COVID-19 and HIV Adaptations Intern

POSTING NUMBER: #231-21

POSITION TITLE: COVID-19 and HIV Adaptations Intern

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

LOCATION: Washington, D.C. Note: Virtual due to COVID-19

INTERN TITLE: COVID-19 and HIV Adaptations Intern

HOST ORGANIZATION:  Key Populations Branch, Priority Populations Integration and Rights Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, United States Agency for International Development

LOCATION: Washington, DC/Virtual due to COVID-19

POSITION LEVEL: Masters

SALARY: $1,868.66 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position)

ANTICIPATED TIMEFRAME: 6 Months (Full-Time)*

*Time commitment negotiable with a maximum of 20 Hours/Week (Salary adjusted if part-time, non-exempt) 

STAR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Sustaining Technical and Analytic Resources (STAR) is a project of the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). STAR is a Global Health talent hub. Through fellowships, internships, and strategic partnerships, STAR supports building the capacity of diverse global health professionals and organizations at all levels to make inclusive, collaborative, and innovative contributions to global health. STAR participants collaborate in the development of systems and tools that strengthen and sustain the local and global health response.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
Background:

The Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) is the focus of HIV/AIDS technical leadership for USAID and has primary responsibility for leading the Agency’s efforts within President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a $52 billion multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world since 2003. Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, USAID has provided billions in more than 120 countries. Our comprehensive response spans multiple sectors and our assistance is tailored to each country’s needs.OHA has been working with partner countries to support the public health response to COVID-19 to support the continuity of HIV/AIDS services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, PEPFAR has remained committed to supporting the provision of HIV services, while maintaining a safe healthcare environment for clients and staff. In the COVID-19 context, programs have adapted to ensure that PLHIV gets the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic, consistent with the PEPFAR Technical Guidance.

Introduction:

The COVID-19 and HIV Adaptations Intern will be based in the Key Populations (KP) Branch which is part of the Priority Populations Integration and Rights (PPIR) Division in the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) within the Global Health Bureau. The KP Branch (GH/OHA/PPIR/KP) provides technical leadership on policies and programs relating to key populations. In support of OHA’s primary responsibility to lead the Agency’s PEPFAR response, OHA/PPIR addresses COVID-19 to ensure continuity of services and provide clinical technical assistance for the Agency’s COVID-19 response. The Branch manages one of the global projects that has taken a lead role in providing this technical assistance to host governments and has been building local capacity to manage critically ill patients, while also providing support in IPC, prevention, vaccines, oxygen ecosystems, and in strengthening the local systems. The intern will support the work of the Branch as well as contribute to OHA’s COVID-19 Cluster, which supports activities across the Office related to COVID-19 including analyses of its impacts on PEPFAR programming and supporting programmatic adaptations and innovations in the face of COVID-19.

Reporting structure:

The Intern will work closely with members of the Key Populations Branch and the COVID case management team and receive day-to-day guidance from the Senior COVID Technical Advisor. The Key Populations and Rights Branch Deputy Team Lead will serve as their Point of Contact.

OUTCOMES

By the end of the internship, the Intern will have gained experience and exposure to:

• Experience in supporting the development of HIV and COVID-19 technical resources and products and developing knowledge management plans.
• Exposure to and knowledge of PEPFAR’s and Global Health Bureau’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programming, programmatic data and communications/webinars and how it relates to OHA’s COVID-19/HIV response activities.
• Experience developing and maintaining OHA COVID-19-specific trackers and providing routine updates to the Branch and the COVID-case management team members.
• Experience supporting program management and administration of OHA central awards.
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Essential Duties:

• Support the development of products to assist with programming and managing ARPA funds, including but not limited to templates, briefers, reports, webinars and presentations, including presentations demonstrating the range of COVID-19 activities and adaptations to HIV programming, especially for key populations.
• Support development of draft knowledge management plan for the ARPA activity documentation including effective processes/systems for managing and archiving information.
• Develop and maintain OHA ARPA-specific trackers.
• Document the range of PEPFAR ARPA-funded activities supporting PEPFAR’s youth, KP, DREAMS and OVC programs.
• Support the OHA COVID-19 case management team with tasks including agenda setting, note-taking, following up on identified action items, and contributing to deliverables as requested.
• Provide support for meetings and communication with regional bureaus to update on COVID-19 activities, including its effect on PEPFAR programs.
• Assist in the planning and analysis of data reviews to assess COVID-19 impact, including its impact on PEPFAR programming, using indicators developed by USAID.
• Support organization and execution of OHA-organized knowledge sharing webinars between USAID operating units, ARPA implementing partners, and the PEPFAR interagency.
• Other tasks or responsibilities fitting Intern’s interests/goals.
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Anticipated learning outcomes:

All STAR Interns will participate in learning activities (*approximately 10% time) during their internship. By the end of the internship, the Intern will be able to:

• Increase knowledge and skills in strategy development that supports COVID-19 response work within the Office of HIV/AIDS program implementation.
• Apply effective communication skills across a broad network of peers and advisors within global health to support learning and professional development.
• Deepen understanding of USAID global health programming, policies and organizational culture.
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INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Required:

• Currently enrolled masters or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate (including nursing, public health, physician assistant, medical degree or related field) or completion of such within the past 12 months.
• Knowledge of public health practices, infectious diseases, disease control, and epidemiologic methods.
• Ability to analyze data from different sources/databases utilizing multiple data analytic platforms and to create and present data visuals.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation and team-building skills, and ability to work cross-culturally with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
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Additional skills (preferred):

• Experience implementing global health programming.
• Knowledge of United States government programming.
• Knowledge of public health and HIV/AIDS and the impact of COVID-19.
• Experience in public health emergencies.
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SALARY AND BENEFITS

• The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including learning programs.
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TO APPLY

All applicants are required to apply for this position through STAR’s online recruitment system at recruitment.ghstar.org, which allows you to create a profile and upload a CV/resume and cover letter.  The application will remain open until filled.

Link to webpage: https://www.phi.org/employment/current-opportunities/covid-19-and-hiv-adaptations-intern/

Epidemiology Job Opportunities

COVID-19 Research Database - Summer Research Fellowship Opening

Hello Everyone, Datavant is looking for a Summer Research Fellow who will support the COVID-19 Research Database research collaborations and analysis this summer. Description of the position is below. Applications should be submitted via this website.

https://boards.greenhouse.io/datavant/jobs/5302560002

My best,

Claire Cravero

*In May of 2020, Datavant collaborated with a consortium of leading healthcare companies to launch a COVID-19 Research Database. The COVID-19 Research Database https://covid19researchdatabase.org/ contains HIPAA-compliant, de-identified and limited, longitudinal, patient-level data sets from a consortium of institutions and organizations. It comprises a large, diverse repository of real-world data, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, electronic health records, and demographic data. To date, over 2500 researchers have signed up for the database platform, and over 200 studies are currently being conducted by research teams all over the world. *

*As part of our support for the COVID-19 Research Database, we participate in a couple of high profile research collaboratives. We are completing initial analyses and papers as part of these efforts. We are looking for an analyst with a background in public health data analysis and Python to join our team as a full or part time fellow (at least 30 hrs/week) to lead the analysis component of these collaborations for three months. *

*Responsibilities:*

*The most critical aspects of this role include:*

   - *Completing data extraction, cleaning and analysis in the COVID-19

   Research Database*

- *Collaborating with our PIs and wider project team on two separate

   projects. This will include creating tables and written content for peer

   reviewed papers*

- *Participate in presentations of analytic work products to internal and

   external audiences*

- *Conducting novel research aimed at publishing in a major peer reviewed

   journal*

*Qualifications:*

   - *Proficiency in SQL with familiarity with advanced techniques

   including window functions and complex joins, particularly as it relates to

   managing data in Snowflake*

- *Demonstrated experience in statistical analysis through the use of at

   least one of the programming tools: Python, R, SAS or Stata*

- *Experience co-authoring peer reviewed journal papers *

*Preferred Experience:*

   - *MA in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science or a related field *

- *Graduate level experience in quantitative methods*

https://www.clairecravero.com/ 857-317-1225 | @claire.cravero

Health Scientist (Data Scientist) GS-0601-12/13

Position: Health Scientist (Data Scientist)

Grade: GS-12/13 or Commissioned Corps Equivalent

Duty Location: Atlanta, GA (Chamblee Campus)

Application Deadline: June 30, 2021

CDC is a leader in nationwide efforts to ease the burden of cancer. Through the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC), CDC works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer.

The Epidemiology and Applied Research Branch, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) is recruiting a GS-0601-12/13 Health Scientist (Data Scientist).

USAJobs Announcement Number:

  *   HHS-CDC-MP2-21-11133014 [ https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604770900 ] (Internal to the Federal Government, Status Candidates)

  *   HHS-CDC-D2-21-11133013  [ https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604771100 ] (External)

Duties and Responsibilities:

     *   Consult and collaborate with statistical, data science, artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning), and public health professionals in the collection, linkage, processing, coding, classification, and analysis of public health surveillance, research, and administrative health data.

     *   Learn and use current data science methods and tools to plan and conduct research using public health data systems, including survey data, health care facility data, syndromic surveillance data, electronic health records, vital records, and non-traditional data sources such as social media and unstructured web-based data.

     *   Support the development of proposals and projects that align with research and policy goals for data science research and analytic projects, defining the scope and intent of the projects, the data to be used, the analytic approaches and methods, technology resource requirements, timelines and significant milestones, and intended outputs.

     *   Serve as a data science expert in the analysis and classification of public health surveillance, research, and administrative health data.

     *   Consult with Center epidemiologists, statisticians, computer scientists, economists, policy analysts, and public health professionals concerning ongoing and established studies or other projects where extensive analytic methodological support or innovation is required.

     *   Provide technical input to Center analysts and programmers in updating data from multiple sources with appropriate technical documentation.

     *   Collaborate with Informatics and Information Technology professionals to develop data storage and management systems that enable analysis of large structured and unstructured datasets.

     *   Perform other duties as assigned.

Percent of Travel: Occasional Travel - You may be required to travel for this position

Promotion Potential: Yes, GS-13

Bargaining Unit Status: Non-Bargaining Unit

Application Procedure: Please apply through USAJobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/ ) by the application deadline of June 30, 2021.

IPHI is hiring!

IPHI is growing, and we are expanding our program staff in a number of areas! Please help us find passionate, talented, team-oriented and equity-focused people to fill these positions.

 

Program Manager - Planning, Training, and Capacity Initiatives

The Program Manager will lead the implementation of community health assessment and improvement planning consultation services, training, and capacity-building projects within the Center for Community Capacity Development (CCCD). The position will develop proposals, support program operations, coordinate with partners and customers on implementation, facilitate collaborative planning and work with the center director to implement strategic support to build public health system capacity to improve health and increase health equity. Projects managed by this position involve state and local health departments, hospitals and other non-profit organizations with state/community health assessments, health improvement plans, strategic planning, PHAB (public health accreditation) readiness, quality improvement projects through learning collaboratives, Project ECHO series, conferences and meetings, and technical assistance.

 

Program Manager – Alliance for Health Equity

This new Program Manager position for the Alliance for Health Equity will manage projects and initiatives related to several areas of the Alliance’s work including (a) food access and (b) health equity in all policies. The program manager will also support some aspects of the county-wide Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and technical assistance to hospitals on community health improvement planning. The Alliance for Health Equity’s work covers a range of topics related to social and structural determinants as well as mental health and substance use disorders, and program managers often work across several topic areas. This program manager will work very closely with three other program managers on the Alliance for Health Equity team as well as the full CCCD team, and will report to the Program Director for the Alliance. The program manager should have experience working in communities most impacted by health inequities in Chicago and Cook County, experience and interest in healthy food programs and local food systems, and strong commitment to health and racial equity.

 

Program Associate – Alliance for Health Equity

The Program Associate will work with Alliance for Health Equity committees and workgroups, related partnerships on housing, food access, and/or mental health, and a healthcare collaborative for suburban Cook County. The Program Associate will report to one of the program directors in the Alliance for Health Equity and will also work with multiple program managers in the Alliance. The Program Associate should have experience working in communities most impacted by health inequities and strong commitment to health and racial equity and addressing the systemic factors that produce health inequities and health disparities.

 

Communications Manager

The communications manager will play a critical role in ensuring IPHI communicates the mission, vision, values, and impact of the organization and its programs. In a collaborative partnership with, and under the supervision of, the director of communications, the communications manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications initiatives and tactics to advance IPHI’s brand and narrative as a leading innovator in public health, research, policy, partnerships, and data sharing in the national conversation for health equity. This position will create policies, plans, and oversee the execution of communications projects and products. The manager will drive action to improve health in communities in Illinois and across the nation through health messaging and strategic communications.

 

Program Manager – Breastfeeding & Nutrition Initiatives

This position will work with the Program Director and IPHI team, partners, and communities to lead strategic execution of program goals that promote sustainable changes to improve nutrition and breastfeeding support and equity for Illinois families. Main initiatives include implementing multiple year-long learning collaboratives that foster transformational change in breastfeeding support and equity, and supporting workforce development (trainings, resources) around lactation support for a variety of sectors.

 

Program Manager – Chicago CARES

In collaboration with the Program Director, the Program Manager will lead the strategic execution of the Chicago CARES program goals and set priorities for program operations focused on monitoring and managing the National Diabetes Prevention Program priorities and timelines in collaboration with our partners and contractors, while maintaining a global project perspective on the interconnectedness between the DPP and other project strategies.

 

Administrative Assistant – DASH

The Administrative Assistant works at the intersection of IPHI’s administrative and program processes to facilitate the movement of information for decision-making and action. In collaboration with finance, communications, program staff, and program stakeholders; the Assistant provides efficient and effective support to meetings and events, grant-making activities, and communications activities. This team member will also steward the center’s data entry, data report generation, and on-going use of our client relationship management system, Salesforce.

 

Program Associate

The Program Associate position will be assigned to one of IPHI’s three centers: the Center for Community Capacity Development (CCCD), the Center for Health Information Sharing and Innovation(CHISI), or the Center for Policy and Partnership Initiatives (CPPI).  Project work may include coordinating workgroups; writing and editing reports; quantitative and qualitative data analysis; stakeholder-engaged assessments or strategic planning; policy analysis; training content development; meeting and event coordination; database management; grant writing; and communications initiatives.

 

Director, Center for Health Information Sharing and Innovation

The new director for the Center for Health Information Sharing and Innovation (formerly the Center for Health and Information Technology) will will lead a dedicated team in the deepening and refinement of the Center’s work. This includes collaborative leadership and oversight of the DASH initiative, sustainability planning with key partners, and the development of future lines of work in alignment with the Center’s goals and core focus.

 

All these positions are also linked to our online application system on our website at https://iphionline.org/who-we-are/staff-board/positions-available/  

IPHA Internship Opportunity

IPHA is seeking a talented, professional, tech-savvy intern to support our Association's membership and training department. The intern will gain valuable experience working in the nonprofit and public health community and will have opportunities to learn and expand on their communications skills. Candidate must possess excellent organizational and administrative skills, excellent writing skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines. The position also requires attention to detail and strong computer skills.

The duties of this position include:

• Training support – posting upcoming trainings and events to our website, creating, tracking and distributing CE certificates and event evaluations, providing timely registration, fiscal and quarterly reports, responding to requests from members and outside organizations, and providing support to event participants. Provide support with IPHA’s Learning Management System. Provide support for managing IPHA’s Training Center calendar, and assist staff as needed with coordinating and planning event setup.
• Membership – assist with distributing annual dues renewal notices, tracking payments, and providing reports to Management. Assist with membership inquiries including new members, accessing our online membership portal, renewing membership, etc.
• Social media – assist with creating and posting content on IPHA’s social media pages, Facebook and Twitter.
• E-blasts – assist with collecting content, formatting, and proofing weekly e-blasts to members.
• Website – post updates to IPHA’s website and assist with managing content to ensure it is timely.
• All other duties as assigned.

The intern is expected to work collaboratively and with a flexible, open attitude with respect to duties and assignments.

Location: Hybrid (Intern will be expected to report to IPHA’s downtown office location at 500 W. Monroe Street with work from home flexibility as permitted by supervisor) or completely virtual if intern's location doesn't allow for commuting to our office.

Position dates:

Start Date: August 2021

End Date: December 2021

Interested? Submit your resume and contact information to Abigail Ivancicts, Lead Health Educator and Internship Coordinator, aivancicts@ipha.com.

DuPage County Health Department Job Opportunities

DuPage County Health Department Job Opportunities: https://www.dupagehealth.org/317/Career-Opportunities

Disease Specialist

• Wheaton, IL
• Full Time (37.5 hours per week) - Depends on Qualifications
• Category: Public Health
• Service Unit: Communicable Disease and Epidemiology

PURPOSE :  Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for performing disease surveillance and related tasks, as well as providing education and counseling to affected individuals, throughout DuPage County. Work involves the ability to assist with the investigation, prevention, and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases; and adhere to the rules and regulations for the control of communicable and sexually-transmitted diseases issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Performs related work as required.  General supervision is provided by the Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Manager.

 

Graphic Specialist

• Wheaton, IL
• Full Time (37.5 hours per week) - $33,691.00 - $38,000.00 Annually
• Category: Marketing / Health Education
• Service Unit: Client Access

We are excited to announce the opportunity to work within our Health Promotions department as a Graphic Specialist.  This position will work out of our Wheaton location, 37.5 hours per week Can you say benefits ?  This position offers a full, DuPage County, benefit package which includes  11 paid holidays ,  3 weeks of paid vacation per year and  paid sick time .  This is also a  pension eligible position

 

Health Promotions Specialist

• Wheaton, IL
• Full Time (37.5 hours per week) - Depends on Qualifications
• Category: Health Services / Project Management / Health Education
• Service Unit: Client Access

We are excited to announce the opportunity to work within our Health Promotions department as a Health Promotions  Specialist.  This position will work out of our Wheaton location, 37.5 hours per week, The Health Promotions unit provides outreach and education on a wide range of health topics and is committed to providing resources that will help individuals within DuPage County to make responsible choices on topics such as: mental health, sexual health, substance use prevention, and nutrition. In addition to education, the unit provides marketing communications, graphic design and public information support to the agency. 

SHEA Master of Public Health Internship – Summer 2021

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Master of Public Health Internship – Summer 2021

Organization Overview

The (SHEA) is a professional society representing more than 2,000 physicians and other healthcare professionals around the world who possess expertise and passion for healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship. The society’s work improves public health by establishing infection prevention measures and supporting antibiotic stewardship among healthcare providers, hospitals, and health systems. This is accomplished by leading research studies, translating research into clinical practice, developing evidence-based policies, optimizing antibiotic stewardship, and advancing the field of healthcare epidemiology. SHEA and its members strive to improve patient outcomes and create a safer, healthier future for all.

The SHEA Research Network (SRN) is a consortium of healthcare facilities voluntarily collaborating on multicenter research projects and practice surveys worldwide. The SRN helps to identify gaps in knowledge and resources, and to address them by contributing data and expertise. Each SRN member has a principal investigator who oversees the facility’s response to research projects issued by the SRN.

Program Overview

SHEA will provide an internship opportunity for a current Master of Public Health Student to gain experience in public health and advance the knowledge base of healthcare epidemiology through work in a non-profit professional society. The intern will gain broad exposure to SHEA’s research program which covers an array of public health-related themes including infection prevention in healthcare settings, antimicrobial resistance, and infectious disease outbreak preparedness and response in healthcare settings. The intern will support SHEA staff with organizing and implementing research- related projects for the SHEA Research Network and SHEA’s Research Committee. This role will report to the Executive Director of SHEA.

Learning Objectives

Through active participation in SHEA meetings and activities, the intern will gain knowledge of public health-related research initiatives in healthcare epidemiology and antibiotic stewardship, exposure to leading professionals in the field, and will have the opportunity to experience working for a nonprofit professional society. Specifically, the intern will:

• Contribute to the overall improvement of public health through the dissemination of SHEA Research Network studies.
• Understand the ways in which SHEA supports the advancement of public health through the work of infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs to provide safe healthcare for all.
• Learn how SHEA connects, engages, and supports its members and the public health community.

Responsibilities

Items listed below are general; more specific projects will be developed based on SHEA’s needs at the time and the intern’s specific skills and areas of interest.

• Serve in the role of gatekeeper for new research proposals for the SHEA Research Network (SRN). Prepare submitted studies for review, including key points (topic, funding, survey) and required materials.
• Work with the SHEA Research Committee to support the development and drafting of a SHEA Research Agenda manuscript which will be published in 2021.
• Work with the SRN Review Committee and SRN Leadership Team to review and respond to the principal investigator for next steps.
• Work with the SHEA Research Committee and Research Agenda authors to review and respond to the lead manuscript author for next steps.
• Maintain/update the SRN database of facilities.
• Meet monthly with the SRN Leadership Team to review activities and plan. Build out surveys, if needed. Prepare and launch projects, track responses, and issue reminders. Export data and prepare it for investigator.
• Help with visibility and promotion of projects and resulting publications. Work to advance the visibility of the SRN via communications vehicles including website, newsletter, and social media.
• Assist with organizing and scheduling virtual meetings; assist with tracking and managing related email correspondence.
• Research other opportunities for SHEA to leverage its research expertise, programming, and products and, if pursued, help execute them.

Perks of Internship

Receive one-year complimentary SHEA Membership.
Gain valuable work experience and build relationships with healthcare professionals who can potentially serve as references and provide letters of recommendations for future endeavors.

Education and Experience

Applicant must currently be enrolled in a Master of Public Health Program
Interest in research and efforts to improve healthcare

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce high-quality, detail-oriented work, follow-through on assignments, and execute projects
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

Duration: Eight weeks during Summer 2021. Start and end dates can be customized based on candidate’s class schedule. This is a full-time 37.5 hour per week internship.

Work Location: Remote

Compensation: This summer internship will pay $15 per hour.

To apply for this internship, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Click here for application link