Cultural & Linguistics Specialist/Consultant Position

Location: CA – Glendale or Rancho Cordova

The Cultural & Linguistics Specialists/Consultants support Health Net in providing culturally competent health care to members through promoting 1.) Health Literacy 2.) Health Equity 3.) Cultural Competency and 4.) Language Assistance Services.

They ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations; develop and implement culture and language services training; review material for cultural and linguistic appropriateness and design programs to reduce cultural barriers to health care.

Requirements: Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Public Health, Social Work or related field required

Please refer to Health Net’s online corresponding job requisition for complete job description.

For more information and to complete your online application visit:  www.careersathealthnet.com

Search Cultural & Linguistics Consultant or Reference Job Requisition 14002284

Health Net, Inc. supports a drug-free work environment and requires pre-employment background and drug screening. Health Net and its subsidiaries are an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D. Health Net, Inc. is a publicly traded managed care organization that delivers managed health care services through health plans and government-sponsored managed care plans. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company provides health benefits to approximately 6.0 million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare (including the Medicare prescription drug benefit commonly referred to as "Part D"), Medicaid, Department of Defense, including TRICARE, and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Net's behavioral health services subsidiary, Managed Health Network, Inc., provides behavioral health, substance abuse and employee assistance programs to approximately 5.4 million individuals, including Health Net's own health plan members. The company's subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs.
For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company's website at www.healthnet.com.

Three job openings at Beach Cities Health District.

Health Educator - https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12765652
Program Evaluation Specialist - https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12765692
Project Manager/ Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer - https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12765802

Attention students interested in the 2014 APHA Annual Meeting in New Orleans!

 APHA's Student Assembly just announced their call for applications for student scholarships to the 2014 Annual Meeting. There are 40 scholarships available. Please see the IH Section library for the document containing guidelines and application for these.

All materials are due by Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 11:59pm ET to scholarships@aphastudents.org.

The scholarship consists of reimbursement for the Early Bird rate for student registration at the Annual Meeting ($225) and up to $250 reimbursement for Annual Meeting costs. The Early Bird deadline is August 28,2014.


Should you have any questions about the application process, please e-mail the Student Assembly Chair, Alex Bryan, at chair@aphastudents.org.

Health Educator and Coordinator Position at Building Skills Partnership (BSP)

Building Skills Partnership (BSP) is a non-profit organization and a unique collaboration between responsible businesses and the Service Employees International Union to build a strong future for low-wage service workers and their families by advancing skills, opportunities and self-sufficiency.
Thousands of low-wage workers dream of a better future for their families. Help break the language and skill barriers by expanding the reach of BSP’s educational programs, including a newly designed health and wellness program.

The Health Education and Coordinator will be working closely with members of SEIU United Service Workers West- and other low-wage workers and their employers. SEIU United Service Workers West is a California state-wide union on the cutting edge of progressive activism, building the power of service workers and engaging in larger social issues such as immigration, health care, and housing. United Service Workers West represents over 35,000 janitors, airport workers, security officers, and other service workers in some of the state’s most vital industries. The union is home to campaigns that have successfully improved the lives of thousands of low-wage and immigrant workers throughout the country.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Implements BSP’s health education program
•  Develops health and wellness curriculum and assessments
• Coordinates site visits and volunteers
• Facilitates health education workshops in Spanish and English and engages participants in a culturally appropriate manner
•  Provides individualized case management to program participants
• Identifies and prepares program participants for leadership roles in health
• Promotes prevention and self-care strategies
• Collects, analyzes and evaluates data from program results
• Is available to work evenings and nights to deliver health education program to areas across Los Angeles County including (but not limited to) Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, El Segundo, Long Beach, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, etc.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in health education
• Master's Degree in Public Health or other health related field or Certified Health Education Specialist and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialist designation
• Bilingual in Spanish/English, written and verbal
• Strong social, written, and verbal communication skills
• Motivated self-starter who is also a solid team player
• Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, & Access)
• Must be open to flexible hours including evenings
• Must have transportation to visit various training sites
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
• Bilingual language skills required: must be able to speak English and Spanish

Benefits : Salary Commensurate upon experience. This is a full-time position.

To apply, email a resume to info@buildingskills.org with cover letter explaining interest and qualifications.

Mark your calendars

There will be an orientation for new students Saturday, August 23rd from 9 am to 2 pm at the Stritch School of Medicine.

Check back for updates.

Health Sciences Division of Loyola counseling program for students

The Health Sciences Division of Loyola is now providing a student counseling program.

As an introduction to this program there will be a seminar on Tuesday, June 24th at 4 PM in SSOM 160 on these new services.

Pizza and drinks will be provided. Click here for more information.

Health Educator/Outreach Worker I at Tarzana Treatments Centers, Inc.

Seeking a full-time Health Educator with expertise and a background in implementing tobacco education and cessation curriculum. Person will work with staff and patients to encourage tobacco free environments and provide individual and group education about the dangers of tobacco use and benefits of quitting smoking. Duties include the facilitation of educational groups using approved curriculum, as well as the marketing and promotion of a tobacco-free environment within the community. The Health Educator will provide individual/group tobacco cessation services to patients and staff working in transitional housing and residential alcohol/drug treatment facility.

Candidates with bi-lingual (Spanish/English) skills strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should have at least two years of experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting and understand adult learning principles. Candidates with strong organizational skills, who are self-motivated, and have previous tobacco work experience are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please complete an online application  at https://jobs.tarzanatc.org/default.aspx
Look under the Reseda job location for Job #2014/05/09/02 and attach your resume.

Grant writing seminar available for enrolled MPH students!

Tuesday, July 29, 2014
8:30 am – 5:00 pm (lunch on your own)
SSOM Room 160
The Office of Research Services and the Department of Public Health Sciences is sponsoring a Grant Writing Seminar entitled:
“Write Winning Grant Proposals”

This seminar will be held Tuesday, July 29 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM in SSOM room 160. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. AtKisson from the Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops, LLC. The Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops, LLC has developed several teaching tools to enable investigators to obtain independent funding. This seminar will not only give you the tools you need to write your grant, but also the inspiration!

The cost of the workshop is $75/participant, which includes purchase of the Grant Application Writer’s Workbook (the NIH or the NSF edition) or the Successful Proposals to Any Agency Workbook.

To register for the workshop, contact Nanci Tanney in the Department of Public Health Sciences at 708-327-9018 or ntanney@luc.edu by July 1. Seats are limited so register early. This deadline provides the time required for ordering and receipt of the workbooks.

Program Manager - Communicable Disease and Immunizations , Metro Public Health Dept. of Nashville/Davidson County

Job Location: Nashville, TN
Website: http://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/Health/PDFs/HR/EmploymentApplication.pdf

Primary duties related to management of the communicable disease program and the Immunization Services Grant program; overall responsibility for timely identification, investigation and documentation of all reportable communicable diseases (excluding only STDs and TB); responsible for management/investigation of communicable disease outbreaks occurring in the community; serves as a resource for medical providers and the public related to communicable diseases and their management; responsible to assure that all goals and deliverables identified in the Immunization Services grant are achieved successfully and in a timely manner; analyzes and interprets data related to communicable diseases and produces written reports as necessary; serves as primary point of contact for the NEDSS system and participates in conference calls and training related to NEDSS; provides support and information to the Director/Deputy Director of Health as requested related to communicable disease events occurring in the county; provides training and education regarding communicable diseases to community partners as requested; serves as the primary liaison for communicable disease investigation with Tennessee Department of Health.

Qualifications:
Masters degree required with preference given to MPH or MSN. Preference given to applicants with experience in communicable disease outbreak investigation and knowledge of the NEDSS system. Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze, interpret and present data in an understandable/useable format. Knowledge of the Vaccines for Children Program, immunization schedules, and immunization laws as relates to daycares and schools. Requires use of own car and valid driver's license. Requires carrying a phone and responding to phone calls/emails related to communicable diseases after normal working hours. May require other duties after normal working hours in the event of communicable disease emergencies or outbreaks within the community.

Must be able to meeting the following Competencies: Ability to coach, develop and instruct individuals to success in achieving Team and individual goals Ability to recognize and resolve conflicts Ability to empower others Ability to develop and build teams Ability to set and attain goals Ability to successfully communicate with co- workers, the public, and community partners Ability to analyze and interpret data Ability to identify and address problems Ability to accept accountability for actions and decisions Ability to demonstrate ethical leadership, value diversity and implement/enforce rules with fairness and impartiality

Email, fax or mail application from link below. Please include cover letter and resume. http://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/Health/PDFs/HR/EmploymentApplication.pdf

http://www.nashville.gov/Health-Department/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

Public Health Analyst at Technical Frontiers, Inc

Technical Frontiers, Inc. (TFI) is a management and information technology consulting company with a proven track record of developing effective business processes and technology solutions for our customers.  We strive to become our client’s trusted advisers and agents of change with a singular focus on the success of their mission. Clients include Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, National Institutes of Health, Health Resources Services Administration, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Peace Corps, Affinity Health Alliance, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Healthcare, St. Joseph Hospital, Aviv  Centers for Living, Professional Healthcare Resources.

By providing deep domain knowledge, cutting edge technical skills and broad consulting capabilities, we enable our clients to focus on their mission and leverage their core competencies.  We have nearly 40 professionals under TFI prime contracts at sites across the country which demonstrates our strength and stability to perform contract requirements and exceed our clients’ expectations.

With over 10 years of successful operation, Technical Frontiers is a registered small business under all applicable NAICS and Size Standards for small businesses with headquarter offices in Chevy Chase, MD.

Public Health Analyst Job Requirements:

Key Tasks (Major duties and responsibilities of the position).

Task management, with further growth opportunity into project management
Technical report writing
Study / methodological design
Financial modeling and analyses

Critical Knowledge & Skills (desired, but not required)

1.       1-2 years working experience in health care

2.       Health care reimbursement knowledge

3.       Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other public health programs

4.       Prior experience analyzing health care administrative claims and similar datasets

5.       Quantitative orientation to public health analyses

6.       Public health research skills

7.       Team leadership

Education and pluses.

1. Master’s degree in public health, health care management, or related field

2. MicroSoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word

3.SAS programming (plus)

Locations:

Chevy Chase, MD and Baltimore, MD

Application Procedure:

Email resume to Venkat Reddy (vreddy@technicalfrontiers.com)

For more information:

Call Venkat Reddy at 301-785-5280

Health Scientist, Futures Group

Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary
Futures Group is seeking a Health or Social Scientist I to provide research support in the implementation of project activities across a few ongoing global projects. This is a full-time, entry-level position based in Washington, DC. The incumbent will gain broad exposure to the design, background research, and implementation of global health and population programs in developing countries. Primary responsibility will be to assist HQ and field technical staff with literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and certain administrative tasks related to ongoing technical activities from the key program areas. The position requires knowledge of global health policy, especially within the domain areas of HIV/AIDS, family planning, and health financing.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general project backstopping and research assistance to management and technical staff for US-based activities, as well as regional and country work. Activities may involve:
Retrieving journal articles, conduct background research/literature reviews
Assisting with deliverables tracking and monitoring and evaluation for reporting
Contributing  news items to website and assist with  promotion and dissemination of project materials
o    Drafting and edit briefs and presentations, based on project work

o    Traveling to Africa, Latin America, or Asia, as needed (up to 15-20% of the time).

Manage technical assistance activities:
Coordinate the development of work plans, budgets, and scopes of work for trips, short-term technical assistance, subawards, and country programs.
Organize team planning meetings.
Recruit consultants, prepare their terms of reference; review monthly financial reports; track project expenditures; comply with USAID regulations and Futures Group policies; and coordinate with departments at Futures Group (e.g., Contracts, Accounting, and Operations Compliance).
Produce analytic papers and policy briefs for specific assignments
Support field consultants and research staff through e-mail and phone calls, while being clear and concise and providing excellent service.
Provide administrative, logistic, and planning support for project events and conferences (e.g., maintain communication with participants and conference speakers, coordinate venue set-up, catering, etc.)
Maintain project-wide communication channels and interface with project staff according to the management team’s needs
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Entry-level position. MPH or MA in international development, international relations, public policy, or related field. The following qualifications are desirable:

Familiarity with USAID-supported projects desirable
Familiarity with international health and/or other social sectors required
Strong organizational and administrative skills with high capacity for attention to detail required
Strong analytical and computer skills (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, Web-based research)
Ability to multi-task and keep track of concurrent deadlines
Excellent writing and communication skills
Inquisitive and proactive
Ability to work well independently as well as in a team and communicate effectively with diverse cultural and professional staff members
Aims to beat expectations – excellent skills in managing assigned workload
Fluency in French and other languages highly desirable
Experience working in developing countries desired


All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Public Health Advisor/Analyst, SciMetrika, LLC

Job Location: Atlanta, GA

Duties: 
SciMetrika is a public health consulting firm whose mission is to provide innovative scientific, technical, and logistical solutions that advance human health. We serve federal, state, and local agencies, commercial companies, educational institutions and private research organizations. We are currently seeking a Public Health Advisor/Analyst with SharePoint Experience to be based at a client site in Atlanta, Georgia. The Public Health Advisor/Analyst with SharePoint Experience will support the Workforce Development Initiative within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Public Health Practice (OPHP). In order to carry out the NCCDPHP’s responsibilities, the Public Health Advisor/Analyst shall provide support on workforce development activities including but not limited to assessments and data gathering, coordination and logistical support for training, preparation of reports and information materials, creation and maintenance of spreadsheets, meetings and conference scheduling and support, planning and accomplishing special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:
•Conduct assessments and data gathering from various Divisions/staff within the Center and other sources outside of the Center related to workforce development: assist in the development of assessment tools: research or locate relevant information: prepare summary reports of assessments and information gathered from the various sources.
•Provide assistance and support for the Employee Viewpoint Survey (EVS) workgroup activities: PORTALS Program, POF courses, Project Officer Forums, Tribal Rounds, and other special NCCDPHP training activities and events.
•Provide support for graphics and presentation materials: develop materials e.g. one- pagers for dissemination, slides for presentations and demonstrations: edit all materials/documents: develop and prepare training materials.
•Provide technical support during workgroup meetings and work sessions: coordinate meeting schedules and provide logistical support: prepare meeting materials: take notes from meetings and publish in shared site. •Manage Program SharePoint sites: set-up, maintain and update a Workforce Development SharePoint site; update and maintain information in the PORTALS SharePoint site. Plan and accomplish special projects contributory to workforce development and other related special projects within the Office of Public Health Practice.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and preferably a M.P.H. or M.B.A. with major study in an academic field relating to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position
•Knowledge of SharePoint and ability to set-up, maintain and update SharePoint sites
•Minimum of 3 years of public health experience
•Ability to work in a diverse, flexible, deadline driven, government environment
•Ability to work with minimal supervision

SciMetrika is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities. Please apply on-line at www.scimetrika.com.

Program Manager, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Job Location: Baltimore, MD
Website: https://www.healthcaresource.com/umbaltimore/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=628116

The Division of Neonatology in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Program Manager to manage one or more programs of substantive size and budget. The Program Manager will coordinate the daily activities, staff functions, and budget issues. The ideal candidate will set goals and create tactics to achieve program objectives. Hires and trains staff as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Plans and coordinates daily activities of a program including monitoring relationships of outside agencies or subcontractors.
• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates professional and clerical staff.
• Manages budget, including approving finances, tracking expenditures, and preparing reports on current finances.
• Coordinates and assists in training programs for employees, volunteers, and/or the community.
• Plans data management and communications strategy for program.
• Works with senior management in developing program goals and milestones.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree in Public Health required. In cases where a Master’s degree is required it will substitute for 2 years of experience.
• 4 years of experience in a related field with at least 2 years supervisor, program planning and coordination experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of best practices in the field as well as all relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies for meeting compliance.
• Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
• Leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals.
• Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information.
• Oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to schedule, train, supervise, assign work to, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to operate current computer systems, including relevant software packages.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to create and manage a budget.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis

Program Specialist-Democratic Republic of the Congo, ICAP at Columbia University

Job Location: New York, New York
Website: http://icap.columbia.edu/

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the ICAP Country Director and secondarily to the ICAP Senior Implementation Director, the Program Specialist works within a country office and provides project management and operational support for one or more ICAP country offices in support of donor funded program activities.

This position is grant funded.

Note: The successful candidate may be engaged either as a Columbia University employee with international benefits or as a locally hired employee of the country office with international benefits

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Works with senior staff in the country program to ensure compliance with donor/sponsor requirements and to facilitate communication with donors/sponsors and ICAP- New York (NY) staff

• Assists senior staff in the management of country office operations, including support to said staff in general financial and operational management, as well as with program planning and documentation of program achievements and reporting

• Coordinates the interaction between the ICAP NY staff and in-country counterparts; ensures that in-country program/technical and financial/administrative staff have information required to facilitate both project-related decision-making and ICAP’s ability to meet donor/sponsor requirements and expectations

• Supports in-country staff to develop programmatic and financial reports that are of high quality and are prepared in a manner that meets donor/sponsor requirements

• Supports in-country senior management in the development and implementation of management systems to help achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals

EDUCATION:
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related discipline

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in public health program development, implementation and monitoring of international health programs, preferably in program areas directly related to HIV, malaria or tuberculosis control and prevention programs. Experience in-country positions preferred

• Direct experience in budgeting, financial management, operations and logistics associated with donor/sponsor- supported international public health programs

• Specific experience working with U.S. government (USG)-funded public health programs supported through grants, cooperative agreements and/or contracts (e.g., CDC, USAID) and working knowledge of USG rules and regulations

• Excellent oral/written communications, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience operating in highly complex business environments; and advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite

• Demonstrated experience working in a team-based environment, in exercising independent judgment and decision making and working with minimum supervision and direction within broad established guidelines

• Competency and demonstrated experience in public speaking in order to present information to audiences of all sizes representing varied levels of technical expertise

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Oral and written foreign language proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Swahili

• Prior supervisory and/or management experience within an international assistance organization

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• Requires two to four trips annually to ICAP NY headquarters with each trip lasting seven (7) to fourteen (14) days

• Requires periodic travel within country or the immediate region with some trips requiring overnight stays


To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to: icap-hr@columbia.edu. Please indicate “Program Specialist – Democratic Republic of the Congo” in the subject line. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Project Director, UCLA Center on Bridging Research Innovation, Training and Education in Minority Health Disparities Solutions

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Half Time Project Director. RCT on mHealth Behavioral Smoking Cessation Intervention with Korean Youth 14-19 years of age.  Applicants for this job MUST have prior experience with RCT's. Preparation and monitoring of regulatory
documents and close monitoring of all regulatory guidelines to ensure strict compliance. This position will provide quality assurance of study data and will be directly responsible for the preparation of reports to research
Investigators detailing study progress. This person will conduct research interviews with participants, work with community groups in Koreatown in Los Angeles, collect data from program records and other sources, perform data
entry, perform basic statistical analyses, and code and screen interviews conducted by others.  This position will join an active team of engineers, computer scientists, clinical psychologists and public health experts.  The person must be willing to work in a team science format.

Must have demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills in English.  Basic capacity to speak and write Korean is an asset but not required. Preference will be given to those with manuscripts published or submitted.  One year position good for work experience prior to graduate or medical school.  Please send CV and contact information for 3 references to uclabritecenter@ucla.edu. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

See http://www.minorityhealthdisparities.org/ to learn more about the BRITE Center.

Center Manager, UCLA Center on Bridging Research Innovation, Training and Education in Minority Health

Location: Los Angeles, CA

We are looking for a full time manager who has excellent administrative and interpersonal skills.  Must be tech savy and able to arrange and oversee the use of collaborative technology tools for remote meetings, organizing and communication with community partners.  Must be skilled in scheduling complex schedules to accomplish meetings of participants with lots of competing demands and changing schedules.  This person will assist with grant preparation, manuscript preparation and posting of materials on the web. Therefore should be familiar with APA, AMA and other manuscript formats, this is required.  Experience in writing and the production of NIH grants is preferred.  There are opportunities for participation in publications, work within racial/ethnic minority communities and participation in training opportunities.

Please send CV and contact information for 3 references to uclabritecenter@ucla.edu This position is a one year position with possibilities for renewal.

See http://www.minorityhealthdisparities.org/ to learn more about the BRITE Center.

GSR, Department of Social Welfare

Job Summary: Under the direction of Dr. Ian Holloway in the Department of Social Welfare, this position will involve analyzing and publishing data from multiple HIV-related studies using advanced statistical and geographic information systems analysis.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Manage and clean quantitative data from multiple HIV-related studies
2. Conduct advanced statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA
3. Perform geographic information systems analysis using ArcGIS
4. Assist with drafting and editing sections of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and subsequent grant submission
5. Attend weekly research team meetings
6. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
1. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
2. Previous experience conducting statistical analysis in SPSS and STATA, including multilevel statistical modeling and social network analysis
3. Previous experience conducting geographic information systems analysis in ArcGIS
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
5. Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team
6. Strong organizational and time management skills
7. Demonstrated interest in HIV-related issues preferred
Pay Rate: $16.32-$19.50/hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: 20/week

Employment Period: July 1, 2014 – September 12, 2014

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to Dr. Ian Holloway at holloway@luskin.ucla.edu by June 30, 2014.

Director of the Division , National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/357699800

CDC is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). The Division of Cancer Prevention and Control employs strategies to promote and support effective cancer prevention and control practices in partnership with states, tribes, localities, and territories; conducts surveillance, applied research and research translation, and provides leadership and guidance in cancer prevention and control.

Provide support to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in public health research and analyses.
Perform non-clinical duties involving the evaluation of medical research or the identification of causes or sources of disease or disease outbreaks.
Apply epidemiological principles and/or procedures to investigate, review, analyze, and/or determine the cause(s) of problems, situations, inconsistencies, and/or issues related to programmatic degradation or systemic or causal parameters.
Research findings which impact significant public health programs, issues, problems, processes, and procedures and/or the transmission of other causation of disease or public health issues or situations.
Make substantive, multi-layered, and/or multi-dimensional recommendations and/or courses of action to carry out control procedures.
Streamline public health processes and procedures, knowledge bases, and/or effect new approaches to resolve programmatic issues that contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the HHS disease prevention, control and health promotion mission.
Interested candidates should:
Send a CV to Dana Shelton, Deputy Director, NCCDPHP, no later than Monday, June 16, 2014.
Medical Officer (Open Continuous) announcement.

Apply to: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/357699800

Division Manager, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Job Location: Baltimore, MD
Website: http://umaryland.edu

An exciting opportunity exists for a seasoned professional to serve as the Division Manager at the University of Maryland, Baltimore for a newly established research division in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health and to support the newly formed program in Cancer Prevention and Control in the Greenebaum Cancer Center (GCC). The Division Manager will manage the business, financial, and administrative operations for the Division of Cancer Epidemiology. (S)he will oversee or monitor budgets, accounts, operations, human resources, grants and contracts, and facilities; develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and programs to assure cohesiveness and effectiveness. This position reports to senior level administrator. The Division of Cancer Epidemiology closely aligns with the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to decrease cancer incidence and mortality. To this end, research in the division aims to determine how the environment, behavior and genetics, alone and in combination, influence cancer risk and elucidate mechanisms underlying these associations, and to identify biomarkers of risk and outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Manage functional personnel in alignment with department and campus-wide goals/objectives in order to promote maximum staff member benefit and effectiveness as well as overall functional productivity. Manages all aspects of division operations and provides expertise to personnel in regards to pre-award grant preparation, budget, manuscript submission, compliance, space utilization, and project management.
• Maintain functional efficiency and productivity of the division operations by developing, implementing, and coordinating policies and procedures.
• Foster and support a conducive consultant/client environment, providing business unit and campus representatives with assessment, training, and advisement in the division and GCC Program. In conjunction with Principal Investigators and faculty, coordinates operations and advises on submission of research applications, sponsor requirements, compliance, resolution of issues, and reporting deadlines.
• Establishes relationships with campus administrative offices; interacts with internal and external collaborators; serves as a liaison with external agencies, campuses, or colleagues around campus. Organizes and participates in meetings to discuss status of programs and operations.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate ongoing functional programs and controls, assessing needs and facilitating improvements. Provides analysis of complex accounts including grants and contracts, revolving accounts, division center allocation, and foundation.
• Perform such administrative duties as staff supervision, performance evaluation, budgetary tracking, report formulation, and quality assurance. Gathers data for use in formulation of budget and manages budget and expenditures from multiple sources. Maintains up to date and accurate comprehensive databases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in field and/or related field (Master's degree and/or additional certification is preferred and can be used to substitute for relevant experience).
• 4 years spent progressively building a background in a particular functional area.
• Experience submitting and managing federal grants/awards preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of best practices in departmental field.
• Ability to continuously seek quality service and process improvements in order to support a mission and strategic vision.
• Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. • Ability to apply deductive reasoning and draw conclusions in order to solve problems and facilitate decision-making processes.
• Ability to communicate and interact with, as well as support effective partnerships with peers and subordinates.
• Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information. • Consultation and change management skills.
• Skill in PC applications.
• Verbal/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Use the following link to submit an application: https://www.healthcaresource.com/umbaltimore/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=508444

POSITION OPEN FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK

                                   
LOS ANGELES AREA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is seeking an experienced well-qualified advocate to manage its government relations program in the Los Angeles region. The Associate Government Relations Director, Los Angeles Region will direct ACS CAN’s local, state and federal advocacy efforts in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. 

Responsibilities:
•    Manage relationships with local, state and federal elected officials in the region.
•    Serve as ACS CAN representative on political and public health advocacy coalitions.
•    Work with American Cancer Society staff and volunteers on priority grassroots advocacy campaigns in the areas of access to care; tobacco control; nutrition, physical activity and the built environment; funding for cancer research; cancer prevention, early detection and treatment; and quality of life for cancer patients.
•    Serve as media spokesperson.
•    Responsible for some fundraising.  
Position is based in Los Angeles and reports to Senior Government Relations Director.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in political science or related field and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.  Knowledge of health care issues, experience in political organizing and understanding of Los Angeles political environment essential. Candidate must have effective verbal, writing and listening skills.  Spanish speaking ability strongly preferred. Ability to build alliances with organizations, elected officials and diverse communities.  Experience developing and mobilizing grassroots activists.  Strong computer skills and experience in electronic advocacy and media relations.

Minimum Salary: $76,900

Apply online at http://www.acscan.org/careers. Job ID: 17114
No phone calls please.

Upcoming Career Fairs at Loyola

To register for any of these upcoming career fairs visit: www.luc.edu/careerfair

2014 Job, Internship & Service Fair (JISF)
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Employer Registration Fee: For Profit/Corporation - $100; Non-for-Profit - $25
The Job, Internship & Service Fair (JISF) will give Loyola students of all grade levels and majors an opportunity to explore a variety of opportunities (part-time jobs, community-based Federal Work Study, service-learning, volunteer/service opportunities and internships) both on and off campus. The fair participants are a consortium of community organizations, employers, and Loyola University departments.

2014 Science Week Information Fair
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Employer Registration Fee: Free
The 2014 Science Week Information Fair educates students about the extensive career fields and opportunities that exist in the various science and technology disciplines as well as related graduate school programs. Students attending the Information Fair will be majoring in the areas of Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics), Technology/Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Life Science (Biology, Natural Science, Environmental Science) and Pre-Health.

Winter Job Shadow Program
Week of January 5, 2015
Held at multiple employers
As students face an increasingly difficult job market, it is even more important that they have participated in career exploration to focus their skills and interests. In response to these needs, the Career Development Center organizes a Job Shadowing Program to expose students to the world of work and see firsthand the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. If you are interested in participating in the 2015 Job Shadow Program, please email mghabauer@luc.edu.

2015 Communication Career & Internship Fair
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Kasbeer Hall, Corboy Law Center, Water Tower Campus
Employer Registration fee: For Profit/Corporation - $75; Non-for-Profit - $25
The 2015 Communication Career & Internship Fair is for organizations seeking to employ students and alumni from the School of Communication. Representatives will be able to showcase their organizations and meet candidates who are seeking field information and internship/full-time job opportunities in Advertising, Editing/Writing, Film, Journalism, Marketing, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Publishing, Radio, Sales, Television, etc.

2015 University Career Fair
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Employer Registration Fee: For Profit/Corporation - $275; Non-for-Profit - $100
The annual Spring University Fair is the largest full-time and internship fair held at Loyola. At this university-wide fair, employers will reach students of all majors, undergraduate and graduate students, who are seeking full-time and summer and fall internship opportunities.

2015 Education Consortium Career Fair
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room
750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL
Employer Registration Fee: $150
The 2015 Education Consortium Career Fair brings together education related employers and prospective education employees. As a participant at the fair, employers will reach hundreds of students, including those graduating from Loyola, DePaul and the University of Illinois at Chicago's School of Education, as well as other local universities and colleges.

2015 Nursing and Health Systems Management Career Fair
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Lake Shore Campus
Employer Registration Fee: $150
The 2015 Nursing and Health Systems Management Career Fair brings together health care employers and prospective nursing employees. As a participant at the fair, employers will reach hundreds of students, including those graduating from Loyola's Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, as well as other local universities and colleges.

2015 School of Social Work Career Fair
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Corboy Law Center - Kasbeer Hall, 15th floor
25 E. Pearson, Water Tower Campus
Employer Registration Fee: School of Social Work Preferred Partner - $15; General Admission - $30
The 2015 School of Social Work Career Fair is for organizations seeking to employ students and alumni from the Social Work discipline. Representatives will be recruiting for full time, internship and volunteer opportunities. The fair is open to all SSW students (both BSW and MSW's).

2015 Graduates Job Search Boot Camp
Monday, April 6, 2015
8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Sullivan Center, Lake Shore Campus
This free event is designed for Loyola students who are graduating in 2015-and who need help with their job search. Job Search Boot Camp will feature workshops on resume writing, interviewing, job search, networking, mock interviews with employers and more. Typically, 10-15 employers are needed to help conduct the mock interview portion of the day.

2015 Employer Appreciation Event
Friday, May 15, 2015
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Information Commons - 4th Floor, Lake Shore Campus
A thank you event to meet, network and share best practices with Loyola University faculty/staff/students and your fellow recruiters from across the corporate, non-profit and government sectors. Invitation to follow.