UCSF UC Berkeley Joint PhD Program, Computational Precision Health

Fellowship on Epidemiology and Data Analysis, CDC Emerging Threats Team

Research Project: Under the ORISE Research Participation program, this fellowship will offer the opportunity to train in the Division of Birth Defects and Infant Disorders in the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). The ORISE participant will have the opportunity to gain experience in conducting research and surveillance activities, as well as collecting, reviewing, and analyzing epidemiologic and programmatic data. Participant will train on projects that focus on the role of prenatal exposures on pregnancy, fetal, infant, and child outcomes. Prenatal exposures of interest include, but are not limited to: COVID-19, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis C, syphilis, Zika virus, and other infectious diseases. Training will occur under the direction of an assigned Advisor/Mentor on the Emerging Threats Epidemiology and Research Team. 

Learning Objectives: There are several main learning objectives that this appointment could include:

1. Gain familiarity with the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies Network (SET-NET) which includes mother-baby longitudinally linked surveillance for COVID-19, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis C, syphilis, and other infectious diseases;
2. Gain familiarity for other Zika surveillance and research projects in the U.S. and in Colombia: US Zika Pregnancy and Infant Registry, Proyecto Vigilancia de Embarazadas con Zika (VEZ) and Zika en Embarazadas y Ninos (ZEN);
3. Enhance skills in performing data management and analysis through the collection, review, and analysis of epidemiologic and programmatic data generated by these surveillance systems and studies, and other projects involving epidemiologic and programmatic data from emerging threats surveillance and research and other relevant infectious diseases during pregnancy and effect on infant health;
4. Develop protocols and standard operating procedures for surveillance and research activities, leveraging existing surveillance and study platforms to capture pregnancy, birth, clinical, and developmental outcomes arising from a range of exposures during pregnancy and participate in data systems and approaches to improve quality and speed of the surveillance system;
5. Perform literature reviews and, where needed, systematic reviews and meta-analyses to describe existing evidence of the influence of infectious diseases and other in-utero exposures on fetal, infant, and child development;
6. Engage in CDC emergency response procedures; and
7. Collaborate and engage other staff from the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), other CDC centers, institutes, or offices, other federal organizations, health departments, partners, and international health ministries and organizations.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Van Tong (vct2 [at] cdc [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor.

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

E-Learning Institute Fellowship, CDC

The CDC E-learning Institute (ELI) is designed to cultivate skills of public health training professionals with limited experience designing or developing e-learning products.

Through partnership with the Public Health Foundation, ELI is a six-month online fellowship that offers access to CDC-developed materials and subject matter experts, as well as the opportunity to learn from peers in a positive, experiential environment.

Fellows learn innovative strategies and get the hands-on experience needed to create quality e-learning products.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Epidemiologist, CDC

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases (DDID), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Influenza Division (ID), located in Atlanta, Georgia.

As a Epidemiologist at the GS-12 you will:

• Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.
• Analyze study or project implementation procedures for improvement; works with program specialists and/or scientists as appropriate, to develop more viable implementation procedures and coordinates with appropriate staff to make needed changes.
• Consult on, monitor, and measure the outcome of assigned programs through studies that evaluate the effectiveness of subject activities in meeting the needs of program participants.
• Participate with scientists and program consultants both in various aspects of the study or survey design process, including: conducts a search or review of the existing literature and data in a scientific area, and prepares and/or presents summaries for a variety of purposes, monitors internal review board clearances, designs questionnaires and other data collection instruments.
• Use established, modified, newly developed scientific and technical methods and practices, identifies and evaluates a wide range of conventional/unconventional health conditions in a specialty area.

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

Communicable Disease Investigator, Pima County Health Department

Minimum Qualifications: (1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, health education, biology, microbiology, nursing, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at time of recruitment, and one year of experience involving communicable disease interviewing or investigations. OR: (2) Five years of paid/unpaid experience providing public health services and/or communicable disease education and intervention.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1.Experience with local health department epidemiology. 2.Minimum two (2) years experience working on data collection, client interviewing, and creating computer-generated reports. 3.Minimum two (2) years experience working in a public health or school environment. 4.Experience and proficiency in the use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records, and web- based applications.

Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

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Program Research Specialist I, NYSPHC Fellowship Program

Responsibilities

The Program Research Specialist I will assist with investigation of outbreaks, tracking foodborne and waterborne disease investigations, reporting of outbreaks, analysis of data, identifying trends, developing, and implementing interventions and developing training materials to provide outreach and education to Local Health Departments and internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will also provide assistance for special projects, conduct literature reviews, participate in work groups, and conference calls regarding outbreak investigations and other epidemiological studies. This position is supported by the New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program. Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR four years of such experience. This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access. Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption. Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree in epidemiology or another public health field. Working knowledge of public health/epidemiology surveillance systems, investigation protocols and outbreak reporting. Experience with communicable disease investigations, environmental investigations, evaluating interventions and development and providing of trainings. Strong written, methodological, and analytical skills with proficiency in statistical programs (e.g. SAS), and Microsoft software (Access, Excel).

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities. HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

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Public Health Associate, Integral Global

Job Summary: Integral Global is seeking an initiative-taking, solutions-oriented individual with project management experience to join its growing team. As a Public Health Associate, this individual will provide programmatic, business development, and operational support to organizational leadership. They will oversee a portfolio of projects, manage stakeholders, and support the firm’s business development activities. Exceptional qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities, leadership, and communication skills are essential. As part of a small, agile team, the PHA must be able to function independently, flexibly and have a strong commitment to excellence. Successful candidates demonstrate resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, work ethic, and emotional intelligence.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: – Full Time (40+hrs)

Company Overview: Atlanta-based Integral Global (“IG”) delivers public health impact to vulnerable communities and expands the reach and effectiveness of federal agencies, private and corporate foundations, and international partners in dynamic, difficult-to-reach environments. Sustainability and relational integrity are central to IG’s approach to every engagement. We collaborate closely with Ministries of Health and other in-country partners in the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and East Africa to ensure that the impact of our work continues long after a project concludes. Our track record, in-country relationships, and knowledge of on the ground operations allow us to rapidly and effectively mobilize resources to achieve the goals of our clients. Learn more at: http://www.integralglobal.net/

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CDC IT Program Manager, Tanaq Support Services

Overview

Tanaq Support Services (TSS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TSS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation (SGT), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders. SGT is privately owned by Alaska Natives, and stock is not publicly traded.

About the Role

We are seeking a CDC IT Program Manager to support our work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), leading programs focused on Project Management and Information Technology. The ideal candidate will help develop and manage a team of information technology consultants to achieve program delivery and financial success. 

Responsibilities

• Establish a team of high-performing public health information technology consultants and subject matter experts consistent with customer requirements.
• Build and mature effective customer relationships for purposes of improving the quality and continuity of our services.
• Evaluate all task order deliverables to ensure delivery excellence and achieve consistently high customer satisfaction.
• Manage individual contributors and task order leads, maintaining low turnover in accordance with assigned targets.
• Provide career guidance to project managers, technical leads, direct reports to include counseling team members on career growth.
• Contribute to proposal content (writing) and review based on areas of expertise and unique customer-oriented knowledge.

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Fellowship on Epidemiology and Data Analysis, CDC Emerging Threats Team

CDC Office and Location: Two research opportunities are currently available with the Division of Birth Defects and Infant Disorders in the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.  

Research Project: Under the ORISE Research Participation program, this fellowship will offer the opportunity to train in the Division of Birth Defects and Infant Disorders in the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). The ORISE participant will have the opportunity to gain experience in conducting research and surveillance activities, as well as collecting, reviewing, and analyzing epidemiologic and programmatic data. Participant will train on projects that focus on the role of prenatal exposures on pregnancy, fetal, infant, and child outcomes. Prenatal exposures of interest include, but are not limited to: COVID-19, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis C, syphilis, Zika virus, and other infectious diseases. Training will occur under the direction of an assigned Advisor/Mentor on the Emerging Threats Epidemiology and Research Team. 

Learning Objectives: There are several main learning objectives that this appointment could include:

1. Gain familiarity with the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies Network (SET-NET) which includes mother-baby longitudinally linked surveillance for COVID-19, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis C, syphilis, and other infectious diseases;
2. Gain familiarity for other Zika surveillance and research projects in the U.S. and in Colombia: US Zika Pregnancy and Infant Registry, Proyecto Vigilancia de Embarazadas con Zika (VEZ) and Zika en Embarazadas y Ninos (ZEN);
3. Enhance skills in performing data management and analysis through the collection, review, and analysis of epidemiologic and programmatic data generated by these surveillance systems and studies, and other projects involving epidemiologic and programmatic data from emerging threats surveillance and research and other relevant infectious diseases during pregnancy and effect on infant health;
4. Develop protocols and standard operating procedures for surveillance and research activities, leveraging existing surveillance and study platforms to capture pregnancy, birth, clinical, and developmental outcomes arising from a range of exposures during pregnancy and participate in data systems and approaches to improve quality and speed of the surveillance system;
5. Perform literature reviews and, where needed, systematic reviews and meta-analyses to describe existing evidence of the influence of infectious diseases and other in-utero exposures on fetal, infant, and child development;
6. Engage in CDC emergency response procedures; and
7. Collaborate and engage other staff from the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), other CDC centers, institutes, or offices, other federal organizations, health departments, partners, and international health ministries and organizations.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Van Tong (vct2 [at] cdc [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2022.  Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Public Health Analyst II – Remote, Tanaq Support Services

Overview

Tanaq Support Services (TSS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TSS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders. 

About the Role

We are seeking a Public Health Analyst II to provide support for the Office of the Director (OD), Division of Reproductive Health (DHR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Responsibilities

• Support CDC Scientific Clearance Transformation Initiative:   
• Support the Office of the Associate Director for Science ensure coordination and collaboration in activities. 
• Compile information across the Division to support CDC Scientific Clearance Transformation Initiative. 
• Prepare analytical reports to support clearance timeliness.  
• Create and maintain platforms to support preclearance and manuscript concept clearance processes.
• Draft email correspondence and guidance documents for ongoing dissemination to raise awareness and support for Division science-related activities. 
• Perform reference checks and literature reviews as needed to support dissemination of strategic science. 
• Support Science Regulatory Requirements:   
• Aid in the compliance of the OMB Paperwork Reduction Act, including reviewing and editing documents to meet approval requirements.
• Assist in compliance with Human Subject Research requirements, including review and editing of Institutional Review Board documents to meet approval requirements. 
• Maintain compliance with confidentiality protections, including review and editing of documents to meet approval for Assurance of Confidentiality and Certificate of Confidentiality applications.
• Support transition of surveillance systems to comply with Revised Common Rule. 
• Support compliance of Data Management Plans across Division as required by CDC and NCCDPHP procedures. 
• Support compliance of Project Determinations across Division as required by CDC and NCCDPHP procedures.  
• Support compliance of Data Use Agreements across Division as required by CDC and NCCDPHP procedures.  
• Provide support for strategic assessments to demonstrate program and policy impact and support strategic surveillance and data collection planning.  
• Deliver support for communicating with CDC grantees for compliance with applicable scientific regulatory requirements e.g., common data use agreements

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working as a Public Health Analyst, preferably with the CDC. 
• Previous experience with CDC programs, policies, procedures, and communication activities required. 
• Experience with CDC’s Scientific Clearance processes 
• Experience with CDC’s Science Regulatory Requirements 
• Experience liaising and supporting division management  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. 
• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple project and prioritize assignments, while remaining flexible to changing priorities and new initiatives. 
• Ability to obtain a government clearance. 

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