Public Health Job Opportunities

Author: Laura Vinson

PH Practice Experience in Belize Central America

Posted by Laura Vinson | April 13, 2018

Deadline: Ongoing

Students interested in Global Health may consider opportunities with a small non-governmental organization in Belize Central America – Hillside Healthcare International. This opportunity may provide field experiences in the Toledo District of Southern Belize – the poorest region in the country.  Hillside has a well established portfolio of programs in public health and employs a full time MPH qualified Belizean public health director. For more information, review the Hillside Project Opportunities and contact Laura Vinson at laura.vinson@unmc.edu.

Posted in Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Administration, Health Promotion, Other, Volunteer

Internship & Volunteer Opportunities with Legal Aid of Nebraska

Posted by Laura Vinson | April 13, 2018

Deadline: Varied–For Summer 2018

Legal Aid of Nebraska has several internship and volunteer opportunities for summer throughout Nebraska. There are openings in Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and North Platte.  The internship is available through the Agricultural Worker Rights Program, which requires a proficiency in Spanish. The other opportunities are relevant to multiple areas, specific to social justice and poverty issues. A description of the corresponding opportunities may be found here.

Posted in Health Equity, Health Policy, Nebraska, Occupational Health, Omaha/Lincoln, Other, Part Time, Volunteer

1st Five Site Coordinator with FAMILY, Inc.

Posted by Laura Vinson | March 26, 2018

Deadline: April 19th, 2018

FAMILY, Inc., located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is currently seeking a full time 1st Five Site Coordinator to join our team.  This individual will oversee the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Program for Pottawattamie and Mills Counties. The purpose of the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative is to support and enhance models of service delivery that promote high quality well-child care, supporting healthy development for all children ages birth to five years. The 1st Five Site Coordinator will lead in building infrastructure to support the concepts of 1st Five Healthy Development Initiative. This position also assists the MCAH Director in the supervision of assigned staff and programs.

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Posted in Adolescent Health, Full Time, Maternal and Child Health, Omaha/Lincoln, Program Management

Area Cooperative Extension Advisor with University of California

Posted by Laura Vinson | March 26, 2018

Deadline: April 6, 2018

The Area Cooperative Extension (CE) advisor for Nutrition, Family, and Consumer Sciences (NFCS) will conduct a multi-county based extension, education and applied research NFCS program to meet clientele needs in Fresno and Madera Counties. The CE advisor will provide leadership to the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) low-income nutrition education programs funded by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and the UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program (a SNAP-Ed Program). Continue reading “Area Cooperative Extension Advisor with University of California” →

Posted in Adolescent Health, Behavioral Health, Full Time, Health Communication, Health Promotion, Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity, Program Management, Research/Academic

Student Workers with UNMC, CoPH

Posted by Laura Vinson | March 26, 2018

Deadline: April 6th

Two student worker positions, 15-20 hours per week, up to 2 years. The successful candidate will participate in the assessment, recruitment, retention, and data collection efforts of research participants in a randomized controlled trial focusing on diabetes prevention. Continue reading “Student Workers with UNMC, CoPH” →

Posted in Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Health Promotion, Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity, Omaha/Lincoln, Part Time, Program Management, Research/Academic