Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - COVID-19 testing

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Chicago laboratory is looking for graduate students with real-time PCR and/or epidemiology experience to help the state with COVID-19 testing. 

If you are interested, I have outlined the application process below. 

1. Go to this link at the IDPH website:   http://dph.illinois.gov/job-opportunity/internship
2. Click on the "online application form" link under How to Apply?
3. Fill out your General Information and School Information 
1. please use your school email: " .edu"
4. This next part is important, please follow the next instructions carefully
5. Under Internship Preferences, select the following:
1. Seeking college credit: No
2. Type of Internship: Paid
3. Office of Interest (1st choice): Preparedness & Response
1. Really, you can put any office. Unfortunately the lab that runs testing is not listed. So why not chose one that sounds interesting to you. 
4. Office of Interest (2nd choice):  Preparedness & Response
5. Desired Office Location: Chicago
6. Hours Available Weekly:   # COVID-19
1. After the number of hours you are available, type out "COVID-19"
2. This is how they will know you are specifically looking to help out with testing and pandemic response
7. Applicant Comments:   I am a graduate student with XXX experience interested in helping the Chicago lab run COVID-19 testing. 
1. It is important that you type out your interest in the lab, because they do not have this as an option under the "office of interest" section, silly
2. Please indicate whether you have epidemiology and/or PCR experience
8. File Attachments:   NOT REQUIRED. The IDPH is not worried about these documents for these purposes. They have expedited this process to get us trained and helping their staff as quickly as possible. 

IDPH Oral Health summer internship opportunity (unpaid)

The Illinois Department of Public Health

Office of Health Promotion – Division of Oral Health

Internship Opportunity (unpaid)

http://www.dph.illinois.gov/

Brief Organization Description:  The mission of IDPH is to promote health through the prevention and control of disease and injury.  IDPH has programs to deal with persistent problems that require continued vigilance – infectious diseases, food borne and communicable diseases, vaccine preventable diseases, lead poisoning, lack of health care options in rural and urban areas, health disparities among racial groups, sexually transmitted diseases, tobacco use, chronic diseases, violence and other conditions associated with high-risk behaviors. In addition, IDPH has been charged with handling the state's response to the threat of bioterrorism. IDPH is organized into six offices, each of which addresses a distinct area of public health. Each office operates and supports numerous ongoing programs and is prepared to respond to extraordinary situations as they arise.

Internship Information:  IDPH Office of Health Promotion’s Division of Oral Health is looking for an interested and motivated intern to expand the Division’s work. For the calendar year 2020, the Divisions priorities are: updating the Illinois Oral Health Plan, developing a work plan for oral health survey for preschool children, and completing an oral health toolkit for health care professionals, organizations and community members.  The intern will be able to select one or more of these priority projects in an area of public health practice and assist the Division in moving these forward to completion.

Location: The work will take place at the IDPH offices located at 122 W. Michigan Ave 7^th floor, Chicago.

Interested students should send a resume/CV along with cover letter to:

Mona Van Kanegan, DDS, MS, MPH (UIC SPH alum) at mona.vankanegan@illinois.gov

Contact Information:

Mona Van Kanegan, DDS, MS, MPH

Chief, Division of Oral Health

Illinois Department of Public Health

mona.vankanegan@illinois.gov

P(Springfield):  217-557-5322 | F:  217-557-7117

P(Chicago): 312- 814-3803

http://www.dph.illinois.gov/

MOLA is Seeking Aspiring Healthcare Leaders Through its Internship Program

In alignment with MOLA’s mission, the Preceptorship Program is designed to provide the
selected candidate with a wide range of learning opportunities to build skills for the
healthcare industry, with emphasis on non-for-profit, Health Administration, Public Health and
Health Professional Associations. MOLA is a comprehensive professional medical association
that focuses on the advancement, health, and wellness of Hispanic/Latinos and provides ample
exposure for interdisciplinary engagement within the health professions with focus on physicians
and physicians-in-training throughout the pipeline.

If you are interested in applying please read more about the internship here and submit all supporting documentation to contact@chicagomola.com.

COVID-19 data tracking nationwide (Internship - Unpaid)

The COVID-19 pandemic is a globally historic event. Have you been wondering how you can help? Please consider joining the Emergency Data Relief team at the COVID19DataProject.org. The COVID-19 Data Project is organized by a dedicated, volunteer group of statisticians, physicians, and software engineers. The team is currently looking for interns. The project is backed by BroadStreet, a data and software company for social good.

Learn more at COVID19DataProject.org

Northwestern University is hiring!

Research Study Assistant

Northwestern University is hiring a Research Study Assistant to support a broad portfolio of research and health equity programs, including community-engaged research initiatives, student education programs, community and campus events, and more. Responsibilities include performing biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. 

Apply here!

Research Project Coordinator 

Northwestern University is hiring a Research Project Coordinator to manage daily operations of biomedical &/or social-behavioral research studies involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors, and other external project stakeholders; monitor study performance; analyze & review results; and supervise development & implementation of new protocols. In this position you will also assign work & supervise study staff and review technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols, & procedures are quality controlled and functioning up to standards. You will also develop, implement, and administer budgets, grants, and administrative procedures. You may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication as well as coordinate writing, submission, and administration of grants. 

Apply here!

Center on Halstead is hiring!

Health Educator 

Center on Halstead is hiring a health educator to provide (in English and Spanish) health information and education, including PrEP/PEP education and referrals, over the phone through the State of Illinois AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline; enter data into the state’s database and audit COH HIV/HCV testing paperwork to ensure accuracy; provide referrals, linkages, and follow up for the Chicago/EMA HIV Resource Coordination Hub; provide HIV/HCV counseling and testing services; and accurately track all work and client information on paper and in secure data bases. This position is responsible for teaching people about behaviors that promote wellness and connecting clients to HIV, Housing, and PrEP-related resources at COH and at outreach locations. Additionally, this position will provide outreach distribution of safer sex materials in bars and other venues. 

APPLY HERE!

Youth Transitional Housing Manager

Center on Halstead is hiring a Youth Transitional Housing Manager to manage the daily operations of the LGBTQ Youth House including: supervising staff and youth, ensuring a safe environment, assigning chores, and coordination of recreational activities. The Housing Manager works with program case managers to monitor the youth client’s participation and progress, assisting them in overcoming barriers and enhancing employment, health, and housing potentials and opportunities. The Housing Manager is also the liaison between the community and the youth house. 

Salary Range:49000.00 To 50000.00 (USD) Annually

APPLY HERE! 

Open positions at Center for Health Equity Transformation

Northwestern's Center for Health Equity Transformation is seeking diverse candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and are interested in gaining research skills to join our multicultural team. Check the listings below and apply as soon as possible, or forward them to your networks!

Research Project Coordinator (Job ID 38463)

Research Study Assistant (Job ID 38462)

ASSPH - Manager of Educational Initiatives

SUHI is hiring

The Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) is a unique research center dedicated to improving the health of Chicago’s urban communities. Led by a team of committed and energetic social epidemiologists, the Institute provides evidence-based examination of community health status and health inequities, as well as the effectiveness of behavioral, social, and disease management interventions.

SUHI is hiring!  Now is the time to join our team. 

•  Associate Director of Community Health Innovations
• Associate Director of Health Equity and Assessment Research
• Evaluation Program Manager
• Program Manager (Population Health), attached
• Two Community Health Educator II (part-time)
• Bilingual Community Health Educator II, attached

Spread the word, apply today, or contact us (suhi@sinai.org) to learn more about these exciting opportunities.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Internship (Paid)

Overview

Network Solutions is broadly responsible for Blue Distinction and Total Care program support. The Reporting and Analytics department is responsible for data analysis and reporting support. We are responsible for original scoring, appeals, and other adhoc analyses. The role is very data oriented and analytical in nature.

Analyze and report on physician level measures and survey informational questions for Bariatric, Transplant, and Maternity Blue Distinction Programs.

The 10 week program will run from May 26, 2020 through July 31, 2020.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Gain an understanding of our Plan and Provider Survey process and the related tools used including: Key Survey, SAS, Access, Excel, and Tableau
• Analyze survey results to uncover provider level trends compared to a national benchmark or a respondent benchmark
• Synthesize survey results and prepare associated reporting
• Validate results and underlying data
• Utilize a variety of tools to develop a finished reporting package
• Use analytical skills to gather data, synthesize results, and report conclusions at a level appropriate for the audience
• Develop skills working on a highly functioning team to deliver a collaborative work product
• Gain an understanding of a customer perspective and appreciate the need to create an actionable story based on a data set

Qualifications

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Data analytic skills
• Undergraduate, Rising Senior OR Graduate Program, Rising 2nd Year

APPLY HERE

JOB ALERT: Indoor Air Quality Communications Coordinator

Job Title:	Indoor Air Quality Communications Coordinator
Job Number:	22072-AS
Organization:	University of Wisconsin-Madison Dept. of Population Health Sciences
Posted:	2/24/2020
Type:	Full-Time
Classification:	Environmental Health
Industry:	Government
Number of Openings:	1
Location:	Madison,  WI    USA
Compensation:	Minimum - $48,000 annual (depends on qualifications)
Position Description:	The Department of Population Health Sciences i is seeking an Indoor Air Quality C Communications Coordinator. Housed at the W Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)a and maintained through an ongoing p partnership with DHS, Bureau of E Environmental and Occupational Health ( (BEOH), this position involves leading c communications efforts to transform complex h health information into actionable advice f for public health professionals, indoor air q quality practitioners and the public. This p position performs outreach and conference p planning and provides accessible technical a advice on common indoor air issues like m mold, chemical vapors, radon, and carbon m monoxide. The coordinator will support t training and guidance to local health d departments for the Wisconsin Radon and I Indoor Air programs. The School of Medicine and Public Health has a de a deep and profound commitment to diversity both both as an end in itself but, also as a valu valuable means for eliminating health disp disparities. As such, we strongly encourage appl applications from candidates who foster and prom promote the values of diversity and incl inclusion. Additional Information: This is a full-time position. Applicants should be willing to travel occasionally (in and out of state of WI).
Qualifications:	Degree and Area of Specialization: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in public health or related biological and/or envir and/or environmental science field or commensurate commensurate work experience preferred. Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experienc Experience: A minimum of one year of experience working in the in the field of environmental health or chronic chronic disease prevention and control is require required. Ability to communicate effectively orally and i and in writing with diverse audiences (such as lo as local health staff, property owners, housi housing inspectors, contractors and the gener general public); Ability to work independently; Ability to coordinate and maintain new and ong ongoing partnerships with public and private ent entities; Ability to apply scientific information for pu public health purposes.
Organization Description:	For more information about the University of Wisconsin-Madison, see: https://www.wisc.edu/about/ For more information about employee benefits, see: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ This position will be housed at DHS. DHS offers a dynamic, team-oriented work environment and also a great culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance. There is on-site yoga, a new fitness center and locker rooms. DHS is located at 1 West Wilson Street in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro bus route and the Capital City bike path. This area of Madison is home to plenty of nearby restaurants, shopping & entertainment venues, and Wisconsin’s renowned farmer's markets. Enjoy working in one of Wisconsin’s m most historic government buildings located a along the shore of Lake Monona.
Closing Date:	5/24/2020
How to Apply:	Interested individuals should complete an application through this site: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/504487/indoor-air-quality-communications-coordinator
Additional Information:	For more information go to https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/504487/indoor us/job/504487/indoor-air-quality-communications communications-coordinator

Ross Strategic is hiring!

Climate and Energy Associate - Ross Strategic is hiring a Climate and Energy Associate to work with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and foundations in order to advance climate policy and accelerate a transition to clean energy. Apply here. 

Public Health Associate - Ross Strategic is also hiring a Public Health Associate to research, plan, evaluate, document, and communicate complex health and environmental issues; prepare written products including reports, memos, syntheses, briefs, and infographics; and support governmental and non-governmental agencies and programs as they collaborate. Apply here. 

Public Education Intern - The American Kidney Foundation (AFK)

The American Kidney Foundation (AFK) is hiring interns for Summer 2020. AKF’s Public Education Department educates kidney patients, their families, and the general public about kidney disease prevention and treatment through various awareness campaigns, print materials, webinars, website content, and community-based programs. The Public Education Intern will strengthen their program planning, research, and writing skills by assisting in the development of educational resources. The internship is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on public health experience in a professional, non-profit setting. Apply here. 

State Advocacy Manager - The Harm Reduction Coalition

The Harm Reduction Coalition is hiring a State Advocacy Manager to implement and advance  policy priorities by leading their state advocacy support and technical assistance on issues relevant to the health, safety, and well-being of people who use drugs, including syringe access, overdose prevention, HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis, as well as incarceration, housing, and access to health care. The State Advocacy Manager supports community mobilization efforts by working closely with the policy team to design and implement movement-building and advocacy campaigns. The State Advocacy Manager is responsible for representing Harm Reduction Coalition in meetings with state advocates and relevant state officials; tracking relevant legislation and policy developments; preparing advocacy materials; and representing Harm Reduction Coalition in state coalitions and cultivating advocacy partnerships. View application instructions here.