Paid Spring Semester Practicum Opportunity

Active Transportation Alliance Event Internship 

Put some real experience on your resume!  The Chicago region’s premier transportation advocacy non-profit, Active Transportation Alliance, is seeking part-time event intern assistance from students (non-students will also be considered) interested in a career in event/sports management, event marketing and production and volunteer management.

The Active Trans event team produces the MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive, one of the largest bicycling events in the country, Four Star Bike Tour and the Bike Commuter Challenge. Interns gain valuable practical experience in event production by working on these events. The ideal candidate will assist with all aspects of pre-production and event management, including permitting, vendor and sponsor management, volunteer coordination, route mapping and day-of-event logistics.

Event Logistics
• Secure and manage select vendors
• Assist with layout of rest stops and festival area
• Assist with inventory & ordering of event supplies
• Assist with permitting process
• Assist with route creation and mapping
Event Support     
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and coordination
• Serve as event director assistant day-of-event
• Attend committee planning meetings and volunteer trainings
Event Registration
• Assist with the registration process, mailings and packet pick-up
• Prep materials for packet mailings
• Administrative tasks such as copying, sorting, envelope stuffing, etc.
• Answer participant e-mails/resolve issues
Marketing
• Write web and email copy, blog posts, social media posts, print layout, etc.
• Coordinate distribution of brochures and posters
• Assist with sponsorship execution


The Active Transportation Alliance is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to improve conditions for bicycling, walking and transit and engage people in healthy and active ways to get around.

Qualified candidates should have an interest in event management, volunteer management, marketing, and/or general nonprofit work. Interest in bicycling, mass transit and pedestrian issues is a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required, knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing, communications, time-management and organizational skills with an interest in working as a strong contributor to a fast-paced team. The position may also require physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

This internship is for the spring semester (February – mid June) with a possible extension through the summer and is onsite at our office in downtown Chicago. To fully experience the benefits of the internship, the candidate must be available and onsite for the Bike the Drive weekend, Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, 2015. Additional time commitment three weeks prior and the weekend of the event is expected.

Class credit and a stipend are available to the qualified intern who can commit to 10-20 hours per week for the semester-long internship.

Submit resume and cover letter to Rachel Gunderson, rachel@activetrans.org, by Thursday, January 15. Please put “Event Internship” in the subject line. No faxes, phone calls, or visits, please.

Candidates are encouraged to learn more about the Active Transportation Alliance and MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive @ www.activetrans.org and www.bikethedrive.org.

The Cost of Health Crisis: Measuring the Economic and Human Toll of Pandemics

The Illinois Humanities Council is hosting an important conversation with the Chicago Public Library: The Cost of Health Crisis: Measuring the Economic and Human Toll of Pandemics, taking place Wednesday, January 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library. 

Wednesday, January 14, 6-8pm
Harold Washington Library (400 S. State Street) 

Free, register here: http://bit.ly/1AxggJx   

Presented by the Illinois Humanities Council and Chicago Public Library

Panelists include: 

Dr. Robert A. Weinstein, Professor of Medicine, Former Chairman of Medicine, Cook County Health and Hospitals System; Dr. Catherine Belling, Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University; Dr. Rena Conti, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago; Dr. Bruce Lambert, Professor; Director, Center for Communication and Health, Northwestern University and moderated by Odette Yousef, Reporter, WBEZ. 

With Ebola as one frame of reference, and ethics and economics as others, the Illinois Humanities Council and Chicago Public Library will have a robust public dialogue on what public health threats cost hospitals, business, government, individuals and society. How much does it cost to keep citizens safe and who pays for it all?

A panel of top economic, medical and humanities experts will use business models and the humanities to spark a conversation exploring the economics and ethics of potential pandemics. Is health safety a human, business or civic responsibility of the government to assure we are protected at all costs? What do we learn from pandemics, threats? What is the role of fear in costs?  

Job postings

Director of Maternal Child Health

Manager - Government Affairs & Community Partnerships

IRB Coordinator

Educational Equity Manager

Technical Officer - WHO

Program Analyst

Evaluation Specialist

Assistant Director, Nutrition Services

CSTE/CDC/ASPPH Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Program

CSTE, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), established this fellowship to train recent graduates in the expanding field of  applied epidemiology. The CDC/CSTE Fellowship is designed for recent or impending master’s or doctoral-level graduates in epidemiology or a related field who are interested in the practice of public health at the state or local level. While the program provides rigorous training for its participants, it is also designed with flexibility in order to meet the particular interests of the fellow. Fellows are matched to a state health department for a two-year fellowship position based on program area of interest.

Click here for more information.

Health Program Coordinator position - City and County of San Francisco

Use the following link for more information.

http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=TPV&R2=2593&R3=064173

Research Assistant Position

Title of Position: Research Assistant - PCOR
Location: IL

The Research Assistant - Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) is responsible for supporting, planning and implementation of investigator-initiated research at the assigned research site. Collaborates with investigators (i.e., physicians, nurses, administrators, fellows etc.) in the design and conduct of patient centered outcomes research. Serves as research coordinator on assigned patient center outcomes research studies.

Job Description:
- Assists in reporting of metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness of organizational strategic outcomes for patient centered outcomes research and development of methodologies.
- Partners with investigators (i.e., physicians, nurses, administrators, fellows etc.) in the design and conduct of clinical trials, as well as outcomes research.
- Responsible for supporting, planning and implementation of investigator-initiated research at the assigned research site.
- Contribute to the writing/review of protocol. 
- Ensures the investigator maintain regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree required
- MPH, Masters in Epidemiology or Psychology degree preferred
- Experience with SAS and SPSS preferred

For more information contact teamnt@inventivhealth.com

Research needed to treat sickle cell disease in Africa

A recent article from the Fogarty International Center highlights the need to treat sickle cell disease in Africa. This public health concern is studied by a number of  LUC Department of Public Health faculty members. The full article can be found here.

Job Posting at The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits

The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits – GBOPHB.org

Health and Wellness Manager

The Health and Wellness Manager leads a small team focused on improving the health and well-being of individual United Methodist clergy and lay workers, and their families, as well as the “health” of congregations and the Church. The manager is responsible for the design, development, and execution of a multi-year wellness strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, leadership buy-in, and oversight of a comprehensive health and wellness strategy, goals and objectives; strategy should encompass five dimensions of health (physical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial), and focus on the individual and the Church (local church, district, and conference levels).
• Oversee team in managing all aspects of health and wellness products and service offerings, including design, development, implementation, communications, training, monitoring/evaluating, change management coordination, and service delivery/vendor management; may include some direct vendor and program management. 
• Oversee the development and execution of metrics strategy to determine the impact of individual and integrated products/services; and leverage with strategic development and planning. 
•  Lead team in providing consultation to conferences, seminaries and other UMC-affiliated organizations regarding various health and wellness topics, and developing and implementing a population health management strategy, including implementation of local health and wellness initiatives.
• In partnership with conferences, lead team in design, development, implementation, measuring, etc. of conference, district, and/or local church health & wellness strategies, including supports for staff-parish relations committees and local church health ministries, as well as strategy/ management supports at district and conference level.
• Serve as key wellness leader to initiate, cultivate and sustain strong relationships with key leadership and health and wellness stakeholders within and external to organization; including establishing and executing health & wellness strategies with other key UMC entities and Church leaders, as well as benchmarking with other denominations and industry experts.
• Lead team in developing the Center for Health wellness brand; and leadership of the Center for Health within the UMC denomination as a center of excellence for health & well-being.
• Assess the impact(s) of the Affordable Care Act to the overall strategic direction of the wellness programs offered. Serve as team leader, coach, mentor in managing all aspects of staff performance; including sustaining a supportive work environment conducive to staff motivation, growth/development, and overall satisfaction/fulfillment. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
•  8+ years clinical experience or experience leading the creation and delivery of successful, comparable health and wellness programs within a not for profit,  faith based organization or corporate setting
• 3+ years of experience managing and coaching a staff  
• Proven experience as health and wellness programs leader; with strategy development and execution; including ability to concurrently manage multiple, complex initiatives.
• Aptitude for health & wellness data, including clinical prevalence and biometrics, and for related management reporting and value add presentations related to data.
• The ability to travel domestically 15-20% of the time

This position will be based out of the Glenview, IL office

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced health-related degree (e.g. R.D., PsyD, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.W, MPH, N.D., D.O., or MS/MA in Health Education or Health Psychology)
•  Knowledge of health/wellness trends, prevention guidelines and industry best practices
•  Creativity and passion for Health Promotion
• Personal commitment to health and wellness
•  Knowledge of faith based organizations
•  Nutrition, mental health, or behavioral economics background a plus

TO APPLY:

Applying is simple. All that is needed is your contact information and resume. Visit GBOPHB.org for more information and to apply.

Click on the Careers link at the bottom of the welcome page. The Health and Wellness Manager position is part of the Center for Health category in the Open Jobs list.

Spring 2015 practicum opportunities through the Illinois Public Health Institute

Below are 4 internships available through the Illinois Public Health Institute

• Community Capacity Development Internship
• Stakeholder Engagement and Research Intern
• Health Impact Assessment Intern
• Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity (IAPO) Intern

Development Director, Esperanza Community Housing Corporation

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a twenty-five-year old social justice non-profit, working to achieve comprehensive community development in South Central Los Angeles. Esperanza strives to meet the most pressing needs of neighborhood residents, strengthen children and families through developing affordable housing, promoting access to health education and quality care, providing art and cultural opportunities, and stimulating economic development and ensuring environmental justice. Esperanza strives always to build hope with the community. Esperanza is a local leader in community land use campaigns and the movement toward health and human rights. Responsibilities: Esperanza is seeking a multi-skilled, creative and articulate individual, with manifest social-justice integrity and human rights principles, and fund development experience, to assume the role of Development Director responsible for grants, fundraising, communications, and publications. The Development Director provides leadership to the organization’s efforts to obtain financial and other support to sustain its work; approaches to individuals, foundations and corporations; manages the overall marketing and promotional functions to construct and market an appropriate image; develops ties with the community, and achieves membership/participation goals; manages department budgets; and participates as a member of the senior management team to formulate and implement policies and plans to meet the organization’s short and long term objectives. Esperanza’s five program areas include a number of renowned, model programs related to community health access, environmental justice, arts and culture, and the Mercado la Paloma (www.mercadolapaloma.com) our economic development project. The Development Director will be guided by the mission and values of the organization.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor or comparable degree 

• Demonstration of successful proposal writing and grant reporting 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to work well within a collaborative team 

• Ability to communicate effectively with community members, staff, Board, funders, etc. 

• Bilingual (Spanish//English), preferred

• Desk-top publishing/graphic design experience preferred 

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to Nancy Halpern Ibrahim via email Nancy@esperanzacommunityhousing.org with subject line: Development Director Position_your first & last Name.

Evaluation Coordinator, UCSF

Location: San Francisco, CA

Website: http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers/

 

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE 

Our department's mission is to educate students and residents in family medicine with an emphasis on meeting the needs of the economically disadvantaged and the medically underserved; to advance knowledge in family and community medicine; and develop methods of primary care that are effective, efficient, and accessible to all people. 

JOB OVERVIEW 

The UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine at San Francisco General Hospital is hiring an Evaluation Coordinator at the Analyst II level to support the design, implementation and compliance of residency program evaluations. The ideal candidate will have experience in evaluation management, preferably in a healthcare or academic setting. The American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) recently revised their accreditation system for Family Medicine Residencies. As part of the new requirements, residencies are expected to gather data about each resident’s progress along a prescribed set of learning milestones and use those data to evaluate each resident’s milestone level twice annually. These levels are to be assigned by a committee of faculty and staff and then reported to the ACGME. This position was created in response to these changes, to oversee evaluation assignment, coordinate data gathering and organization, monitor compliance and compile bi-monthly reports for committee review. The position will also be responsible for developing and implementing evaluation processes for resident seminars and lectures, faculty preceptors, and other components of the residency program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree and at least two years’ work experience, including involvement or familiarity with evaluation theory, design, and/or implementation 
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Adobe, and Outlook 
• Experience working with evaluation software programs (e.g.: e-value, New Innovations) and/or demonstrated ability to learn new software programs 
• Verified track record of producing accurate and useful spreadsheets, meeting minutes, and other forms 

Note: Physical/health screening, fingerprinting and background check required. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Health or a related field 
• Five years’ work experience 
• Proficiency in Web-based content management systems (e.g.: Drupal, DreamWeaver, Joomla, Wordpress, etc) 
• Basic familiarity with healthcare and medical terminology 

Apply online: http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers/ and use Req Number 41585BR

Idealist Grad School Fair - UIC Forum

Join the MPH Program this Thursday October 28th at the UIC Forum for the Idealist Grad School Fair 5 to 8 pm

SAVE THE DATE! MPH Leadership Day, Saturday October 25th - 10 am to 2:30 pm

Join us for workshops on effective writing and job searching techniques and hear from a local public health leader in the field.

Follow the link below for the agenda.

http://stritch.luc.edu/mph/sites/default/files/site_hsd_mph/fall2014leadership.pdf

Please RSVP to Iberzin@luc.edu to reserve your spot!

I-CARE-PATH Poverty Simulation Workshop

What is This? 

During this 3-hour simulation, participants will
role-play the lives of families living in poverty and the many community agencies with which they
must interact. The program is free.

Who Should Attend and Why?
This workshop is geared towards students who
will be working with low-income families on a regular basis - future nurses, doctors, social
workers, teachers healthcare administrators,
just to name a few.

When 
Saturday 10/25/14,  9:00 am to 12:00 noon
St. Eulalia Parish
1851 S. 9th Ave.  Maywood, IL
St. Eulalia is on the corner of 9th Ave. and the south side of the I-290 expressway. Park in church parking lot and go to the Quinn Community Center, door marked “3.”  Program is in the basement.

Tuesday 10/28/2014, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Loyola Lakeshore campus
McCormick Lounge - Coffey Hall
1000 W. Sheridan Rd.  Chicago, IL 60626
 
Saturday 11/15/2014,  9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Loyola Lakeshore Campus
Rambler Room - Centennial Forum
1125 W. Loyola Ave.  Chicago, IL 60626

Click here for more info.

Position Announcement: Program Director - Chicago

 The Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) is dedicated to improving the health of Chicago’s urban communities through data-driven research, interventions, evaluation, and community engagement. Founded in 2000 as part of the Sinai Health System, SUHI’s mission is grounded in the belief that in order to serve our neighbors well, we need to understand not just the patients who enter our doors but the entire community as well. A major component of the Institute’s work involves examining the impact of social issues, such as poverty, on health, and SUHI is known as a leader in developing and implementing interventions that address disparities across a range of health outcomes.

We are seeking a Program Director to lead all aspects of the Lawndale Diabetes Project.  This community-based intervention employs community health workers to improve health outcomes and access to care in persons with diabetes in North and South Lawndale.  Specific responsibilities include:
Overseeing the full cycle of program implementation, from designing intervention activities to creating and implementing evaluation plans
Managing grant activities, such as fundraising and reporting to funders
Supervising a diverse team, including community health workers, a research assistant, and an epidemiologist
Building and managing relationships with internal Sinai Health System stakeholders and external community-based organizations
Disseminating findings, both in academic contexts such as peer-reviewed journals as well as with community partners via town hall forums

The successful application should possess:

• A Master’s degree in public health, sociology, social work, or closely related field and at least 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a public health or health care setting, OR have a Ph.D. in public health or a closely related field 
• Extensive experience in program development and management
• Considerable experience supervising staff in the completion of multiple projects with tight budget and time constraints
• Experience with grant management and demonstrated success in fundraising activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and provide clear direction
• Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills for large and diverse audiences
• Considerable knowledge of statistical methods and of SAS, SPSS and/or other statistical software
• Considerable skill in analyzing complex epidemiological issues and in recommending disease prevention interventions
• Demonstrated ability to write articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Some experience working in chronic disease management is desired, but not required.

Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color and women to apply. If interested, please apply at www.healthcaresource.com/sinai/index.cfm.   The position is #1695.  Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible.

Kane County to Hold Health Impact Assessment Training Workshop!

October 21st training will help you advance health in your community

The use of health impact assessments (HIAs) has been gaining momentum as the connection between planning factors (i.e. land use, community design, transportation networks, food systems, etc.) and health issues (asthma, diabetes, obesity) has become increasingly evident. Every day, planners and policy makers have opportunities to make choices that affect health, but don't have the tools to effectively analyze situations. 

On October 21st, Kane County is offering a free training workshop that will equip your community's planners and policy makers with the knowledge needed to utilize HIA in your community! The workshop is open to everyone who wants to attend and will be held from 9 -10:30 AM (check-in and snacks at 8:30 AM). The workshop will provide an overview of the HIA process, with a particular focus on how to get started with an HIA. Attendees are also welcome to stay and observe the Village of Carpentersville Stakeholder Engagement Meeting that will be held from 10:45 AM to noon. The Stakeholder Engagement Meeting is a preliminary step in the HIA process and will inform the Village of Carpentersville Washington / Main St. Intersection Improvement HIA.

To RSVP please contact Justin at jharbison@luc.edu

Come learn about HIA now so you will be prepared to take advantage of future HIA grant opportunities!