The Loyola MPH Program is hosting an open house May 9 from 5-7:30 at the Stritch School of Medicine Room 150, 2160 First Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153. MPH faculty will be available to answer your questions about all MPH tracks offered at Loyola. Free parking available. For more information or directions, please email us at mph@lumc.edu (we can email you a map) or call 708-327-9018. We look forward to meeting you.
Monday, April 29, 2013
California Public Health Biologist Postion
Associate Public Health BiologistCalifornia Department
of Public Health
FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled
SALARY: $4521 - $5717 per month
Job Description
The California Department of Public Health, Vector-Borne Disease Section (VBDS), is recruiting for the position of Associate Public Health Biologist for the VBDS Elk Grove office (near Sacramento).
This position conducts activities relating to the prevention, surveillance, epidemiology, and control of vector-borne diseases in California, including West Nile virus, plague, hantavirus, and tick-borne diseases. Salary range: $4521 to $5717 per month. More information can be found at http://www.mvcac.org/associations/9781/files/files/Associate_Public_Health_Biologist.pdf or call 916-552-9730.
Job Offering in Los Angeles County, California
New position available in the WELCOME BABY program in Los Angeles County, California
Position Summary: The primary functions of the
Welcome Baby Hospital Liaison
include engaging families after delivery, informing families about
Welcome Baby, enrolling new families into the program. This role works
in the hospital and collaborates closely with the Welcome Baby RN and OB
staff.
Education Requirements:
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Bachelors degree child development, social work, psychology, human development, or a related field; OR
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Bachelors degree and direct experience working with underserved communities
Experience:
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Experience working with families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
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Familiarity with the effects of parental alcohol and/or other drug abuse on family health, parenting, and general functioning.
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Familiarity
with the effects of domestic violence and parental alcohol and/or other
drug abuse on family health, parenting, and general functioning.
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Familiarity with the effects of perinatal depression on child development, parenting, and general functioning.
The position is part time, 20 hours a week and includes benefits
Pay $19.70-21.70 an hour
To apply go to: www.providenceiscalling.jobs/
requisition number: 31120
Monday, April 22, 2013
Master of Public Health Grand Rounds
May 2nd 11 AM Maguire Bldg room 3340
Dr. Adrienne Ettinger from the Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts and the Channing Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts will present:
"Influence of Environmental Exposures as Risk Factors for Diabetes and Obesity"
In this talk, Dr. Ettinger will discuss results on prenatal arsenic exposure as a risk factor for diabetes & obesity {using data from research at the Tar Creek Superfund Site (Oklahoma, U.S.)} with reference to the NIEHS/NTP Workshop on the Role of Environmental Chemicals in the Development of Diabetes/Obesity. To review one of Dr. Ettingers recent manuscripts related to this topic see:
Dr. Adrienne Ettinger from the Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts and the Channing Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts will present:
"Influence of Environmental Exposures as Risk Factors for Diabetes and Obesity"
In this talk, Dr. Ettinger will discuss results on prenatal arsenic exposure as a risk factor for diabetes & obesity {using data from research at the Tar Creek Superfund Site (Oklahoma, U.S.)} with reference to the NIEHS/NTP Workshop on the Role of Environmental Chemicals in the Development of Diabetes/Obesity. To review one of Dr. Ettingers recent manuscripts related to this topic see:
Friday, April 19, 2013
Nutrition Position Posting in Southern California
An Opening for the Position of NUTRITION OPERATIONS MANAGER for the Downey Unified School District, Downey CA.
website: www.dusd.net
e-mail: sphillips@dusd.net
The successful candidate in this position, working under the direction of the Director, Food Services, develops, plans, and prepares menus and menu specifications, establishing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure sanitary and safe food preparation to meet student acceptability and USDA and State guidelines, in addition to developing marketing plans, nutritional and analysis and cost studies of proposed menu offerings, menus for special dietary needs, implementing and monitoring comprehensive nutrition education programs, wellness programs and promotions within the District to provide nutritional guidance to students, parents and food service staff.
Essential Job ons
Plan and prescribe menus and analyze nutrients for breakfast, lunch, snacks and for students with special dietary needs. Conduct research, and analyze data regarding nutritional adequacy and assure compliance with government regulations. Serve as a technical resource in matters of student nutrition and wellness policies. Prepares and maintains a variety of records, including menu production worksheets, product specifications and cost data reports. Monitor District food service programs to comply with federal and state nutritional requirements and maintain appropriate records.
Conduct research and develop marketing plans to educate students, parents, staff and the community in new developments in food, food preparation and service. Lead meetings and make presentations to promote new developments in food products and methods of food preparation and service.
Minimum Qualifications Include
Any combination equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, or a closely related field, and two years of increasingly responsible technical experience in the field of nutrition, including responsibility involving nutritional and feeding programs for children. Must have a minimum of one year's experience in a school district. Status as a Registered Dietitian is preferred. Valid California driver's license. Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate. Possession of Safe Food Handlers Certificate within five (5) months' of employment, as well as meeting requirements to keep certificate current.
Application Procedures
Application must be submitted on-line at www.dusd.net. Resumes may be attached to your on-line application, but will not be accepted in lieu of District application forms. Application material must be received in the Personnel Office no later than: 4:00 p.m., May 31, 2013
website: www.dusd.net
e-mail: sphillips@dusd.net
The successful candidate in this position, working under the direction of the Director, Food Services, develops, plans, and prepares menus and menu specifications, establishing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure sanitary and safe food preparation to meet student acceptability and USDA and State guidelines, in addition to developing marketing plans, nutritional and analysis and cost studies of proposed menu offerings, menus for special dietary needs, implementing and monitoring comprehensive nutrition education programs, wellness programs and promotions within the District to provide nutritional guidance to students, parents and food service staff.
Essential Job ons
Plan and prescribe menus and analyze nutrients for breakfast, lunch, snacks and for students with special dietary needs. Conduct research, and analyze data regarding nutritional adequacy and assure compliance with government regulations. Serve as a technical resource in matters of student nutrition and wellness policies. Prepares and maintains a variety of records, including menu production worksheets, product specifications and cost data reports. Monitor District food service programs to comply with federal and state nutritional requirements and maintain appropriate records.
Conduct research and develop marketing plans to educate students, parents, staff and the community in new developments in food, food preparation and service. Lead meetings and make presentations to promote new developments in food products and methods of food preparation and service.
Minimum Qualifications Include
Any combination equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, or a closely related field, and two years of increasingly responsible technical experience in the field of nutrition, including responsibility involving nutritional and feeding programs for children. Must have a minimum of one year's experience in a school district. Status as a Registered Dietitian is preferred. Valid California driver's license. Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate. Possession of Safe Food Handlers Certificate within five (5) months' of employment, as well as meeting requirements to keep certificate current.
Application Procedures
Application must be submitted on-line at www.dusd.net. Resumes may be attached to your on-line application, but will not be accepted in lieu of District application forms. Application material must be received in the Personnel Office no later than: 4:00 p.m., May 31, 2013
Public Health Job Posting
Up2Us Regional Director: Western Region
Description
A leadership and fundraising position for a social entrepreneur who is passionate, intelligent, proactive, with strong interpersonal skills, and who dreams of using his/her talents to build a national movement that inspires the success of young people across America through sports.
Up2Us is a coalition of more than 650 nonprofit organizations that believe in the power of sports to fight childhood obesity, end academic failure, and reduce gang participation. Up2Us provides its coalition members with resources, services, and technical assistance that help them better deliver and expand high-quality sports-based youth development (SBYD) programming in some of the nation's most underserved communities. Up2Us also oversees a national service program called Up2Us COACH Across America, which challenges young adults to spend a year giving back to their community as coach-mentors. Up2Us COACH Across America will place 400 coach-mentors in 125 communities this fall.
Job Description
The Up2Us Regional Director (RD) will be based in Los Angeles and responsible for fundraising and overseeing all aspects of Up2Us service coordination for member organizations and Up2Us COACHES in the Western Region of the United States, which includes the key target cities of LA, San Francisco and Seattle. Overarching goals of the RD will be to: 1) develop and carry out a fundraising plan with corporations, foundation, individuals, and state/local agencies to support Up2Us services; 2) support the placement, training, and development of more than 100 Up2Us COACH Across America coaches in the western zone of the United States; 3) increase Up2Us member organizations and connect Up2Us member organizations to resources; 4) support, develop, and expand SBYD training to Up2Us members and coaches in the region; 5) conduct outreach to heighten local awareness of Up2Us and its members; 6) oversee special events, like national service days, and corporate engagement events with key funders; and 7) act in coordination with the directives and priorities of the Up2Us National staff.
Job Responsibilities
Application Process
PLEASE NOTE the following instructions:
Please send application to: Nick Beckman, Managing Director, nbeckman@up2us.org.
Note that incomplete applications, e.g., without specific cover letters, will not be considered.
For more information, please visit http://www.up2us.org/.
Description
A leadership and fundraising position for a social entrepreneur who is passionate, intelligent, proactive, with strong interpersonal skills, and who dreams of using his/her talents to build a national movement that inspires the success of young people across America through sports.
Up2Us is a coalition of more than 650 nonprofit organizations that believe in the power of sports to fight childhood obesity, end academic failure, and reduce gang participation. Up2Us provides its coalition members with resources, services, and technical assistance that help them better deliver and expand high-quality sports-based youth development (SBYD) programming in some of the nation's most underserved communities. Up2Us also oversees a national service program called Up2Us COACH Across America, which challenges young adults to spend a year giving back to their community as coach-mentors. Up2Us COACH Across America will place 400 coach-mentors in 125 communities this fall.
Job Description
The Up2Us Regional Director (RD) will be based in Los Angeles and responsible for fundraising and overseeing all aspects of Up2Us service coordination for member organizations and Up2Us COACHES in the Western Region of the United States, which includes the key target cities of LA, San Francisco and Seattle. Overarching goals of the RD will be to: 1) develop and carry out a fundraising plan with corporations, foundation, individuals, and state/local agencies to support Up2Us services; 2) support the placement, training, and development of more than 100 Up2Us COACH Across America coaches in the western zone of the United States; 3) increase Up2Us member organizations and connect Up2Us member organizations to resources; 4) support, develop, and expand SBYD training to Up2Us members and coaches in the region; 5) conduct outreach to heighten local awareness of Up2Us and its members; 6) oversee special events, like national service days, and corporate engagement events with key funders; and 7) act in coordination with the directives and priorities of the Up2Us National staff.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee a regional fundraising plan that includes corporate, foundation, state, and individual donors, as well as in-kind gifts (e.g., product and equipment) to support Up2Us and its member organizations.
- Maintain relationships with key sports-based youth development (SBYD) stakeholders, including agencies, foundations, corporations, professional sports leagues and teams, and government agencies; and actively engage these stakeholders in the SBYD movement.
- Expand Up2Us communications and PR in the region by conducting internal communications with all Up2Us member organizations, executing high profile events with Up2Us COACHES, developing a social media plan, and being a spokesperson to news outlets and other stakeholders.
- Work with Up2Us members to develop a regional strategic plan to address their greatest needs at the local level, e.g., funding, transportation, space, training, etc.; and manage staff to execute plan.
- Work with the Up2Us Center for Sports-Based Youth Development to oversee the implementation of high quality training for Up2Us Member organizations and coaches to ensure they achieve quality program outcomes. Implement a train-the-trainers model, whereby local trainers with expertise in youth development are engaged to deliver services that benefit the youth sports community. Provide local oversight and expertise to the annual Coach Training Institute in Los Angeles and to additional booster trainings that take place in cities within the region.
- Support all national marketing initiatives, including the Up2Us Coach of the Year Award that recognizes outstanding Up2Us COACHES.
- Manage a staff to provide oversight and quality control to the Up2Us COACH Across America program to ensure that the program meets the expectations and requirements of funders that include AmeriCorps, the Department of Justice, and national corporations.
- Participate in planning any special events on behalf of Up2Us COACH Across America and/or other national initiatives, such as National Days of Service.
- Manage staff to oversee expansion of active Up2Us member organizations in the Western Region by engaging in outreach and participating in events to encourage membership in the Up2Us coalition; and by developing a communication plan with members to encourage their use of Up2Us services.
- Contribute feedback, suggestions, and creative ideas for the ongoing growth of the organization.
- Amazing energy, dedication, and belief in the power of sports to benefit children
- Minimum 15-20 years experience in nonprofit development, youth sports, and/or community development or related fields
- Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task efficiently
- Attention to detail in planning
- Experience managing a small staff and motivating everyone to share in success
- Ability to oversee large and small events, including media and sports events
- Team player
Application Process
PLEASE NOTE the following instructions:
- Submit resume with cover letter. On your cover letter, we would like to hear from you:
- Why you believe you are the best person to lead a national and regional movement that promotes youth sports as a means of solving major problems such as childhood obesity, crime, and poorly performing public schools.
- Your vision for the future of the Up2Us movement.
- An event you would develop to promote youth sports and who you would partner with to make it happen.
Please send application to: Nick Beckman, Managing Director, nbeckman@up2us.org.
Note that incomplete applications, e.g., without specific cover letters, will not be considered.
For more information, please visit http://www.up2us.org/.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Michael Harrington's The Other America: 50 Years Later.
On Friday, April 12th, the CURL Friday Morning Seminar will feature the panel "Michael Harrington's The Other America: 50 Years Later." Harrington's influential book, published in 1962, shone a light on poverty in America. During the seminar, panelists will use Harrington's book as a jumping off point to assess poverty in America today, as well as relevant social policy. Panelist Nancy Shier also will reflect on her personal work with Michael Harrington and what he likely would think today about poverty in America. Panelists include:
- Ayana Karanja, Associate Professor and Director, Black World Studies, Loyola University Chicago
- Nancy Shier, Vice President, Illinois Policy, Ounce of Prevention Fund
- Christine George, Associate Research Professor, CURL, Loyola University Chicago
- Phil Nyden, Director, CURL, Loyola University Chicago
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Temporary Management Intern Position
General Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a management intern for the summer of 2013 (start and end dates flexible). Working directly with the Executive Administrator, the management intern will have exposure to all aspects of healthcare management .The management intern will perform special projects as assigned in various areas such as Finance, Operations, and Human Resources/Academic Affairs. The intern will have the opportunity to work closely with a variety of individuals across the Department and institution, and will be expected to make themself aware of the policies and practices of the institution, develop planning, organizational and time management skills, and monitor progress towards goals will the help of Executive Administrator or designee.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Pursuing professional training in health care management or related field preferred. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software (Microsoft Word, Access and Excel) required; excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Must be a quick learner. Must have outstanding attention to detail, maintain appropriate confidentiality, and work effectively under pressure.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Catherine Ward at cward@bsd.uchicago.edu
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Pursuing professional training in health care management or related field preferred. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software (Microsoft Word, Access and Excel) required; excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Must be a quick learner. Must have outstanding attention to detail, maintain appropriate confidentiality, and work effectively under pressure.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Catherine Ward at cward@bsd.uchicago.edu
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