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Health Information Associate, Clinton Health Access Initiative

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

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.

Overview of Role

  • CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Health Information Associate to support the development, implementation, and assessment of a new suite of digital solutions to improve malaria  surveillance systems.
  • The Associate will liaise between technical partners and CHAI implementation teams to test, package, and roll out an upgraded malaria information system and accompanying mobile tools across 10 priority countries in Mesoamerica and Hispaniola, Southern Africa, and Southeast Asia. This work will include supporting regional and country team members in testing new software applications,  capturing end user needs, assessing pilot results, developing implementation and scale-up strategy, and packaging lessons learned for the Digital Solutions for Malaria Elimination (DSME) community.
  • A successful candidate will need to possess strong communication, organizational, and management skills as well as be able to work independently to drive implementation 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

  • M&E activities of the digital solutions (30%)
  • Project management and partner coordination (20%)
  • Testing of digital solutions meet end user needs (15%)
  • Implementation of digital solutions to government end users (15%)
  • Knowledge management and dissemination (15%)
  • Other tasks, as required (5%)

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

APE Opportunity, CDC Division of Global HIV and TB

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

Description

CDC’s Division of Global HIV and TB’s Key Population Surveillance team has an opening for an MPH student doing their practicum. The team strengthens and supports capacity for implementation of HIV-related biobehavioral surveillance (BBS) and population size estimation methods through assistance for survey design, protocol development, training, data analysis, interpretation and dissemination.

Responsibilities 

Under the guidance of senior epidemiologists, the student will participate in a range of activities. Depending on skills and interests, possible activities include but are not limited to: 

  • Monitor weekly survey implementation data for BBS surveys
  • Develop and manage survey databases
  • Develop a standardized data analysis program for survey monitoring
  • Write a survey protocol
  • Provide support for the development of a training on time-location sampling
  • Analyze data
  • Write reports and publications 

Contact 

If interested, please send your CV and a one paragraph statement of interest to Avi Hakim at hxv8 [at] cdc [dot] gov by March 13, 2020.

Pathways to Practice Scholars Program, Region IV Public Health Training Center

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

Program Description

The Pathways to Practice Scholars program allows current public health students to gain practical experience while mentored by seasoned practitioners serving or working on behalf of underserved communities or populations. Students are eligible to apply after completing a semester of public health coursework. Student Scholar positions will be located in the eight R-IV states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Summer 2020 Field Placements

The following agencies will host Summer 2020 Pathways to Practice Scholars. Please refer to specific job postings for detailed instructions how to apply. The award includes a $3500 living allowance. Interested students should apply by February 28, 2020. Applications are reviewed and considered as they are received. Submit to Michelle Carvalho at MLCARVA [at] emory [dot] edu. 

Note: To apply to more than one posting, submit separate applications specifying the position title in the subject line.

Please see flyer below for additional information, and click here to find more information on their website.  

Graduate Analytics Intern, Humana

Category : Student Opportunities

Description 

As an Analytics Intern, you will collect and analyze data related to various clinical populations, assessing clinical quality, health outcomes, quality of life, and cost. Your work will support Humana’s strategic and tactical progress; improving the health of the members we serve 20% by 2020.

Duties 

  • Organize and analyze medical and health administration data for the clinical condition populations
  • Participate in analysis and insight development for various clinical populations
  • Aid in the development of algorithms for clinical condition identification based on health care claims
  • Aid in the development and implementation of strategies for Humana
  • Conduct the independent research necessary to fully understand and use clinical data
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for study design and data analysis.
  • Understand and communicate the ins and outs of the various data sources supporting analytic results
  • Participate in the development of cutting edge analytic approaches and adoption of new tools
  • Perform additional ad hoc analyses as required
  • Ensure full and clear documentation of all processes
  • Collect and document business requirements for reporting and analysis initiatives Identify and troubleshoot data anomalies and irregularities
 

Qualifications and Skills 

  • Pursuing a master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Engineering, Actuarial Science, or related fields
  • Excited at the prospect of working with extremely large datasets that cover millions of members over multiple years
  • Determined to use data to have a big impact on healthcare delivery in the United States
  • Possess strong quantitative skills and a high level of comfort working with data
  • Strong understanding of methods to reduce study bias (randomization, matching, propensity scoring, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of techniques such as linear and non-linear regression, survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, etc.
  • Strong understanding of epidemiologic concepts such as confounding and interaction
  • 2+ years of experience with data extraction and analysis
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, especially around data acquisition and delivery
  • Team player with strong interpersonal relationship, team building, collaboration and facilitation skills
  • Excellent MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Click here to view the position on Handshake and learn more. Applications close on March 31st at 3:30PM EST. 

Graduate Research Assistant, Emory Prevention Research Center

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Organization

  • Organization: Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC)
  • Operating Unit: Rollins School of Public Health
  • Department: Behavioral Sciences and Health Education

Position Description

The Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC) seeks 2 part-time Graduate Research Assistants (15-20 hours/week). The position includes the opportunity to work on Healthy Homes Healthy Families 2-1-1, an environmental change intervention designed to prevent weight gain among adults by decreasing energy intake. This intervention is designed to guide families into creating healthier home environments that support healthy eating. GRA tasks include data collection via telephone interviews, data entry, and other duties as needed. 

Background

The EPRC conducts research and evaluation on chronic disease prevention and promotes evidence-based cancer prevention and control. The research and activities of the EPRC are planned with the participation and input of our community partners, in the spirit of community-based participatory research. Our cancer projects are funded by NCI and the CDC to promote the use of evidence-based cancer prevention practices. See http://web1.sph.emory.edu/eprc/ for more information about the EPRC. Information about Healthy Homes Healthy Families 2-1-1 is available at http://web1.sph.emory.edu/eprc/research/healthy-homes.html

Qualifications 

  • Minimum: Highly motivated, efficient, organized, detail-oriented and interest or experience working on research, evaluation, or cancer prevention and control.
  • Preferred: Prior work experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office products. Experience with Excel, Access, online survey software, or SPSS a plus. Experience with qualitative data collection, quantitative data collection, and 24-hour dietary recalls is a plus.

Additional Position Information

  • Hours per week: 15-20 hours/week 
  • Compensation:  GRA level salary ($13.50/hour)
  • Start Date: March 2020
  • Schedule requirements/preferences:  Availability to work a flexible schedule, evenings and weekends included, for 15-20 hours per week.
  • Position Type: Part Time

To Apply 

  • Deadline: February 20, 2020 (Applications will be screened as they arrive; positions may be filled prior to this deadline.)
  •  Send resume and cover letter by email to: Clarisa Hernandez, Emory Prevention Research Center
     cherna9 [at] emory [dot] edu

GFE Opportunity in Ethiopia

Category : GLEPI Student Opportunities

**Please send your resume and cover letter ASAP to Dr. Dawn Comeau at dcomeau [at] emory [dot] edu. We will review resumes upon submission.  Potential candidates will be contacted for an interview. The GFE funding application is due 2/20. 

Project Title:

Evaluation of the MEPI Scholars program for developing research capacity of junior faculty at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Project contact:

Dr. Dawn Comeau, Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, dcomeau [at] emory [dot] edu

Dates:

May 15- August 1 (tentative dates, flexible within this time period, minimum 6 weeks in Ethiopia)

Description:

The Medical Education Partner Initiative (MEPI) Junior Faculty Program at the College of Health Sciences at Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) is funded by the NIH’s Fogarty International Center. In collaboration with Emory, the MEPI program builds research capacity in selected priority scientific disciplines to improve research infrastructure and research support in Ethiopia.  The program trains junior faculty in four scientific areas: HIV/AIDS and related infections, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases and mental health.  The program has funded over 40 trainees to become independent scientific investigators by providing research methods training, mentoring and professional development. 

This summer, we are looking for a RSPH student to apply for a GFE award and work with our Ethiopian colleagues to evaluate the program.  Preliminary evaluation plans include conducting qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with program participants, stakeholders, and key members of leadership about the program outcomes and lessons learned.  The evaluation will also likely include a document review of progress reports, course evaluations, and publications.  Case studies might be developed to describe unique success stories and impactful outcomes of the program.  Most data collection will be in English. Final evaluation plans will be developed in country with collaborators. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Students applying for this position should ideally have previous experience working in a global setting, the ability to communicate and collaborate with high level officials in clinical settings and higher education institutions, a desire to apply mixed methods research skills, and the ability to travel to Ethiopia for at least six weeks during the summer of 2020. The student will be mentored by faculty at Emory and AAU and will work closely with the MEPI program evaluator at the school of public health at AAU.

Position suited to a first year BSHE or global health student but we will review applications from all departments. This could be a practicum or thesis project. However, it is not paid position. Students must write and submit a GFE application for funding (https://sph.emory.edu/rollins-life/community-engaged-learning/global-field-experience/index.html). 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience with mixed methods and/or evaluation research and interest in evaluation as a career
  • Ability to work with diverse team members including interacting with a range of professionals in high ranking leadership positions
  • Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing program objectives
  • Experience working in higher education and clinical settings
  • Experience or interest in working in Ethiopia or other settings outside the United States
  • Amharic language skills (optional)

Intern – Real World Evidence, Vertex

Category : Student Opportunities

Description 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Real World Evidence Center of Excellence (RWE COE) is seeking a summer Intern (Graduate Level) to develop epidemiologic insights and in-depth understanding of diseases of interest. This RWE COE leverages epidemiology, real world data and disease state knowledge to assess the incidence, prevalence, natural history of diseases and real world outcomes for the Vertex early development and clinical portfolio. These analyses inform the real world utilization and outcomes of Vertex therapeutics inform clinicians, payers, policy makers, patient groups and internal decision making.

Responsibilities 

  • Using in-house databases to write and execute statistical programs in SAS to:
    • Update epidemiology, including comparison to literature review results
    • Characterize select diseases of interest, including patient definition, burden of illness and healthcare resource utilization
  • Conducting in-depth literature reviews to describe the epidemiology of diseases of interest
  • Participating in scientific document preparation for one of Vertex’s rare disease development programs, including study concepts and statistical and programming protocols

Qualifications 

  • Be enrolled in an epidemiology, biostatistics, or health services research graduate program from an accredited school of public health through September 2020
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong interest in pursuing a career within the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Possess strong understanding of SAS programming and observational data methods. Experience with registry and/or administrative claims data preferred
  • Experience with rare diseases, genetic epidemiology, or demography preferred
  • Be highly-motivated and have an excellent work ethic

Click here to apply online. 

 

Postdoc Opportunity in Seroepidemiology, UCSF

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Position Summary

The Francis I. Proctor Foundation at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to seroepidemiologic studies of trachoma and other neglected tropical diseases. The NIH-funded position will focus on computational research in close collaboration with immunology labs at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), and potentially others. Our group has multiple, active field studies throughout Africa funded by the NIH and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, many of which include geolocated, serological antibody measurements. This position is located at UCSF in San Francisco (https://proctor.ucsf.edu/), and is available beginning in May 2020 (start date negotiable). 

Responsibilities 

The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with Dr. Benjamin Arnold to study infectious disease transmission through antibodies measured in blood, using machine learning and semi-parametric methods. We are embarking on new spatial dimensions of this work, such as using geostatistical models to identify foci of transmission (“hotspots”) and to predict locations of future infection. The postdoc would join an exceptional team at Proctor, with latitude to lead seroepidemiologic analyses at the intersection of disease elimination, integrated serological surveillance, child mortality, and child nutrition. Extensions of the seroepidemiologic research to enteric pathogens, malaria, and vaccine preventable diseases would be possible. The new member of our team will connect into a broad academic network that includes colleagues in Proctor’s infectious disease modeling core (2 other postdocs, currently), UC Berkeley epidemiology/biostatistics, UCSF’s EPPI Center (https://eppicenter.ucsf.edu/), and the NTD modeling consortium (https://www.ntdmodelling.org/).

Qualifications and Experience

Ideal applicants will have a PhD and a record of achievement in infectious disease epidemiology, biostatistics, or quantitative biological fields. Applicants must have strong writing and analytical skills, should be adept at programming and data analysis (e.g., R, Python), and should have publication record commensurate with experience. We are particularly interested in applicants who are interested in global health and who have experience in geostatistical modelling approaches in R and/or Google Earth Engine environments. Applicants without experience in geostatistical modeling but who have strong computational skills and an interest in the topic should apply. Experience with machine learning, causal inference methods (e.g., DAGs, structural causal models, doubly-robust estimation approaches), and transparent/reproducible data science tools (e.g., GitHub, R markdown) would be helpful to integrate quickly into our team’s workflow. UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. 

This position is located at UCSF in San Francisco (https://proctor.ucsf.edu/), and is available beginning in May 2020 (start date negotiable). 

Application Process

We will review applications on a rolling basis through the recruitment period. We are dedicated to mentoring and supporting our postdocs so they succeed in their academic career.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page letter that describes their scientific contributions to date and interest in the above areas of research, and contact information for three references, to Dr. Ben Arnold ben [dot] arnold [at] ucsf [dot] edu. Specific questions regarding this position can be addressed to Dr. Arnold as well.

Summer APE Opportunity, HealthMPowers

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

Description:

Providing evaluation and data analysis for Early Childhood Education center program to improve nutrition and physical activity of preK age children. Job duties include: working with HealthMPowers staff to manage survey data collection from child care staff and parents; assisting in preparation of annual report to HealthMPowers; managing data cleaning, coding, data checks and analysis for assessment and survey data; assisting with ongoing documentation of methodology; assisting in the development of center and overall child care reports, including creating charts. May also assist with grant writing/funding opportunities; and with conducting analyses and writing a manuscript for peer-review publication.

Details:

  • 2 students; each for 10-20 hours/week
  • Preference for students with analysis and data visualization experience and strong writing skills
  • Unpaid

Click here to learn more about HealthMPowers. 

Initial Contact: Julie Gazmararian, PhD, MPH, Professor, Department of Epidemiology; jagazma [at] emory [dot] edu

 

Summer Injury Research Fellowship, IPRCE

Category : Student Opportunities

Click here to view the application online. 

Applications are due February 14th, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Please direct all inquiries and submit applications to Ms. Olivia Kapera, olivia [dot] kapera [at] emory [dot] edu

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