CDC Infant Nutrition Fellowship, ORISE

Application Deadline 7/29/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description
A research opportunity is currently available with the Nutrition Branch, in the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) within the National Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

This project will provide training in the area of maternal and child nutrition, including breastfeeding, complementary feeding, micronutrients, and the development of healthy dietary patterns. The research participant will collaborate with others to synthesize the science, identify research and surveillance gaps, and translate the science into public health actions for different aspects of nutrition in pregnancy and through the first two years of life.

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

Building public health skills in research, synthesis, translation, and dissemination of evidence on social, environmental, and policy factors related to maternal and child nutrition. The majority of the research focuses on pregnancy through two years of age
Contributing to the development of guidance documents and written reports with an emphasis on environmental and policy strategies to help address critical factors related to a healthy pregnancy, support for breastfeeding and optimal early child nutrition in clinical settings, childcare settings, and state public health systems
Analyzing data and contributing to the development of translation products on maternal and child nutrition
Synthesizing information and communicating with partners and to the general public
Focused learning on gestational weight gain, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, micronutrient status, and the establishment of healthy dietary patterns that will help inform the development of a comprehensive DNPAO strategic plan on maternal and child nutrition
Participating in interdisciplinary groups and interacting with experts including public health nutritionists, health education specialists, evaluation specialists, maternal and pediatric health care providers, and epidemiologists
Conducting systematic reviews of the scientific literature on the health effects of multiple health behaviors and practices during pregnancy and the first two years of a child’s life
Analyzing data and contributing to manuscripts on key topics related to maternal and child nutrition; reviewing data for indicators to be included in DNPAO’s interactive data portal
Contributing to the preparation of briefing documents on policy and program for review by public health leaders, policy makers, hospital administrators, etc.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 27, 2019

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, or be currently pursuing one of the degrees and will reach completion by the start date of the appointment. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

Coursework in epidemiology, statistics, basic nutrition, and/or maternal and child health
Knowledge with policy, systems, or environmental change approaches
Experience in at least one of the following: infant and child feeding, nutrition, obesity
Experience conducting statistical analyses with statistical software systems such as: SAS, SPSS, Stata or R

To apply, click HERE.

ORISE Fellowship, CDC

A research opportunity is currently available with the Nutrition Branch, in the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) within the National Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

This project will provide training in the area of maternal and child nutrition, including breastfeeding, complementary feeding, micronutrients, and the development of healthy dietary patterns. The research participant will collaborate with others to synthesize the science, identify research and surveillance gaps, and translate the science into public health actions for different aspects of nutrition in pregnancy and through the first two years of life.

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

Building public health skills in research, synthesis, translation, and dissemination of evidence on social, environmental, and policy factors related to maternal and child nutrition. The majority of the research focuses on pregnancy through two years of age
Contributing to the development of guidance documents and written reports with an emphasis on environmental and policy strategies to help address critical factors related to a healthy pregnancy, support for breastfeeding and optimal early child nutrition in clinical settings, childcare settings, and state public health systems
Analyzing data and contributing to the development of translation products on maternal and child nutrition
Synthesizing information and communicating with partners and to the general public
Focused learning on gestational weight gain, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, micronutrient status, and the establishment of healthy dietary patterns that will help inform the development of a comprehensive DNPAO strategic plan on maternal and child nutrition
Participating in interdisciplinary groups and interacting with experts including public health nutritionists, health education specialists, evaluation specialists, maternal and pediatric health care providers, and epidemiologists
Conducting systematic reviews of the scientific literature on the health effects of multiple health behaviors and practices during pregnancy and the first two years of a child’s life
Analyzing data and contributing to manuscripts on key topics related to maternal and child nutrition; reviewing data for indicators to be included in DNPAO’s interactive data portal
Contributing to the preparation of briefing documents on policy and program for review by public health leaders, policy makers, hospital administrators, etc.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 27, 2019

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.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Foodborne Epidemiologist I, closes 6/14

Job Description:
With direction from the Epidemiologist III team leader, performs moderately complex investigative and consultative epidemiological work in the Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease Branch. Collects, analyzes, interprets, and distributes epidemiological data on notifiable enteric diseases in Texas. Monitors the statewide surveillance system and consults with local and regional health department staff on case reports in the system; oversees year-end cleanup of data. Provides telephonic and electronic technical consultations to public health professionals, healthcare providers, and the general public on the epidemiology of enteric pathogens. Assists local and regional health department partners with investigations of single cases and clusters of enteric illnesses, and also assists these partners during outbreak investigations. Monitors the Texas data for the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS), ensuring the quality and completeness of the data as assigned. Prepares public health information, training materials, and investigative tools for foodborne disease surveillance and investigation. Prepares written articles for publication. Serves as a team member in the State Medical Operation Center (SMOC) or State Operations Center (SOC) in the event of a natural or man-made emergency requiring DSHS or State of Texas response. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(50%) Conducts surveillance activities: Monitors the statewide surveillance system for case reports on select enteric pathogens; assists and provides consultation to local and regional health department staff on data entry, case classification, and other aspects of case investigations; conducts some data entry; ensures data quality, reviews and approves or rejects notifications, and oversees year-end data cleanup in the system. Coordinates surveillance activities and maintains databases within the Branch for assigned conditions Creates patient line listings using Microsoft Excel to track information on investigations. Using Microsoft Excel, creates charts and graphs. Retrieves data from the Department’s laboratory information management system (Labware). Coordinates and assists with the collection of information for investigation forms for assigned conditions, and provides investigation forms for cases to state and federal regulatory partners. Working with Branch staff, ensures data entry instructions and procedures for reporting enteric diseases are available. Analyzes and interprets epidemiological data, including laboratory results such as whole genome sequencing (WGS), on reportable enteric diseases. Assists in establishing and implementing activities to improve surveillance for enteric diseases. Assists local and regional health department partners with investigations of single cases and clusters of enteric illnesses, and makes recommendations for prevention and control of foodborne illnesses.

(25%) Epidemiologic studies and outbreak investigations: Participates in infectious disease outbreak investigations by conducting activities often including outbreak detection and dissemination of information to local and regional health department partners, case finding, abstracting of medical data from hospital and medical records, designing or modifying questionnaires or report forms, interviewing patients, coordinating collection and transport of clinical and environmental specimens, performing data analysis using EXCEL or other statistical programs, assisting with recommendations for control measures, and assisting in the preparation of written reports. At times, coordinates investigations with other state health departments and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Presents results at state public health meetings. Creates, maintains, and distributes databases using applications such as Access and EpiInfo.

(20%) Communication and Training: Prepares reports and graphic presentations of surveillance and investigation data using EpiInfo, PowerPoint, Excel, and NEDSS-based system. Prepares and gives oral presentations. Assists in the development of disease fact sheets and press bulletins. Assists in preparing articles for publication in journals and for the web. Reviews scientific literature as appropriate. Provides telephonic and electronic technical consultations to public health professionals, healthcare providers, and the general public on the epidemiology of enteric pathogens and their prevention and control Promotes particiption by public health system in the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS).

(5%) Other duties as Assigned include but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligation for disaster response and/or recovery of Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternative shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
• Knowledge of infectious diseases and epidemiology
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of biostatistics and epidemiology, medical terminology, current public health programs
• Knowledge of microbiological laboratory procedures including PFGE and PCR
• Knowledge of public health and the natural history of infectious diseases
• Knowledge of the epidemiology of enteric infectious diseases
• Ability to conduct disease surveillance
• Ability to devise and develop solutions
• Ability to organize, manipulate, and maintain complex data files
• Ability to present statistical and technical data clearly and concisely
• Ability to work effectively with regional and local health department personnel, private physicians, hospital staff, laboratory staff, and the public
• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to field staff
• Ability to interview patients to collect clinical and exposure information
• Ability to abstract clinical and laboratory data from patient medical charts
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data
• Ability to analyze and evaluate empirical data and develop graphic and written interpretations and conclusions
• Ability to interpret laboratory findings, physical signs/symptoms, and diagnostic test results

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

American Heart Association Positions

International Health Programs Analyst

The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Program Evaluation Analyst, International in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas .In this role, you will be responsible for providing dedicated support for program evaluation activities performed by the AHA’s Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation (CHME) for the Better Hearts Better Cities Project. Additional responsibilities include assisting with development and implementation of program evaluation activities for the Better Hearts Better Cities Project aimed at addressing the global burden of hypertension through a focused initiative in three high-burden cities – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Dakar Senegal; Sao Paulo, Brazil.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Senior Program Evaluation Analyst

The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Program Evaluation Analyst in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas . In this role, you will be responsible for leading implementation and outcomes evaluation activities performed by the AHA’s Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Additional responsibilities include conducting both large and small-scale evaluation studies to assess impact, performance, and efficiency of 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 approx. 12/2021. We currently have 2 openings. Position 1 will focus on Cardiovascular Disease and Position 2 will focus on Diabetes.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Note that for both positions we are specifically looking for someone with experience in monitoring and evaluation.

Scientist, Behavioral Research

Location Atlanta, Georgia

Position Type Full-Time

Data Management Coordinator, Hem/Onc Research

JOB SUMMARY

Designs, builds, and maintains the functional operations of the database, ensuring accuracy and appropriate usage by all internal customers. Increases the functionality of the database to meet the needs of internal customers and members of the department. May manage projects related to data acquisition and tracking that are not related to a database. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

EXPERIENCE*

4 years of experience in database management or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES*

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other report-writing programs
Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills
Organization skills to manage time effectively and coordinate multiple projects
Demonstrated teaching skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

Develops and maintains security levels of the database for internal and external users.
Manages the reporting processes and audit functions to monitor and ensure data integrity and uniformity.
Maintains the quality oversight of the data changes on the information in the database.
Promotes the use of the database by developing advertising and communication materials on the intranet and by acting as liaison to other departments.
Works collaboratively with Information Systems and Technology to ensure that the database is working properly and meets the needs of the department/organization.
Creates and edits reports, documents, and queries from database.
Trains staff to use the database efficiently and effectively, including creating the appropriate training manuals and guide resources and facilitating internal user groups to discuss user issues.
Participates in managing projects requiring data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
Maintains professional development and technical competency.
Develops and maintains security levels of the database for users.
Manages the reporting processes and audit functions to monitor and ensure data integrity and uniformity.

To apply, click HERE.

Surveillance Epidemiologist, Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch

Position Description: The surveillance epidemiologist will have the following duties: – serve as the point of contact for state and territorial health departments reporting outbreaks to NORS; – conduct analytic studies, such as determining trends in the epidemiology of foodborne outbreaks; conduct analytic studies, such as determining trends in the epidemiology of foodborne outbreaks; conduct analytic studies, such as determining trends in the epidemiology of foodborne outbreaks; conduct analytic studies, such as determining trends in the epidemiology of foodborne outbreaks; – work with regulatory partners and other teams within CDC; – update guidance and training documents; update guidance and training documents; – develop and improve communication materials for public develop and improve communication materials for public-facing websites; and – complete additional tasks, as assigned by team or branch leadership.

Qualifications: The candidate should be a recent MPH graduate in the field of epidemiology who has excellent communication skills and is a team player. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with and have experience using SAS (or another analytic tool), Access, and Excel. The position requires regular communication and interaction with state partners, so experience in working with state systems and personnel also would be useful.

Organization Description: The Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch (EDEB) works with state and local healthdepartments and other federal agencies to conduct surveillance for bacterial enteric diseases and related antimicrobial resistance occurring in the United States. Pathogens EDEB staff members track include Clostridium botulinum, Campylobacter, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, and Yersinia. EDEB staff routinely collect and analyze surveillance data, publish and present findings, and collaborate with partners to improve the branch’s nine surveillance systems. EDEB is organized into five teams: Analytics, the Foodborne Disease Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), the National Surveillance of Bacterial Foodborne Illnesses (NST), and the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). The NORS Team collects approximately 800 foodborne and animal contact outbreak reports each year and analyzes them to monitor disease trends and to better understand the sources of enteric disease infections. Outbreak surveillance reports also inform investigations of new outbreaks and the creation of prevention measures and policies by providing insight into the pathogens, vehicles, populations, and circumstances that have been associated with foodborne disease or animal contact outbreaks.

To apply, click HERE.

Senior Data Architect, ArborMetrix

Company Description
ArborMetrix advances healthcare through data science by transforming data into insights for decision-making. Our healthcare analytics and technology solutions deliver clinically-rich and relevant evidence at the level of precision needed to measure and improve clinical outcomes, advance care, and optimize performance. Our data science platform allows for efficient aggregation and deep analysis of healthcare data, and deploys advanced analytics that deliver credible, trusted insights that lead to results that have a real impact on real people.

Job Description
Well-designed and properly governed data structures and artifacts are critical to ensure that our clients can trust the insights they glean from our healthcare intelligence platform. As a Senior Data Architect, you will support this mission through the design of robust data models; the management of metadata and code systems; the implementation and enforcement of data governance policies; and the monitoring and resolution of data quality issues. You will have the opportunity to collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement production-quality data models and metadata artifacts to help ensure the success of our clients in driving improvements in healthcare. While this role is primarily technical in nature, you will also play a significant role in managing projects and informing priorities within the Data Management team, championing process and product improvement initiatives while collaborating with others across the organization to advance the health and integrity of our database.

Specific responsibilities will include

Design high-quality and reusable data models and implement those models in relational and non-relational databases, data warehouses, and data lakes
Discover, document, and manage metadata, including data provenance, data dictionaries, identifier systems and namespaces, code systems, code mappings, and validation rules
Design master data management (MDM) rules for multi-data source pipelines
Author and implement data governance policies and protocols related to change control, security, privacy, and access
Design proactive solutions to monitor for data quality issues in a complex, multi-sourced healthcare data warehouse ecosystem including numerous upstream and downstream data processes and consumers
Perform deep-dive and root cause analysis and lead solution development and implementation on change requests and production issues for existing operational customers.
Assist and support QA team members in test strategy, test data authoring, and test case development and execution
Identify, plan, design, and implement database and data architecture initiatives that further the strategic goals of the company
Assist in the management, prioritization, and escalation of cross-team tasks associated with the database or data architecture
Shepherd projects through requirements definition, analysis, development, QA, and deployment, working closely with numerous partner teams to drive project completion, quality, and timeliness.
Multi-task effectively across a variety of projects and production triage tickets simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience in data architecture, database administration, data warehousing, or a similar discipline
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Expert knowledge of SQL required
Expert knowledge of data modeling and database concepts in both a relational and non-relational context
Knowledge and understanding of healthcare data including clinical, billing, operations, insurance, and provider data
Knowledge of standard healthcare ontologies and code systems such as SNOMED, LOINC, ICD, CPT, and RxNorm
Knowledge of standard healthcare interchange formats such as HL7 2.x, C-CDA, and FHIR
Experience in implementing or enhancing data governance strategy & policy
Solid track record in establishing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to bring projects to fruition
Experience testing data and assisting in the generation of related test cases
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a quantitative field
Experience with or knowledge of non-relational / NoSQL databases
Experience with or knowledge of Amazon Web Services such as S3, RDS, Athena, or Aurora
Experience interacting with REST APIs to manage data and metadata artifacts

To apply, click HERE.

Research Analyst, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council closes 6/10

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is administratively attached to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), plans and administers millions of dollars in federal criminal justice and victim services grants that include: Edward Byrne Memorial (Byrne-JAG), Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT), Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) as well as state grant programs funded by the Georgia General Assembly. CJCC administers the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) which offers financial support to innocent victims of violent crimes and encourages greater victim participation in the criminal justice process.

This position is located at Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to financial, driving, education and criminal background and reference checks. Work eligibility will be checked in E-Verify. As a federally funded agency, CJCC is subject to federal Drug Free Workplace requirements. CJCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources maintains the discretion to close the job announcement prior to the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.

Description:
Under supervision, performs complex administrative duties and statistical, financial, or operational data analysis and reporting in support of management decision making in functional area. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. May partner with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and vendors to address business issues. Exercises various latitudes of independent judgment. May administer or provide high level support for various projects, grants, contracts, implementation of procedures, and/or any specialized functions.

NOTE: Some overnight and out of state travel required as well as flexible work hours, including some weekends and evenings; Up to 10% of the time.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Conducts and coordinates financial, personnel, product, market, operational, and related research to support strategic and business planning

Develops economic demographic, business, and sociological forecasts to support development of plans and strategies

Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with area business community, internal and external agency customers, and other related contacts

Monitors effectiveness of business operations, assesses quality of service and makes recommendations to improve operations

Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

Gathers, compiles and analyzes data
Prepares reports of findings and analysis. May make recommendations to management for operational changes.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.