Community Health Fellowship, R. Howard Dobbs Jr. Foundation

The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation is a private foundation working throughout Georgia to honor the legacy of R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Established in 1959, its mission is to enhance teaching and learning in K-12 public schools, expand access to health services for better outcomes, and promote environmental stewardship. A board of Dobbs family members and community leaders govern the Foundation and employ a staff of two (President, Relationships Manager).

Board committees provide leadership in each focus area by identifying priorities. The Health Committee has recently prioritized maternal & child health and child & adolescent mental health within its broader concern for expanding health access. The first is of particular concern due to Georgia’s dismal indicators of maternal and child well-being, especially for women of color. The second was identified as a particular concern in light of troubling trends for child & adolescent mental health in Georgia and the recent declaration of a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association. In light of the extent of these needs, the Committee assumes there is great opportunity for a private foundation to engage as a community partner and invest in both process and initiatives designed to yield better outcomes.

The Foundation seeks a recent Master of Public Health graduate with interest in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors for a two-year service and learning fellowship. Applicants should have experience with and/or a deep interest in maternal, child or adolescent health as well as an orientation toward community service, strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, be self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively as a team member and independently, and the willingness/ability to travel statewide in Georgia.

The purpose of the Fellowship is to foster professional development of emerging leaders with community health expertise for service in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors while advancing the mission of the Foundation.

The term of appointment will be June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024.

Job Description
• Work collaboratively with the President and Relationships Manager with a readiness to engage in all aspects of the Foundation’s day-to-day work.
• Provide thought leadership for the Foundation’s engagement around health with an emphasis on maternal & child health and child & adolescent mental health issues.
• Work collaboratively with the President and Relationships Manager on intersectional connections between health, education, and environmental stewardship. Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
o Contribute to a collaborative approach to the formulation of the Foundation’s strategic objectives; development of partnerships; assessment of investment/grant opportunities; and evaluation of previous commitments;
o Stay abreast of matters pertinent to the Foundation’s health interests and support learning among board and staff;
o Provide leadership in the review of health-related funding inquiries at all stages of the grantmaking process including Board deliberations; and,
o Provide leadership for an annual health symposium focused on matters of strategic priority to the Foundation that includes collaborative participation by funders with shared interests.

Compensation
$50,000 annually plus benefits, per diem and/or mileage reimbursements for travel, professional development, and parking.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter describing your motivation for pursuing this position as well as a resume
to Rachel Sprecher at rsprecher [at] rhdobbs [dot] net by March 31, 2022.

Research Program Manager, Seattle Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites

This is a very exciting opportunity to help create a Clinical Trials Center at VA Puget Sound while partnering with local research resources. Do you want to be a part of improving the healthcare of our United States Veterans through meaningful work in a collaborative environment? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) is a nationally renowned program that produces innovative solutions for Veteran and national healthcare problems through multi-site research studies.

The Seattle NODES is recruiting a full-time position that will provide leadership for management of our local center. The Research Program Manager will work closely with the Seattle NODES Directors and CSP study teams to assure the success of their studies. This position is based in Seattle, WA. The Center is 1 of 23 national NODES centers within CSP.

Key Duties:

· With Seattle NODES leadership, participates in strategic research planning and implementation of policies, best practices, and systems to meet NODES research goals and mission; identifies opportunities to expand or shift course to remain a competitive research center and to ensure the success of Center research projects and initiatives; communicates with national CSP and NODES leadership about resources, priorities, and projects

· Manages the life span of CSP clinical research trials locally: planning, start-up, regulatory, recruitment, enrollment, follow-up, close-out

· Manages research staff for CSP studies, by inspiring and motivating them to perform at their best; identifies potential challenges and works to find solutions to maximize employee engagement, productivity, and efficiency

· Provides scientific and research consultation and direction to Center research staff to ensure implementation of human subjects research policies and study best practices to meet the Center’s research goals and mission

· Stays up to date on Federal rules and regulations and VA, ORD, CSP, and local VA policies and procedures as they relate to research, privacy, and data sharing; oversees NODES regulatory processes; assists with responses to complex and nuanced regulatory inquiries, including responding to research incidents and preparing for audits

· Assists study teams with complex and nuanced regulatory inquiries, including responding to research incidents and preparing for regulatory audits

· Participates in creating and editing presentations, reports, abstracts, and peer-reviewed manuscripts as appropriate to communicate research findings to a variety of audiences

· Fosters collaborations and develop relationships locally and nationally to promote success in our research program by participating on committees and working groups

Qualifications:

Required:

· Minimum of a bachelors-level degree in a scientific field

· At least 8 years of successful research management experience

· Record of leadership and team building in a research environment

· Self-starter with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage complex research projects

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people with a wide range of professional backgrounds and expertise

· Ability to adapt to evolving and competing priorities and timelines

· Adept in troubleshooting and problem-solving

· Ability to understand and clearly communicate complex research regulations and procedures

· Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Common Rule, and other human subjects and data/information security protections

· Knowledge of research concepts, best practices and procedures, and regulatory requirements

· Experience with customer service

· Proficient in standard Microsoft Office products

Preferred:

· Extensive experience coordinating and executing multiple large-scale research studies including oversight of instrumentation development, data collection, and general operations

· Successful, long-term experience managing multiple teams in a research setting

· Institutional knowledge of VA and/or CSP research operations

· Experience building internal tracking systems that support attention to detail and quality control

· Knowledge of REDCap and Microsoft Access

· Experience working with underserved and/or Veteran populations

There may be travel opportunities for national CSP research meetings and to our regional sites. The Seattle NODES will be collaborating with other VA facilities in our region, such as Boise and Spokane.

Candidates must be US citizens. Depending on the candidate’s experience, the target salary will be in the GS-12 range according to the Office of Personnel Management General Schedule table at opm.gov.

Please send a cover letter and resume to SeattleCSPEC [at] va [dot] gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, materials received by 2/25/2022 will be considered first.

For more information about the CSP NODES, please see Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) – VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP).

Diversity enriches research and promotes the best healthcare. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive environment for our NODES. We encourage individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment, as well as individuals from all backgrounds that are underrepresented in research, to apply.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Epidemiology Assistant

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population. The agency is seeking a candidate for the position of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Epidemiology Assistant within the Division of Epidemiology. The Maternal Child Health Epidemiology Section (MCH EPI) of the GDPH is seeking an individual to assist with fulfilling the deliverables of a pilot NAS surveillance project based on the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) NAS Standardized Case Definition (SCD). The Epidemiology Assistant’s duties will include obtaining medical records for mothers and infants with suspected exposure to relevant substances, adhering to the CSTE SCD for the selected jurisdiction in Georgia; tracking the status of each medical record request and assisting with data management; and linking toxicology results received via electronic laboratory reporting (ELR) to the NAS reporting module. The Epidemiology Assistant will assist with ongoing communication efforts with facilities to inform existing reporters of changes to the NAS case definition and reporting module, as well as onboard non-reporting facilities to begin reporting NAS; participate in any phone and/or conference calls with CDC and CSTE; and collaborate extensively with existing DPH staff performing NAS surveillance.

MCH EPI houses several teams, including the Health Surveys Team (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) and oral health surveillance), Perinatal Epidemiology Team (maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, preconceptual health), and the Newborn Surveillance Team, which is comprised of birth defects surveillance, surveillance of in utero exposures to specific diseases, and newborn screening. This opportunity is with the Newborn Surveillance Team in MCH EPI. The Newborn Surveillance Team is responsible for implementing, analyzing, and disseminating the results of relevant surveillance activities, including the ongoing NAS surveillance performed at GDPH. In this position, the Epidemiology Assistant will gain experience in managing data, requesting medical records to be abstracted in fulfillment of surveillance activities of a novel notifiable condition, and communicating with a diverse group of stakeholders. Such tasks are essential to daily functions, without which, surveillance would not be possible. This pilot project will inform the epidemiology of NAS and future iterations of the CSTE SCD. An ideal candidate must be a strong communicator, attentive to detail, and able to adapt to changing guidance.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

1. Obtain medical records for mothers and infants with suspected exposure to relevant substances, adhering to the CSTE Standard Case Definition for the selected jurisdiction in Georgia

2. Track the status of the records request progress for each individual identified for follow-up

3. Communicate CSTE SCD reporting requirements to current NAS reporters and non-reporting facilities, performing outreach to reporters via email, phone, webinars, and site visits, as necessary; onboard non-reporting facilities for reporting

4. Link toxicology results received via ELR to the NAS reporting module

5. Expand access to electronic health records (eHR) by contacting facilities and communicating surveillance needs

6. Assist with case review, data entry, and creation of communication materials

Minimum Qualifications:

· Experience performing surveillance activities, including the use of the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SendSS).

· Demonstrated experience meeting deliverables of awarded opportunities (grants, contracts, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

· Prior work performing similar surveillance activities

Contact Dr. J. Michael Bryan at  Michael [dot] Bryan [at] dph [dot] ga [dot] gov if interested.

Epidemiologist Positions, Louisiana Office of Public Health

The Louisiana Office of Public Health – Bureau of Family Health is seeking qualified and energetic epidemiologists to join our maternal and child health and injury and violence surveillance and prevention programs. These three positions are hired through the Louisiana Public Health Institute, but are embedded within the Bureau of Family Health. If interested, more information on the qualifications, responsibilities and how to apply can be found at the links below.

Morbidity and Mortality Epidemiology Manager, Office of Public Health – New Orleans – LPHI

MCH Data Systems Epidemiology Program Manager – Office of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health – LPHI

Senior Epidemiologist, Office of Public Health – LPHI

If you want to help us protect and promote the health of Louisianans and are looking for some interesting opportunities and experience, we look forward to hearing from you! Not to mention…the people, culture, food, and music are all just “lagniappe” as we say in Louisiana.

Interested individuals must apply through careers [at] lphi [dot] org, but questions can be directed to:

Jane Herwehe (jane [dot] herwehe [at] la [dot] gov, the hiring manager at the Bureau of Family Health for these positions).

Pre- and Post-Doc Positions, Population Neuroscience of Alzheimer’s Disease and Age-related Dementia (PNA) T32 Training Grant

Now accepting applications for the Population Neuroscience of Alzheimer’s Disease and Age-related Dementia (PNA) T32 Training Grant

Now accepting applications for pre-and post-doctoral positions

Scholars are eligible to receive:

• Salary & Travel Stipends
• Tuition Allowance • Customized Mentoring Plans
• State-of-the-art Neuroepidemiological Study Cohorts
• Cutting-edge Neuroimaging Resources
• Team Science & Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research

Click here to learn more and apply!

Part-time Epidemiologist, Amgen Pharmaceuticals

Amgen Pharmaceuticals, is in need of a part-time Epidemiologist (20 hours/week) for an on-going, remote position.

Position description:

Qualifications:
Masters degree in Epidemiology or other subject with high epidemiologic content
Experience in epidemiologic research
General project planning and management experience
Prior experience using large claims-based and/or EMR databases

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Epidemiology or other subject with high epidemiologic content
3 years experience with masters degree
Experience in the design, execution, and analysis of epidemiology studies within Pharmaceutical or Public Health setting
Experience in research to support drug development
Experience in epidemiological project planning and management
Experience communicating epidemiological information (written and oral)
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Prior experience using SEER or other disease registries.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for conducting high-quality epidemiologic research to support product strategy with a variety of therapeutic areas
Supports relationships with key leaders in epidemiology
Provides input into epidemiology product specific and other cross-functional team meetings
Stays abreast of the latest developments in the field of epidemiology and drug development and contributes to the field
Promotes understanding and use of state of the art epidemiologic methods

If interested please contact the recruiter, Ellen Curnin, at ecurnin [at] simulstat [dot] com or  858-869-1379.

Senior Health Analyst, 32BJ SEIU Health Fund

Summary:  32BJ Health Fund is looking for a talented Senior Health Analyst II to drive forward complex analyses on claims data to generate insights that inform strategic decisions of the Executive leadership. This person needs to be passionate about working with dirty data, be flexible in dealing with ambiguity, be a mentor to others and be a master storyteller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Support the Health Fund’s commitment to improving lives of 32BJ members by providing high-quality health benefits
• Develop and execute analyses on claims data to measure trends in utilization and costs of healthcare services
• Evaluate performance of current benefit plans to identify opportunities for improvement in quality and cost
• Coordinate resources to support other internal units within the Fund to facilitate outreach to members
• Summarize highly complex data insights into compelling stories and accurate results
• Review and QA work produced by Senior Health Analysts and provide them with direction and technical advice
• Effectively communicate findings and recommendations to the Executive leadership
• Provide direction and support to help analysts overcome technical issues, setting of priorities and developing timelines
• Identify areas for future focus and opportunities to develop impactful projects
• Establish collaborative relationships with vendors and other partners to improve care

Technical Qualifications:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• At least three (3) years of work experience in health claims analytics and leading projects
• Strong health care policy, research and statistics background
• Project management and/or people management experience preferred
• Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to express complex analyses in a simple to understand language and visuals
• Knowledge of common statistical approaches to hypothesis testing and bias reduction in observational studies
• Must have a strong knowledge of ICD9/10, Revenue, DRG and CPT coding and general health care reimbursement methodologies
• Strong knowledge of Stata statistical software is preferred
• Some experience with SQL, Python, and QlikView is desirable

Work Ethic:

• Ability to manage multiple workflows with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Passion to understand and pursue outlying data points and to clarify opaque findings
• Ability to find insights in data and to effectively share findings with technical and non-technical audiences
• Team oriented and very collaborative
• Ability to prioritize work, seek support when needed, communicate timelines and meet deadlines

Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field is strongly preferred.

Click here to apply!

Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship, CSTE

CSTE is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship through February 27th.

APHIF is a 2-year program where recent graduates and early career professionals work in a state or local health agency under the guidance of two experienced mentors. Fellows are matched to a host site with demonstrated capacity to provide technical training, research opportunities, and opportunities for experience in the application of public health informatics in a practical setting.

Who is eligible to apply?

Fellows must hold a masters or doctoral degree from an accredited academic institution. Current students who will complete their degrees by summer 2022 are welcome to apply. As a training program, this fellowship is particularly appropriate for recent graduates and early career professionals. Applicants should have demonstrated knowledge and experience with public health informatics, data science, or a related field. These could be academic or professional experience, such as courses taken, research projects, or internships.

 Fellows must be US citizens. Individuals requiring a visa or who have permanent residency status are not eligible for this program. 

Fellows receive a stipend, reimbursement for insurance premiums, professional development funds, and relocation support.  

§  Master’s level: $49,500

§  Doctoral: $64,900

o   Insurance

§  up to $370/month for insurance premium

·         Professional development funds

·         Relocation

o   Up to $1,000

Applications are open now and will close on February 27^th. The application link  can be found on the CSTE webpage.
Questions? Contact Bernadette Aylward, baylward [at] cste [dot] org.