Category Archives: Alumni

Expert Analyst–STARS, Advantasure

Category : Alumni

Summary:   

The Expert Analyst is responsible for identifying, collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data to evaluate issues that support prospective business decisions.  This role also coordinates projects for senior management.

Responsibilities/Tasks:

  • Conduct trend analysis, report development, ad-hoc analysis and support
  • Applies advanced statistical methodology to answer specific questions or problems. Advanced statistical methodology includes, but is not limited to, multiple linear regression, multiple logistic regression, trend analysis, hierarchical linear modeling, generalized linear mixed models, and sampling techniques. Assist in design and implement epidemiologic studies to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical programs
  • Ensure complete, accurate and timely data for reporting purposes.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously by establishing project plans and objectives to ensure goal attainment within defined parameters
  • Communicate results of analysis to management via reports/presentations and assist management in implementing programs that provide solutions.
  • Develop documentation, reports and presentations for all levels within the organization including executive leadership.
  • Compile data from a variety of sources and conduct analytics using software, including Excel, Oracle (SQL) and SAS to support business decisions
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure data and reports meet contract deliverables

Employment Qualifications  

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care, Statistics or a related field.  Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or another related field preferred.  Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required.  Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in a related field required to provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Required:

  • Strong communication skills are required to understand, interpret, and communicate ideas.
  • Strong knowledge and use of existing software packages (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level working knowledge of data programming language such as SAS and/or SQL
  • Ability to effectively interface with employees at all levels
  • Administer and adhere to corporate and departmental policies, practices and procedures.
  • Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
  • Knowledge and experience with Medicare Advantage Stars and/or HEDIS data is a plus

Location

This position can be remote, or located in one of our offices in Michigan, Virginia, or Las Vegas. 

Click here to apply online! 


Epidemiologist Fellowship, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Category : Alumni

An epidemiologist position is available at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Field Research Branch (FRB) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Description

FRB is seeking an epidemiologist to conduct large-scale, in-depth studies examining the effects of workplace exposures on chronic health effects. Findings will contribute to protecting worker health through occupational health policies and recommendations for controlling hazards.

FRB epidemiologists have access to industry-specific and population-based epidemiologic data that include occupational cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies. FRB staff collaborate with university-based research groups and other government agencies permitting access to rich data from studies of a variety of workplace exposures and occupations, and linkage to cancer registries. Competitive intramural funding opportunities are open for researchers interested in proposing new studies within the NIOSH mission. Areas of focus in FRB include cancer, cardiovascular, reproductive health, and health inequity though epidemiologists with other research interests are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or occupational/environmental health or be within 1 year of graduation. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/accreditation) or equivalent at the time the degree was obtained. Candidates should be experienced in epidemiologic study design and data analysis and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience conducting chronic disease epidemiology studies, knowledge of SAS (or other statistical software), and prior publication of research in peer-reviewed journals are desired.

Other Information

  • This is a full-time position offered as part of the CDC fellowship program under Title 42 of the U.S. Code.
  • U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens are eligible.
  • CDC service fellows are considered federal employees with most of the rights and benefits provided to permanent employees, including government health and retirement benefits, telework, paid leave, and flexible schedules.
  • This mechanism is not a postdoctoral fellowship; the incumbent will serve as principal investigator, and scientists of all ranks and seniority are invited to apply.
  • The initial fellowship appointment will be for two years with potential for renewal.
  • Salary will be based on education and experience.
  • Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable.

Apply

To apply, please send a CV and one-page cover letter briefly describing your research interests and experience to: Michelle McKinley by email at oyu7 [at] cdc [dot] gov.  For questions about this position, please contact Christina C. Lawson, PhD, Epidemiology Team Leader, by email at clawson [at] cdc [dot] gov or phone (513) 841-4171.

To be considered for either position, please respond to the designated contact by February 28, 2020.


Research Support Positions, Yale/Yale New Haven Hospital

Category : Alumni

The Yale/Yale New Haven Hospital Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) is a leading national outcomes research center dedicated to transforming healthcare for the betterment of people and society by leveraging data, analytics, and technology.  For more information on CORE, please visit our website: www.medicine.yale.edu/core

We are actively recruiting qualified individuals for multiple Research Support positions. These positions will provide research support to the Quality Measurement team at CORE.

Duties include:

  • Providing project support for government and nongovernment contracts and grants involving evaluation of healthcare services and development of quality measures for public reporting of healthcare quality.
  • Conducting literature reviews and environmental scans, assembling and summarizing data from multiple sources, assisting with writing technical reports, synthesizing information and data, and preparing and presenting briefings.
  • Assisting with tracking project status, preparing agendas, conducting meetings and preparing accurate meeting minutes. 
  • Composing status reports and presentations using a variety of software packages.

Qualifications

Interested applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in healthcare, public health, human services or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Applicants should also have one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a research capacity or related experience indicating ability to communicate with people, work in a team environment, work with minimal supervision, to work with a variety of computer software programs, and to be receptive to variety of duties to support projects.  One year of paid work experience is also required.

 Positions are open until filled, qualified applicants should apply using the links below:

Research Assistant II

Research Associate


Research Health Scientist Fellowship, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Category : Alumni

A research health scientist position is available at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Health Informatics Branch (HIB) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Position Description 

HIB is seeking a research health scientist to conduct surveillance and surveillance research in a multidisciplinary unit of 35 dedicated individuals responsible for tracking work-related diseases, injuries and exposures; identifying new and emerging health and safety problems in the workplace; providing evidence that directs intervention and prevention activities; and monitoring the overall impact of occupational health research in the United States. HIB scientists use existing data sources collected by other organizations to develop national and state-based illness and hazard tracking systems to provide information about worker health to policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and the public.

HIB scientists have access to population-based survey data and occupational exposure data. This information is used to estimate the magnitude of occupational health and safety problems, determine the distribution of illnesses and injuries, and monitor changes in exposures and hazards in occupational settings at the state and national levels. HIB staff coordinate the collection and compilation of surveillance information with internal and external partners including university-based research groups and other government agencies. Competitive intramural funding opportunities are open for researchers interested in proposing new studies within the NIOSH mission.

Qualifications and Desired Skills 

Applicants must have a master’s or doctoral degree in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/accreditation) or equivalent at the time the degree was obtained.

Candidates should be experienced in surveillance methods, epidemiologic or exposure assessment study design and data analysis, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience conducting surveillance, epidemiology or exposure assessments in conjunction with epidemiologic studies, a working knowledge of health informatics, knowledge and experience with SAS (or other statistical software), and prior publication of research in peer-reviewed journals are desired.

Other Information

  • This is a full-time position offered as part of the CDC fellowship program under Title 42 of the U.S. Code. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens are eligible.
  • CDC service fellows are considered federal employees with most of the rights and benefits provided to permanent employees, including government health and retirement benefits, telework, paid leave, and flexible schedules.
  • Salary will be based on education and experience.
  • The initial fellowship appointment will be for two years with potential for renewal. The start date is negotiable.

Apply

To apply, please send a CV and one-page cover letter to: Tasha Fields by email at npq7 [at] cdc [dot] gov. For questions about this position, please contract Marie Haring Sweeney, PhD, MPH, Chief, Health Informatics Branch, by email at msweeney [at] cdc [dot] gov or phone (513) 841-4102.

To be considered for either position, please respond to the designated contact by February 28, 2020


Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Rhode Island Department of Health

Category : Alumni

Position Description: 

This position is in the Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology (CAIDE), within the Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease, and Emergency Medical Services.  The individual will work primarily within CAIDE but may occasionally be required to work in the Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB, also within the Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease, and Emergency Medical Services.

This position will serve as a general Public Health Epidemiologist focused on acute infectious diseases, but may have to work in the other program areas as needed.  Responsibilities include conducting routine surveillance activities for assigned diseases (for example Lyme disease, foodborne diseases, pertussis), assuring data quality, performing epidemiological analyses, preparing and presenting summary reports, assisting with outbreak investigations, communicating with the public, collaborating with community partners and clinicians, and other duties as assigned.  

Desired skills include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; experience in SAS, Epi Info and Arc GIS preferred.  Candidates should be comfortable working in a team environment, as well as independently.  This position may occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours to respond to outbreaks.

General Statement of Duties:

To analyze and document the impact of various chronic and infectious disease processes on the population of the state and/or communities, as well as on other specific subpopulations at risk; to monitor and analyze the incidence, prevalence and determinants of disease such as environment, genetics, lifestyle and access to medical care; to identify effective health promotion and disease prevention strategies; to design and/or implement health promotion and disease prevention interventions; and to do related work as required.   

Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of descriptive and analytical epidemiologic techniques, research and evaluation methodologies, and biostatistics as described in national standards such as the Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists’ Applied Epidemiology Competencies; strong written and oral communication and presentation skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Possession of a Master of Public Health, a Master of Science in Epidemiology, or a master’s degree in a related health field with specialization in the area of epidemiology.

Position closes Feb. 2, 2020. 

Click here to learn more about the position and apply online. 

 


CDC Epidemiologist/Health Scientist, Oak Ridge Institute

Category : Alumni

Description

A fellowship opportunity is currently available in the Partnerships and Evaluation Branch (PEB), Division of Health Informatics and Surveillance (DHIS), Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Our mission at DHIS is to provide leadership and cross-cutting support in developing public health information systems, managing public health surveillance programs, and provisioning health related data required to monitor, control and prevent the occurrence and spread of diseases and other adverse health conditions. The selected candidate will learn about, and participate in conducting analytic projects using large administrative health care datasets such as insurance claims data, electronic medical records, hospital discharge data, and others. 

Under the guidance of a mentor, the research participant will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop and participate in research and epidemiological studies related to the use of different acquired data sources
  • Provide data management and analytic expertize for both new and ongoing research projects
  • Conduct literature reviews and summaries to support analytic projects
  • Assist with data management and conduct analyses using statistical software and other analytic tools
  • Contribute to the development of presentations and publications to disseminate research findings for both internal and external audiences
  • Participate in different webinars, trainings, and meetings as recommended by his or her supervisor
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to creatively solve problems

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, GA, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have received a master’s degree in public health or a related field, with an emphasis on quantitative analytic skills and epidemiological methods. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

  • Experience using statistical software, such as SAS or R, for data cleaning and analysis
  • Knowledge of epidemiological and statistical methods
  • Experience reviewing and summarizing scientific information for dissemination or sharing with other scientists
  • Good written and oral communication skills

*Application deadline is January 31st, 2020; applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

Click here to apply! 


PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program

Category : Alumni

Application due Wednesday, January 22nd by 12pm PST. 

Fellowship Description 

The PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program, implemented by the Public Health Institute, is a CDC-funded fellowship that supports promising emerging global public health professionals to develop technical skills needed to respond to today’s public health needs and challenges. The PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program builds on a long history of fellowship programs by the Centers for Disease Control and Public Health Institute for students, graduates, and emerging professionals to strengthen the global public health workforce and programs with an emphasis in the areas of epidemiology, HIV prevention, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), strategic information, program management, and surveillance.

Fellowships are yearlong placements within CDC offices working across six technical tracks. Fellows may have the opportunity to extend or apply to a new fellowship, but may not exceed three years maximum as a fellow. For a detailed description of what the fellowship placements entail, including overview, benefits and the application process, please view our FAQ.

Eligibility Requirements 

  • MPH or PhD in Public Health from a CEPH accredited school or program required. Not sure if your school or program is accredited? Find out here
  • Recent graduates must have received their MPH or PhD in Public Health prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than June 2020) or within the last five years (no earlier than September 2015).
  • U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.

Click here to access the application. 

Contact  info [at] phi-cdcfellows [dot] org if you have further questions.


MCH Epidemiologist Supervisor, Montana DPHHS

Category : Alumni

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an opening for an MCH Epidemiologist Supervisor in the Family and Community Health Bureau. This position will oversee the Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Unit within the Epidemiology and Data Support Section. The MCH Epidemiologist Supervisor will be responsible for serving as the Project Director and Lead Epidemiologist for the Montana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) as well as supervising the data system and epidemiology staff supporting the Montana Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCHBG). The MCH Epidemiology Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of MCHBG program needs assessments and evaluations, continuous quality improvement activities, and the design of data collections to monitor MCHBG program performance measures. As the lead PRAMS Epidemiologist, the MCH Epidemiologist Supervisor will be responsible for authoring PRAMS surveillance reports and serving as the subject matter expert on the PRAMS dataset for all internal and external partners using PRAMS.

The position is in beautiful Helena, Montana. World-class hiking, biking, skiing, fly fishing and much more are found out your back door! The position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application package as soon as possible. 

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply through the State of Montana online recruitment system: 

Click here to view the application.  

 


Community Health Educator, Maryland Department of Health

Category : Alumni

Job Description 

This position will provide expertise and technical assistance on injury-related issues, including data, evaluation, policy, and intervention strategies for the Center for Injury and Sexual Assault Prevention, as well as for the Environmental Health Bureau, as a whole. This position will lead and facilitate program and grant development, implementation and evaluation. This position will also provide leadership and direction for internal programs, such as Kids in Safety Seats (KISS) and Core State Violence and Injury Prevention programs, in addition to external partners, such as State and federal agencies, local health departments and community-based organizations.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education, Community Health Education or Health Science.

Experience: Three years of experience in planning, developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating public health education programs, including one year of experience managing community health education projects and one year of experience at the supervisory level of planning, developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating community health educational work.

Desired Qualifications 

The desired candidate should have experience with unintentional injury prevention, as well as experience in the Public Health field. He/she should also have experience monitoring contracts and procurements. Finally, the desired candidate should have experience writing grants, position papers for legislation and/or State and federal reports. 

Application closes on February 3, 2020. Click here to apply online! 

 


Epidemiologist III, Texas DSHS in Austin

Category : Alumni

Epidemiologist III (Posting number 441112) – Epidemiologist III performs highly advanced (senior-level) research and epidemiological work in the area of maternal and child health (MCH). Work includes taking a lead role in the State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI), which complements the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, for the MCH Epidemiology Unit. Requires building data systems and expanding the state MCH data capacity to support Title V program efforts and contribute to data driven program efforts throughout the state. Develops, plans, designs, and implements research activities, studies, evaluation, and assessment based on standard scientific methods or new innovative theoretical approaches. Projects will be focused on public health issues/conditions relevant to maternal and child health. Provides research consultation and technical assistance to MCH program areas on epidemiological methods, research/surveillance design and program evaluation/assessment of public health practices. Preparation of articles, papers, and reports for publication and in-house distribution; support program management and other DSHS activities including the use of standard graphic applications, in particular Tableau, and scientific GIS mapping. Participates in cross-functional training within the MCH Epidemiology Unit. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Participates as a member of the unit’s Technical Team and reports to the MCH Epidemiology Director. Click here to apply!