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Geospatial Research Analyst, ORISE Fellowship

Category : Alumni

The Geospatial Research Analyst fellowship is within the Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP), a program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). GRASP is responsible for geospatial science, analysis, visualization, and technology as applied to environmental health, site-specific exposure, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response. GRASP works with ATSDR, other CDC centers/institutes/offices, state/local health organizations, other federal agencies, international governments, academia, and advocacy groups.


GRASP OVERVIEW
The mission of GRASP is to provide leadership and expertise in the application of the concepts, methods, and tools of geography and geospatial information science to public health research and practice. The objectives of GRASP are to:

  • Research and analyze the geospatial trends and patterns associated with environmental health, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response
  • Geospatially enable CDC/ATSDR scientists and systems with data, consulting, technology, and training
  • Collaborate with scientists at CDC/ATSDR and among our public health partners to address environmental health, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response issues
  • Contribute to a vibrant geospatial community among public health professionals
  • Embrace, leverage, and promote technology

FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW
As a Geospatial Research fellow, the incumbent will gain knowledge of GRASP and its research partners on the conduct, analysis, and synthesis of geospatial public health studies. The successful candidate will be a part of and assist in the goals of GRASP’s Geospatial Epidemiology and Applied Research (GEAR) unit. Specific topics associated with this fellowship are outlined below:

(1) Geospatial Study Design
a. Gain experience in geospatial public health concepts, methods, and techniques
b. Gain experience in developing, refining, and implementing study plans and protocols supporting the examination of public health data from a geographic perspective
c. Gain experience in providing strategic counsel, guidance, and recommendations to project partners for designing geospatial, ecological, and epidemiologic studies
(2) Geospatial Research Coordination
a. Gain experience in geospatial visualization and analysis of exposure information and risk factors that could affect exposure and health outcomes in epidemiologic studies
b. Gain experience in analyzing geospatial and temporal patterns and trends evident in public health data
c. Gain experience in reviewing interpretations of results from geospatial analyses to communicate findings clearly and accurately based on the analysis that was completed
(3) Systematic Literature Review, Reporting, and Management
a. Gain experience in conducting systematic literature reviews on public health problems using a geographic perspective
b. Gain experience in conducting study eligibility assessments and screenings of abstracts and full-text articles against defined inclusion/exclusion criteria
c. Gain experience in conducting data extraction and perform critical appraisal of research studies
d. Become knowledgeable in developing, updating, and maintaining study databases and source documents
e. Gain experience in assisting in the development and preparation of literature review reports
(4) Project Management and Coordination
a. Gain experience in conceptualizing and managing research projects
b. Receive mentorship from GRASP colleagues on research, project needs, and analyses
c. Support data collection and visualization
d. Support public health content and publication development


KEYS TO SUCCESS
• Experience in supporting public health research projects that focus on the use of GIS to protect populations from outbreaks, incidents, and hazards spanning the public health disciplines (environmental health, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response)
• Strong knowledge in public health study design, research, and literature review methods
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge in use of PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, Microsoft Office software, and reference managers (e.g., EndNote)
• Strong attention to detail and detailed data management and documentation of work
• Professional interest in environmental exposure and health effects
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to communicate with a multidisciplinary project team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills


HOW TO APPLY
Provide resumé to Adonica Scott (rwq1 [at] cdc [dot] gov) and use subject line GRASP GEAR ORISE.

Harvard PhD and Summer Internship Programs in the Biological Sciences in Public Health

Category : Alumni Post-Grad Student Opportunities

The PhD Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health (BPH) program emphasizes interdisciplinary basic research spanning from molecular biology to human populations. BPH students develop individualized research projects focused on defining the molecular underpinnings of human health and disease by employing cutting-edge approaches in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, genomics, metabolic biology, physiology, immunology, biophysics, computational and systems biology, and bioengineering. A central goal of the research in this program, whether basic or translational, is the improved understanding, prevention, and treatment of the most common and impactful global health threats.
 
The program encompasses laboratories and faculty mentors in the Departments of Environmental Health, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases, Molecular Metabolism, and Nutrition. Major areas of investigation include: 

While the program roots cut across the entire range of biological sciences, the research also employs core quantitative disciplines (e.g., biostatistics and epidemiology), as well as approaches that bridge biology, chemistry, engineering, and computation. Students attracted to this program generally share this interdisciplinary interest and a desire to confront the most pressing health issues of our time.

All students admitted into this training program are provided full tuition, health insurance and stipend support. Our graduates hold distinguished positions in academia, industry, government, and other arenas of life science research, consulting, communications and policy. The application deadline for the 2022-23 Academic Year is December 1, 2021. 
 
Please note: The BPH program does not require or consider the GRE as part of its application process. In addition, applicants who are non-native English speakers and who received their undergraduate degree from an academic institution where English is not the primary language of instruction now have the option to submit scores for the International English Language Testing System – Academic test (IELTS) as proof of English proficiency.
 
More information can be found on our website: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biological-sciences/ or through these upcoming recruitment events:

BPH Virtual Open Houses:

Harvard Integrated Life Sciences (HILS) Open House:

BPH Attendance at National Conferences:

  • National Diversity in STEM  (SACNAS) Conference
    October 25-29, 2021
    via online platform
  • ABRCMS Conference
    November 10-13, 2021
    via online platform

For additional information about the BPH Ph.D. and Summer Intern Program, please contact us at bph [at] hsph [dot] harvard [dot] edu. 

Epidemiologist II, Alzheimer’s Registry

Category : Alumni

As an accredited public health department, we’re seeking a highly qualified candidates for the position of Epidemiologist II – Alzheimer’s Registry to join the Division of Health Protection, Epidemiology Section, Alzheimer Unit. Won’t you join us?  

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintains the Georgia Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia registry (ADRD).
  • Performs ongoing quality control checks on registry data.
  • Standardizes data format from multiple data sources and upload data into the ADRD registry database.
  • Designs and leads epidemiologic projects related to ADRD.
  • Analyzes, prepares and disseminates epidemiologic products (scientific manuscripts, abstracts, reports, fact sheets and info graphics).
  • Presents findings to stakeholders and at scientific conferences.
  • Coordinates meetings with stakeholders including the Division of Aging Services and the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia. 
  • Writes data use agreements (DUA) with both federal and state partners.
  • Engage with other stakeholders for Alzheimer’s awareness and early diagnosis campaign across the state.
  • Prepares annual Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia epidemiologic report.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
OR
Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
OR
Two years at the lower level (HCP180) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced skills in the use of SAS software for performing data analysis.
  • Team player – ability to work well with people with different background and skill set.
  • Possess people skill to collaborate and engage with several partners across the state.
  • Experience in using large administrative datasets.

Deadline to apply: 10/10/2021 11:59 PM Eastern

To learn more and apply click here!

GRASP ORISE Fellowship Program

Category : Alumni

The GRASP ORISE Fellowship Program is hosted by the Geospatial Research Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

Fellowship Details: Rapid Response and Emergency Preparedness

The ORISE Fellowship is a one-year, full time fellowship. The Fellow will:

· Collaborate with the multidisciplinary GRASP staff, contribute to spatial public health projects, and have opportunities to access GRASP training.

· Expand their knowledge in the use of GIS and public health methods, software, tools, and data.

· Produce maps, develop GIS analyses, and contribute to research that enables CDC/ATSDR to better understand geospatial factors relevant to public health emergency responses as part of the Rapid Response and Emergency Preparedness Support (RREPS) Team within GRASP.

Possible project areas:

· Domestic: projects supporting COVID-19 response, hurricane response, etc.

· International: projects supporting the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Ebola response, COVID-19 response, etc.

Qualification & Application Details

Eligibility:

Recent graduates or current undergraduate-, master-, or doctoral-level students with less than 4 years since graduation date.

Qualifications:

Education – degree or coursework in geography, GIS, public health, or computer science.

Required Skills – experience or competency with ArcGIS Pro or Desktop.

Preferred Skills – experience or competency with one or more of the following: ArcGIS Online, QGIS, R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, SQL.

Preferred Qualifications – foreign language proficiency, professional or academic experience with one or more of the following: public health, emergency response, international work.

To apply: If interested, please email Adonica Scott (RWQ1 [at] cdc [dot] gov) using “GRASP RREPS ORISE” in subject line.

About GRASP, CDC/ATSDR

For nearly 30 years, GRASP has led the application of geography in public health to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health. GRASP works across the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and the public health community to examine patterns associated with environmental health, public health emergencies, infectious and chronic disease, and injury.

CSTE Mentorship Program

Category : Alumni Student Opportunities

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) is the professional association for applied epidemiologists. The application for the 2021-2022 Mentorship Program has now been launched. This will be the fifth cohort for the Mentorship Program. The purpose of the program is to build relationships and foster shared learning among applied epidemiologists.  The goal is to promote the exploration of career opportunities in state, local, territorial, and tribal public health agencies. 

People may apply as either a mentor or mentee. Mentors and mentees are matched on common interests and their motivation for participating in the program.  Participants will receive monthly newsletters and participate in webinars and activities focused on professional development.  All participants will engage in virtual networking and personal development activities and have the opportunity to network with all participants. Each mentor and mentee pair is expected to connect virtually once a month. 

An opportunity for sponsored travel to the 2022 CSTE Annual Conference may be available for select program participants.  CSTE membership is encouraged but not required.  The estimated time requirement for both mentors and mentees is 1-2 hours per month. 

Requirements for mentees: Eligible mentees are entry level epidemiologists who graduated within the last 5 years or current graduate students. 

Requirements for mentors: No previous mentorship experience is required, and it is an ideal opportunity for mid-level epidemiologists.  Mentors are required to have at least three years of work experience. We are hosting a Prospective Mentor Webinar on October 5, 2020 at 3 pm ET to answer questions and provide more details about the mentor’s role in our program. 

For further details and FAQs, please visit www.cste.org/page/early-career/. Applications are due by October 11, 2021. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss further. 

Epidemiology Support Fellow, CDC

Category : Alumni

A research opportunity is currently available with the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), Surveillance Branch at the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

The Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Surveillance Branch, oversees the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), a web-based surveillance system used to gather and report data on healthcare-associated adverse events, associated risk and preventive factors, and antimicrobial use and resistance. This project will provide a support role in analyzing data from CDC information systems for surveillance and prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the United States. Activities will include analysis of multidrug resistance pathogens such as Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) or Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The participant will be involved in ongoing epidemiologic support to CDC Staff working on the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), a system used by CDC and its partners for surveillance of HAIs, other adverse events in healthcare, and adherence to prevention practices.   

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2021; start date is flexible

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed for an additional four years upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Degree: Master’s Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
  • Discipline(s):
    • Communications and Graphics Design 
    • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences 
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences 
    • Mathematics and Statistics 

Deadline to apply: 10/01/2021 3:00 PM EST

Click here to apply

Senior Analyst, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Category : Alumni

The mission of the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control (BHIV) is to end HIV transmission, promote the health of all New Yorkers with or vulnerable to HIV, reduce HIV-related inequities, and combat stigma.

The Research and Evaluation Unit in the HIV Prevention Program of the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control has an opening for a City Research Scientist III. Under the supervision of the Director of Research and Evaluation (R&E), as part of a diverse team conducting a dynamic portfolio of high priority projects aimed to Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) in New York City.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Lead and contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations and manuscripts for scientific journals/peer reviewed health publications.

• Perform data collection and complex data analyses; experience with SAS is essential.

• Oversee scientific study operations for select high-impact HIV prevention research and evaluation projects that include measure of uptake, access, and equity in the context of Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) programming and the impact of COVID-19 and the related response.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of project and data management systems across multiple projects.

• Oversee and conduct formative scientific research with community groups applying principles of community-based participatory research.

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive proposals, protocols and evaluation plans for innovative pilot programs and studies.

• Oversee and perform focused reviews of the scientific literature, peer reviewed health journals to inform project proposals, research reports; journal articles and special requests.

• Oversee study protocol materials related to human subjects protections for IRB review at the NYC DOHMH.

• Supervise data analysts and, as needed, student interns and fellows.

• Contribute to narrative and data reporting to federal funders and internal leadership on monitoring and evaluation activities and indicators, in collaboration with Research and Evaluation (R&E) analysts.

• Represent the Program and Bureau on committees and other planning/working groups as needed.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1.  For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred candidates will have excellent analytic skills and reasoning.

• Knowledge of HIV Prevention strategies and the specific challenges of monitoring HIV prevention activities.

• At least 5 years of experience in program evaluation and monitoring.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Experience disseminating findings through presentations and scientific manuscripts.

• Outstanding working knowledge of SAS, as well as Excel and other MS Office software.

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or Tableau.

• a general appreciation for data quality.

• Essential that the candidate have proven experience and expertise in evaluation/scientific research planning, implementation, analysis and reporting using quantitative data.

• An ability to work with a diverse staff of scientists, clinicians, and program managers within the Health Department as well as with other stakeholders including community members.

• All Research and evaluation Unit staff members are expected to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and function effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• This position requires substantial prior training and/or applied work in public health research.
 
To apply:
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number #  478976. Click here for more information.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

Harvard Educational Program on Cancer Prevention and Control

Category : Alumni Post-Grad Student Opportunities

The Harvard Educational Program in Cancer Prevention and Control is an NCI-funded T32 program to train the next generation of scientists in transdisciplinary approaches to cancer prevention and control. The program includes both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training options. 

Applications for post-doctoral candidates are due on November 1. Pre-doctoral candidates apply to our Population Health Sciences PhD Program and are selected from among those admitted to the PhD program—applications due December 1. We have a strong commitment to diversity, and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Click here to learn more about the fellowship.

More information from trainee and alumni on their experience with the program can be found here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/7185077999943967752.

Survey Manager, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Category : Alumni

With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and a 6,000-plus workforce across the five boroughs of New York City (NYC), the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world.  We serve approximately 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds and our workforce is as varied as the city we serve, bringing an extraordinary array of languages and dynamic experiences to bear upon the work of public health, as we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.  In the promotion of health education, disease prevention and control, our most important tool is the people that we serve.  We’re also one of our nation’s oldest public health agencies with a long and distinguished history of innovation and excellence and over 200 years of leadership in the field.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a world-renowned agency with a long tradition of protecting and promoting health in the nation’s most culturally and linguistically diverse city.  Since its creation as the Board of Health in 1805, the DOHMH has been recognized for its innovative and groundbreaking work to protect and promote the health of over 8 million residents. 

The Research and Evaluation Unit in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Infections) has an opening for a Survey  Manager  (Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist II).

Under the direction of the Senior Analyst, and in collaboration with other Unit, Program and Bureau staff, the Survey Manager will contribute to process and outcome evaluation and scientific research activities for a dynamic portfolio of high priority projects aimed to End the Epidemic of HIV/AIDS in New York City. 

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the scientific research surveys in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (e.g., Sexual Health Survey (SHS).

• Coordinate online-based operations for select high-impact HIV/AIDS prevention scientific research and evaluation projects including venue engagement, staffing, protocol adherence, and ensuring participant confidentiality and epidemiological data security.

• Identify existing validated scientific research survey questions to meet NYC DOHMH program needs and aid in the development of new scientific research survey questions.

• Conduct formative scientific research with community groups applying principles of community-based participatory scientific research.

• Maintain study files including updates and tracking changes to scientific research questionnaires.

• Maintain an inventory and matrix of scientific research survey questions.

• Organize and maintain vendor reports an memos related to epidemiological data collection.

• Ensure and document the translation of scientific research study materials into all study languages with quality controls.

• Develop human subjects scientific research protocols for Institutional Review Board applications, and track progress of submissions.

• Develop training materials for epidemiological data collectors and attend trainings in-person as needed.

• Lead testing of programmed scientific research questionnaires and review questionnaires for accuracy and ensure the most current versions are being used.

• Review weekly epidemiological data reports and track study progress.

• Monitor project deliverables to ensure they are completed on schedule.

• Assess any issues and suggest solutions to team leads.

• Participate in core unit activities, including epidemiological data monitoring, cleaning, managing, analyzing and displaying process and outcomes data using analytic software packages (SAS).

• Contribute to reports, presentations, peer reviewed journals and scientific research papers for public dissemination.

• Support other Bureau projects as needed, including providing consultation for other scientific research surveys.

• Participate in DOHMH efforts to promote health equity and racial justice.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1.  For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred candidates will have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Have experience in developing and implementing public health surveys, scientific research surveys/questionnaires, especially those conducted among communities of color and sexual minorities.

• Have a strong interest in testing scientific research survey methods for public health surveys.

• Have experience working collaboratively with others to implement epidemiological data collection, including vendor management and collaboration with stakeholders from multiple parts of the organization to reach consensus.

• detail-oriented.

• Advanced knowledge of SAS (Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAP).

• familiarity with SQL and R; and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software (e.g., Access, Excel).

• Strong project management skills are essential.

• Strong interest and appreciation for data quality and program quality management.

• This role also demands an ability to work effectively with a diverse staff of scientists, IT specialists, program planners, program managers and service providers within the DOHMH and at external agencies, as well as clients/consumers who participate in community planning and research review processes.

• All Research and Evaluation Unit staff members are expected to maintain multiple projects and function effectively both independently and as part of a team;
 
To apply:
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 475745. Click here to learn more about this position.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

Health Services and Facilities Consultant, Florida Department of Health

Category : Alumni

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated individual to become an essential member of our team. DOH works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, DOH’s workforce has more than 12,000 employees who serve millions of individuals across the state striving to make Florida the Healthiest state in the nation!

 If you thrive in a dynamic, people-oriented environment and want to help influence the quality of public health in Florida, please apply to become our next Health Services and Facilities Consultant in the Bureau of Community Health Assessment within the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible professional position located within the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.  This position is primarily responsible for:

  • public health reporting, including planning, writing, research and development and implementation of FLHealthCHARTS.com reports and products.
  • providing GIS support (i.e. geocoding and mapping with ArcGIS); and
  • providing technical support to public health programs and providers.   

 
Experience with ArcGIS, Microsoft SQL and statistical software (e.g., SAS or SPSS) preferred. Familiarity with: DOH programs and various data sets including: vital statistics, population, and services provided by the department will be beneficial. Interest in learning new statistical and data management packages desired.
 
Serve as team member for FLHealthCHARTS, Florida Health Performs, data support and helping website users interpret results, creating reports using Logi Analytic software, providing GIS support (i.e. geocoding and mapping with ArcGIS) and providing support for publications such as, the State Health Assessment, the State Health Improvement Plan, and the Vital Statistics Annual Report.  The incumbent in this position is expected to coordinate the collection and monitoring performance indicators across divisions and county health departments for performance management and outcome assessment.  Familiarity with: Florida Department of Health programs and various data sets including: vital statistics, population, and services provided by the department will be beneficial.  Experience with Excel, Word, and Powerpoint is essential to perform the duties of this position.  The incumbent must also have previous experience with ARCGIS, Microsoft SQL, and statistical software (e.g., SAS or SPSS).
 
Participates in team meetings to advocate for new vital statistics or FLHealthCHARTS data products or services to meet customer needs.
 
Provides presentations to educate audiences about the FLHealthCHARTS website; enabling participants to interpret information for their program or community.
 
Provides technical assistance, consultation and expertise to public health staff and community partners on websites, data support and training.
 
Automates new data products using Microsoft SQL queries to facilitate periodic data updates.
 
Geocodes vital statistics birth, death, and fetal death records annually.
 
Creates maps for the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management using ArcGIS.
 
Participates in data analysis to:  1) ensure quality and consistency, 2) create sample files, and 3) determine statistical significance of trend changes.
 
Creates or modifies data reports using Logi Analytic software.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The incumbent must possess the following:

  • Knowledge of applied research and/or evaluation methods
  • Knowledge of public health, public administration, health care administration or social services administration
  • Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills to lead and communicate plan goals and objectives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
  • Ability to communicate expectations, assignments and responsibilities clearly and professionally
  • Ability to write grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate concise reports
  • Ability to review and analyze agency records and documents
  • Ability to provide effective presentations and information to a broad range of audiences, internal and external to the Department
  • Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and delegate work assignments
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a manager and team member
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment or be flexible

 
Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in public health or a related field is preferred.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in public health or a related field. 
Must have at least 2 years’ experience working with SAS, SQL or other statistical/programming software.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, flexibility, willingness to learn new skills and a desire to help others succeed.

For more information or to apply click here!

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