Public Health Job Opportunities

Category: Cancer

University of Miami Research Positions

Posted by Brenda Nickol | April 11, 2020

The University of Miami Health System is seeking individuals for research positions: The Clinical Research Services in the Sylvester Cancer Center is a centralized clinical trial office supporting cutting edge clinical trials for cancer patients in all areas of cancer (Phases 1-3). We provide regulatory, clinical, and quality assurance services to physician Investigators at the medical campus in Miami and at 4 satellite locations. We are the only NCI-designated cancer facility in South Florida.

The department currently has several open positions. The position no’s are listed next to the job title.
To apply, visit our careers page at careers.med.miami.edu. Look for the position no. in the search bar and apply. The candidates can submit multiple applications.

Current Vacancies:

  1. Clinical Research Coordinator (R100037251, R100034364, R100031699) – 3 openings Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Clinical Research experience $52K-$55K
  2. Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator (R100036890, R100036892, R100035681, R100030823) – 4 openings Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 5 Years of Clinical Research Experience $65K-$70K
  3. Sr. Manager Research Support (R100037909) – 1 opening Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant management experience in Research $80K-$85K
  4. Regulatory Analyst (R100036283) – 1 opening Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant regulatory experience $50-$53K
  5. Sr. Regulatory Analyst (R100036443) – 1 opening Requirements – Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant regulatory experience $60-$65K
  6. Manager Regulatory Support (R100039334) – 1 opening Requirements – Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant regulatory experience $70-$75K
    For additional information contact Pooja Chawla – pxc447@miami.edu

Posted in Biostatistics, Cancer, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Full Time, Other, Research/Academic

Health Systems Change Manager

Posted by Brenda Nickol | March 4, 2020

The DHHS Public Health Division is seeking a motivated and self-driven professional to manage and implement evidence based practices in the State of Nebraska as a Health Systems Change Manager.

Location and address of position: 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68025

Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm

Examples of Work

Working with health systems or clinics serving disparate populations to assist them in implementing evidence based practices to increase cancer screening rates, and to increase hypertension control. This position is responsible for several key activities that integrate core components across funding sources: Health Systems Change, community clinical linkages, bi-directional referrals between community and primary care, and overseeing sub recipients receiving integrated funding awards. Will supervise staff working on core activities around community clinical linkages, and public health campaigns. Another essential responsibility will be collaborating with partners and bringing partners together to develop preventive screening pathways to care.Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIRMENTS: Experience working with health systems or clinics serving disparate populations, Evidence based strategies to increase cancer, and preventive screening rates within clinic populations,

PREFERRED: Medical background and or experience, (RN, APRN, PA or other related experience working within clinic systems) Experience and understanding of working with Electronic Medical Records to monitor screening rates or quality assurance. Experience in supervising staff, and bringing partners together.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Looking for an individual who is energetic and innovative, Able to work with a variety of partners including clinic staff to engage and partner around evidence based clinic strategies for health systems change. Experience in grant writing and performance measures, monitoring and evaluation. Experienced in public health and or population health principles, Supervisory experience.

View the job description and apply online here.

Posted in Cancer, Clinical Research, Full Time, Health Administration, Health Promotion, Omaha/Lincoln, Program Management

CDC’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) application open until Jan 28

Posted by Brenda Nickol | January 24, 2020

The Public Health Associate Program (PHAP), a unique public health training program with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will open its 2020 application period January 22–28. PHAP is seeking exceptional recent college graduates interested in public health careers.

PHAP is a two year, competitive, paid training program. Associates gain broad, hands-on experience working in public health programs in state, tribal, local, and territorial public health departments; nongovernmental organizations; public health institutes and associations; academic institutions; and CDC quarantine stations. Continue reading “CDC’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) application open until Jan 28” →

Posted in Adolescent Health, Atlanta, Behavioral Health, Cancer, Chronic Disease, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety, Full Time, Health Administration, Health Communication, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Infectious Disease, Injury Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity, Occupational Health, Other, Preparedness and Response, Program Management

Applied Epi Fellowship Program (CSTE/CDC)

Posted by Brenda Nickol | December 17, 2019

CSTE is currently accepting new applications for the  

Applied Epidemiology Fellowship program

for placement in the summer of 2020.

Potential field assignment subject areas:

Birth Defects and NAS

Chronic Disease

Environmental Health

Infectious Diseases (including HAI, Quarantine, and Food Safety)

Injury

Injury – Drug Overdose

Occupational Health

Maternal and Child Health

Substance Use/Mental Health

 

In response to the need for a skilled workforce in applied epidemiology at state and local health departments, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) has established the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Program in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH).

The goal of the Fellowship is to provide a high quality on-the-job training experience in applied epidemiology for recent graduates and to prepare Fellows for long-term career placement at the state and local level. Based on their career aspirations and available positions, Fellows are carefully matched to a state or local health agency or federal quarantine station for two years under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

During their tenure, Fellows will be expected to complete activities and achieve competencies related to epidemiologic methods, communication skills, public health practice, policy, and legal issues. Continue reading “Applied Epi Fellowship Program (CSTE/CDC)” →

Posted in Adolescent Health, Atlanta, Biostatistics, Cancer, Chronic Disease, Epidemiology, Full Time, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, Injury Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity, Occupational Health, Other, Preparedness and Response, Surveillance, Washington DC