STATE OF ILLINOIS - PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - OPT 6F

OPENING DATE: 02/18/20

CLOSING DATE: 03/03/20 05:00 PM

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under direction of the Infectious Diseases Illinois Electronic Diseases Surveillance System (I-NEDSS) Administrator, serves as the Statewide Coordinator of Statistical Methodologies for the Division of Infectious Diseases.  Provides guidance to and manages the development and implementation of the I-NEDSS system, which is utilized to report disease data to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  Supervises subordinate staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires possession of a Bachelor's degree in public health, registered nursing, microbiology, sociology, anthropology, veterinary medicine, biology, psychology, chemistry, epidemiology or a related field plus three years of professional experience in communicable disease or infectious disease surveillance and/or control programs at the local, state or federal level. Requires experience in working with an electronic disease surveillance system, and skills in utilizing Business Objects software for advance statistical analysis and report generation.  Prefers experience in utilizing Crystal Reports software for report generation and analyzing laboratory data to confirm disease diagnoses.  

WORK HOURS & LOCATION/AGENCY CONTACT

Anticipated Starting Salary - $6,258/month
Current Bargaining unit employees - CBA language applies
Full Bargaining Unit range - $6,258/month - $10,049/month 

Work Hours & Location:
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Office of Health Protection
Division of Infectious Diseases
2121 W. Taylor St
Chicago, IL

Agency Contact:
Office of Human Resources
535 W. Jefferson St.  4th fl
Springfield, IL 62761
Phone: 217-785-2031
Fax: 217-785-2038
Email: DPH.HRApplications@illinois.gov

HOW TO APPLY

Non-State Applicants: - Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 7/2019) to the Agency Contact address listed above within the posting period. A separate Application is required for each Posting or your application will be rejected.  Failure to complete and submit the current CMS-100 version dated 7/2019 or after will result in your application being rejected.

Acceptable versions of the CMS-100, CMS-100B, transfer requests, and bid forms are available on the Forms page of the CMS website: https://www.illinois.gov/sites/work/Pages/Download.aspx

ASPPH Internship Program for Summer 2020

ASPPH is now accepting applications for the ASPPH Internship Program for Summer 2020. This internship program is based at ASPPH headquarters in Washington, DC and will provide a unique experience where the selected students can apply their skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to projects of importance to ASPPH and ASPPH-members.

Internships will be 10-12 weeks in length over the summer of 2020. Candidates for the internship positions will be contacted in April to interview for specific projects related to public health education and outreach, data analysis, and information technology.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program of public health:

https://www.aspph.org/study/fellowships-and-internships/aspph-headquarters-internship-program/

Sinai Urban Health Institute - Openings

We have several positions for which we are hiring.  Most are posted on our website (links below), while one is yet to be posted (attached). 

·         Evaluation Program Manager position: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/sinai#/job/4145

·         Associate Director of Community Health Innovations: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/sinai/ShareJob/job/4248

·         Program Manager (Population Health), listed below not posted to Sinai’s site yet)

·         Community Health Educator II (parttime): https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/sinai#/job/4114

 

Looking for a 20 hour/week Research Project Manager

We’re looking for a 20 hour/week Research Project Manager (RPM). This would be a contractual position and we're looking for someone who is Chicago-based. The RPM would oversee a project on understanding how coercive control related to mental health plays out in the lives of domestic violence survivors and would also assist with NCDVTMH’s other research activities by providing day-to-day oversight of research projects, qualitative and quantitative data management, and regulatory/IRB support. Please contact Carole Warshaw if you are interested (contact information below).

  

Carole Warshaw MD

Director, National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health
Executive Director, Domestic Violence & Mental Health Policy Initiative
55 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60604
P: 312-726-7020
F: 312-726-7022
F: 312-216-1664 (Direct)
TTY: 312-726-4110
www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org

NAMI Chicago - Opportunities

Community Wellness Coordinator - NAMI Chicago is hiring a Community Wellness Coordinator to help them expand access to immediate mental health and trauma services at the scene of a traumatic event, establish mechanisms for immediate and long-term access to mental health services, train providers and community leaders (such as Safe Passage workers, block club leaders, and faith based leaders) to ensure consistency in response and services, and convene communities to address broad needs for those experiencing trauma and mental health conditions. Apply here. 

Resource Manager - NAMI Chicago is hiring a Resource Manager to organize and manage the maintenance and improvement of their resource database and overall referral system. Apply here. 

Associate Director of Community Health Innovations

Sinai Urban Health Institute is hiring an Associate Director of Community Health Innovations who will work closely with the Director of Community Health Innovations to support her in project management, grantwriting, reporting, funder relations, financial management, staff supervision, evaluation, data analysis, and the dissemination of intervention and research processes and findings. The individual will be an experienced healthcare, social work, or public health professional who can work independently and with little oversight, take initiative, lead a team, and who can also support the Director with higher-level duties such as setting Community Health Innovations (CHI) strategic priorities including a research, communication, and funding plan. Click here for more qualifications and application instructions.

AJPH Student Editor Fellowship (Due February 23)

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: Capacity Administrative Assistant

CDC Fellowship Opportunities

Greetings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development! Our mission is to improve health outcomes through a competent, sustainable, and empowered public health workforce. We are reaching out to you about possible opportunities for hands-on learning through fellowships at CDC that you may be or may become eligible for.

 Our Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) is open to doctoral or masters level scientists in public health, epi, informatics, or other related disciplines. For more information:

• Video: https://youtu.be/YgTvaRSMvpo
• Fact sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/phifp/downloads/factsheet-508.pdf
• Questions: phifp@cdc.gov

Our Laboratory Leadership Service Fellowship (LLS) is open to doctoral-level scientists in a lab-related discipline.

• Video: https://youtu.be/HVnMOpjoKI8
• Fact sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/lls/downloads/lls_factsheet.pdf
• Questions: LLS@cdc.gov

Our Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship Program (PE) is open to doctoral level decision scientists in public policy, policy analysis, health related sciences and more.

• Video: https://youtu.be/QscnHZDShhY
• Fact sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/pef/pdfs/PEF-FactSheet.pdf
• Questions: PEF@cdc.gov

If you have or are working towards a degree in healthcare, we will also point out that our Epidemiology Elective Program (EEP) is open to medical students. Our Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship and Preventive Medicine Residency and Fellowship (PMR/F) are open to those who may already hold degrees in healthcare professions.

All these fellowships provide an opportunity for a broad range of experiences such as training in applied epidemiology, mentorship with subject experts, and work in population health and health promotion. Please visits the links above for more detailed information about each fellowship program. 

Position at WI Dept of Health: Community Education & Outreach Coordinator

Wisconsin is recruiting for a Community Education & Outreach Coordinator position at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health. This position will work with their Site Evaluation Program to conduct state-wide, community, and partner education and outreach efforts focused health hazards associated with toxic substances in the environment.

Additional information on this position can be found through this link. Interested individuals can apply through this link as well. The deadline for applications is February 27, 2020.

Research and Evaluation Graduate Level Internship

The American Institute for Research is hosting four graduate student interns in its Chicago office this summer. Based on student interests, existing skills, and project needs, each intern will be assigned to contribute to the development and execution of three to four program evaluations, policy studies, or research projects over the course of at least ten weeks. Internships may range from mid-May through the end of August 2020 depending on student availability. The deadline to apply is February 21st. Learn more Learn more here.

Mosquito Control Technician (Seasonal), Greater Los Angeles County VCD

Description: Under general direction of the Operations Supervisor and direct supervision of the Vector Control Specialist, the Mosquito Control Technician (MCT) performs inspections and control operations relative to mosquito vector problems in an assigned area.  The MCT exercises safe and proper judgment in the execution of daily vector control assignments.  The MCT position does not possess a state certification. An incumbent must be able to perform assignments under the direct supervision of certified District personnel, including either a Vector Control Specialist or Operations Supervisor.  This classification works relatively independently and is accountable for vehicle safety, the safe use of chemical application equipment, recording work-related data, and presenting a good public image of the District. Other duties as assigned.

This assignment will be located at either the Santa Fe Springs or Sylmar branch office.  The duration of work is seasonal/temporary, usually beginning with the onset of mosquito season and will last for approximately six months. This assignment is considered “at-will,” does not serve a probation period and will not gain permanency. This position does not qualify to receive District health benefits, vacation time or holiday pay.

Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Please click here for more information.

Job Opening: MPH Director (faculty) at Vanderbilt

The Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine is seeking an innovative, experienced individual committed to excellence in teaching and learning to serve as the Director of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Health Policy and the Senior Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education, the MPH director will assume overall leadership of the program. The director will manage and coordinate the activities that support student recruitment, admission, retention, career development, and alumni engagement, as well as oversee selection of faculty for teaching and mentoring and engage diverse primary and secondary faculty.
Qualified candidates must possess:

·       Education:

o   Doctorate in public health or related field or MD or equivalent clinical degree with public health training

·       Experience:

o   Self-study preparation and knowledge of CEPH accreditation criteria

o   Program assessment and evaluation

o   Teaching public health related topics at the graduate level

·       Evidence of:

o   Excellent administrative/organizational abilities

o   Broad understanding of the field of public health and program review participation

o   Outstanding oral and written communication skills

o   Innovation, leadership, and application of best practices in public health

o   Public health related scholarship, grant writing, and evidence of ability to attract external funding for research

·       Preferred qualities:

o   National reputation in epidemiology, health policy or global health

o   Experience launching and/or leading graduate programs

o   Engagement with local, regional, and national public health professionals

Application instructions: Application deadline 2/15/20
Successful applicants must be excited to work within a growing department to develop educational and research programs in a collegial and collaborative environment. The Department places a priority on recruiting faculty from underrepresented groups.
The following items are required in your application:

·       Cover letter of interest describing how you meet the criteria above and presenting a vision for elevating the national reputation of the Vanderbilt MPH program

·       Full academic CV/resume

·       Manuscript that exemplifies the type of research you plan to conduct in the future

·       Names of and contact information for three confidential references

Please send your completed application directly to healthpolicychair@vumc.org.

Parkinson School Professional Development Workshop - March 11

METS-Microbiome Student Research position

The METS-Microbiome research study has a student research position available (19hrs/week) for a motivated student at the graduate level. I would be very grateful if you were able to share this with your students. The student would need to be at the HSC campus most mornings during the week, and the job is probably suited to graduate-level candidate.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Applicants should email Dr. Lara Dugas: ldugas@luc.edu with the cover letter and resume.