CDC Data Management Fellowship, Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development (DSEPD)

A research opportunity is currently available in the Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development (DSEPD), Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CSELS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.

DSEPD’s mission is to improve health outcomes through a competent, sustainable, and empowered public health workforce. Our programs include fellowships and student programs, training and continuing education for health professionals, and activities for students and teachers interested in learning about public health.

The main purpose of this research opportunity is to strengthen management and evaluation of our programs by using DSEPD’s Electronic Fellowship Management System (eFMS). eFMS collects application data from hundreds of candidates interested in our programs each year. DSEPD seeks to better use eFMS data to support the selection processes. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant should expect to gain data management, analytical, communications, and problem-solving skills. This fellowship will offer the opportunity to learn about and obtain hands-on experience in the following activities:

· Contribute to the implementation and coordination of all aspects of the selection process for fellowships and student program within the Epidemiology Workforce Branch, such as Epidemiology Elective Program, Laboratory Leadership Service, and the Epidemic Intelligence Service

· Coordinate and collaborate with DSEPD program staff and leadership to identify priority improvements and additions to the division’s fellowship management system

· Participate in the development of approaches to effectively manage and access data stored in the fellowship management system

· Implement changes to information collected through the division’s fellowship management system, collaborating with division fellowship programs and system managers

· Contribute to the development of dashboards and other data visualization activities to transform large data into useful, real-time information

· Collaborate with DSEPD program evaluation staff to integrate fellowship exit surveys and evaluation reporting into the fellowship management system

· Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and other support for using the fellowship management system

This position includes a $1,500 professional development stipend that the fellow can use for training, conferences, or other professional development activities. The fellow will also be given the opportunity to participate in HHS and CDC training programs, including training activities and DSEPD fellow’s community of practice, and will be expected to attend technical seminars and presentations held throughout the fellowship period.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

ORISE, CDC One Health Office

A research opportunity is currently available at the One Health Office, within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.

The One Health Office recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment. It is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach—working at the local, regional, national, and global levels—with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.

The selected participant will gain experience in the field of infectious and zoonotic diseases, specifically those that involve the animal-human interface and One Health. The specific projects involve epidemiologic, programmatic, and educational projects related to the prevention and control of zoonoses (including One Health Disease Prioritization Workshops), and contributing to the development of guidance for use by human and animal health partners that can enhance surveillance, response, and prevention of zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be trained in the following activities:

· Contributing to One Health activities related to animal-human interface issues, emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, and outbreak response

· Conducting systematic reviews and literature searches to support the development of evidence- based recommendations related to zoonoses and One Health

· Primary and secondary data abstraction, interpretation, analysis, and synthesis

· Maintaining accurate records of process-specific objectives, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables

· Contributing to the development of One Health frameworks

· Writing and editing summary of evidence documents and prevention recommendations

· Collaborating with One Health groups (both internal and external to CDC), professional human and animal health societies, local, state and city health departments, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations

· Contributing to the development of data collection systems for One Health activities

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree and will reach completion by September 30, 2019. Degree must have been received within the last five years. Candidates with extensive experience in veterinary medicine are preferred.

Preferred skills: Basic skills in oral and written communication, and experience with writing and editing of documents

· Competency in quality management system procedures and database software (Adobe Professional, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access)

· Knowledge and experience in web-based analysis tools

· Ability to search and assess scientific literature

For more information and to apply, Click HERE.

Epidemiologist II Position with the HIV/AIDS Epidemiology Section, Georgia Department of Public Health

The Georgia Department of Public Health 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 highly qualified candidate for the position of MMP Data Manager/Data Analyst within the Division of Health Protection, Epidemiology Section.

Georgia Medical Monitoring Project (GA MMP) is an HIV surveillance project coordinated nationally by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and conducted locally by Georgia DPH. It involves collecting behavioral and clinical information on individuals living with HIV through interviews and chart abstraction. Perinatal HIV exposure surveillance is also an activity coordinated by CDC, and is a critical tool for the elimination of mother­child transmission of HIV in Georgia.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the leadership of MMP Team Leader, and of the Director of HIV Epidemiology, the incumbent will share their time between the MMP and perinatal HIV exposure surveillance.

MMP data management duties include:

Pulling the sample from the HIV Surveillance registry.
Organizing the sample according to specified characteristics.
Securely tracking and storing interviews.
Transmitting encrypted data sets to CDC through the Data Coordinating Center (DCC).
Responding to data quality queries from the DCC.
Monitoring a set of quality assurance parameters.
Database matching and merging using SQL, LinkPlus, and other software and dataset
preparation using SAS.

MMP data analysis and dissemination duties include:

Conducting a variety of data analysis to inform local prevention and care activities.
Preparing surveillance reports and fact sheets.
Making presentations to community partners and stakeholders and at conferences, and working
with a variety of collaborators.

Perinatal HIV exposure data analysis responsibilities include:

Preparing analyzing data on mother­baby pairs where mother is HIV positive to identify both
successes and gaps in prevention.
Collaborating with the HIV Prevention program help guide prevention priorities and evaluate
impact of programmatic activities.
Disseminating the data to stakeholders.
MMP­related duties are expected to take up approximately two thirds of the incumbent’s time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a Master’s degree in Epidemiology or Statistics or Computer Science or a closely related field AND Two years of experience analyzing data, using statistical software packages, and writing reports;
OR
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree AND Three years of experience performing epidemiological work or work in a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess 3 or more of the following:

One year of SAS programming experience or Base SAS certification.
Previous experience conducting data management functions.
Experience analyzing weighted data.
Detail­ oriented with exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to multi­task, and meet deadlines.
Previous experience working with medical data.
Previous experience with relational databases.

To apply, click HERE.

CDC Preparedness and Response At-Risk Populations Fellowship CDC Preparedness and Response At-Risk Populations Fellowship, ORISE

A complete application consists of:

Research Epidemiologist, CHOA

The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is hiring an oncology research epidemiologist. The research epidemiologist will be responsible for providing statistical analysis, scientific writing, and other research support for two physician principal investigators – one focusing on leukemia/lymphoma outcomes research and the other focusing on palliative care. As needed, the research epidemiologist will also work with other investigators in the department, as well as students, residents, and fellows. The position is not yet posted online, but for more information or to apply please contact Leann Schilling at Leann [dot] Hassen [at] choa [dot] org.

Emergency Risk Communcation Research and Evaluation Fellowship, ORISE

How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

An application

Transcripts 

A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list

One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one
recommendation is submitted.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] CPR [at] orau [dot] org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

Application

Deadline 8/30/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description *Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A research opportunity is currently available with the Research and Evaluation Team (R&E), within the Emergency Risk Communication Branch
(ERCB) in the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The mission of the Emergency Risk Communication Branch’s Research and Evaluation Team is to provide usable scientific data and evidence to
enhance the behavioral impacts of CDC’s risk communication efforts during public health emergencies.

The selected participant will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of emergency risk communication research and evaluation efforts,
both during and outside of active public health emergencies. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant may be involved in the following
research activities:

Collaborating with CDC communication researchers to analyze public health emergency-related news media stories, social media posts,
and other user-generated content to provide daily input to inform agency communication strategy during CDC emergency responses

Analyzing and reviewing communication system and audience data collected during emergency responses and exercises to assess the
utility and impact of communication processes and activities, identify gaps, and recommend improvements; contribute to reports,
presentations or manuscripts for internal and external stakeholders

Contributing to research literature summaries on special topics during emergency responses; collaborating with communication
researchers to support research projects including input on instruments, processes, data collections, analysis and reports

Collaborating with team and branch leadership to participate in the development of written products explaining the findings and implications
of research and evaluation activities to multiple audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge

The participant will also have the opportunity to learn the principles and science of emergency risk communication and apply them in large-scale
public health emergencies. The participant will be able to learn in CDC’s Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center during
events and experience what CDC does to prepare for future emergencies.

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 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 have received a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

To apply, click HERE.

Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens Team

The Epidemiologistis responsible for provincial communicable disease control, environmental hazard surveillance, disease surveillance and outbreak investigation. The Epidemiologist manages surveillance; outbreak and hazard investigation and intervention; provides consultation based on expert knowledge to a broad range of stakeholders including regional health authorities, other provincial and national partners, and health professionals and disseminates critical information through electronic bulletins, prepared reports, presentations and media communications. Accuracy and completeness of information, as well as sound judgment, are essential to ensure decisions are made to guard public safety. Errors or miscalculations could result in significant health and societal costs and human suffering and loss of corporate credibility.

As a core member of the Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens Team, notably including influenza and pertussis and emerging respiratory pathogens, with related surveillance, service and applied public health research duties.

The position supports rapid response to emerging and re-emerging respiratory pathogens and informs prevention and control policies. Highly developed and efficient epidemiological and critical appraisal expertise as well as mature understanding of and experience working in public health are required in this role. Demonstrated experience and productivity in surveillance and applied public health research including publications, conference presentations and grant applications are a particular asset in this role.

You hold:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Masters in Epidemiology or Public Health (MSc or MPH or MHSc) and
A minimum of 2 years experience in the field of public health.
Clinical skills and experience in nursing, infection control, microbiology, immunology and/or communicable disease epidemiology considered
You have:

Methodological and analytical skills including experience in designing, implementing, and conducting surveillance systems and research studies, their analysis, interpretation, written reporting and publication.
Statistical skills, including related data management, data cleaning and analysis and visualization and ability to use a variety of software tools including their application to maintaining and analyzing large databases.
Ability to secure grant funding in support of research initiatives.
Strong attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and completeness of information
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams.
Effective interpersonal skills, sound judgment and flexibility.
For full list of Duties & Accountabilities, please email Veronica Wong, Talent Acquisition Advisor – veronica [dot] wong [at] phsa [dot] ca

If this sounds like you, apply now!

About Us

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) provides provincial and national leadership in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation and provides both direct diagnostic and treatment services to people with disease of public health importance.

The BCCDC is a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: • Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

To apply, click HERE.

Senior Healthcare Data Analyst, Partners Healthcare

Overview
The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst will join the Clinical Analytics team which is part of the Partners Data and Analytics Organization (DAO). In this role, he/she will provide data analysis and reporting for all partners-wide clinical initiatives. Areas of focus will include quality improvement, specialty variation, population health and safety initiatives. This role requires working with multiple sources of healthcare data (ex: claims, financial, and clinical data) to meet both internal and external reporting requirements and support new initiatives. Projects range from simple programming and basic data manipulation/analysis to more advanced and predictive analytics. The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst will work closely with his/her team and Medical Directors to execute analytic plans and ensure accurate, valid, reliable, and timely results. The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst must have a strong attention to detail and an in-depth knowledge of data structure and programming. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, deadline-driven, team player interested in the interface between data analytics, reporting and clinical initiatives. The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst will report directly to the Manager of Clinical Initiatives

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with a variety of tools (ex: SAS, SQL, Excel, Tableau, etc.) to access data, write queries, develop programming logic, create dashboards, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to meet the needs of Partners DAO
• Build and foster relationships with senior leadership/physicians and key stakeholders to understand multifaceted business problems and develop analytical solutions to complex issues to satisfy reporting and analytical needs
• Retrieving, organizing, and manipulating data from the Enterprise Data Warehouse and other databases. This will require basic programming to prepare data for reporting and analysis.
• Presenting analytical findings in a variety of formats (reports, PowerPoint, Tableau, graphs, figures, and tables), formulating recommendations, and effectively presenting results to non-analytic audiences.
• Responsible for completing thorough quality assurance procedures ensuring accuracy, reliability, and validity of work
• Support the development, modification, and validation of new and existing quality measures as needed
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in healthcare related informatics field, public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics
• 3 years of experience working with big data for healthcare
• 3 years of experience with a statistical package such as R or SAS for analysis and reporting of datasets

Skills Required
• Knowledge of statistical testing and multivariate modeling
• Strong programming skills in SAS, willingness to learn other programming languages as necessary
• Relational database experience (MS SQL Server/Oracle)
• Experience with clinical data (e.g., Epic) strongly preferred
• Experience with data analysis and reporting, and working knowledge of data visualization (Tableau/Power BI) software is preferred
• Practical problem solving abilities, i.e. the ability to formulate hypotheses, test options and move forward in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and collaborate with team members and others throughout the organization
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to take initiative
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team essential

Click HERE to apply.

Healthcare Data Analyst II, Partners Healthcare

General Summary/ Overview Statement: The Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Cardiology is seeking a highly-motivated individual to assist with data management of multiple clinical research studies. The research focus of this group is Atrial Fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. We seek to understand what determines the risk of developing cardiac conditions and identify patterns and improve risk profiling using electronic health record data. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and eager to learn about cardiovascular disease. The Data Analyst will focus on statistical analysis and data management of large datasets. A high level of maturity is essential, as the Data Analyst is given access to personal and confidential medical information. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks are essential. Candidate must be self-motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities will include the following: Providing clinical data management support to the clinical study project, clinical data management team and Principal Investigator. Applying analytic techniques for high dimensional data to identify patterns and improve risk profiling using electronic health record data. Developing decision-analytic models to inform the optimal effectiveness of management approaches. Managing large databases and performing early and final database activities, such as statistical and regression analysis. Assisting and providing input into study and project level data analysis plan and interacting closely with other collaborating Investigators on data quality. Proactively communicating with the Investigators to help ensure analytical goals are achieved. Actively participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, scholarly reports and present at scientific conferences.

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn how to use new software is also important. Knowledge of RedCap and statistical programs strongly preferred.

To apply, click HERE.