Public Health Job Opportunities

Category: Behavioral Health

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

Communications and Marketing Student Internship

Posted by Laura Vinson | February 15, 2018

Deadline: Until Filled

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking an intern 10-30 hours per week. The internship program is designed to give participants firsthand experience in community engagement and relationship building, with special attention focused on efforts to increase concern and awareness about Alzheimer’s disease with the Communications and Marketing Department.  The Communications and Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting with tasks to support creative services, marketing/social media, media development and engagement and public relations efforts.

For more information, including how to apply, please review the position description- Communications and Marketing Internship Description.

Posted in Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Health Administration, Health Communication, Health Promotion, Omaha/Lincoln, Part Time, Program Management, Unpaid, Volunteer

ASPPH/CDC Fellowships & Internships–applications now open

Posted by Brenda Nickol | December 20, 2017

Deadlines vary

Applications and position descriptions are now open for the following ASPPH Fellowships/Internships:

ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship

ASPPH/NHTSA Public Health Fellowship

ASPPH Public Health Internship

Continue reading “ASPPH/CDC Fellowships & Internships–applications now open” →

Posted in Atlanta, Behavioral Health, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Full Time, Global Health, Health Administration, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Other, Program Management, Surveillance, Washington DC

Project Coordinator

Posted by Brenda Nickol | November 15, 2017

CHI Health is seeking a Project Coordinator for their 5-4-3-2-1 Go! ® Healthy Kids lifestyle campaign.

Program Description:

The Community Benefit & Healthier Communities (CB&HC) team at CHI Health has been implementing a campaign promoting healthy habits to children in kindergarten through 5th grade in multiple counties in Nebraska for several years.  The goal of this initiative is to reduce overweight/obesity in children in CHI Health service areas through a community-wide campaign using the 5-4-3-2-1 Go! ®message. The main strategies include engagement in schools and out-of-school setting, promotion in clinics, and outreach in the community through events and media. The Coordinator will execute current work plans in Douglas, Sarpy, and Cass Counties, assist leads in Colfax and Pierce counties to execute their work plans, and work with the Community Benefit team to develop additional strategies which may or may not include expanding to other communities. Continue reading “Project Coordinator” →

Posted in Adolescent Health, Behavioral Health, Health Administration, Health Communication, Health Promotion, Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity, Omaha/Lincoln, Part Time, Program Management