SPHHS Job Listings

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COUNTY: ONEIDA COUNTY

JOB TITLE: PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH

ANNOUNCEMENT START DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT END DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2009

GENERAL DETAILS: Public Health Director is a professional and administrative position involving responsibility for initiating and managing a local public health program and has the general powers and duties specified in Section 352 of the Public Health Law. An incumbent is responsible for maintaining a high standard of public health services, in accordance with the general policies and objectives of the Board of Health and with applicable State and local health laws and ordinances. The Public Health Director is responsible for protecting the health and safety of the county’s residents. The Public Health Director works full-time in this capacity, without any other job responsibilities and must be a United States citizen. The Director leads agencies on the front lines of public health to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, to protect against environmental hazards, to prevent injuries, to promote healthy lifestyles, to help communities respond to disasters, and to work with community partners to assure access to high quality health care services. General supervision is exercised over the environmental sanitation, medical and public and/or community health nursing services. The Public Health Director reports directly to the County Executive.

EXPERIENCE NEEDED: A Master's Degree in public health or a related field* from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university that demonstrates the core competencies of a public health education (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavior Sciences); AND three (3) years of public health administrative experience in a health related organization or government agency that demonstrates that the candidate possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to administer public health programs, including workforce and budget management, effective communication, effective establishment and implementation of policy or business goals, and compliance with legal requirements.

* Related fields include public health nursing , health administration, community health education or environmental health.

NOTES: 1. All appointments to the position of Public Health Director and the appointment and arrangements for the Medical Consultant are subject to the approval of the New York State Commissioner of Health.
2. Candidates who do not meet the education or experience requirements of this section may be conditionally approved for appointment of two years by the State Commissioner of Health with an opportunity for two additional one year conditional renewals. Final approval of these candidates shall be contingent on satisfactory progress in meeting a public health education or experience plan developed in conjunction with and approved by the State Commissioner of Health.

GRADE/SALARY: 49H/Starting Salary Range (2010) : $72,080 - $78,296
plus Excellent Benefits

MAIL APPLICATION, RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Oneida County Department of Personnel
John Talerico, Commissioner
800 Park Avenue
Utica, NY 13501

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY: December 18, 2009

Applications may be picked up in the Department of Personnel – 3rd Floor of the Oneida County Building or downloaded and printed from our web site at www.ocgov.net, (click on Oneida County Department of Personnel). You may also call (315) 798-5726 and request an application be mailed to you.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**
 

Deputy Director, Non-communicable Diseases, Injury and Environmental Health <http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83785374>

US JOBS Announcement #AD10-10-001
Serves as principal advisor to the CDC Director and provides leadership in the determination of CDC/ATSDR objectives and priorities for non-communicable diseases, injury and environmental health, and the formulation and communication of Agency policy. Participates in review of national and international programs and management of resource allocation in order to accomplish public health objectives (closes on Thursday, Nov 19).
 

How to apply:
Visit http://www.cdc.gov/leadership.html for information on position requirements. Each position title is linked to www.usajobs.gov, which outlines specific requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov.

For more information, call Vicki Hunter at (404) 498-6528 or (404) 808-8321 or email vhunter@cdc.gov.

Avue Help Desk
(800) 407-0147
 joeavue@avuetech.com

SCA, the Student Conservation Association, is the leading provider of expense-paid conservation internships in the nation, completing over 1 million hours of service annually. Participants enjoy exciting and challenging work and service opportunities in more than 50 different disciplines in all fifty states. Interns have the opportunity to work in national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and with other resource management agencies on a state, local, and federal level. Position lengths vary from 12 weeks to 12 months, and start all times through out the year. All ages, majors and skill sets are eligible to apply. Internships are expense-paid, including housing, travel reimbursement, money for food, and an Americorps Award.

With almost 2000 positions, SCA internships are found in a wide variety of fields, including:  wildlife, archaeology, geography, public risk management, GPS/GIS, fire education, landscape architecture, public safety, environmental education, public outreach, backcountry patrol, public policy and public relations, visitor services, fisheries, habitat restoration, trail maintenance and reconstruction, resource management, and many more.                                           
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Public Risk Management Internship Program:

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2010

An Innovative Internship in Injury Prevention in our National Parks!

Program Description:

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in conjunction with the National Parks Service, is offering a 3-6 month assignment at one of the National Parks working on a risk management project to support park injury prevention efforts and enhance visitor experience. The position required attendance at an intensive, highly specialized, week-long training in June covering topics such as injury epidemiology, task planning, data collection, and wilderness first aid. This opportunity offers a weekly living allowance, housing, training, and transportation to and from the park. All participants are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon completion of their service. The position satisfies graduate practicum requirements and may be receive credit

Example Projects include:

• Design and implement youth programs for children of diverse backgrounds to enjoy parks safely
• ? Create an injury data collection system to investigate causes of injuries
• Perform visitor or employee risk assessment
• ? Draft a Park Emergency Response Plan
• ? Produce safety podcasts for visitors

Benefits:
 

• Spend a summer working in a national park unit applying and refine skills in data collection, literature review, risk assessment, technical writing, and presentation creation

• Expense paid- living stipend allotted, housing; transportation

• Have a direct impact on saving lives and enhance visitor experience in our parks

• ? Eligible for AmeriCorps award

Qualifications:

 Excellent analytic and organizational skills

? Ability to take initiative and work independently

 Excellent oral and written communication skills

? Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary group

       
 Students interested in public health, behavioral sciences, communications, wilderness and recreational risk management, wilderness medicine, safety studies, and/or injury epidemiology are encouraged to apply.


FOR MORE INFO. -The Student Conservation Association www.thesca.org   or Abe Gates (Admissions) agates@thesca.org or (603) 543-1700 x216
 

Abe Gates (Admissions) agates@thesca.org

(603) 543-1700 x216

Position: Watsan Program Support Officer (Supported Volunteer)
Location: Karamoja, Uganda
Duration: Initial six month contract (renewable)
Start: Immediate

Background:
Visions in Action is an international NGO based in Washington DC, working in relief and development in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia in the areas of education, HIV/AIDS and food security. During the past 20 years over 700 volunteers and staff have served for periods of 6-12 months in the areas of food security, education, human rights, communications, public health, microenterprise, social work and community development.
VIA is currently implementing a three-year PEPFAR project in Northern Uganda with the goal of decreasing HIV/AIDS rates among war-affected youth. Beginning in late 2009, VIA-Uganda will launch a USAID-funded water, sanitation, and hygiene project based in Karamoja.
 

Responsibilities:
• Assist Watsan Program Manager with all aspects of construction of micro-dams, boreholes, water storage tanks, and EcoSan latrines
• Coordinate aspects of training community, including a sensitization campaign on sanitation and hygiene, proper conservation, and maintenance of all the facilities.
• Liaise with local stakeholders and coordinate relationships with local NGO partners, local authorities, and contractors.
• Travel frequently to Moroto, Nakapiripirit and other districts
• Complete frequent financial and programmatic reports to Uganda Country Director and VIA Director.
• Ensure that project implementation complies with donor standards
• Assist Program Manager in ensuring logistics and procurement processes are monitored closely, including creating and implementing logistics plan and tracking system

Qualifications:
• University degree in public health, engineering or relevant field required; Masters degree preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in a water/sanitation projects; international context highly preferred
• Familiarity with program management including budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and logistics highly preferred.
• Willing to live and work in a remote insecure environment
• Willing to work independently and simultaneously function as part of a team
• Experience managing local and international staff with diplomacy and tact.
 

Terms and Conditions:
Supported Volunteers (SV) receive accommodation, a small monthly stipend (US$350), international health insurance, and visa/permits. SV’s are responsible for their own airfare and pre-departure medical costs.
 

Application Instructions:
Email cover letter, CV, and three references to visions@visionsinaction.org. Write “Watsan Program Support Officer SV” in the subject of your email.

Project Manager/Research Associate

Washington Occupational Health Associates, Inc. a professional consulting firm in occupational medicine and environmental health is seeking a sharp, motivated individual to participate in project management, administration, research and consulting activities. Excellent salary and benefits, great location, and meaningful opportunity for advancement. Please see www.woha.com.

Here's what we are looking for:

• MPH degree or equivalent
• 5 years relevant experience
• Industrial hygiene, toxicology or OSHA experience
• Superior computer skills
• Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment
• Superior communication and organizational skills

CSTE, in collaboration with the CDC, has established a fellowship
program to train recent graduates in the field of applied epidemiology.
Fellows are carefully matched to a state health department for a 2 year
fellowship position. The fellowship provides rigorous training in
applied epidemiology under the training of experienced mentors. Fellows
are matched to a host site based on program area of interest.  Program
areas include infectious disease, maternal and child health,
environmental health, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, and
occupational health. 
 
The CDC/CSTE Fellowship is designed for recent master or doctoral level
graduates in epidemiology or a related field who are interested in the
practice of public health at the state or local level. While the program
provides rigorous training for its participants, it is also designed
with flexibility in order to meet the particular interests of the
Fellow. Fellows are carefully matched to host agencies based on the
career interests of the Fellow and available opportunities of the host
agency. Program participants will develop a comprehensive set of core
skills through competency-based training.

Each Applied Epidemiology Fellow is assigned to a designated host health
agency and two highly trained and experienced mentors (primary and
secondary mentors). Host health agencies are CDC and CSTE approved, with
demonstrated capacity to provide an Applied Epidemiology Fellow with
technical training, research opportunities, and practical experience in
the application of epidemiologic methods.

Closely designed after the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program
and using a mentorship model, The CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology
Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for graduates to acquire and
develop epidemiologic skills during a high quality, on-the job-training
program in public health practice. Fellows work closely with highly
trained and experienced epidemiologists at the state and local level, as
well as those working at the federal level with the CDC. All Fellowship
graduates have secured permanent positions and most are furthering their
careers in epidemiology at the state or local level.

Qualifications:

1. MPH, MSPH, MS or equivalent, or advanced degree in a health related
field.

2. Completion of at least 3 graduate-level epidemiology courses and 1
graduate-level biostatistics course.

3. Desire to pursue a long-term career in epidemiology at the state or
local level

4. US Citizenship

Organization Description:

For more than five decades, CSTE and CDC have worked together in
partnership to improve the public's health by supporting the efforts of
epidemiologists working at the state and local level and by promoting
the effective use of epidemiologic data to guide public health practice
and improve health.

CSTE is a professional association of over 1050 public health
epidemiologists working in states, local health agencies, and
territories. CSTE works to establish more effective relationships among
state and other health agencies. It also provides technical advice and
assistance to partner organizations, such as the Association of State
and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), and to federal public health
agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CSTE members have surveillance and epidemiology expertise in a broad
range of areas including occupational health, infectious diseases,
immunization, environmental health, chronic diseases, injury control,
and maternal and child health.

For more information please visit our website: www.cste.org

The Health Scientist / Epidemiologist will identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on
public policies and conduct scientific studies and surveys related to complex humanitarian emergencies.
The position includes overseeing and executing technical public health programs related to one or more
of the following subjects: nutrition, food security, epidemiologic studies, mental health, reproductive
health, and water and sanitation in humanitarian emergency settings.
In their subject matter(s), the employee will develop and execute emergency response activities,
operational research projects, capacity building programs, and data driven public health policy projects
in Africa, Asia and Latin America in coordination with international humanitarian and United Nations
organizations.

Why this job?
- You would use an evidence-based approach to influence the strategies and practices of
operational partners, decision-makers and other stakeholders.
- You would work closely with leading experts on some of the most technically challenging
epidemiological and public health problems in the field.
- You would use applied research methods to resolve practical problems in field settings and test
whether hypotheses are generalizable to other emergency-affected populations.
- You would work in humanitarian settings to improve the timeliness, quality and coordination of
the public health response in collaboration with CDC’s partners.
What is it like working for this group?
- We are a diverse group of technical experts who are dedicated to doing good work.
- Individual experts manage individual projects and collaborate on major initiatives. Human and
other resources are available as needed.

How to apply:
Deadline for all jobs posted is Friday, October 23, 2009.
Multiple positions may be filled.
All Non US citizens: please e-mail your CV to IERHB@cdc.gov
US Citizens: see the job announcements listed below and on http://www.usajobs.gov/

All Non US citizens: please e-mail your CV to IERHB@cdc.gov
US Citizens: see the job announcements listed below and on http://www.usajobs.gov/

For more information and to apply, please use the following link:

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=83744190&aid=89433359-13109&WT.mc_n=125&rc=3&TabNum=1

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

Assistant Professor in Environmental Health Science
Department of Public Health

Full-time (9-month) Tenure Track Positions

The University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Public Health and Health Sciences (www.umass.edu/sphhs/), Department of Public Health is seeking applicants for 2 tenure track state funded positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences (www.umass.edu/sphhs/ehs/index.html).

Position: The successful applicants will join a growing graduate program and faculty in Environmental Health Sciences. Current areas of faculty research in the program include human exposure assessment, dose-response modeling, hormesis, health effects and assessment/remediation of chemical contamination in soils and sediments, and the health effects of bioaerosol exposures.
Principal responsibilities will include developing and teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in environmental health sciences, advising graduate students enrolled in MS, MPH and PhD programs, University service, and scholarly research. Candidates will be expected to develop their own areas of research specialization to complement the existing program, obtain competitive research funding, and engage in collaborative research with faculty from the Department of Public Health, the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, other departments on campus, the University’s Medical School, and Baystate Medical Center.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, which is home to five colleges (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and UMass Amherst) and has easy access to several major metropolitan areas.

Qualifications: Successful candidates for this position must have a doctorate in environmental health sciences, public health or a related field, evidence of independent and collaborative research potential, demonstrated interest and ability in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a record of peer reviewed publications commensurate with experience and rank. The successful candidates will complement existing expertise within the Environmental Health Sciences concentration. Applicants with research interests in any area of environmental health will be considered. The School of Public Health and Health Sciences is committed to increasing the number of minorities and women on its faculty and welcomes applications from such candidates.
Salary/Benefits: The University offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.
Applications: A start date on (or before) September, 1, 2010 is anticipated. The deadline for applications is October 26, 2009 and review of applications will begin immediately thereafter.

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references, preferably by email, to: Extended Search, Dr. Christine A. Rogers, Division Director & Search Committee Chair, Environmental Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 637 N Pleasant St., Morrill 1 N239A, Amherst, MA 01003-9298, 413-545-3051, carogers@schoolph.umass.edu. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

1. Assisting in the management of project activities under the supervision of the Director.
2. Assisting with project evaluation activities.
3. Assisting the Director in writing and executing the activities of cooperative agreements, including developing project activities and progress reports.
4. Implementing information collection and dissemination strategies.
5. Providing staff support to relevant ASTHO policy committees.
6. Representing ASTHO at meetings and on conference calls as requested.
7. Developing in-depth reports, issue briefs, newsletters, and articles for publication.
8. Tracking and analyzing federal and state legislation as necessary.
9. Performing policy research and analysis.
10. Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating electronic information through the ASTHO website.
11. Managing assigned deliverables independently within guidelines established by the Director.
12. Overseeing administrative tasks when necessary.
13. Functioning effectively in a team environment.
14. Performing other duties as assigned.

Any U.S. citizen may apply.  

NOTE:  This position is also being announced under Merit Promotion 
procedures under announcement number HQ-OAR-MP-2009-0095. To be 
considered under multiple announcements, applicants must apply 
separately under each announcement.

Founded in 1970, EPA is a dynamic organization employing people from 
diverse backgrounds dedicated to improving and preserving the 
quality of public health and the environment. EPA seeks to recruit 
exceptional men and women who will work in new creative ways that 
are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for business and taxpayers, 
and smarter for America's future.

This position is located in the Office of Air & Radiation (OAR), 
Office of Atmospheric Programs (OAP), Stratospheric Protection 
Division (SPD), Stratospheric Progam Implementation Branch (SPIB).

This position involves internal and external communications for and 
marketing of the SunWise Program, which educates school-age children 
about sun-safe behavior.  The position involves forging strong 
working relationships with a wide range of partners, including 
national environmental, education, and public health agencies, 
government organizations, and not-for-profit groups; assistance in 
the development of outreach and education materials, in printed and 
electronic form; coordination of information requests from teachers, 
schools, parents, dermatologists, meteorologists, and others; 
coordination of information-gathering efforts to ensure success of 
communications and education efforts; and coordination with EPA's 
Office of Public Affairs, Office of Children's Health Protection, 
Office of Research and Development, and other organizations inside 
and outside of EPA.  The position also involves analyzing technical 
material, including public health and economic information, with a 
specific focus on ultraviolet (UV) radiation health effects, 
economic analyses, and national educational standards.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?jobID=83228854

2-Year Full-Time Research Fellowship
(One Open Position)
 

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has an immediate opening for a 2-year research fellowship position in its Office of Food Defense, Communication and Emergency Response.
 

CFSAN is the part of FDA responsible for regulating most foods, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. Each year there are numerous foodborne illness outbreaks and other emergency events associated with products CFSAN regulates. When such events occur CFSAN provides scientific, policy, and regulatory guidance on steps to be taken to protect the public health and the Office of Food Defense, Communication and Emergency Response plays a central role in coordinating the Center’s response. In responding emergency incidents, information is received electronically from a variety of sources. A critical aspect of managing the Center’s emergency response is to track and organize the most pertinent, up-to-date information and data in a manner that risk managers can readily analyze it and use it to shape public health decisions.
 

The research fellow will serve as part of the Emergency Coordination and Response Team and will be responsible for extracting, organizing, and reporting information that is of critical importance in responding to foodborne illness emergencies. This includes assisting in the development of a systematic information management and information presentation mechanism for the data. The mechanism will be utilized during emergency situations and to provide data for analysis at later dates.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Extract and organize information from various sources and forms of information (i.e. e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.) related to foodborne illness outbreaks and food contamination events involving FDA/CFSAN regulated products and intentional acts of contamination.
• Prepare reports of emergencies for CFSAN staff and management
• Assist in the development of systems to manage information and organize key data in such a way as to facilitate risk management decision-making during emergency response
• Coordinate CFSAN’s analytical, enforcement, communication, and recall information collection with FDA’s Office of Crisis Management, FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Provide technological assistance in reviewing and maintaining an electronic filing and storage system for the Emergency Coordination and Response Team.
• Communicate and coordinate with various scientific, information technology, and policy officials
• Work the late first shift overlapping into a second shift (12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Hours may be flexible depending on type of emergency, outbreak, or recall).
• Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and applications of information technology and project management.
• Knowledge of food safety with a sufficient understanding of epidemiology, microbiology, and environmental investigations to allow the incumbent to interpret results with respect to FDA involvement and response is highly desirable but not required.
• Successful practical experience working on and with multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent skills for preparing electronic and written documents and oral communication
• Masters degree in information technology, information management, informatics, or public health; OR a bachelors degree in one of the health or life sciences with strong experience in information management

Salary:

The stipend is $7,243.92 per month the first year and $7,461.23 per month the second year. Some funding is available for relocation and travel expenses.
 

Duty Location:
FDA/CFSAN, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740
 

How to apply:

Qualified applicants should apply by sending cover letter and resume to the following address:

Sherry McGarry
Acting Supervisor, Emergency Coordination and Response Team
FDA/CFSAN
5100 Paint Branch Parkway
HFS-015
College Park, MD 20740

***Please indicate on your application that you are applying for Position Code: ECRT-01***
For immediate consideration applicants may forward resumes or vitas to the following email address: ofdcer@fda.hhs.gov
The fellowship program is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and is open to all qualified U.S. citizens, and permanent resident aliens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, handicap, or national origin.