Epic, eIDX, IDX or Cerner schedules and templates and provides data driven recommendations on potential scheduling optimization strategies.

2. Utilizes knowledge of various scheduling systems to recognize opportunities for increased patient access, provider productivity, added value, increased revenue or any other data operational goal as directed by Senior Leadership.

3. May prepare documents and diagrams to illustrate and describe operations; may present findings and recommendations

4. Utilizes project management skills to support initiatives as directed. Can work independently or as part of team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: monitoring timelines, meeting preparation (PowerPoint presentations) and facilitation, report-out presentation preparation

5. Performs basic data analysis to support leadership decision making. Types of data analysis include but are not limited to: process measures and performance metrics, scheduling/template utilization, labor and productivity, quality measures, patient satisfaction measures, and demographic analysis

6. May develop, provide status updates, and track metric reports to communicate financial and operational objectives

7. Maintains current knowledge of health care delivery trends and evidence-based solutions for improving the delivery of care and services

8. Actively participates in and contributes to departmental improvement initiative

9. Performs other duties as required

Anyone with interest in the position, please email your resume to darlene [dot] sanchez [at] mountsinai [dot] org.


EPI/GLEPI Thesis Poster Presentations, 4/30-5/2

Category : News/Events

The EPI/GLEPI thesis poster presentations will take place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12-1pm on the CNR bridge.


Epidemiologist 1, Maryland Department of Health

Category : Alumni

LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Environmental Health Bureau, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose Of Job
This position will serve as an Epidemiologist with the Environmental Health Bureau and be responsible for multiple tasks, including the application of epidemiology knowledge, skills and abilities into the implementation of Bureau services, programs, policies, and grants. This position will also be responsible for conducting data analyses, interpreting and disseminating results of epidemiologic studies for public health action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should have training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as well as strong analytical and critical thinking skills. He/she should also have training in environmental/occupational health or injury prevention.

In addition, the desired candidate should have experience using SAS software to manage data and analyze statistics of large public health data sets, with subsequent interpretation of results for dissemination to stakeholders.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

For more information and to apply, click HERE


IT access after graduation, Rollins Help Desk

Category : News/Events

If you are a SPRING graduate of RSPH, your RSPH access will be removed on May 31, 2019.

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Dear Emory Graduates,

Congratulations on your graduation! As you leave Emory, you will also lose access to your Emory resources. Here is some useful information on when your access to Emory resources will run out and some steps to make your transition as smooth as possible:

You will lose access to ALL RSPH resources on May 31, 2019.
Emory resources, such as your email, Office 365 Apps and E-Journals you will lose access after 90 days from graduation.
Make sure you save a copy of any files off of the various network drives you currently have access to (e.g., H drive) that you want to keep. Research project files may not be copied/saved from the network drive without consent. Your H drive will be deleted on June 1, 2019, and will not be able to be restored. Please make sure all files for any research project are stored in the appropriate T or S drive location.
Emails cannot automatically be forwarded from your Emory email account to a different email account due to security reasons. If you have emails that you wish to have after access is cut off, please begin manually sending them to another email address that you have.
If you have any contacts that currently email you at your Emory address, please notify them that you will no longer have access after 90 days to the Emory email account and provide them with an alternate address to contact you with. Also be sure to copy down contacts that you need from your Emory email account.
You can set up a permanent Emory alumni address, but this is not connected to your current Emory account. It acts as an Emory email address that will forward to an email address of your choice, such as your Gmail account. You can register on the Emory Alumni site as this web address: HERE.

Once registered you will be able to sign up for a permanent alumni Emory email address. One note of advice if you try to create your alumni email account and get the following error… “…cannot find your record…”. Then please follow the link on the alumni site that says “Complete this request form”. This link appears under the message “Can’t find your record?” and will help you move forward.
Please also take a minute to update your contact information HERE to begin taking advantage of the alumni benefits and services available to you!
If you will continue to work on a project after May 31 or are taking a position within RSPH, please make sure your supervisor contacts the RSPH Help Desk by May 20th with what access you will need to avoid interruption in your access. They must include your netid and specify the access you need, not just that you need access.

If you have any computer issues, please email them to help [at] sph [dot] emory [dot] edu.


Student Spotlight: Ariana Gobaud, EPI MPH ’19

Category : #WeAreEmoryEPI

Ariana Gobaud,  Second Year EPI MPH

Practicum Name and Organization: “Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Provider Inquiries in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Expert Medical Consultations, 2013-2017” at the CDC Division of TB Elimination, Field Services Branch

My Experience: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest diseases, and we are lucky that the rates of incidence are so low in the U.S. These low rates, however, mean that healthcare providers are not well trained in diagnosing and providing treatment for patients with TB. The CDC funds 5 centers to provide expert medical consultation and training to assist US providers in the management of TB. Medical consultations are saved as text documents in an online database. I quantitatively and qualitatively  analyzed consultations provided specifically for multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB from 2013-2017 to identify the provider type, setting of caller, and year of the call, and to identify main themes of consultations regarding MDR TB. This week I am presenting these findings at the National TB Conference in Atlanta!

What’s Next for me:I will be attending Columbia in the Fall for my PhD in Epidemiology.

Congratulations, Ariana! The Epi Department will miss you!


Graduate Assistant, Georgia Hurricane Response Hub (HRH)

DESCRIPTION

The Georgia Hurricane Response Hub Technical Assistance Center (HRH TA Center), located at the Rollins School of Public Health, has an opening for a graduate assistant. The Georgia HRH TA Center will serve as one of five regional technical assistance centers for the Hurricane Response Hub (HRH) initiative led by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this national program is designed to enhance disaster-related surveillance and environmental and occupational health recovery efforts in areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria by building disaster-related public health workforce capacity. The Georgia HRH TA Center will partner with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) to lead public health workforce capacity building activities in disaster-related surveillance, environmental, and occupational health needs.

The selected graduate assistant will assist the Georgia HRH TA Center team (including staff working on strategic planning, training, communications and evaluation) with all aspects of the center work including attending workgroup meetings, development of training, and evaluation of project activities. Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to, assisting various members of the team with:

• Analysis of hurricane After Action Reports (AARs) to identify key findings, trends, and training needs.

• Environmental scans of training resources

• Development of training and curriculum plans

• Preparation and implementation of in-person and online trainings

• Summary reports of training evaluations

• Data collection and management

• Communications efforts such as newsletter, websites, social media, or e-blasts

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

Salary Level: $12.00 per hour with an increase to $13.50 on September 1, 2019

Approximate Hours per Week: 15 – 20

Note: The Georgia HRH TA 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 preferably be an MPH student willing to start the position by late April or May and continue through the 2019-2020 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 MailChimp, SurveyMonkey, WordPress and Cvent would also be helpful.

LOCATION Atlanta, Georgia

CONTACT INFORMATION Laura M. Lloyd, MPH, MCHES® lmlloyd [at] emory [dot] edu

Associate Director, Georgia Hurricane Response Hub Technical Assistance Center

Emory University – Rollins School of Public Health https://georgiahrh.org/


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