Administrative Fellowship, St. Louis Children’s Hospital

The St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s comprehensive, two-year Administrative Fellowship program provides real-world exposure to all of the major areas of the organization to boost your business/operational and personal development.
The program is designed to prepare you for careers in health care management. You’ll receive a comprehensive look into the strategic as well as day-to-day roles and activities that support the operational needs of the hospital.

Candidates for the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Administrative Fellowship must meet these eligibility requirements:

• Minimum grade point average: 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
• Applicable Master’s degree such as: MHA, MHSA, MPH, MPA, or MBA
• Must be a graduate by the time the fellowship position begins unless school program stipulates a residency/fellowship as a degree requirement.

To register for an informational webinar, please fill out the interest form found here. More information can also be found on the hospital’s website here.

You can find the program application here. Application deadline is September 13th, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Administrative Fellowship Program, UCI Health

The UCI Health Administrative Fellowship is a 12-month, project-based experience that aims to develop future healthcare leaders through immersion in an academic health system environment. Under the guidance of the UCI Health chief executive officer and chief operating officer, the fellow will support key hospital and health system-based initiatives and projects. 

This is a paid, contract position with benefits. Applications will be coordinated through the UCI Health internal job posting system. Selected candidates must be able to provide proof of work authorization or legal right to work. 

This position requires the completion of an MHA, MBA, MPH or other master’s degree in a related field between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2025.

Candidates finishing master’s degree programs requiring an administrative residency after completing classroom curricula are eligible to apply. 

Candidates should have:

• A strong interest in healthcare administration
• Excellent written or oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• The ability to work both independently and in team settings
• The skills essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

For more information regarding the Administrative Fellowship, please refer to the full job description in the UCI Health internal job posting system.

Application deadline: September 20th, 2024. Apply online at this link!

Epidemiologist – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The CDC has posted a public notice for direct hire to fill a variety of epidemiologist positions. For a full posting, please visit the posting on 12Twenty.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Consulting and collaborating with statistical, data science, and public health professionals in the collection, linkage, processing, coding, classification, and analysis of public health surveillance.
• Evaluating and interpreting data extracts and reports from various systems assessing relevant data sources” validity and reliability to meet project needs to aid stakeholders in understanding and utilizing analytical reports.
• Assisting in preparing comprehensive reports that include discussion of substantive issues related to data science methodology for public health surveillance and related applications
• Producing static and interactive data visualizations to communicate findings to internal and external audiences.
• Planning and carrying out quality control programs and selects appropriate epidemiologic methods to be used in quality control analysis for key influenza and respiratory pathogens.
• Providing scientific advice in coordinating and maintaining public health informatics project goals, objectives, and priorities within the CDC and in the public health community.
• Performing scientific work responsible for evaluating and developing approaches for strengthening the standardization and utility of national health information systems, their products, policies, and processes, with specific emphasis on electronic data interchange and electronic media.
• Providing advice on the application of IT to the development and promotion of uniform data elements in national health information systems.
• Manages projects involved with public health informatics and serves as a subject matter expert in the design and implementation of IT systems integrating epidemiologic and other information from a scientific perspective.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 09/30/2024, of this announcement to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .

If you are unable to apply online:

• Applicants external to CDC – Contact the CDC Helpdesk by phone (770) 488-1725 or email HRCS [at] CDC [dot] GOV 
• Applicants internal to CDC – Contact the OHR Service Desk .

Applications Open, California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship

Part time position, Emory University School of Medicine

Job Description

Emory Department of Family and Preventive Medicine seeks a Masters trainee or alumni candidate who will assist in data analyses for longitudinal databases and patient recruitment. The research questions are focused on interventions for patients with heart disease and dementia. The research efforts are vital to improving patient care and public health and reducing health disparities. The position will be for one year and will be renewed based on performance and grant funding availability.

Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range

• FTE: Part-time
• Location: Rollins School of Public Health

Job Type:  Clinical trials Coordination and Data Analyses.

• JOB DESCRIPTION: Handles or assists with administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry. Assists with patient recruitment. Attends study meetings. Orders and maintains equipment and supplies. Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings to recruit study participants and performs interviews and QOL questionnaires. Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges. Assists with quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions. Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
• Flexible: 15-20 hour per week, approximately

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree, preferably in biological sciences, health sciences, or life sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience required;
• Experience in scientific manuscript writing will be important for participating in publications. 
• Understands and adheres to Emory School of Medicine and Emory Clinic’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

About Emory University School of Medicine

The Emory University School of Medicine is a leading institution with the highest standards in education, biomedical research, and patient care. Emory University School of Medicine has 560 students and trains 1,209 residents and fellows in 98 accredited programs. The school has 88 MD/PhD students in one of 40 NIH-sponsored Medical Scientist Training Programs. Some of these students are in a joint program with Georgia Institute of Technology, with which the medical school shares a biomedical engineering department ranked second in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The medical school also offers a joint MD/MSCR (master’s in clinical research) degree, an MD/MPH degree with public health, and an MD/MA in bioethics with Emory’s Laney Graduate School. Dual programs with law (juris master) and business (MBA) also are available. Some 258 medical faculty also train predoctoral bioscience researchers in one or more of nine programs in the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences in the graduate school.

Health Program Supervisor, Connecticut Department of Public Health

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), is currently seeking enthusiastic and driven candidates to apply for the position of Health Program Supervisor in the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives (OPSI)!

The OPSI is responsible for overseeing legislative, regulatory, and internal policy as well as accreditation and strategic planning on behalf of the Department of Public Health. The Health Program Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the development, writing, and approval of internal policies at the department. This position will also report to the State Program Manager overseeing the regulatory affairs program and work on regulations administrative work.

The OPSI reports directly to the Commissioner’s office. This position will report to the State Program Manager overseeing the regulatory affairs program. The selected candidate should be strategically minded, well organized, independent and be an effective communicator.

HIGHLIGHTS – UNIT: Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives (OPSI) – ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT – WORK HOURS: Full-Time, First Shift, 40 Hours per Week – SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, with the opportunity for a partial telework schedule

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU – Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! – The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the Best Employers of 2023 – State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule – Professional growth and development opportunities – A health work/life balance to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNTY TO – Oversee the internal policy program; – Serve on the performance management team to rebuild the agency’s Quality Improvement Program to measure compliance with the strategic plan; and – Assist with administrative duties related to the regulatory affairs program.

ABOUT US The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Epidemiology Fellowship, Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Public Health Environmental Assessment (CPHEA), Public Health and Environmental Systems Division (PHESD) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Research Project: This research training opportunity aims to conduct research across multiple projects related to long-term health effects of air and other environmental pollution and disproportionate impacts among disadvantaged groups. Under the guidance of a mentor, the research participant will participate in research linking electronic health records (EHRs) to environmental and socioeconomic data and systematic reviews.

Under the guidance of a mentor, potential research activities may include the following: Conducting statistical analyses for epidemiological research, such as time- series, cluster analysis, meta-analysis, longitudinal data analysis, causal modeling, and multi-variable regression models. Utilizing spatial statistical methods to develop maps and interactive graphics and conduct statistical spatial analyses. Conducting systematic reviews. Management and documentation of large (>100,000 observations) datasets to investigate associations between environmental exposures and adverse health outcomes. Researching and summarizing information relating to environmental quality and health outcomes. Learning Objectives: Potential research projects may focus on the following areas where the participant will learn:

Environmental epidemiology. Air pollution measurement and modeling. Systematic review methods. Meta-analyses. Data management and documentation. Scientific writing. Scientific presentation skills. Mentor(s): The mentors for this opportunity are Anne Weaver (weaver [dot] anne [at] epa [dot] gov) and Kristen Rappazzo (rappazzo [dot] kristen [at] epa [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Fall/Winter 2024. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for detailed information about start dates.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.

Level of Participation: The appointment is part-time, 10 hours per week.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. A travel/training allowance will be provided to the candidate to present project-related research data and results at scientific meetings (e.g., conferences and workshops). Click here for detailed information about full-time stipends.

EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

ORISE offers all ORISE EPA graduate students and Postdocs a free 5-year membership to the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA).

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Research Scientist, New York State Department of Health

The Research Scientist (RS) 2 (Epidemiology) will be responsible for the surveillance and epidemiologic activities related to the planning, design, and operation of the three occupational health registries and the New York Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS); Identify methods of prevention, intervention and exposure control by applying principles of evidence-based public health, surveillance and biostatistics; Analyze data to identify surveillance and research priorities including, identification of health and risk factors, assessing exposure, and informing outreach and education initiatives; Collaborate with senior research staff to disseminate information, including; authorship and co-authorship of fact sheets, white papers, tables, graphs, progress reports, and articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals; Summarize results for presentation to the scientific community, expert panel members, collaborators, and the general public; Assist senior principal investigators in preparing grant proposals; Provide support to principal investigators to coordinate and achieve project objectives and develop and implement research; Provide supervision of junior research staff as needed to accomplish tasks; Contribute towards enhancing innovative research and surveillance capabilities in the Bureau; Provide technical support and training to junior level research staff; Attend meetings both internally and externally relevant to the surveillance programs.

Epidemiologist 2, Tennessee Department of Health

 Job Overview:

The Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Family Health and Wellness is hiring an Epidemiologist 2 for the Perinatal Telehealth and CHANT programs. This position is responsible for professional scientific and epidemiological assessments of considerable difficulty for both programs. This position will not directly supervise, but is expected to mentor junior epidemiologists. This is an executive service position.

Key Responsibilities:

Perinatal Telehealth:

• Participate in the design and implementation of the new perinatal telehealth projects. This will include creating the design, requesting proposals, determining locations, and awarding contracts.
• Develop and implement an evaluation plan for the perinatal telehealth program. Participate in the design of questionnaires, surveys, and other evaluation tools to monitor effectiveness of the perinatal telehealth projects receiving funding. Develop and monitor process and outcome measures developed.
• Analyze perinatal health data as needed to respond to requests, program evaluation, presentations, etc. Requests could be both internal and external and relate to a wide variety of perinatal data components and outcomes.

CHANT:

• Plan and conduct program evaluation, as well as routine reporting of program outcomes to internal and external partners, including data requests.
• Maintain REDCap data collection projects, and lead efforts to transition to future data systems, including translation of programmatic requirements into the development of appropriate data collection.
• Work closely with MCH Programs Team to effectively support MCH surveillance projects and create data outputs and visualizations for CHANT data. 
• Develop, assist and create TennCare/CHANT reports, submissions, and other grant deliverables in accordance with policies and procedures. 
• Produce weekly reports of Call Center reach and productivity.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate degree in medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinarian medicine (DVM), public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years’ work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for- year basis to a maximum of two years.

OR

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four years’ work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Preferred Qualifications: 

The preferred candidate will have:

• Experience in SAS.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Excellent data visualization skills.
• Expertise working cross-functionally.

Salary and Benefits:

• The starting salary for this position is $6383 per month, depending on experience
• Hybrid work environment
• Tennessee State Employee Benefits: https://www.tn.gov/careers/employeebenefits.html

To apply: 

Email resume with cover letter to Dr. Angela M. Miller (angela [dot] m [dot] miller [at] tn [dot] gov).