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PROJECT MANAGER #161953
Department of Public Health
City of Chicago

Duties
Under the direction of the ASPR HPP Coordinator, the Project Manager will perform project management functions and ensure that benchmarks for hospital preparedness are met and completed in accordance with federal grant guidelines and mandates.

? Work with individual institutions and healthcare system planning committees to assure that Chicago attains all the ASPR benchmarks for preparedness including development of interoperable communications plans, medical surge plans, alternative care site plans, fatality management plans, etc.

? Assist in the provision of oversight of the Chicago Coalition/partnership for Healthcare System Planning and Response; assuring scope of service progress as contracted between CDPH grant funding and the hospitals/delegate agencies responsible for meeting grant objectives/deliverables

? Assure that healthcare institutions are prepared to manage emergencies and disasters including natural disasters (flood, tornadoes, power outage etc.), unintentional disasters (chemical spill, pandemic flu) as well as intentional disasters (release of a biological weapon of mass destruction).

? Manages the administrative functions of an approximately 4 million dollar ASPR grant and tracks the grant deliverables and assures that the hospitals and CDPH are in compliance with the grant requirements.

? Participate in all committee and advisory planning committee meetings and activities.

? Assist in the development and analysis of the preparedness program's needs assessment tool for hospitals and determine system grant funding based in part upon these assessments.

? Work with CDC grant funded leadership staff in meeting "cross-cutting" preparedness goals and objectives between the multiple grand funded goals.

? Performs emergency response and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, supplemented by at least five years of progressively responsible project management experience in hospital/healthcare emergency preparedness/ emergency management or disaster planning.

NOTE: Must have experience and knowledge in bioterrorism and emergency preparedness & response planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Knowledge of public health and/or hospital emergency preparedness, specifically the four functional emergency management areas (e.g: preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery) as it relates to public health and safety, mass care & sheltering, evacuation and special needs populations.

Knowledge and experience with federal directives relative to public health, emergency management and homeland security (e.g., the National Incident Management System [NIMS], the National Response Framework [NRF], the National Disaster Medical System, and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program [HSEEP], etc.

Ability to manage federal and state grant programs pertaining to requirements, contractual arrangements and procedures (e.g., writing and submission of grant proposals, monitoring/oversight of grant expenditures, preparing of required status reports to grantors, data collection and analysis associated with status report development for grantors).

Ability to manage, coordinate and provide oversight of special projects and inter-department and inter-agency programs and initiatives.

Skills in the development and implementation of plans in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive (CBRNE) incidents, pandemics, large-scale infectious disease outbreaks, mass casualty and mass fatality emergencies, decontamination, emergency medical care services (pre-hospital or hospital), quarantine and isolation, mass prophylaxis and mental health assistance.

Skills in the development of hospital safety, risk and/or emergency preparedness plans.

Evaluation
Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement
An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.


City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
 

Apply at www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
Deadline to apply – November 30, 2009
Salary - $89,904.00
 

Health Administrator - Northern Uganda
Terms: 6 months (renewable)
Start: Immediate (Dec 1, 2009)
Compensation: housing, insurance, living stipend
Location: Gulu and Kitgum, Uganda

Background: Visions in Action (VIA) is an international NGO based in Washington D.C. which works in relief and development in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Liberia and Mexico. Over 700 volunteers have been placed in the areas of education, human rights, communications, public health, HIV/AIDS, micro-enterprise, social work and community development. VIA has worked in Uganda continuously since 1991.
VIA is currently implementing a new three-year project in Northern Uganda with the goal of decreasing HIV/AIDS rates among war-affected youth. Services include the opening of four Voluntary Counseling & Testing (VCT) Centers in two districts, Gulu and Kitgum, designed to counsel and test 26,000 youth per year for HIV, provide medical referrals, and conduct peer support groups. VIA will build the staff capacity of three local NGOs to operate these centers, conduct a widespread information and education campaign on HIV testing and prevention to reach 300,000 youth in towns and IDP (Internally Displaced Person) camps, and conduct workshops on abstinence, anti-discrimination, and HIV+ care and support. Building on its successful volunteer model, VIA will train local Ugandan youth as peer HIV counselors to implement counseling and testing services at stationary and mobile VCT clinics, including visits to the IDP camps.

Responsibilities:
• Manage VCT centers and mobile clinics in partnership with project staff including program planning, staff scheduling, logistics, provision of testing supplies
• Manage VCT client records and database; assure follow-up with clients
• Compile data and reports; ensure quality management.
• Assure that local NGO partners are meeting their workshop and outreach targets
• Provide technical support to VCT Center staff.
• Assist in the Information, Education and Communication campaign as required.
• Assist in grant writing where required.

Qualifications:
• At least one year of experience in health administration, public health, or health services management.
• Knowledge of public health information, education, and communications methodology in an African development context.
• Experience supervising and/or training others preferred.
• University degree required.
• Fluent in English; excellent communication skills required.
• Provide own laptop computer to use in the field
• Willingness to work in a difficult and insecure environment.

Benefits: This is a supported volunteer position for a limited term of 6 to 12 months. VIA will provide volunteers with shared housing, basic health coverage, and a monthly stipend ($300), and visa/work permit. Volunteers are responsible for the cost of their airfare and pre-departure health costs.

To Apply: Send cover letter and CV to: visions@visionsinaction.org with Health Administrator in the subject line. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a Visions in Action application including references.
 

• On going data collection and analysis on State Medicaid Practices as pertains to ANCOR membership
• Surveying membership
• Social networking projects
• Organize and prepare for conferences
• Grassroots advocacy relating to ANCOR policy priorities

• Excellent research, writing, and verbal skills
• Strong interest in government relations, serving individuals with disabilities, or public policy analysis  
• Ability to utilize computer software such as Microsoft Office and quickly learn other new programs
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have Junior status or higher

Southwest Tribal NARCH Scholarships
Purpose
The purpose of the Southwest
Tribal NARCH Scholarship Programs
is to help American Indian
and Alaska Native students pursue
an education in public health. Fall
2009 marks the first round of
scholarship funding.
 

Eligibility
• Applicants must be an enrolled
member in a federally recognized
tribe.
• Priority will be given to members
of tribes in New Mexico,
Texas, and Colorado
• Applicants must be enrolled in
a graduate degree program
• Priority will be given to students
that have demonstrated
commitment to their program
of study for the Graduate Research
Assistant program
• Priority will be given to dual
degree MD and MPH students
for the MPH scholarship program
• Two students will be selected
per semester per program
 

Application deadline
Applications must be received by:
October 16, 2009
Graduate Research Assistant
Program
Open to American Indian and Alaska
Native students officially enrolled in
graduate (Doctoral or Master level)
degree granting programs at the University
of New Mexico (UNM) to assist
the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal
Epidemiology Center with ongoing projects.
Students are paid $16/hour for up
to 20 hours/week during the academic
year. A GRA Application Form must
be completed and required documents
submitted.

Master of Public Health
Program
Open to American Indian and Alaska
Native students who are working to
complete a Master in Public Health degree
with preference given to students
pursuing dual degrees in medicine (MD)
and pubic health (MPH). A stipend of
$7,500 per semester is available. The
students must be full-time enrolled students.
An MPH Application Form must
be completed and required documents
submitted.

Applications Forms available at:
www.mynarch.net or contact Rita Kie
at rkie@aaihb.org
 

Requirements
• Completed MPH or GRA Application
Form
• Copy of tribal ID or proof of
tribal enrollment
• Copy of transcript(s) (unofficial
transcripts accepted)
• Resume
• Statement of Need or Interest
(250 word maximum): Explain
how this support will help you
to pursue your goals in the
health-related field. Provide
details of your past experiences
and future goals to show
your commitment in completing
your degree and in working
to improve the health of AI/
ANs. In particular, provide a
description of your interest
and experience in health research.

For questions, including eligibility and application
requirements, please contact:
Rita Kie, BA
NARCH Program Coordinator
(505) 217-2807
rkie@aaihb.org

Francine C. Gachupin, PhD, MPH
NARCH Principal Investigator
(505) 962-2602
epidirector@aastec.org

For more information, please use the following link:

http://www.aastec.net/cms/kunde/rts/aastecnet/docs/171482849-09-17-2009-13-30-10.pdf