Technical Advisor (Epidemiology), Malaria Analytics & Surveillance, GMS

Overview
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

Countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) are progressing towards malaria elimination, and their malaria programs will need to rapidly detect and effectively treat infections, map areas where malaria transmission persists, and tailor and target intervention packages according to local contexts. CHAI is working to help malaria programs across the region achieve their ambitious goals by providing operational and technical support to strengthen surveillance systems, improve evidence-based planning, better manage programs, and coordinate activities regionally.

Overview of Role:

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong public health experience and analytical skills to serve as an epidemiologist and technical advisor to its teams across the GMS. This role offers a unique opportunity for a talented individual to apply epidemiological and analytical skills to guide the operations of a cross-country disease elimination program. The successful candidate will lead a small team of epidemiologists working directly with government counterparts and the CHAI staff who support them to assess, design, and scale-up disease surveillance systems; conduct robust data analysis; and monitor and evaluate the success of ongoing efforts to achieve malaria elimination. The individual will collaborate with a diverse team based across multiple countries (primarily but not exclusively in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos), government programs, academics and public health agencies.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and management skills; work independently to drive implementation; have the potential to grow into a global health leader; and have deep personal commitment to producing results. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities including resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, patience, humility, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities
Serve as an expert/technical advisor for epidemiological and other technical questions to CHAI’s regional team and lead all the malaria surveillance and analytics work for the Greater Mekong Subregion
Provide technical mentorship, supervision, training and ongoing management to a small team of epidemiologists based across the region
Proactively review evidence and conduct analyses to evaluate effectiveness of the current operations, and identify potential approaches or strategies to accelerate progress
Provide high-quality analytic support related to malaria epidemiology, intervention, surveillance, and other programmatic decisions to CHAI country teams, government staff, and other partners and translate findings to support evidence-based decisions; this includes:
Oversee the implementation of analytical projects related to malaria epidemiology, intervention and surveillance (data management, spatial and mapping analyses, data interpretation, etc.)
Lead the monitoring and evaluation of the performance of existing and new surveillance processes and platforms, and identify ways of improving them
Supporting the development and deployment of surveillance systems in country, liaising with Health Information Technical Advisor
Work directly with country teams and governmental staff to better integrate epidemiological, entomological, and programmatic data use and analysis into routine programmatic activities at all levels of the health system, and to translate analytical findings for non-technical audiences (i.e. political and programmatic stakeholders)
Review and ensure high quality of surveillance guidelines and SOPs, M&E plans, lessons learned documents and operational manuals
Oversee design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of operational research projects related to surveillance, intervention effectiveness, and entomology
Develop and maintain relationships with regional partners from academic institutions to identify research with potential application to programs
Organize, clean, and integrate datasets; conduct statistical analyses; and develop and interpret malaria risk maps and stratifications
Support rigorous evidence-based planning of intervention deployment, and design and implement monitoring and evaluation activities to measure impact (e.g. community health workers programs, bednet distribution campaigns, etc.)
Manage and develop resources and best practices to share lessons across teams, and synthesize and disseminate findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications
Represent CHAI at external technical meetings, acting as the face of our organization to academic/technical partners within the region, including via the dissemination of findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and publications
Cultivate and establish relationships with other CHAI teams, government organizations, and regional and in-country partners working on data analysis or surveillance to inform elimination goals
Participate to the formulation of grant proposals related to malaria surveillance and analytics in the GMS region when required
Any other tasks identified

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

ORISE Fellow: Surveillance Epidemiologist

Position Description: The Domestic WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) Epidemiology Team is looking for an ORISE Fellow to join its surveillance program. The ORISE Fellow will be trained in the epidemiologic and informatics techniques needed to conduct national surveillance for cases of waterborne disease in the United States. The ORISE Fellow will learn epidemiologic and informatics techniques to collect, provision, and analyze national case surveillance data for waterborne pathogens, including how to describe epidemiologic trends and to prepare analytic results for publication on websites, fact sheets, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. The ORISE Fellow will learn how to communicate with state and federal partners on surveillance activities to provide technical assistance and write clear guidance materials.

Qualifications: A recent MPH graduate in the field of epidemiology, with strong data management skills, excellent communication and written skills, attention to detail, and a good team player. Some environmental health or informatics training/background desirable.

Organization Description: The Waterborne Disease Prevention Branch works to maximize the health, productivity, and well-being of people in the United States and around the globe by preventing domestic and global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related disease. The Waterborne Disease Prevention Branch (WDPB) is in the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at CDC.

Closing Date: 08/09/2019

Desired Start Date: 08/21/2019

Contact Name: Jennifer Cope

Contact Title: Team Lead, Domestic WASH Epidemiology Team

Contact Email: bjt9 [at] cdc [dot] gov

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and CV to Dr. Jennifer Cope, Team Lead, by Friday, 08/09/2019, 5pm (ET) at bjt9 [at] cdc [dot] gov, with the following subject line: “ORISE opportunity: surveillance epidemiologist”

For more information, click HERE.

Research Assistant, Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry

Job Details
Description
The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participation in the development of systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines, which includes management of expert panels, collaboration with the ADA library in conducting search strategies, citation management, critical appraisal of clinical studies, data abstraction, data analysis, writing and submission of manuscripts, and collaboration informing dissemination strategies.

Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years of experience in/with investigating and analyzing scientific studies and preparing scientific manuscripts, in particular, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines.

Previous experience critically appraising clinical studies; and analyzing articles published in peer-reviewed dental and medical journals.
Must have the ability to contribute to evidence synthesis projects and clinical practice guideline documents, develop and maintain professional internal and external relationships, coordinate and pursue multiple projects and deadlines, independently and simultaneously; and critically analyze and evaluate data to draw sound conclusions, decisions, and recommendations.

Must have excellent communication and project management skills.
Must have knowledge of evidence synthesis methods, with a strong background in statistics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Proficient in EndNote (or similar reference software)

Highly Desirable Skills:  Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or another of the health or life sciences that includes training in experimental design and statistics.
Knowledge of statistical packages (e.g. SPSS).
Previous experience in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Public Health Program Associate, PRISM

We are seeking a highly organized Public Health Program Associate to support the iTech project. iTech is a 5-year project housed within the PRISM Health research group in the Department of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health Emory University.

This project, currently in its fourth year, is a collaboration between Emory University and University of North Carolina. The UNC/Emory Center for Innovative Technology (iTech) aims to lower the burden of HIV infection by developing and evaluating innovative, interdisciplinary research on technology-based interventions (utilizing mobile apps) across the HIV prevention and care continuum for at-risk or infected youth aged 15-24 years in the United States.

This role will require overseeing study activities in an effective, detailed, organized and efficient manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to participant recruitment, enrollment and retention, liaising with study partners, performing data analysis and representing studies during project meetings.

Under limited supervision, uses basic knowledge of public health principles to participate in recruitment activities of assigned studies, assist with the maintenance of the studies’ recruitment strategy and protocol.

Enter and manage participant data in various systems including participant set up, messaging, incentive payments, randomization and app account set-ups.
Oversee study retention using the SMART participant management system; develop and maintain study retention strategies through routine participant communication.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of study protocols, forms, questionnaires and documentation.
Work closely with the data management team to ensure accuracy and validity of data along with a smooth study flow; update weekly reports for team distribution.
Collaborate with outside organizations for more targeted recruitment efforts.
Attend recruitment related events, potentially outside of regular business hours and/or on weekends.
Attend all scheduled supervisory, department and study meetings.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree in public health, a master’s of science degree in public health or health education, or a master’s in development practice from an accredited school.

Preferred Qualifications:

Communication/Teamwork

Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through contribution to a manuscript or report or draft thesis
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and interact with diverse team members
Demonstrated ability to work independently, completing tasks with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to multitask and to prioritize assignments so that project deliverables are completed on time
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong organizational skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Critical and analytical thinking abilities
Prior Experience

Experience working in HIV/AIDS research or in HIV/AIDS prevention in community settings
Familiarity with communities of gay, bisexual, same gender loving, and other men who have sex with men
Experience in data management
Ability to communicate using various platforms such as text, email, social media, and phone
Ability to work independently with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills

To apply, click HERE.

What can a REAL student do for you?

The Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) program provides partners with the opportunity to hire an experienced graduate student for a fraction of the cost. Rollins School of Public Health pays 50% of the student’s salary and you pay the remaining 50%. REAL students are exceptional employees. Contributing master’s level education, analytical and research skills as well as transferable program development skills that can be utilized within various industries or organizations. From writing grant proposals to analyzing data, REAL students have skills applicable beyond public health.

Health Programs Analyst

Responsibilities
The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Health Programs Analyst in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing dedicated evaluation analysis in the AHA’s Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation (CHME). Additional responsibilities include assisting with development and implementation of program evaluation activities for AHA programs and initiatives aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of ideal cardiovascular health.

This is a full time, benefits eligible grant funded position. Current funding is through 6/30/2020 with the possibility of extension.

Essential Job Duties:

Supports development and implementation of program evaluation data collection activities in the Centers for Health Metrics and Evaluation for programs across the portfolio of AHA programs and initiatives.
Assists in the management of CHME projects conducted internally.
Writes sections of analytic reports and proposals for new projects.
Develops and/or and refines standard study measures, develops and implements surveys (paper and online), and oversees quality control of data collection
Develops fact-sheets and brief reports; substantiates facts for AHA activities.
Assists in the production of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and presentations; provides input for presentations at scientific conferences and meetings.
Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require:

Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH), Marketing Research, Business Statistics or a related area.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in:
creating data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches.
conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses.
strategic and operational planning.
project management and coordination experience.
Proficient knowledge of research design and methodology.
Ability to understand scientific communication (journals, briefings, reports, statistics, etc.) ability to synthesize complex data sets into reports or communications for diverse audiences.
Comprehensive knowledge of public, community and population health and business models.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to travel overnight approx. 5% of the time.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

Ability to creatively consider alternative solutions to tasks.
Intellectual curiosity.
SAS, STATA, R or related coding skills.
Proficient knowledge of databases or data repository systems.

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Vermont Epidemiologist Position, apply by 7/10

Overview
Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to the surveillance, prevention, and control of infectious diseases in Vermonters?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Epidemiologist III in the Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases Program of the Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Section, Health Surveillance Division at the Vermont Department of Health. The position is responsible for the investigation, surveillance, data analysis, and educational outreach activities for infectious conditions, particularly tick and mosquito-borne diseases and rabies. The Epidemiologist III will maintain and update internal program databases, coordinate disease detection activities with clinical and laboratory staff, and serve as a consultative resource for health care providers, veterinarians, the public, District Office staff, and state agency partners.

The successful candidate will have considerable knowledge of the principles of infectious disease transmission, laboratory diagnosis, and control; working knowledge of public health policy, medical practices, and terminology associated with infectious diseases; and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to members of the media, advocacy groups, and the public to provide clear and consistent messaging. The position operates under the State Public Health Veterinarian, frequently collaborating with Health Department, state, federal, and community partners.

Specific examples of work include, but are not limited to:

Providing telephone consultations for infectious disease concerns
Performing educational outreach for health care provider and public audiences
Creating infectious disease summaries from human, animal, and vector surveillance data
Developing new data collection tools or resolving issues with existing ones
Assisting with outbreak investigations and emergency preparedness response

Who May Apply
This position, Epidemiologist III (Job Requisition #2012), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Natalie [dot] Kwit [at] vermont [dot] gov

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors
Work is performed mainly in standard office setting but with regular need to travel to hospitals for which private means of transportation must be available. Periodic participation in community or provider meetings which may be held after regular business hours. There is predictable need to manage and deal with members of the medical profession and the public in emotional and pressure type situations.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in epidemiology.
OR
Master’s degree supplemented by at least two (2) courses in statistics and one (1) course in epidemiology AND one (1) year of experience in a health-related field.
OR
Bachelor’s degree supplemented by at least two (2) courses in statistics and one (1) course in epidemiology AND three (3) years of experience in a health-related field.

Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it’s more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
80% State paid medical premium
Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
Low cost group life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

TB Epidemiologist, NYC Department of Health

Job Description
The Bureau of TB Control requests the job opening of one Public Health Epidemiologist L-I. The mission of the Bureau of TB Control is to prevent the spread of TB and to eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The goals to achieve this mission are 1) identify all individuals with suspected and confirmed TB disease and ensure their appropriate treatment, ideally on directly observed therapy (DOT) and 2) Ensure that individuals at high risk for progression from latent TB infection to TB disease complete treatment and do not develop disease.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

* Review and manage incoming TB reports submitted by NYC providers for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.

* Enter and update surveillance data into the bureau’s electronic surveillance and case management system (Maven) and ensure appropriated action.

* Monitor workflows in Maven to ensure timely and appropriate action.

* Conduct analysis and review of surveillance data to improve and ensure data quality.

* Review, triage, and handle data that are stored and processed by EDRI, DOHMH’s data cleaning, transformation and routing application.

* Provide backup to the Interstate Coordinator and assist with inter jurisdictional and international communication and transfer of patients.

* Handle and triaging calls coming from the TB Hotline.

* Follow-up of incomplete TB reports.

* Other duties as required.

Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A master’s degree in epidemiology or in public health with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in epidemiology from an accredited college or university; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by the successful completion of PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY (#3030-G) or (#SS1000), a
course for health professionals, given by the Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Public Service and one year of satisfactory full-time experience as a health professional in a position which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in “2” above.

Preferred Skills
Knowledge of communicable disease surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent phone and customer service skills.

Ability to follow protocols and standard operating procedures; working knowledge of disease surveillance. Ideally, experience working and communicating with clinicians and other providers

Comfortable discussing sensitive topics and ability to understand and follow strict patient confidentiality regulations

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience with structured interviews, medical terminology, and conducting medical chart reviews

Proficiency with computers and use of data systems, including data entry and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Some experience with statistical software such as SAS.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.