CDC Research Funding Opportunity

CDC asked us to promote the following funding opportunity to our members. The proposed project aims to support innovative research to improve the ability of CDC and its partners, especially state and local health departments, to effectively prepare for and respond to public health emergencies and disasters. Research topics were identified and prioritized through a systematic process, based on the needs of CPR. Topic areas in this solicitation are as follows (refer to the announcement for detailed explanations, requirements, and key dates):

Topic 1: Assessment of U.S. clinical laboratories’ willingness and ability to support public health emergency response

Topic 2: Public health use of current resources and existing surveillance systems to monitor mental and behavioral health after an emergency

Topic 3: Determining the ease of reverting select agent excluded strains or modified toxins to restore pathogenicity, transmissibility, virulence, or toxicity

Then link to the following info –

RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response Applied Research (PHEPRAR)

The CDC Center Preparedness and Response (CPR) has posted a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Solicitation Number: 75D301-19-R-67904

Concept paper submission deadline is May 17, 2019

CPR aims to support innovative research to improve the ability of CDC and its partners, especially state and local health departments, to effectively prepare for and respond to public health emergencies and disasters. Research topics were identified and prioritized through a systematic process, based on the needs of CPR. Topic areas in this solicitation are as follows (refer to the announcement for detailed explanations and requirements):

Topic 1: Assessment of U.S. clinical laboratories’ willingness and ability to support public health emergency response

Topic 2: Public health use of current resources and existing surveillance systems to monitor mental and behavioral health after an emergency

Topic 3: Determining the ease of reverting select agent excluded strains or modified toxins to restore pathogenicity, transmissibility, virulence, or toxicity

Eligible organizations include accredited U.S. schools and programs of public health; other accredited U.S. institutions of higher education and academic departments; private or public research institutes and centers based in the U.S.; for-profit and non-profit scientific, consulting, and advisory organizations in the U.S.; and state or local government agencies within the U.S.

Research award ceilings vary by topic and can have a period of performance of up to 3 years (36 months).  Awards will be made in August 2019. 

For detailed information and instructions for this research funding opportunity, please see:

https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/CDCP/PGOA/75D301-19-R-67904/listing.html

Summer Opportunity at Quinn - Summer Camp Counselor Program Coordinator - PAID Position

Summer Employment Opportunity at the Quinn Center

Position: Summer Camp Counselor Program Coordinator

Dates: Program: July 1 to July 25 (no program on July 4), Monday – Thursday, 8:00am to 3:30pm

Camp Counselor Training Week: June 24 to June 27, 9am to 12pm

Program Prep Week: June 17 to June 20, 9am to 12pm

Compensation: $20-26 per hour, depending on qualifications

Description:

The Summer Camp Counselor Program Coordinator will lead approximately of 30 teens participating in the camp counselor program that aims to build community and strengthen their leadership skills. With 30 teens participating, this is a seasonal, full-time position that will offer you a chance to be a leader in Quinn's outreach to the youth of Maywood and the Proviso community. This position provides valuable mentoring and support to a site that impacts the community surrounding Loyola Stritch.  This is a seasonal full-time staff position at $20-26 per hour, depending on qualifications.

More about the Quinn Center of St. Eulalia:

Now in its 8^th year, Quinn Center Summer Enrichment Program has become a community staple that serves over 150 Proviso Township youth. Program participants (Grades 1-8) enjoy academic enrichment, art, science, and sports, while teens (Grades 9-12) are actively engaged as paid camp counselors with dedicated time focused on team building, community outreach, and leadership skills development. 

Requirements

Applicants should have experience working with youth and teens and a passion for engaging with the community. Applicants will be required to complete all Archdiocese of Chicago requirements including, but not limited to: Virtus Training, Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse and Neglect Background check, Mandated Reporter Training. Complete job description is attached.

To apply: contact lucgarcia@luc.edu or email the Quinn Center directly at summer@quinncenter.org

Epidemiologist for Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention

Position Summary

The Epidemiologist will assist with extensively drug resistant organism (XDRO) initiatives that strengthen surveillance and prevention of healthcare associated infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance across Illinois healthcare facilities.

Specific Responsibilities

Epidemiologist for HAI Prevention (1 FTE)

The Epidemiologist will assist with activities designed to contain and prevent the spread of HAIs in Illinois. Responsibilities include:

• Provide education, technical support, and resources to healthcare facilities and laboratories on the XDRO registry, a surveillance system and infection control tool for XDROs in Illinois
• Track and investigate cases of XDROs, analyze risk factor data, and perform regular epidemiological surveillance to identify cases and clusters
• Conduct data analysis and validation projects to improve XDRO registry data quality and enhance detection of clusters and outbreaks of HAIs
• Provide healthcare facilities with support related to HAI surveillance, prevention, and response. May include on-site visits to healthcare facilities
• Write and present reports, proposals, and briefs for a variety of audiences
• Effectively communicate findings or recommendations at local and national meetings
• Other programmatic duties as needed.

The Epidemiologist will work closely with the Illinois Department of Public Health, local health departments, the CDC, and other partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have a Master’s degree or higher in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, healthcare, or other closely related field and minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience in public health and/or epidemiology.  Experience with evaluating data related to HAIs or infectious disease epidemiology is preferred.

Candidates must have strong quantitative analysis skills and advanced knowledge of epidemiology. Must possess strong project management, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAS, R, Stata, or other statistical analysis software is required.

Apply Here: http://www.hektoen.org/job/epidemiologist-for-healthcare-associated-infection-prevention/

SUMMER positions available to gain public health experience!

Project Assistant - University of Chicago

Department

35390 Harris Sch Pub Policy

About the Unit

The principal aim of the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (BIP Lab) is to understand the science of parent decision-making. The Lab was co-founded in 2014 by Professors Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer. The BIP Lab focuses on the science of parental decision-making, especially through the lens of behavioral science. We design interventions for parents that can be implemented at a very low cost by service providers and test them using field experiments (randomized control trials) in primarily low income populations. Research shows that a variety of low-cost, light-touch behavioral supports can optimize the decisions that people make in a number of key arenas of life, including decisions about health and financial savings. The BIP Lab is dedicated to understanding how such behavioral supports can be used to leverage parental investments to promote children’s development in low-income families. We have successfully applied these tools to parents’ decisions about the amount of time that they invest in educational activities with their children, their children’s attendance at school, and their engagement in their children’s school activities and events.

Job Family

Research

Responsible for all aspects of research projects and research facilities. Plans and conducts clinical and non-clinical research; facilitates and monitors daily activities of clinical trials or research projects. Directs engineering and technical support activities to develop and maintain tools and computational methods needed to gather and analyze data.

Career Track and Job Level

Research

Oversees all aspects of management, scientific technological development, and operations for major research projects or research facilities. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conferences.

P1: Performs routine assignments in the entry level to a professional job progression. Typically requires a college or university degree or the equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others.

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Responsibilities

The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

1) Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project., 2) Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents., 3) Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator., 4) Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field, 5) Performs other related work as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

1) The Project Assistant directly supports the work of the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (BIP Lab) within the Harris School of Public Policy.

2) The project assistant reports directly to the BIP Lab Manager, and will work in coordination with staff of the BIP Lab in providing administrative and field support for a large scale randomized control trial.

3) We are seeking a dynamic person to step into a fast-paced role and hit the ground running. This role is the perfect fit for a strong multi-tasker with excellent communication skills.

4) Primary responsibilities include coordinating field research schedules and providing logistical support for field implementation, data entry, creating, and preparing research materials for on-site recruitment, delivering promotional materials to early childhood learning sites.

5) There is potential for travel to Chicago-based research sites to help recruit research participants, administer surveys and train research assistants on site. Perform other administrative duties as assigned. 

6) This position is grant-funded through August 30, 2020 with the potential for future renewal.

7) The anticipated start date for this position is June 1, 2019.

8) Provide technical and administrative support to Lab Manager Interview and train new research assistants. Coordinate field research assistant team.

9) Prepare and organize research materials for preschools. Draft and schedule social media posts and ensure posts are published daily (twitter.) Keep up with social media best practices, new tools and trends.

10) Work with The Harris School Communications team to boost social media presence.

11) Contribute to the maintenance and integrity of the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab’s research efforts and data collection.

12) Manage files according to IRB confidentiality guidelines and ensure the security of participant data.

Unit-Preferred Competencies

1) Strong cross-cultural experience and knowledge in the area of early childhood.

2) Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

3) Superior interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

4) High level of flexibility, with strong multi-tasking skills.

5) Self-motivated, results oriented.

6) Strong organization, accuracy and planning skills (detail oriented is a must).

7) Strong team player.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted (e.g., public policy, economics, psychology, education).

Experience

1) Prior experience working in social media.

2) Driver’s license and willingness to travel to research sites (ownership of a vehicle is not required).

3) One year of relevant administrative experience.

4) Prior experience working with under served communities.

5) Prior experience with data collection.

Required Documents

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

NOTE:  When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application.

Apply here: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/1307-E-60th-Street/Project-Assistant_JR04673

City of Evanston Internship Opportunity- PAID

If you are interested, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Interim Public Health Manager, Greg Olsen at golsen@cityofevanston.org

Benedictine University - Internship Opportunity

Summer Internship Opportunities at AIDS Foundation of Chicago

All candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application form, which can be found

at: www.aidschicago.org/internapplication. Please also include a writing sample.

Please submit all application materials to:

Email (preferred): Interns@aidschicago.org

Mail: AFC Intern Program, 200 W Jackson Blvd, Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional opportunities are listed on their website.

https://www.aidschicago.org/get-involved/internships

Job opportunity for students - YMCA of Metro Chicago

DuPage County Health Department Disease Specialist

The application for external job applicants can be found here: www.dupagehealth.org/upload/DCHD_Application_for_Employment_20180314.pdf

Job Summary:

The College of Medicine is seeking a Health Education Coordinator for the Midwest AIDS Training & Education Center.  The Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (MATEC) is a seven-state center providing HIV training and support for clinical care providers. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering a variety of programmatic activities related to HIV/AIDS for clinical and non-clinical providers.  Position works closely with the MATEC Site Director for Illinois.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

·        Coordinate MATEC HIV/AIDS Health Education program including developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs focused on basic and advanced level training of health professionals.

·         Collaborate with University departments, Hospital units, and external agencies in the development and deployment of HIV/AIDS training programs.

·         Assess training and technical assistance needs of HIV/AIDS service providers. Use assessment to develop need specific curricula.

·         Teach or co-teach training programs utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies.

·         Identify faculty/staff to conduct programs based on subject matter, target audience, and desired outcome.

·         Develop and select appropriate training materials for participants.

·         Serve as Liaison between speakers and target audience for program activities. Address questions and concerns from participants.

·         Provide consultation and training materials to individual providers, University departments, and external agencies.

·         Implement program evaluation activities including development of evaluation materials, distribution and collection, analysis and report generation.

·         Maintain database of educational programs and resources available for clinicians, non-clinicians, University departments, and external agencies regarding MATEC programs and training.

·         Represent MATEC at various meetings and on committees on the local, regional and national levels.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (120 hours) in public, mental, and/or medical health education, social work, psychology, student personnel/affairs, nursing, education or communications

2. Two (2) years (24 months) of conducting professional presentations, seminars or closely related programs and/or providing health education experience

Note: An applicant with a Master’s degree in an area of health education qualifies with one year of professional communications and/or health education experience

Note: Possession of a Certified Health Education Specialist and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialist certification meets the requirements of #1 and #2 above.  (http://www.nchec.org/)

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in public health or a related field.

·         Minimum 5 years full-time professional experience, including at least two years of experience in health/community education and/or direct experience in adult education and training.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history and education.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

A direct link to the job posting appears below.: 

https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=108789  

Program Manager - Internal Medicine

The Rush Institute for Healthy Aging is seeking a Program Manager to be part of the US POINTER study.  Please see the link for the position description here: 

https://Rush.iGreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=2019-0234

Position Highlights:             

Responsible for the successful implementation and evaluation of the U.S. POINTER study.  U.S.   This is a nationally and internationally recognized research trial which examines impact of “lifestyle interventions” on protection of cognition (Study Website:  https://alz.org/us-pointer/overview.asp).  Works closely with the study team to develop communications, disseminate information, and implement the study protocol. This position requires judgment and discretion in performing the assigned duties and responsibilities related to the trial.  Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:.            

• Assume major responsibility for the successful and timely completion of tasks that comprise the evaluation of the U.S. POINTER clinical trial site.  
• Oversee and conduct data collection and follow-up activities.          
• Ensure appropriate use and storage of data collection forms, procedural manuals, and other documents required for site implementation and evaluation.
• Oversee recruitment. 
• Maintain systems for participation tracking and correspondence.
• Attend and participate in local meetings related to the planning, operation, and evaluation of the clinical site activities; participate in study committee meetings as needed.
• Manage the preparation of progress reports and quality control monitoring.
• Represent the study to all related community agencies and organizations, serving as the site’s liaison, spokesperson, and representative.
• Ensure that all aspects of the study are conducted in accordance to the study protocol and contract; ensure that all legal aspects adhere to state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Comply with all institutional requirements relative to the conduct of the study; ensure that all technical requirements of the funding agency are met, including auditing requirements.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 

 

Position Qualifications Include: 

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline in social or basic science preferred.
• Research coordination experience preferred. 
• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Knowledge of data recording and procedures in community-based trials desirable.  Knowledge of research trial principles desirable.
• Must understand and maintain discretion and confidentiality related to all aspects of the study.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills, including interest and ability to work as part of a team and with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to use one’s time efficiently with minimal direction
• Must be responsible and self-motivated
• Off-site travel required.  Access to an automobile in good working condition required.  

 

Working Conditions:         

• Normal office environment.                                                 
• Extended work hours. 

 

Company Highlights:

• Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
• Rush University Medical Center received five stars in a quality rating system by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Rush University Medical Center is the only five-star academic medical center in the Chicago area.
• As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.

• RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
• Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

 

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.

   

Data Manager Position

The Breathe Chicago Center (BCC) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, led by Jerry
Krishnan, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Public Health, is recruiting a Clinical Research
Data Manager. This Center conducts research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH),
the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), and other sources. The Clinical
Research Data Manager will have the opportunity to design and execute analysis plans to support
new and completed studies; prepare performance reports for review by investigators, study
funders, other study staff, institutional review boards, and independent data monitoring
committees; and assist in the preparation of research grants and manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed journals. The Clinical Research Data Manager will also be responsible for supporting
quality improvement initiatives, data base development and maintenance, and data visualization.
The Clinical Research Data Manager will be working closely with clinician-investigators,
biostatisticians, informaticians, clinical research coordinators, pre- and post-doctoral trainees,
and clinicians.

More information about the Breathe Chicago Center can be found at:
https://breathechicago.uic.edu/

A list of publications from investigators in the Breathe Chicago Center can be found at:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=jerry+krishnan

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Krishnan at jakris@uic.edu. 

Research and Program Evaluation Intern

Title	Research and Program Evaluation Intern
Reports to	Director of Research and Evaluation
Location	Chicago, IL, remote work possible
Start/End Date	Flexible
Schedule	Flexible

Organization Overview:

Action for Healthy Kids is a top-notch, nationally-renowned non-profit organization, raising the bar on the health of the whole child to extraordinary levels across the country. This is an amazing opportunity to make an impact on a national scale by engaging with and inspiring communities to do great things. AFHK mobilizes school professionals, families and communities to take actions that lead to healthy eating, physical activity and healthier schools where kids thrive. We partner with a legion of dedicated volunteers—teachers, students, moms, dads, school wellness experts and more—from within the ranks of our 100,000+ constituency to create healthful school changes. We believe that building a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to achieving our mission. We are committed to impacting holistic changes in the health of the whole child with a focus on serving students from under-resourced communities.

Position Summary

AFHK is seeking a detail-oriented Research and Program Evaluation Intern to assist with various scientific literature and data projects across the organization. The ideal candidate will exhibit high-level interest and skill in the organization and synthetization of published literature and articles as well as analyzing quantitative data and contributing to the reporting and interpretation of findings. The  Research and Program Evaluation Intern will also gain insight on evaluation methods and gain exposure to the intersection of published works and its application to the real world.

Responsibilities

• Stay “in the know” on all the latest and greatest children’s health research, literature and news.
•  Systematically organize and centralize existing literature relevant to organization programs and practices for communications, fundraising and programmatic use
• Conducts descriptive data analyses of programmatic data
• Assist in the preparation of reports to funding agencies
• Performs other related projects and activities as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
• Proficient in literature databases such as PubMed, ERIC, Web of Science, etc.
• Experience with online data collection tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a member of a team under minimal supervision

To apply for this opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to jpapa@actionforhealthykids.org.

Jillian Papa, MPH

Director of Research and Evaluation

Action for Healthy Kids