Population Health Positions at Harris Health System

Position forwarded by Trishna Narula, a Rollins Epi MPH alum from 2013: After graduating, I pursued my MD at Stanford, and now work as a Fellow in Population Health Transformation at Harris Health System (Houston, TX), the 3rd largest safety-net health system in the United States, which has come to be my absolute dream job where I feel like I’m actually making a difference.

We’re recruiting to build up a team for folks interested in population health/public health/healthcare administration and who would like to work in an extremely fast-paced, start-up-like environment (our department was founded in 2018), dedicated to the underserved community (given Harris County has the highest # of uninsured in the nation). Our team is led by my boss, the Senior VP for Pop Health, Karen Tseng, who is a fabulous mentor, Harvard JD by training, and one of the smartest people I know (read more about her here: https://www.bakerinstitute.org/experts/karen-tseng/).

Please see job descriptions and salaries below, and send me an email at trishna [dot] narula [at] harrishealth [dot] org with any questions, or your resume + cover letter to apply!

(Also please note: These are the first official open job positions, but we are also looking to fill other roles, including director/manager/analyst levels in strategy, operations, and informatics, so if you’re interested but don’t feel that your experience fits directly into one of these three boxes, still reach out!)

VP/Assoc Admin midpoint (min Masters + 8 years, clinical training/experience preferred): $222,000 (range $160-275,000). For more information, click HERE.

Chief Data Scientist/Informatics midpoint (min Masters + 10 years): $175,000 (range $132-218,000). For more information, click HERE.

Analyst midpoint (min Masters or 2 years work experience): $85,000 (range $65-105,000). For more information, click HERE.

Senior Public Health Program Asc

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Independently uses a specialized knowledge of, and experience, with public health principles to analyze, develop, implement, and promote solutions to public health issues/problems. Collects and analyzes data. Prepares proposals, protocols, data analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings. Addresses public health issues by providing education, technical assistance, advocacy, public awareness, and research. Works with programs or studies designed to evaluate the prevalence or surveillance of public health issues and the effectiveness of targeted interventions. May coordinate clinical study sites to ensure compliance with patient recruitment and data collection standards. May provide technical assistance to organizations to include presentations, websites, strategies, and educational forums to address specific public health issues. May design, develop, and conduct targeted training initiatives. May collaborate with external organizations to develop action plans and goals to achieve specific objectives. Identifies new potential projects, studies or partners. 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 and three years of relevant applied public health experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Communication/Teamwork

Excellent verbal and especially written communication skills demonstrated through contribution to a manuscript or report or draft thesis
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple personnel and projects within a team, including interacting with diverse team members
Demonstrated ability to work independently alongside senior investigators, 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

Demonstrated ability to assess data quality and interpret study findings (e.g. tables, regression results, qualitative findings)
Strong organizational skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Critical and analytical thinking abilities
Prior Experience

Prior experience (2+ years) on CDC, NIH, or other major donor research project or program
Prior experience managing a project or equivalent including interacting with diverse team members
Experience working with HIV/AIDS research, prevention, or treatment
Prior experience with technology-based health programs or interventions
Familiarity with LGBT communities and other men who have sex with men

Position Information:

We are seeking a highly organized Public Health Program Associate, Sr. to lead and coordinate a large Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded implementation science study. The study intends to measure the effectiveness of mailing out HIV self-testing kits and providing access to Internet-based mobile prevention applications and websites as a public health strategy to increase linkage to HIV prevention (HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, PrEP) and care (antiretroviral therapy, ART) services for Black and Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM). The selected candidate may also work on multiple projects within our research group.

Some responsibilities for this role in this project may include:

Contribute to budget development, forecasting, and monitoring of complex, collaborative research budgets and subcontracts
Develop and negotiate project/product deliverables with expert consultants and vendors
Plan and lead meetings with internal and external staff and stakeholders

Create and develop administrative documents for human subjects research, including:
Regular reports to study funder or other governmental agency
Protocols and other human subjects materials for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Oversee and supervise multiple project staff in accomplishing their respective tasks, including:
Coordinating testing kit and specimen management and shipping to participants
Coordinating laboratory testing and return of test results for project participants
Working with mobile app developer to design and test study mobile application and databases
Managing day-to-day online participant management, including sending reminders and incentives to study participant
Liaise with and manage relationships with study colleagues at Emory and points of contact at other institutions (in particular University of Michigan, CDC, and the University of North Carolina)
Communicate regularly with senior investigator and inform strategic planning

There may be additional opportunities to become involved with data collection, data analysis, and presentation of results. A smaller portion of this person’s time may be dedicated to similar work with other PRISM Health projects (see list at www.prismhealth.emory.edu/Projects.html), including day-to-day participant management and other tasks as needed. The applicant’s interests can shape which other projects they may become involved with.

The position is with PRISM Health (www.prismhealth.emory.edu), and located in Atlanta, GA. PRISM Health is a very active and collaborative group, consisting of 8 faculty members and over 35 staff. The nested research environments of PRISM Health, the Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health and the Emory Center for AIDS Research offer a vibrant and supportive community for conducting HIV/AIDS and infectious disease research.

To apply, click HERE.

Microbiologist (Inspector) (RECENT GRADUATE)

Summary
The incumbent serves as a Microbiologist (Inspector) (RECENT GRADUATE) performing specified portions of scientific work involving studies of the characteristics and life processes of microorganisms, their interrelationships with other living forms, and their reactions to the environment.

Responsibilities
As a Microbiologist (Inspector) (RECENT GRADUATE) you will:

Conduct regulatory on-site inspections/assessments of Federal, State, academic and private laboratories at biosafety levels 2, 3, and 4 to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements. Include data analysis and management concepts to include a basic knowledge of principles and techniques related to the analysis, presentation, and exchange of data. Communicate with a variety of lab/organizations in the scientific community Assess and develop materials designed to communicate to the scientific community. Facilitate the registration and changes to the registration of entities that possess, use, and transfer select agents and toxins. Prepare written reports of inspection findings. Coordinate regulatory requirements with other federal agencies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position up to 25%-40% (Domestic)

To apply, click HERE.

GIS Project Coordinator, Senior

Perspecta has an immediate need for a Project Coordinator, Sr. in Atlanta, GA

The Project Coordinator (Senior) is required to(1) provide high-level coordination, tracking, and reporting for activities of multi-disciplinary project groups that are responsible for the production of web-based or desktop GIS development projects;

(2) coordinate and support the definition of project scope and objectives based on user needs, GRASP GIS capacity, and a thorough understanding of business need and industry requirements;

(3) perform analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications;

(4) provide consultation on projects and facilitate most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment;

(5) communicate with project stakeholders including GRASP and GRASP project partners to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner;

(6) develop, manage, and report on project timelines that are impacted by complex scientific, technological, and administrative issues;

(7) provide coordination expertise to make certain that projects advance through all project stages to result in successful completion;

(8) prepare or contribute to the preparation of documentation, materials, and/or consultation as required by CDC/ ATSDR policy governing processes required to design, develop, test, implement and maintain systems at the CDC/ATSDR.

Processes include NCEH-ATSDR Enterprise Planning Lifecycle (EPLC) governance and Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process;

(9) perform analysis of georeferenced datasets using established methods and techniques;

(10) produce static and dynamic map products using established cartographic protocols and standards;

(11) process, alter, and manipulate GIS data in preparation for analysis, visualization, desktop automation, and systems integration and provide recommendations to GRASP government staff regarding use of geospatial methods/techniques and the fitness of GIS datasets for particular purposes;

(12) participate in oral and written communications, as needed, to interface with the diverse and multi-disciplinary GRASP staff to obtain clarity in requirements and communicate complex GIS science and technology concepts to GRASP staff and CDC/ATSDR staff who collaborate with GRASP on various projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

·10+ years (or 5+ years with an advanced degree) of experience facilitating, coordinating, and tracking complex GIS, geospatial technology, and analytic public health projects.

·Experience organizing and coordinating multi-organizational teams and executing effective communication approaches to advance public health projects.

·Ability to adapt project coordination approach to meet the needs of the project team, project goals, CDC/ATSDR policy, and other project variables.

·Experience producing meaningful project artifacts that adhere to industry or organization-specific guidelines.

·Project reporting experience that includes generating and collating project requirements, status reports, other metrics, and/or required reports.

·Familiarity and experience with IMAGINE and the ESRI ArcGIS suite of GIS products and extensions including but not limited to ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online.

·Ability to work independently or as a member of a team to create thematic maps.

·Familiarity with software products such as Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Google (Maps, Google Earth), and GPS technology as well as Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project, or other project management software.

·Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.

Qualifications Preferred:

·10+ years (or 5+ years with an advanced degree) of experience with GIS data formats including ESRI shapefile/personal geodatabase/file data base, and Google KML/KMZ.

·Familiarity with cartographic concepts such as symbology, visual hierarchy and color, and typography.

·Ability to support increasing the efficiency of existing workflows and assist with developing and/or enhancing tools for geospatial data collection and analysis related to public health.

·Experience with Adobe Flex and Illustrator, Google Earth, Python scripting, the ESRI Flash API, and InstantAtlas is a plus.

·Experience supporting CDC/ATSDR or any Public Health Agency is highly desired.

Education:

·BS/BA or MS in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS);

·Master of Public Health, Business Administration, or related field.

EEO Tagline: Perspecta is an AA/EEO Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

To apply, click HERE.

Data Analyst II, FPA Operations

This job is suitable for someone with at least three years of relevant experiences. In addition, we do not offer sponsorship for this position. Please see below the job description for Data Analyst II position:

1. Conducts data driven analysis and cross sectional template review of Epic, eIDX, IDX or Cerner schedules and templates and provides data driven recommendations on potential scheduling optimization strategies.

2. Utilizes knowledge of various scheduling systems to recognize opportunities for increased patient access, provider productivity, added value, increased revenue or any other data operational goal as directed by Senior Leadership.

3. May prepare documents and diagrams to illustrate and describe operations; may present findings and recommendations

4. Utilizes project management skills to support initiatives as directed. Can work independently or as part of team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: monitoring timelines, meeting preparation (PowerPoint presentations) and facilitation, report-out presentation preparation

5. Performs basic data analysis to support leadership decision making. Types of data analysis include but are not limited to: process measures and performance metrics, scheduling/template utilization, labor and productivity, quality measures, patient satisfaction measures, and demographic analysis

6. May develop, provide status updates, and track metric reports to communicate financial and operational objectives

7. Maintains current knowledge of health care delivery trends and evidence-based solutions for improving the delivery of care and services

8. Actively participates in and contributes to departmental improvement initiative

9. Performs other duties as required

Anyone with interest in the position, please email your resume to darlene [dot] sanchez [at] mountsinai [dot] org.

Epidemiologist 1, Maryland Department of Health

LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Environmental Health Bureau, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose Of Job
This position will serve as an Epidemiologist with the Environmental Health Bureau and be responsible for multiple tasks, including the application of epidemiology knowledge, skills and abilities into the implementation of Bureau services, programs, policies, and grants. This position will also be responsible for conducting data analyses, interpreting and disseminating results of epidemiologic studies for public health action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should have training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as well as strong analytical and critical thinking skills. He/she should also have training in environmental/occupational health or injury prevention.

In addition, the desired candidate should have experience using SAS software to manage data and analyze statistics of large public health data sets, with subsequent interpretation of results for dissemination to stakeholders.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

For more information and to apply, click HERE

Chief Epidemiologist, Fulton County Board of Health

Description

The Fulton County Board of Health is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Chief Epidemiologist.

Job Responsibilities

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience as a manager in public health practice at a state or county health department with an emphasis on applied epidemiology and infection control
• Ability to oversee, manage, and supervise the work of epidemiologists conducting health and epidemiologic surveillance.
• Knowledge of research methods, procedures, and techniques used in identifying and evaluating disease characteristics
• Substantial knowledge of infectious and/or chronic disease processes and practices used in the control of these diseases
• Experience in the investigation and response to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies
• Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures and knowledge of state and Federal laws, statues, and regulations.
• Experience in data management including: (1) experience analyzing large syndromic surveillance or other healthcare datasets using SAS or other similar software packages, and (2) presenting these analyses orally and in writing.
• Experience with grant writing and other funding proposals

Organizational Management

• Attract, develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility, span of control, and performance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients in a global and matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of the principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ensure effective collaborative partnerships among the data team members and with key stakeholders.
• Ability to participate in after-hour activities including partner meetings, investigations, outbreaks and emergency responses as needed.

Communication

• Effective verbal and written communication, such as oral presentations, written reports, articles, and/or abstracts
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders including federal, regional, state, and local stakeholders in partnerships, coalitions, councils, and/or associations, healthcare providers, elected officials.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or a closely related field AND Two years of experience supervising/leading epidemiologic programs
OR
Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field in a supervisory or team lead role
OR
Two years at the lower level or position equivalent with management/supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Prior experience working in a state or local public health department, ideally as an epidemiologist
• Appreciation for public health research and its role for informing programmatic priorities of local health departments
• Enthusiasm for learning from epidemiologic data and using that data to inform public health practice
• Experience and/or interest in Public Health Department Accreditation

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and  leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Applied Research and Modeling Team, Influenza Division at CDC

A research opportunity is currently available with the Influenza Division (ID), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Applied Research and Modeling (ARM) Team, Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, Influenza Division, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is seeking a motivated Master’s or Doctoral level graduate with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics, or related field. This project will offer a unique opportunity to train with a multi-disciplinary team focusing on innovative ways to gather, analyze, and disseminate public health information.

The Influenza Division provides the scientific and programmatic foundation and leadership for the diagnosis, prevention, and control of influenza domestically and internationally. The ARM team supports surveillance and research platforms that supplement our understanding of influenza transmission and severity through data analysis and mathematical modeling. The Team is particularly interested in exploring the potential utility of new and under-used data sources that could allow for better or timelier understanding of the epidemiology of influenza.

The selected candidate will primarily be involved in projects that include: (1) assisting in the coordination and visualization of influenza forecasts through the CDC-sponsored FluSight forecasting network, (2) analysis of data from the FluSurv-NET hospitalization surveillance system and use of that data to make routine estimates of influenza disease burden. The participant will also develop an understanding of how analytics and modeling support the response to seasonal and pandemic influenza.

Individuals interested in the position with strong quantitative skills (with either a Master’s or PhD) should contact Matthew Biggerstaff, ScD, MPH, their resumes and cover letters at zmo2 [at] cdc [dot] gov.

Summer Research Fellowship, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has an opening for a summer research fellow in Cincinnati, Ohio, beginning June 3. The fellow will work with epidemiologists in the branch on a systematic review of the hazards of occupational heavy lifting during pregnancy led by Dr. Leslie MacDonald. The position is open to current students and recent graduates, MPH or PhD. The fellow must be willing to relocate to Cincinnati for the summer; remote work is not possible.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.