Epidemiologist/Project Coordinator, Dengue Branch, Division of Vector Borne Diseases

Position Information
Epidemiologist/Project Coordinator
Contractor Position
Dengue Branch, Division of Vector Borne Diseases, CDC
Background
Chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, Zika and other viruses transmitted by mosquitoes are serious health threats in the U.S. and globally. The public health response to the spread of these arboviruses throughout the tropics, where their mosquito vectors thrive, has been hampered by a lack of sustainable and effective interventions to prevent arboviral infections at the community level. Several vector control strategies that have failed to curb disease incidence, continue to be employed despite the absence of robust evidence for their effectiveness or optimal implementation. Novel approaches to arbovirus control are now available, but evidence of their impact on reducing infection incidence is limited.

New techniques in mosquito control show promise for enhanced disease prevention. These include releasing Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with the bacteria Wolbachia to decrease their capacity to transmit viruses that has been shown in a randomized cluster trial to have an efficacy against dengue of 78%. However, there is currently no concise and scalable implementation protocol and clear metrics to monitor implementation success. Because of the high prevalence of mosquito-borne viruses in Central America and the known threat of importation or expansion of these viruses into the United States, the Division of Vector Borne Diseases (DVBD) is supporting the implementation of an arbovirus control program in El Salvador. This is a unique opportunity to design and pilot a comprehensive dengue control program that will include: 1) implementation of Wolbachia replacement in a 20 km2 area of Santa Ana, 2) strengthening laboratory capacity for the diagnosis of arboviruses; 3) strengthening enhanced and traditional surveillance for dengue and other arboviruses; and 4) enhance outbreak preparedness and control.

The objectives of the project are:
• Evaluate the implementation of Wolbachia replacement in the department of Santa Ana in partnership with the World Mosquito Program.
• Establish clinic-based enhanced surveillance infrastructure to monitor dengue and other arbovirual disease trends, contribute to measure the impact of vector control strategies and eventually evaluate dengue vaccine acceptability and uptake.
Position
One-year term appointment with a possibility of extension depending on the availability of funding.
Duty Location
San Salvador, El Salvador

Qualifications:
• Masters or PhD in Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology or equivalent.
• Experience in project management, field studies and epidemiological analyses.
• Experience in epidemiology of infectious diseases.
• Proficiency in speaking and writing English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with international organizations, Ministries of Health, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in team projects and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment.
• Experience with data analyses and use of statistical software.
• Experience in writing and communicating research or surveillance findings.
Duties
• Serve as primary point of contact for project related queries for the Ministry of Health of El Salvador, Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, World Mosquito Program, the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit, CDC Central America, CDC Division of Vector Borne Diseases, COMISCA, PAHO and other stakeholders.Coordinate project implementation.
• Develop protocols for in depth interviews and focus groups to map stakeholders and conduct a baseline on Wolbachia acceptability.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project activities.
• Monitor project progress and update milestones and deliverables.
• Conduct operations oversight of acute febrile illness surveillance sites in El Salvador.
• Conduct oversight of Wolbachia mosquito releases in the intervention areas.
• Produce monthly reports on progress, potential obstacles, unresolved concerns.
• Conduct site visit to project sites.
• Conduct data analyses and reports.
Additional Information
This position will be with a private company through a contract with CDC. It will require 15% travel. It will require working outside of regular hours due to time zone differences between partners, and activities requiring oversight during nights and weekends. Compensation and benefits will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
All applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to Nicole Medina at moi6 [at] cdc [dot] gov. Please apply no later than April 30, 2022.

Epidemiologist, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

Position Branch/Team: DHDSP Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch, Small Area Analysis Team 

About the Branch/Team: The Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (ESB), of CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, monitors patterns and trends related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes and risks. ESB’s scientific findings and reports help the division and its partners respond to emerging health risks and promote evidence-based CVD prevention efforts. The Small Area Analysis Team conducts innovative spatial and spatiotemporal analyses of CVD outcomes and makes high-quality local-level CVD data available via a variety of online GIS and mapping tools that can be easily accessed by a wide range of public health audiences.

Duties of the Position:

· Develop and apply spatial and spatiotemporal analytic methods to examine local-level CVD outcomes and trends by sociodemographic group and community socioeconomic characteristics. 

· Develop and apply spatial statistical models that address spatial patterns in the burden of cardiovascular disease and proximity to health care resources.  

· Provide advice and assistance in the development and implementation of procedures and methods for expanding spatial and spatiotemporal analytic methods. 

· Disseminate results of analyses in a wide range of venues including summaries, peer-reviewed journals, oral presentations, web materials, and interactive applications. 

· Develop and maintain expertise and research capacity in spatial and spatiotemporal analyses of cardiovascular disease

· Work collaboratively with other teams within the Division, Center, and across the agency. 

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience developing and leading analyses of spatial and/or spatiotemporal data

· Advanced experience with statistical packages SAS and R

· Knowledge of/Experience using Bayesian statistical methods

· Experience using ArcGIS or other mapping software packages

· Experience in the management and analysis of large data sets

· Experience with studies that address social determinants of health and/or health inequities at the community level 

· Experience in analyzing and visualizing health outcomes by combining data from a variety of data sources

· Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills, including data visualization

Note: Several divisions with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion will be selecting applicants from the same position announcement.

Vacancy Announcement Number:
HHS-CDC-D2-22-11426263  USAJOBS – Job Announcement  DE (external applicants)

HHS-CDC-MP2-22-11426264  USAJOBS – Job Announcement  MP (internal applicants)

Opening Date: 4/1/2022

Closing Date: 4/18/2022

Program Associates, Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival

The Program Associate for the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Program reports to the Program Director of CARES to provide support in the collection and data analysis of cardiac arrest survival data from participating communities and states.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Program administration responsibilities include managing a territory of CARES program participants across the United States and providing them with training and support to encourage and enhance participation and data collection.
• The CARES Program Associate will work with CARES faculty and program staff to develop and train personnel participating in the program, provide oversight for participating communities to ensure consistency in the data collection, auditing, and reporting processes and assist end users with data analysis.
• Provide outreach to potential project partners, which include local and regional healthcare organizations, as well as community-based partnerships.
• Analyze data and work with other CARES staff to generate annual national and state-specific reports. Coordinate communication and meetings with CARES partners.
• Perform webinar demonstrations on software functionality and processes to multiple stakeholders and end users.
• Manage logistics for CARES Oversight Board and Advisory Council meetings. Develop PR and outreach materials (brochures, newsletters, website, and annual report) that describe CARES activities and capabilities.
• Represent CARES in discussions with current and potential partners, project sponsors, and donors.
• Registry Program Management: Liaise with project sponsors about contracts and progress reports. Work within a team environment. Assist and advise on advisory boards and scientific and ethical reviews.
• Assist and advise on CARES registry database management and provide analysis of data.
• Travel is required.  This position works remotely. 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in a related field such as community health, research, or information systems management.
• Requires previous project management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:     

• Masters Degree in Public Health
• Proficiency with Excel and STATA, SAS, or SPSS
• Experience/knowledge about cardiac arrest and/or registries
• Experience in proposal development or grant writing 
• Experience with program coordination
• Experience working with Emergency Medicine Departments and/or Emergency Medical Services

NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional supported visits to an Emory University location.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

Apply at: https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/90499/program-associate%2c-cares/job?mobile=false&width=1140&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Senior Program Analyst, CSTE

Applied Epidemiology and Surveillance Fellowship, CDC

Senior Biostatistician, Cytel Inc

Cytel provides unrivalled biostatistics and operations research to improve drug development success rates, crucial for human welfare. Focused on using innovative applications of statistical science and adaptive clinical trial design, Cytel is at the cutting edge of technology and human ingenuity, driving healthcare forward.

We are hiring a remote Principal/Senior Biostatistician to work directly with a pharma company’s internal team leading project efforts and providing statistics knowledge. This position reports to the Associate Director of Biostatistics in FSP Services business unit in Cytel.

Your Impact

The (Principal/) Senior Biostatistician position is part of the Research and Development team to develop and provide scientifically sound analyses that answer questions to support product development.  The level of this position will be determined based on the amount of the candidate’s industry experience and statistical knowledge.

Essential Requirements

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field with 3+ years’ experience
• Excellent writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient SAS programming skills, solid understanding of CDISC SDTM and ADAM models and standards.
• Support clinical development biostatistics with core deliverables (SAP, CSR TLFs, etc.) and exploratory analyses necessary for submissions and regulatory queries.
• Experience in Neuroscience, Oncology, Early Phase, or Medical Affairs.
• Experience with sample size estimation (e.g., in SAS, R, N-Query, or simulation).
• Specification reviews, Reviewer’s Guide contribution/review.
• An additional qualification of Principal Biostatistician:  the Principal Biostatistician will bring additional experience (5+ years) and is expected to mentor/manage less experienced staff.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Experience in a matrix team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work proactively while handling multiple deliverables and short timelines
• Computer proficiency in SAS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task, work effectively with little or no direction, and build collaborative relationships with management, partners, and peers from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work across multiple projects
• Demonstrated working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations
• Understanding of study phases and general knowledge of how they apply to biostatics and statistical programming
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to create and maintain of study-specific data management documents
• Ability to interface cross-functionally with Data Programming
• Ability to assist with the training of new study team members

Apply here!

Antibiotic Stewardship Epidemiologist I

Antibiotic Stewardship Program Coordinator

Provides technical assistance and training within a health care specialty. Plans, directs, and implements a specialty program. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Infectious Disease Pharmacist, the AS Program Coordinator will serve as the lead to implement elements of the statewide antibiotic stewardship program. The AS Program Coordinator will support grant requirements for healthcare-associated infections with the epidemiology program and support the Office of Pharmacy. This will include serving as a subject matter expert for the NHSN AU and AR components, managing stewardship communications (website and social media), and conducting needs assessments for antibiotic stewardship trainings and programs.   This position will evaluate current use of the NHSN AU and AR modules and implement strategies to increase use by providers. 
 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists fiscal officers with budget preparation and monitoring 
• Manages AS honor rolls and develops facility mailing lists 
• Manages AS portion of DPH website 
• Reviews antimicrobial stewardship and related data and compiles reports of findings
• Coordinates program with other healthcare providers/organizations to promote optimal implementation of program services 
• Manages stewardship communications, including distributions lists and channels such as Twitter 
• Participates in the development of long- and short-term objectives and plans for the program
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the program 
• Monitors, assesses, and evaluates program to determine compliance with state and/or federal guidelines and progress in meeting established goals 
• Conducts needs surveys for antibiotic stewardship trainings 
• Schedules antibiotic stewardship educational programs and regular antibiotic stewardship office hours 
• Provides technical assistance and advice to develop, implement, and improve programs 
• Manages antibiotic stewardship subcommittee agenda, minutes, and activities 
• Re-establishes the AS Speaker’s Bureau for all health districts and creates library of materials for bureau 
• Researches, prepares, and submits grant applications 
• Reviews and interprets state and federal regulations related to the program 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years experience performing work related to area of assignment
Or
Master’s degree in a related field and one year experience performing work related to area of assignment
OR
Seven years experience performing work related to area of assignment.

Note: Some positions may require licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency working with statistical programs such as SAS or R
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Experience managing social media accounts

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and  leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

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Rollins Covid-19 Epidemiology Fellowship

Our team is hosting a Virtual Lunch-N-Learn session next Wednesday, 3/23, from 12 -1 PM for 2^nd year students and recent alumni to learn about this program. We will have 4 RSPH alumni who are current Fellows present for attendees to learn about their experiences and ask any questions. 

Register via 12twenty:

tinyurl.com/RCEF-VirtualLearn

Communications Specialist, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center

The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC; www.diabetes.emory.edu) is a campus‐wide program and part of the Emory Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC). The EGDRC is also the home of the Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research (GCDTR). We are seeking candidates for a Communications Specialist position to plan, develop and implement communications and promotional strategies and programs that optimize the visibility of EGDRC and GCDTR and further their mission of advancing diabetes and diabetes‐related research locally, nationally, and globally. The Communications Specialist will coordinate and implement communications campaigns by curating and writing copy for a variety of communications vehicles including but not limited to print, digital and broadcast media, social media channels, and websites, and collaborating with the researchers, staff, and partners to execute communications plans. This individual is responsible for planning and managing all components and tasks necessary to complete marketing and communication initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities
 Produce content for a wide variety of print and electronic stories, including but not limited to press releases, e‐newsletters, social media posts, advertisements, and video scripts.
 Create and implement a social media calendar for posts; develop a social media strategy.
 Manage all elements of center newsletters including project management, editorial content, photography, editing, and distribution ensuring deadlines are met.
 Manage website and develop and publish content.
 Coordinate photo and video shoots.
 Produce written and video profiles of center research, programs, mission and goals, leaders, and researchers.
 Promote webinars and other center events.
 Produce and distribute press releases.
 Provide content for, prepare, and disseminate the EGDRC annual report and other print publications for the Centers.
 Assist with preparation of relevant presentations and reports; proofreading and editing as required.
 Develop database of individuals (media, influencers) and organizations (media outlets, organizations) for promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR activities.
 Develop and maintain documentation of communication strategies, content, distribution channels, and other communications‐related information.
 Provide content to WHSC, RSPH, SOM, and university Communications departments and work closely with them to coordinate promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR and center activities.
 Work closely with EGDRC development team and assist with relevant promotional content.Develop relationships with center leaders, researchers, research partners, media outlets, and other individuals and organizations relevant to the promotion of EGDRC/GCDTR and its mission and activities.
 Track outcomes of communications using analytic tools and report results to center administration.
 Assist the management team in archiving and compiling estimates of impact.
 Track media coverage of EGDRC/GCDTR and its researchers.
 Assist in coordination of high‐impact events such as conferences, retreats, and other outward‐facing activities that expand the reach and impact of the Centers.
 Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
 Experience in public relations, media relations, or communications and marketing and genuine interest in the centers’ goals.
 Strong writing/editing skills and experience writing media materials are a must.
 Proficiency and experience with social media content management, including content creation, scheduling, and analytics.
 Experience with email marketing platforms (example: Mailchimp, Constant Contact).
 Entrepreneurial and able to seek opportunities to promote the Center.
 Ability to develop engaging and impactful story content.
 Ability to write and edit using AP style.
 Familiarity with photography and/or videography best practices.
 Strong project management experience.
 Meticulous attention to detail.
 Experience in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred.
 Proficient in typical office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
 Graphic design and video editing skills are a plus.
 Familiarity with WordPress is a plus.

Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
 Recent graduate with related degree and relevant work experience while in college will be considered.
 Energetic individual with initiative, imagination, strong organizational, strategic, and interpersonal skills.
 Self‐starter with ability to organize and prioritize workload to effectively complete multiple assignments.
 Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; manage multiple assignments
 Have experience working both independently and in cooperation with other staff members while displaying a positive, cooperative attitude, and exhibit sensitivity to and respect for differences in personal and professional relationships.

To Apply
https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/89210/communications-specialist/job