Public Health Job Opportunities

Category: Public Health Function

Research Assistant, Participant Enrollment Specialist

Posted by Brenda Nickol | May 5, 2022

There is an opening for a summer Research Assistant at Boys Town National Research Hospital

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under supervision of assigned research area leadership, the Research Assistant I role works on various phases of research studies being performed, including data entry and analysis, equipment calibration, preparation of solutions, ordering of supplies, and scheduling/recruiting human subjects for study activities. Duties will vary widely depending on the type of laboratory assigned and research being performed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Assists in the preparation of stimuli and development of appropriate test procedures.
  • Assists in research tool preparation, data collection, and procedures in research studies which may include animals, human subjects, etc.
  • Maintains a detailed record of test conditions and results.
  • Assists in the calibration of laboratory equipment.
  • Assists in the development of software for data collection and data analysis.
  • Assists in the design, construction, and maintenance of electronic devices used in laboratories, including PCs, audio equipment, and special purpose interfaces.
  • Assists in the recruitment, scheduling, and testing in research studies using human subjects.
  • Uses computers to analyze and plot results of experiments.
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Posted in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Omaha/Lincoln, Research/Academic

Data Analytics Internship

Posted by Brenda Nickol | April 2, 2022

Ocuvera is a medical technology company in Lincoln, Nebraska. We place three-dimensional sensors equipped with machine-learned algorithms into hospital rooms to automatically monitor patients for increased risk of falling. Falls in hospitals can have serious consequences for the patients, nurses, and the hospital. We are looking for someone to help demonstrate Ocuvera’s effectiveness to our customers through data analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with data analytics mentor on all tasks.
  • Work with sales and other departments to prioritize analytics needs.
  • Data collection and maintenance: help get our customers’ data into a useable format.
  • Database implementation: where needed, augment or create new reporting tools to better analyze customer data.
  • Data mining: dig into complex data to look for patterns.
  • Data interpretation: draw conclusions from each customer’s data and summarize analysis for internal and external consumption.
  • Report generation: help create easy-to-interpret, high-impact reports using each customer’s own data to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Ocuvera system. Current database and reporting tools include: PowerBI, SQL, Excel, Canva.
  • Innovation: locate and define areas for workflow improvement.

Requirements

  • Pursuing Bachelor, Master, or PhD or equivalent qualification in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field
  • Possess in-depth understanding of analytical tools and ways of presenting data
  • Technical expertise regarding data models and database design and development in SQL
  • Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, C#, or R
  • Competency with Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to tell a complete narrative using data

***This internship has the potential to turn into a full-time offer. The successful candidate should be open to staying in Nebraska at the end of the internship.

If interested, please send an email to Lucas Sabalka at lsabalka@ocuvera.com.

Ocuvera is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

Posted in Biostatistics, Nebraska, Omaha/Lincoln, Part Time

Workforce Development and Leadership Program Manager

Posted by Brenda Nickol | March 25, 2022

Training the current public health workforce is a core element of the UNMC College of Public Health Office of Public Health Practice. Opportunities are planned and offered in several modalities (virtual, asynchronous, and in person) for diverse partners (governmental public health departments, non-profits, FQHCs, hospital systems and others). The desired candidate will have skills in facilitation, leadership, management, organizational development, and community engagement. The manager of workforce development programs and leadership training will lead all the workforce development initiatives for the Office of Public Health Practice. This includes the facilitation and coordination of opportunities, recruitment, advertisement, data reporting and enrollment.

View the full job description and apply online here.

Posted in Full Time, Health Administration, Health Promotion, Nebraska, Omaha/Lincoln, Program Management

Coordinator II, School of Public and Population Health

Posted by Brenda Nickol | March 25, 2022

UTMB Health Galveston is seeking a Coordinator for their School of Public and Population health.

Serves as the primary point of contact for applied practice experiences and other community-based academic experiences through the School of Public and Population Health. To manage activities for a project or program.

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Posted in Full Time, Health Administration, Other, Program Management, Research/Academic

Disease Intervention Specialist

Posted by Brenda Nickol | March 25, 2022

Under the supervision of the bureau chief, maintains a regional field office for the delivery of disease prevention and public health services in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Serves as a liaison between IDPH and local public health for communicable diseases, including HIV, STDs, viral hepatitis, TB, and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Delivers STD and HIV partner services, including counseling, interviewing, and educating persons infected with communicable diseases. Solicits partner and contact information, provides referrals for support services, and acts as an advocate by ensuring linkage to case management, medical, and other support services. Performs partner/contact investigations, including location of partners, risk reduction counseling, HIV testing, and linkage to other follow-up testing and treatment. Conducts re-interviews for HIV-positive persons identified as out of care and/or never in care and works to connect them with appropriate medical services. 

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Posted in Epidemiology, Full Time, Infectious Disease, Omaha/Lincoln, Other