Research Support Positions, Yale/Yale New Haven Hospital

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

Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Rhode Island Department of Health

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

PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program

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

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

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

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!

CDC Stroke Surveillance Fellowship, ORISE

Reference Code 

CDC-DHDSP-2020-0055

Application Deadline 

2/12/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

Description 

A research opportunity is currently available with the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP), within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. 

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (ESB) has an opportunity for a participant to be involved with the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program (PCNASP) which supports statewide, data-driven quality improvement across the stroke care continuum for better patient outcomes.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the selected participant will gain experience in stroke surveillance and quality improvement efforts. The participant will have opportunities to interact with program grantees to learn about critical activities such as program strategies, interventions, evaluation, and improvements. The participant will have the opportunity to build skills in synthesizing data/information and conducting literature reviews and contributing to developing responses to scientific inquiries and requests for information about assigned projects. The participant will receive training and feedback in creating presentations for internal and external use at meetings or conferences. The participant will receive support in learning about data alignment and the mapping of data, conducting statistical data analyses and will contribute to the writing and revising of peer-reviewed manuscripts. The participant will have the opportunity to learn about and support future program efforts for stroke and will learn about developing and maintaining quality improvement in state environments, communication efforts on stroke signs and symptoms recognition, and program evaluation efforts. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant may also have the opportunity to learn about and conduct other related activities that further the science base related to prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

February 24, 2020

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

Preferred skills

• Strong data management
• Experience using statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, or SPSS)
• Experience conducting literature reviews

Eligibility Requirements

• Degree: Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences 

How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable 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] NCCDPHP [at] orau [dot] org.  Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

To apply, click here. 

Epidemiologist III, Texas DSHS in Austin

Epidemiologist III (Posting number 441106) – Epidemiologist III performs highly advanced research and epidemiological work in the area of Maternal and Child Health (MCH). Work includes taking a major role in the Title V and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity review process for the Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Unit (MCH Epi). Work involves designing and implementing complex surveillance/research studies following new or standardized scientific polices/protocols, coordinating studies, collecting, analyzing and evaluating data, and communicating results. Collaborates with MCH program areas to identify performance measures for internal quality monitoring and report writing and to ensure available program data meets these measures. Propose, design, and conduct epidemiologic studies using program data to identify the effectiveness and impact of program activities and evaluate the effectiveness of allocated resources. Assist MCH program areas to improve data systems and increase their understanding and utilization of program data. Identify opportunities to integrate the use of geographic information into program data collection and analysis. Support data quality and improvement efforts throughout the section. Identify opportunities for the use and distribution of program data to internal and external stakeholders. Develops and directs grant-funded projects, generates scientific publications, public health reports and presentations of completed work to agency/program management, and, when appropriate, presents at scientific conferences. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Reports to the Surveillance and Data Analytics Manager. Click here to apply!