Paid mosquito practicum opportunity

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District is currently seeking qualified persons to fill the following positions:

• Seasonal Staff

This District is accepting applications for seasonal employment until May 15th.

Please download and complete the NSMAD job application and e-mail the form to Marlon Henry at mhenry@nsmad.com

Income Inequality Is Costing the U.S. on Social Issues

From The New York Times:

When the economic underpinning of full employment at a decent wage gave in, America’s safety net proved too weak to hold society together.

http://nyti.ms/1DylWSX

Orange County California Transit Authority - Health Promotion Program Specialist

Click here for more information.

Advocacy Director – Inland Empire California

Opening Date: April 16, 2015

City: San Bernardino

State California

Association: American Lung Association in California

Summary:

The American Lung Association in California is seeking an Advocacy Director to join its San Bernardino office and work in conjunction with its statewide and local Government Relations staff. This position will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the public policy initiatives in the San Bernardino & Riverside area as well as priority regional, state and federal level efforts. The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly motivated, and detail orientated, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This is a mostly grant-funded position.
POSITION TITLE: Advocacy Director
FTE: 1.0 (37.5 hrs/week)
SALARY: Salary commensurate with experience, plus full benefits package

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Grassroots Advocacy & Online Strategy and working as a key member of the American Lung Association in California’s Government Relations team, the Advocacy Director provides leadership to the region’s public policy agenda and community organizing activities, provide strategic campaign assistance to tobacco coalitions throughout the Inland Empire working on tobacco control and lung health issues. This position will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers within the American Lung Association in California as well as with external partners to implement the organization’s strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will also be familiar with community organizing principles and strategies such as the Midwest Academy strategy chart and will provide technical assistance and training to create a prescriptive and disciplined approach to community organizing that will succeed in promoting local and statewide policy change.  This position will have a working knowledge of grants and grant management including managing budgets.

Responsibilities:

   

• Assist in the development of the policy agenda for the San Bernardino & Riverside region.
  
• Plan and execute all education, advocacy, grassroots and media advocacy strategies for public policy priority initiatives across the Inland Empire.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with local and state elected officials, coalition partners, volunteers, donors and staff.
  
• Attend strategy sessions, coalition meetings and city council hearings where appropriate to ensure the success of policy objectives.
  
• Work as an integral member of the American Lung Association in California’s Government Relations department and as an integrated member of the Lung Association’s San Bernardino office.
  
• Partner with ALA staff to integrate advocacy work into all parts of the organization.
  
• Assist coalitions and advocates in San Bernardino & Riverside with the development of comprehensive campaign and organizing strategies. Activities will include strategy sessions, trainings, materials development and other technical assistance.
  
• Manage tobacco control grants by performing grant deliverables, maintaining records of project contacts, tracking progress on campaigns, and helping to manage grant budgets.
  
• Engage in other Lung Association duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of a B.A. or B.S. degree.
  
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in public policy or advocacy-related work, community outreach, community organizing and public health advocacy.
  
• Exceptional people skills and an ability to work effectively with diverse populations (economic, cultural, and social).
  
• Strong verbal, analytical and written skills, including the ability to write policy and advocacy materials.
  
• Ability to travel frequently.
  
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
  
• Ability to work on a number of fast-paced concurrent projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  
• Knowledge of computer skills necessary and must be web and social media savvy.
  
• Represent the ALA and its mission in a professional manner at all times and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.
  
• Highly preferred: Fluent in Spanish, knowledge of tobacco control, access to care, lung health and/or environmental issues.
  

Application Procedure:

Submit cover letter and resume (please identify where you heard about this position), and salary history in order to be considered to:
American Lung Association in California
Human Resources Department
333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 450
Oakland, CA 94621
Fax: 1-866-522-1681
Email: cajobs@lung.org
We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We offer a dynamic, friendly, fast-paced environment, with potential for growth. EOE/AA/MFDV. For more information visit www.lung.org/california. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.
The American Lung Association in California is a smoke-free workplace.
Position is open until filled.

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Advocacy Director – Los Angeles California

Opening Date: April 16, 2015

City: Los Angeles

State California

Association: American Lung Association in California

Summary:

The American Lung Association in California is seeking an Advocacy Director to join its Los Angeles office and work in conjunction with its statewide and local Government Relations staff. This position will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the public policy initiatives in the Los Angeles area as well as priority regional, state and federal level efforts. The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly motivated, and detail orientated, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This is a mostly grant-funded position.

POSITION TITLE: Advocacy Director

FTE: 1.0 (37.5 hrs/week)

SALARY: Salary commensurate with experience, plus full benefits package

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Grassroots Advocacy & Online Strategy and working as a key member of the American Lung Association in California’s Government Relations team, the Advocacy Director manages and coordinates the region’s three advocacy staff and provides leadership to the region’s public policy agenda and community organizing activities, provide strategic campaign assistance to tobacco coalitions throughout the Los Angeles region as well as advocacy and program staff throughout California working on tobacco control and lung health  issues. This position will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers within the American Lung Association in California as well as with external partners to implement the organization’s strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will also be familiar with community organizing principles and strategies such as the Midwest Academy strategy chart and will provide technical assistance and training to create a prescriptive and disciplined approach to community organizing that will succeed in promoting local and statewide policy change.  This position will have a working knowledge of grants and grant management including managing budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of the policy agenda for the greater Los Angeles region.
• Plan and execute all education, advocacy, grassroots and media advocacy strategies for public policy priority initiatives in the Los Angeles region.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and state elected officials, coalition partners, volunteers, donors and staff.
• Attend strategy sessions, coalition meetings and city council hearings where appropriate to ensure the success of policy objectives.
• Work as an integral member of the American Lung Association in California’s Government Relations department and as an integrated member of the Lung Association’s Los Angeles and Orange County offices.
• Supervise advocacy staff and projects in the Los Angeles, Orange County and Fresno areas.
• Partner with ALA staff to integrate advocacy work into all parts of the organization.
• Work closely with the Senior Director to assist coalitions and advocates throughout California with the development of comprehensive campaign and organizing strategies. Activities will include strategy sessions, trainings, materials development and other technical assistance.
• Manage tobacco control grants by performing grant deliverables, maintaining records of project contacts, tracking progress on campaigns, and helping to manage grant budgets.
• Engage in other Lung Association duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of a B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in public policy or advocacy-related work, community outreach, community organizing and public health advocacy.
• Exceptional people skills and an ability to work effectively with diverse populations (economic, cultural, and social).
• Strong verbal, analytical and written skills, including the ability to write policy and advocacy materials.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work on a number of fast-paced concurrent projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer skills necessary and must be web and social media savvy.
• Represent the ALA and its mission in a professional manner at all times and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.
• Highly preferred: Fluent in Spanish, knowledge of tobacco control, access to care, lung health and/or environmental issues.

Application Procedure:

Submit cover letter and resume (please identify where you heard about this position), and salary history in order to be considered to: 

American Lung Association in California
Human Resources Department
333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 450
Oakland, CA 94621
Fax: 1-866-522-1681
Email: cajobs@lung.org

We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We offer a dynamic, friendly, fast-paced environment, with potential for growth. EOE/AA/MFDV. For more information visit www.lung.org/california. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.

The American Lung Association in California is a smoke-free workplace.

Position is open until filled.

Advocacy Manager - Los Angeles California

Opening Date: April 16, 2015

City: Los Angeles

State California

Association: American Lung Association in California

Summary:

The American Lung Association in California is seeking an Advocacy Manager to join its Los Angeles office and work in conjunction with its statewide and local Government Relations staff. This position will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the public policy initiatives in the Los Angeles area as well as priority regional, state and federal level efforts. The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly motivated, and detail orientated, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This is a mostly grant-funded position.
POSITION TITLE: Advocacy Manager
FTE: 1.0 (37.5 hrs/week)
SALARY: Salary commensurate with experience, plus full benefits package

Under the direction of the Advocacy Director and working as a key member of the American Lung Association in California’s Government Relations team, the Advocacy Manager provides leadership to the region’s public policy agenda and community organizing activities, provide strategic campaign assistance to tobacco coalitions throughout the Los Angeles region working on tobacco control and lung health issues. This position will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers within the American Lung Association in California as well as with external partners to implement the organization’s strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will also be familiar with community organizing principles and strategies such as the Midwest Academy strategy chart and will provide technical assistance and training to create a prescriptive and disciplined approach to community organizing that will succeed in promoting local and statewide policy change.  This position will have a working knowledge of grants and grant management including managing budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of the policy agenda for the Los Angeles region.
  
• Plan and execute all education, advocacy, grassroots and media advocacy strategies for public policy priority initiatives in the Los Angeles region.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with local and state elected officials, coalition partners, volunteers, donors and staff.
  
• Attend strategy sessions, coalition meetings and city council hearings where appropriate to ensure the success of policy objectives.
  
• Assist coalitions and advocates across Los Angeles with the development of comprehensive campaign and organizing strategies. Activities will include strategy sessions, trainings, materials development and other technical assistance.
  
• Work as an integral member of the American Lung Association in California’s Government Relations department and as an integrated member of the Lung Association’s Los Angeles office.
  
• Partner with ALA staff to integrate advocacy work into all parts of the organization.
  
• Manage tobacco control grant by performing grant deliverables, maintaining records of project contacts, tracking progress on campaigns, and helping to manage grant budgets.
  
• Recruit, train and supervise interns and volunteers.
  
• Engage in other Lung Association duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of a B.A. or B.S. degree.
  
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in public policy or advocacy-related work, community outreach, community organizing and public health advocacy.
  
• Exceptional people skills and an ability to work effectively with diverse populations (economic, cultural, and social).
  
• Strong verbal, analytical and written skills, including the ability to write policy and advocacy materials.
  
• Ability to travel frequently.
  
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
  
• Ability to work on a number of fast-paced concurrent projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  
• Knowledge of computer skills necessary and must be web and social media savvy.
  
• Represent the ALA and its mission in a professional manner at all times and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.
  
• Highly preferred: Fluent in Spanish, knowledge of tobacco control, access to care, lung health and/or environmental issues.
  

Application Procedure:

Submit cover letter and resume (please identify where you heard about this position), and salary history in order to be considered to:
American Lung Association in California
Human Resources Department
333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 450
Oakland, CA 94621
Fax: 1-866-522-1681
Email: cajobs@lung.org
We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We offer a dynamic, friendly, fast-paced environment, with potential for growth. EOE/AA/MFDV. For more information visit www.lung.org/california. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.
The American Lung Association in California is a smoke-free workplace.
Position is open until filled.

Advocacy Manager - Orange County California

Opening Date: April 16, 2015

City: Orange County

State California

Association: American Lung Association in California

Summary:

The American Lung Association in California is seeking an Advocacy Manager to join its Orange County office and work in conjunction with its statewide and local Government Relations staff. This position will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the public policy initiatives in the Orange County area as well as priority regional, state and federal level efforts. The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly motivated, and detail orientated, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This is a mostly grant-funded position.
POSITION TITLE: Advocacy Manager
FTE: 1.0 (37.5 hrs/week)
SALARY: Salary commensurate with experience, plus full benefits package
Under the direction of the Advocacy Director and working as a key member of the American Lung Association in California’s Government Relations team, the Advocacy Manager provides leadership to the region’s public policy agenda and community organizing activities, provide strategic campaign assistance to tobacco coalitions throughout the Orange County region working on tobacco control and lung health issues. This position will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers within the American Lung Association in California as well as with external partners to implement the organization’s strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will also be familiar with community organizing principles and strategies such as the Midwest Academy strategy chart and will provide technical assistance and training to create a prescriptive and disciplined approach to community organizing that will succeed in promoting local and statewide policy change.  This position will have a working knowledge of grants and grant management including managing budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of the policy agenda for the Orange County region.
  
• Plan and execute all education, advocacy, grassroots and media advocacy strategies for public policy priority initiatives in Orange County.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with local and state elected officials, coalition partners, volunteers, donors and staff.
  
• Attend strategy sessions, coalition meetings and city council hearings where appropriate to ensure the success of policy objectives.
  
• Assist coalitions and advocates in Orange County with the development of comprehensive campaign and organizing strategies. Activities will include strategy sessions, trainings, materials development and other technical assistance.
  
• Work as an integral member of the American Lung Association in California’s Government Relations department and as an integrated member of the Lung Association’s Orange County office.
  
• Partner with ALA staff to integrate advocacy work into all parts of the organization.
  
• Manage tobacco control grant by performing grant deliverables, maintaining records of project contacts, tracking progress on campaigns, and helping to manage grant budgets.
  
• Recruit, train and supervise interns and volunteers.
  
• Engage in other Lung Association duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of a B.A. or B.S. degree.
  
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in public policy or advocacy-related work, community outreach, community organizing and public health advocacy.
  
• Exceptional people skills and an ability to work effectively with diverse populations (economic, cultural, and social).
  
• Strong verbal, analytical and written skills, including the ability to write policy and advocacy materials.
  
• Ability to travel frequently.
  
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
  
• Ability to work on a number of fast-paced concurrent projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  
• Knowledge of computer skills necessary and must be web and social media savvy.
  
• Represent the ALA and its mission in a professional manner at all times and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.
  
• Highly preferred: Fluent in Spanish, knowledge of tobacco control, access to care, lung health and/or environmental issues.
  

Application Procedure:

Submit cover letter and resume (please identify where you heard about this position), and salary history in order to be considered to:
American Lung Association in California
Human Resources Department
333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 450
Oakland, CA 94621
Fax: 1-866-522-1681
Email: cajobs@lung.org
We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We offer a dynamic, friendly, fast-paced environment, with potential for growth. EOE/AA/MFDV. For more information visit www.lung.org/california. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.
The American Lung Association in California is a smoke-free workplace.
Position is open until filled.

Volunteer/Practicum Opportunity

One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for our 2015 and 2016 Volunteer Programs. We are offering a variety of 2, 4, and 8-week programs in Jamaica and South Africa!

As an OHS Volunteer you will:

• Mentor 3 students to realize measurable academic growth and cultivate life-long relationships.
• Immerse yourself in diversity through service, workshops, and excursions.
• Collaborate with small cohorts of university students from around the world
• Develop empathy, confidence, and leadership skills through the pursuit of social justice.

Apply here for our Volunteer Programs: 2015 Application
Next Application Deadline: May 1
www.oneheartsource.org
 

One Heart Source believes in creating lasting social change through education and human connection. We encourage you to take a step towards providing a more socially just future for some of the most marginalized communities in the world.
 

Questions/Comments?
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One Heart Source is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to build environments within marginalized populations that promote a comprehensive approach to eliminating the gap between those who have access to bettering their lives and those who do not.

Spring 2015 Capstone Day

This semester we are scheduling all MPH students' capstone project presentations for the same day, thus… Capstone Day. :)

If you would like to join us, please, mark your calendars for April 30, 2015. There will be presentations throughout the day.

More information with the location (most likely our conference room) and schedule of presentations will be available soon.

Quality Assurance Manager - Apicha Community Health Center

Location: New York, NY
Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develops and documents the Quality Management (QM) Plan, Work Plan and Work Plan Evaluation for the health center
• Leads QI initiatives utilizing QI processes and assists health center teams in developing appropriate tracking metrics to monitor performance to ensure compliance with the center's QM Plan
• Performs root cause analyses and recommends appropriate actions to improve clinical and non-clinical outcomes.
• Works with clinicians to conduct chart review to meet various reporting requirements including HIVQUAL, UDS and RSR
• Develops Quality Assurance (QA) chart review check list and conducts QA activities
• Responsible for creating a system for population management and conducting population management activities
• Oversees and coordinates the health insurances' Quality Incentive Program initiatives and tracks progress towards goals.
• Manages the adverse event/serious reportable event review process for licensed providers in conjunction with the CMO and COO.
• Collaborates with Clinic Manager and CMO regarding quality initiatives and contractual, regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Provides support to the Clinic Manager for maintaining NCQA accreditation.
• Attends all required trainings and meetings
• Represents health center in Quality of Care meetings
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in health related field or BS in Nursing degree required. MPH is strongly preferred
• 2 years FT experience working in the health field required; 1 year of experience working in QM/QA field strongly preferred
• Experience working with Medicaid population strongly preferred
• Experience with NCQA accreditation standards strongly preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills required; ability to interact within all levels of the organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize and manage projects.
• Detail oriented, excellent proof reading and editing skills.
• Experience working with medical Software; eClinicalWorks strongly preferred

Send a resume, a cover letter (including minimum salary requirements), and three references to Mihaela Mihai, Clinic Manager, via email at mmihai@apicha.org. Position is open until filled. No phone calls will be accepted. Emails without cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered.

Chicagoland Organizing Manager Position

Position: Chicagoland Organizing Manager

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

Areas of focus: Organizing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Reports to: Executive Director

Travel Requirements: Travel is expected to occur on a regular basis throughout the greater Chicagoland region and in collar counties/downstate as deemed necessary or appropriate by the Executive Director.

Description of Position:

The Chicagoland Organizing Manager will play an integral role in leading the centerpiece of ICAH's strategic plan. They will maintain ICAH's stakeholder networks in Family, School, and Healthcare systems in the Chicagoland area, while building partnerships in Central and Southern Illinois. This person should be able to both think broadly & strategically about improving programs, policies, and procedures that directly impact the lives of young people and also be detail-oriented and organized about the implementation & structures necessary to expand our organizing strategy.

About the Organization:

The Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH) is a network of empowered youth & allied adults who transform public consciousness and increase the capacity of Family, School, and Healthcare systems to support the sexual health, rights, and identities of youth. We envision a world in which all young adults use their power to achieve health and well-being for their own lives and for their communities.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and sustain three stakeholder networks comprised of youth and adults in Family, School, and Healthcare systems
• Conduct environmental scans in Chicagoland communities and targeted one on ones with stakeholders in Family, School, and Healthcare systems to understand attitudes and beliefs around the sexual health, rights, and identities of youth
• Serve as a liaison between education and organizing strategies within the organization to streamline organizational work
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with city- and county-wide coalitions to increase organizational presence and amplify youth voice
• Manage an Organizing budget to sustain Family, School, and Healthcare networks
• Participate in evaluation strategies to strengthen the work of each network
• Deliver progress reports and other documentation, as required by ICAH supervisor and other reporting requirements
• Remain abreast on local and national policies related to family, school, and healthcare systems and provide updates & actions for the organization
• Engage in and promote communications tactics to amplify ICAH's work

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to reproductive justice, various organizing models & tactics, running successful campaigns, working with diverse identities & communities, and build strong youth-adult & community partnerships. The person in this role should be detail-oriented, organized, task-driven, and deadline-focused but also possess an appreciation for a collaborative working environment that views all work as strategically interconnected.

Experience:

• At least 2-3 years in a mid-level role that required staff or intern supervision, budgeting, program planning, evaluation, and overseeing the completion of deliverables. The ability to lead and motivate a team is required.
• Additional required experience:
  • Group facilitation skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, written & verbal
  • Experience building a base of supporters and leaders to mobilize around specific actions
  • Highly motivated and independent, yet team-oriented
  • Working in the adolescent sexuality field, including knowledge of various sexual health, sexual identities, sexual & reproductive rights, and sexuality education topics
  • Working in partnership with youth and adults to build strategic campaigns

Travel:

This position may require nights and weekends in the Chicagoland area; a driver's license is required

Education:

A Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Health Education, or similar is preferred

Technology Proficiency:

• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & internet-based email applications is required
• Knowledge of a familiarity with various social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and their use for advocacy and base building is preferred

Working Conditions:

• Staff usually works in an office environment but the purpose of the specific projects may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces
• This position may require evening and weekend hours. Schedules will be negotiated accordingly

This position requires travel and mileage will be reimbursed.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter stating interest & qualifications and resume to Paula Martin at paula@icah.org byApril 24th. Please include "Chicagoland Organizing Manager" in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Project Manager posting @ Rush University Medical Center

Position Highlights: 
The Project Manager supports a range of health information technology data integration and implementation projects aligning with the overall strategic objectives of  Rush Health, an organization whose members include Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Rush Copley Medical Center and approximately 800 physicians who are on the medical staff of its hospital members.  The Project Manager serves a key function in project definition, project planning and execution, and monitoring progress.  This individual will work with the technical team, business/clinical teams and external vendors (when applicable) to organize and plan projects, develop timelines for implementation, monitor project progress, and track and resolve issues for active projects..  Areas of focus include clinical performance improvement, accountable care, population health management, and health information exchange.  The successful candidate must demonstrate critical analysis skills, organization and project management skills.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed project plans for health IT projects, working with the development team and business users to identify key steps, establish time frames and monitor activities
• Follow up with project team members (technical and business) to monitor status of planned activities and keep project on schedule.
• Ensure project data is accurate and available for review by management and make sure that management is proactively informed of potential problems and risks so that they can be mitigated or resolved before they become insurmountable.
• Develops project template plans, including inventory of time estimates for routine project tasks
• Monitors project efficiencies and compliance with definitions of project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Conducts project evaluations and assessment of results
• Follows up with new project requests to get them defined, prioritized and scheduled.
• Coordinates testing of new applications and changes to existing applications to ensure integrity and quality of data while providing and/or assisting in training of system users.
• Assists programmers and business analysts in analyzing and resolving problems. 
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Monitor development of specifications and establish priorities for accomplishing design and testing of various projects.
• Assists in performing detailed requirements gathering, analysis, process, and data flow diagramming for BI reports and projects of varying levels of complexity. 
• Coordinates activities of cross-functional teams in order to achieve goals of BI and IT projects, including work plans, system design and testing of solutions. 
• Support technical development of BI reports, applications and other tools. 
• Assist in writing, validating and executing test plans for programs, applications and/or operating systems
• Ensure overall security of reports and applications.  This includes developing an understanding of Rush Health’s security standards and testing to ensure they are integrated correctly in all reporting and BI tools.
• Assist project sponsors in the interpretation and use of the results; ensure that the data is understood by users. 
• Prepare supporting documentation, reports and presentation materials.
• Coordinate prototype review, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT). 
• Develop health care subject matter expertise related to specific products, data elements, business processes, data marts, and BI applications. 
• Demonstrate basic understanding of the strategic alignment of health IT solutions with business objectives
• This will be demonstrated by accuracy and efficiency in developing health IT projects, as well as demonstrated expertise through continuing education through Rush Health or other sources.

Position Qualifications Include: 
Required Education and Skills 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems or Healthcare Business Administration or a minimum of 8 years of project management experience (in lieu of degree).  Advanced training preferred. 
• A minimum of 4 years of direct work experience as a project manager in a healthcare setting that includes managing implementations of medium to large moderately complex projects.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills required. 
• Demonstrated creativity and problem solving skills required. 
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools required.
• Software training and implementation experience preferred
• Knowledge of PMBOK preferred
• Preference for project management training and/or certification (PMP).

Technology Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and Visio required. 
• Experience with Sharepoint preferred. 
• Experience in the Microsoft data warehouse and business intelligence solutions preferred, including SSRS, SSAS, and MDX. Equivalent experience (e.g. Cognos, Business Objects) will be considered.
• Preference for database management experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• Experience with Project Management and/or issue tracking software preferred. 

Rush Health Highlights:
Rush Health is a clinical integrated network of physicians and hospitals working together to improve health through high quality, efficient health services covering the spectrum of patient care from wellness, prevention and health promotion, to disease management and complex care management.
Rush Health employees enjoy the benefits and infrastructure offered as being part of Rush University Medical Center, but also are part of a separate, not-for-profit corporation, owned by its members, physicians and hospitals.

Please contact: LUC MPH Alumnus, Jeff Andretich at Jeffrey_Andretich@rush.edu

Rush University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason prohibited by law.

2015 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study

2015 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study

Open Date: 04/08/2015 - Close Date: 05/26/2015
Summary:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the posting of the Request for Applications, 2015 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study with the goal of offering Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. Subject to availability of funding and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 55 new fellowships in the Fall of 2015. Master's level students may receive a maximum of two years of support ($88,000). Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years ($132,000), usable over a period of five years.
Supporting these fellowship grants is in line with the Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) Research Program. EPA’s SHC Research Program provides useful science and tools for decision makers at all levels to help communities advance sustainability as well as achieve regulatory compliance. SHC is collaborating with partners to conduct research that will result in science-based knowledge to guide decisions that will better sustain a healthy society and environment in America's communities.  The research is intended for decision-makers at the federal, regional, state and community levels. 
 
Open date:  April 8, 2015  -  Close Date: May 26, 2015

URL: http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2015/2015_star_gradfellow.html