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September 1, 2021
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Central New York Jobs
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Employer: Syracuse Refugee Agricultural Program (SyRAP)
Location: Syracuse, New York
Part-time 30hrs/wk, for two years September 1st, 2021 – August 31st 2023.
In partnership with program partners Cornell Cooperative Extension, Salt City Harvest Farm, and Matthew 25 Farm. The Assistant Agriculture Program/Education Coordinator position will deliver agriculture and garden training in both classroom and field settings for SyRAP, a training program for refugees who are interested in starting their own farming business or acquiring farmland. Farmers go through three years of ENL, agriculture, gardening, marketing, and business training before they lease or buy land on their own. As part of their training they are required to attend classes during
years 1-3 of the program. This individual will be an employee of Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment (RISE) and this hands-on position will report to and work with the SyRAP Program Coordinator and Agriculture Educator. It is anticipated that this position will start in October of 2021.
Employer: Cortland Area Communities That Care
Location: Cortland, New York
Salary: $50,000-55,000/Yr.
Cortland Area Communities That Care (CACTC) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Data Surveillance Coordinator as part of the HEALing Communities Study. This NIDA-funded multi-site implementation research study will test the impact of an integrated set of evidence-based interventions in 16 New York State counties. The goal is to prevent and treat opioid misuse and opioid use disorder (OUD) and reduce opioid related deaths by 40 percent over three years. Since 2002, CACTC has put data at the forefront of public health work in Cortland County. CACTC is committed to advancing data-driven decision making that uses verifiable information to identify and design strategies to improve the health of Cortland County residents
Employer: PEACE, Inc.
Location: Syracuse, New York
Salary: $44,000-55,000/Yr
The Development Specialist will: Research and identify new funding prospects and write grant proposals; Use and interpret PEACE, Inc. data for development of grant proposals, reports and donor solicitation; Facilitate communication between departments to ensure timely completion of program reports and other funder requirements; Meet regularly and collaborate with members of the agency leadership team to establish funding priorities; Function as a member of the community engagement team which works together to maximize awareness, utilization and support of PEACE, Inc. programs; Compile, analyze and interpret data for the Community Assessment from various community resources, working with the appropriate programs and departments, and communicate findings of the completed Community Assessment with staff and the community; Support the creation and implementation of strategies for donor cultivation, development and appreciation including maintenance of donor database; Foster collaboration and partnership, both internally and externally, to promote agency programs. This includes developing and maintaining effective networks with staff, funding sources, governmental entities and other human services programs in Syracuse and Onondaga County; Coordinate contracts for new projects and review progress with accountants and program directors; Assist with maintenance of agency compliance & update agency information with various government agencies (i.e. Grants Gateway, SAMS, etc.).
Employer: StyRAP
Location: Syracuse, New York
Full-time (35-40 hrs/wk)
This is a position at Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment (RISE) who has a partnership with Salt City Harvest Farm, Matthew 25 Farm, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The successful candidate should have the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, have experience working with people from other cultures, anticipate issues, be flexible, open-minded, and develop solutions. In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience working on farms. The Agriculture Program Coordinator will be required to work with a wide variety of individuals and organizations, including farmers from multiple countries, other farms, and partners. The successful candidate must have a sincere interest in agriculture, food justice, working with different cultures, decreasing food insecurity, and increasing self-sustainability.
Employer: Oswego County
Location: Oswego, New York
Salary: $21.28/Hr.
The Oswego County Health Department has an immediate opening for a Public Health Sanitarian to perform professional activities which include the investigation & inspection of non-engineering aspects of environmental health control in accordance with State Sanitary Code, Public Health Law and other codes.
Employer: StyRAP
Location: Syracuse, New York
Part-time, 30hrs/wk, for two years September 1st, 2021 – August 31st 2023.
In partnership with program partners, the Urban Agriculture Coordinator position will manage a new urban agriculture program and maintain multiple community gardens for SyRAP, a training program for refugees who are interested in starting their own farming business or acquiring farmland. Farmers go through three years of ENL, agriculture, gardening, marketing, and business training before they lease or buy land on their own. The new Urban Agriculture Program will assist people in the refugee community who are interested in starting their own gardens near their home, but do not have the land/space to do so. This individual will be an employee of Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment (RISE) and this hands-on position will report to and work with the Agriculture Programs Director and RISE Executive Director. It is anticipated that this position will start in October of 2021.
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Regional Jobs
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Employer: Mount Sinai
Location: New York, New York
The Associate Researcher I is a laboratory research position, responsible for independent conduct of routine and standardized experiments. This individual assists in the interpretation of research outcomes, performs assays to support research studies, and assists in the clerical and supply aspects of the laboratory environment. Roles & Responsibilities include: Conducts routine and standardized experiments using advanced research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project; Analyzes and assists in interpreting moderately complex results; Analyzes and assists in interpreting laboratory results; Performs assays to support research studies; Maintains laboratory environment and assists in the upkeep of appropriate inventory; may include ordering of supplies; Logs and tests samples; prepares and submits laboratory materials and specimens for shipment; Assists in new and unexpected research experiments and techniques; Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation; Performs other related duties.
Employer: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, New York
Seeking an outstanding individual to join the Cazer Lab and work with collaborators in the Population Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences Department on a COVID-19 Community Surveillance Survey. This project will estimate the prevalence of COVID-19 infection and immunity in the local community through regular field surveys. The research coordinator will be primarily responsible for the organization and implementation of field surveys. Duties will include:
Coordinating with multiple individuals at Cornell and external partners; Developing training materials for field staff;
Ensuring adherence with IRB and IBC protocols; Publicizing the survey; Developing informational materials for survey participants; Assisting with designing the survey and sampling plan; Organizing materials for surveys, including preparation of sampling materials and maintenance of sample lists and surveys; Writing standard operating procedures for survey administration; Assisting with supervision of field staff; Assisting with data analysis; Writing reports for external partners.
Employer: Health Research, Inc.
Department: Wadsworth Center - Division of Genetics
Location: Albany, New York
Salary: $55,431/Yr.
Application Deadline: September 21, 2021
The Newborn Screening Program (NBSP) tests newborns for 50 congenital diseases. If these diseases are identified at birth, health outcomes are improved by early detection and treatment. The NBSP monitors quality and compliance of external partners such as hospitals and Specialty Care Centers to ensure the entire system is operating well. The Data Administrator III will assist with developing the tracking system to track and evaluate hospital compliance. The incumbent will review case notes and documents before any violation letters are sent to the hospitals. The incumbent will also assist in developing the new hospital communication portal/application in Health Commerce System (HCS) and provide training to hospitals. The Data Administrator III will participate in site visits with birth hospitals and provide updates in meetings and calls related to the project. Other related duties as assigned.
Employer: New York City Department of Correction
Location: East Elmhurst, New York
Salary: $94,283-108,426
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards the smallest jail system possible without compromising public safety. The DOC seeks to recruit a Director of Data Analytics and Research. The Director will be responsible for directing the analytic and research efforts of the department in support of policy, planning, strategic initiatives, and internal and external research collaborations.
The responsibilities of this leadership role include, but are not limited to: Maximizing efficiency of reporting and analytic operations by leveraging programming languages and dashboarding applications; Planning and guiding internal quantitative analytic and research projects related to program and policy evaluation; Managing DOC’s Research Review Board and serving as subject matter expert on research operations, including identifiability, privacy, and related concerns; Managing DOC’s Open Data operations and collaborations; Serving as primary contact point for external research collaborators and proposed projects; Serving as primary contact point for intergovernmental (data and analytic workstreams; Identifying areas of concern and developing strategies to correct deficiencies or problems; Providing support and training for the Data Analytics and Research Unit while supporting employee development.
Employer: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, New York
Application Deadline: September 13, 2021
The Director of the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives occupies a vital leadership role within Cornell Health, both reporting, and serving as a key thought partner, to the Assistant Vice President of Student & Campus Life for Health and Wellbeing (AVP) in support of the AVP’s leadership of, and vision for, a culture of well-being at Cornell. This role also provides campus-wide leadership for the university's strategic objective of promoting the health and well-being of students as a foundation for academic and life success. The Director guides the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive public health approach to optimizing student mental health and reducing the risk of suicide, alcohol and other drug misuse, sexual violence, hazing, and bias. This position oversees a program of research and evaluation that monitors health-related trends that impact our population, supports the development of evidence-based institutional strategies, and contributes to the literature on college health. The Director manages a team of health promotion professionals and collaborates with staff, faculty, students, alumni, trustees, parents, and local officials to develop and implement campus and community level initiatives. This role supports and guides institutional leadership groups related to campus health and well-being. The Director makes public engagement an element of the Skorton Center through outreach and collaborations with stakeholders that can benefit from the center's expertise.
Employer: International Rescue Committee
Location: New York, New York
The International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. IRC’s health programs comprise the largest proportion of its overall program budget and are essential to both IRC emergency response and long-term programming worldwide. The Health Technical Unit is a dynamic team of more than 50 professionals working across different health sectors. They provide IRC’s 40 plus country offices and emergency response team with world class technical expertise, capacity building and a cross-country view of what works to achieve outcomes in terms of scientific evidence and practical experience. The HU also leads a focused policy change agenda, influencing UN, donor, and national policy to support strengthened health outcomes for IRC’s clients.
The Health Communications Specialist sits within the IRC’s Health Technical Unit. The Health Communications Specialist is the lead on the IRC’s technical communications in health, and the focal point working closely with the IRC’s global communications team, supporting health-focused media placements, press releases, briefs, and reports. The Health Communications Specialist will also serve as the communications point for IRC’s ambitious nutrition advocacy effort, and will support the Health Unit’s research uptake efforts.
Employer: International Rescue Committee
Location: New York, New York
The Health and Protection Data Specialist will be responsible for activities to support: the expansion and quality of health and protection data sources; the collection, harmonization and visualization of data from multiple sources including from International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) relevant health country program teams, protection (protection monitoring and assessments), and humanitarian access and safety/security teams to produce a combined data set. The Specialist will be responsible for supplying guidance, recommended information management approaches, and easy to use, integrated health and protection tools for data collection, analysis and reporting, allowing for increased effectiveness in understanding and responding to human rights and IHL violations related to healthcare outcomes. These tools and approaches will also be used to support IRC teams and civil society organizations to expand the contribution of protection monitoring to provide a broader understanding of contextual environment within which attacks on healthdata is being gathered. The Specialist will work closely with the project partners to harmonize data collection tools and maximize data collection efficiency and effectiveness for advocacy.
Employer: The City of East Orange
Location: East Orange, New Jersey
Salary: $70,363-113,279/Yr.
Application Deadline: September 21, 2021
Under direction, the Health Educator assesses individual and community health needs; plans, implements and evaluates effective health education programs; coordinates health education services; serves as a resource person in health education, and communicates health needs, concerns, and resources; does other related tasks as required: Develops health education programs to address community health needs including drug and alcohol abuse control, smoking prevention and cessation, nutrition, injury control, physical fitness, exercise, and other preventive health activities; Identifies target populations and assesses health education needs based on information from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, community health organizations, and other relevant health related data; Prepares health education program plans; Involves local community leaders in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of health education services and programs; collaborates with other agencies, and consults with subject matter specialists in the planning, implementation, and maintenance process; Applies appropriate health education interventions to provide for the effective implementation of health education programs.
Employer: International Rescue Committee
Location: New York, New York OR Washington, D.C.
The IRC is seeking a researcher to support the design, development, and management of research, learning and evidence generating activities for a five-year multi-country and multi-stakeholder pandemic/COVID mortality and morbidity research grant. The role will contribute about 75% of their time to this grant and is contingent on funding being awarded. In addition to supporting this particular study, this position will help shape and lead IRC’s Health Research and Learning Agenda, which includes business development, partnership match-making, and continual prioritization and support of research studies across the thematic areas of: non-communicable diseases; menstrual hygiene management/female friendly sanitation; systems strengthening; and immunizations. This position requires strong epidemiological research and program management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge and implementation of ethical and equitable research approaches; and prior experience working with qualitative & quantitative data. This portion of the position will comprise approximately 25% level of effort. This also offers the researcher to grow the health research portfolio and health research team, pending successful fundraising!
Employer: Health Research, Inc.
Department: Office of Quality and Patient Safety
Location: Albany, New York
Salary: $77,197/Yr.
Application Deadline: September 17, 2021
The Project Coordinator will be assigned to the Center for Health Data Innovation in the Office of Quality and Patient Safety. The incumbent will coordinate the implementation of data infrastructure efforts to support the collection, integration and linkage of data required for the CDC COVID-19 Health Disparities grant. This includes developing, monitoring and coordinating project activities related to the integration of various data sources maintained throughout the New York State Department of Health (e.g., Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), Statewide Health Information Network of New York (SHIN-NY) data) into a Lake House environment. The incumbent will coordinate with other state agencies, SHIN-NY Qualified Entities and contract staff as needed to oversee data collection, coordinate activities related to integration, standardization, and analysis efforts. The incumbent will also have responsibilities related to monitoring and coordinating progress of the collection, tabulation, and interpretation of required data required for CDC grant deliverables. The incumbent will coordinate with the NYSDOH Project Director to ensure grant deliverables are met, will provide project findings, status reports and other documents as required, and will perform other appropriate related duties as assigned.
Employer: Health Research, Inc.
Department: Office of Public Health
Location: Bethpage, New York
Salary: $77,197/Yr.
Application Deadline: September 14, 2021
The Public Health Representative IV, located in Nassau County, will monitor epidemiologic investigation and surveillance activities for involving people with laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19. The incumbent will also be responsible to monitor the provision of technical assistance and health education to patients in order to interrupt ongoing disease transmission; provide guidance and education to staff; monitor and handle complex COVID positive situations; supervise staff and will perform other appropriate related duties.
Employer: Health Research, Inc.
Department: Wadsworth Center - Division of Genetics
Location: Albany, New York
Salary: $53,431.00/Yr.
Application Deadline: September 14, 2021
The Public Health Specialist II will work with the IMD Specialty Care Centers to assist in improving family access to Long-term Follow-up (LTFU) educational resources and to assist in strengthening LTFU data collection by clinical specialists from consented individuals. The incumbent will assist in creating Long-term Follow-up (LTFU) outreach educational materials and information resources; assist in developing Longitudinal Pediatric Data Repository (LPDR) user instruction and provide user trainings to the clinical staff; review case information submitted by clinical sites; review progress reports submitted by clinical sites and assist in preparing materials for the Internal Review Board (IRB) protocol renewal and amendment; and perform other appropriate related duties. The Newborn Screening Program (NBSP) tests newborns for 50 congenital diseases. If these diseases are identified at birth, health outcomes are improved by early detection and treatment. The program has initiated efforts to establish a NYS NBS Patient Registry in 2016 to collect long-term health information from children identified by newborn screening with one of the Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs).
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National Jobs
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Employer: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Department: Health & Human Services, Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology & Laboratory Services
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: $97,078-$126,202/Yr.
Application Deadline: September 17, 2021
The incumbent will serve as a Health Scientist responsible for the evaluation and monitoring of public health programs, policies, or issues and the application of behavioral and social science theories, methods, and techniques to the study of public health issues and formulation of policy or program development and evaluation. As a Health Scientist, you will: Facilitate meetings for purposes of designing and implementing the evaluation, interpreting results and determining appropriate action steps, and/or providing technical assistance or training to internal and external audiences on evaluation methods, concepts, and tools; Develop a data collection and analysis plan, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; Interpret the data in the context of the program and justifying conclusions to use data and share lessons learned; Develop program descriptions and identify the evaluation focus, key evaluation questions, and relevant process and outcome indicators; Search, synthesize, and interpret information and evidence relevant to public health.
Employer: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
Location: Washington, DC; Remote until November 2021
The KFF, a non-profit organization is the nation’s leading health policy organization dedicated to filling the need for trusted information on national health issues. KFF serves as a non-partisan source of facts, information, and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the public. KFF is seeking a Policy Analyst for the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured, which provides information and analysis on health care coverage and access for the low-income population with a special focus on Medicaid’s role and coverage of the uninsured. The Policy Analyst will help develop and carry out quantitative and qualitative analysis related to Medicaid policy, health reform, and coverage for the low-income population, with a focus on eligibility and enrollment policy.
Employer: Michael Allen Company
Location: Darien, Connecticut
Research Associates are entry-level analysts who form the project team foundation for client engagements. They are responsible for a wide range of activities from data acquisition to analysis and summarization for client presentations. This position will: Formulate hypotheses against preset issues; With clear guidance identify and acquire project data; Build datasets from secondary sources and/or primary research for project-specific modeling including cleaning, restructuring and validating data; Conduct prescribed analysis accurately; Identify potentially meaningful findings and significant insights from analysis; Fill data holes as needed; Prepare simple charts, graphs and supporting report materials for assigned project areas, write key findings; Summarize findings clearly and contribute to internal discussions; Identify ways to work more efficiently.
Employer: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
The Staff Biostatistician will have a direct impact on the mission of St. Jude by providing statistical expertise to researchers conducting clinical and experimental studies. The Department of Biostatistics is a large department with 14 faculty (PhD level) statisticians, 26 master’s level statisticians, 3 postdoctoral fellows, 8 computer scientists, and administrative staff. Master’s level biostatisticians work in teams with a faculty member and sometimes with other biostatisticians to support assigned specific research areas. This approach enables you to gain disease-specific knowledge and expertise while also building productive relationships with collaborators across St. Jude.
You will be responsible for: Assisting in the analyses of research studies by using appropriate statistical methods and/or mathematical techniques; Meeting with clinicians, scientists and other research personnel to discuss research projects, goals and hypotheses; Providing support for statistical analyses by extracting data and ensuring accurate data files; Using statistical software packages (e.g., SAS and/or R) to write computer programs to analyze data; Preparing memoranda to effectively document data issues, statistical methodology, and analysis results and interpretations, including results in tabular and graphical forms; Assisting investigators with abstract and manuscript development to disseminate research results. Duties are performed under the guidance of a faculty member.
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Fellowships & Internships
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Employer: Geisinger
Location: Pennsylvania; Various Cities
Application Deadline: September 14, 2021
Geisinger is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of technology and innovative clinical care delivery. The physician-led system is composed of nearly 3,000 providers, 11 hospital campuses, 2 research centers, a 560,000-member health plan, a research enterprise, Geisinger Commonwealth Medical School and the Steele Institute for Health Innovation.
We will be offering four tracks for the 2021 recruitment cycle - two hospital-based tracks, one in the Central Region (at Geisinger Medical Center) and one in the Western Region (Geisinger Lewistown Hospital), a unique overlap between the Geisinger Health Plan and Geisinger Clinics, and in the Steele Institute for Innovation.
Employer: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Department: Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) of the Center for Global Health (CGH)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Application Deadline: October 21, 2021
CDC is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights to prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks and supports communities and citizens to do the same. Throughout the course of this fellowship, the participant will be trained to assist in projects and activities in the domains of global health security applied research, strategy, best practices, monitoring, evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative data analyses related to DGHP’s priorities. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will receive training on evaluation, applied research, developing research agendas, data management, collection, and analysis and preparing and writing abstracts, reports, and/or manuscripts across a wide range of global health security issues.
Employer: Community Care Cooperative (C3) & Health Career Connection (HCC)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Salary: $60,000-65,000/Yr.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2021
The one-year fellowship is designed to provide an emerging leader, who is interested in pursuing a leadership role in health administration, with essential project management and training related to social justice, community health, and public health. The fellow will have in-depth experience working in a leading innovative forward-thinking non-profit. The fellow will be mentored by senior leadership at C3, have the opportunity to rotate through different departments at C3 such as quality, finance, practice transformation, clinical programs, operations, and human resources. In addition, the fellow will lead projects and gain supervisory experience in one or more of the following areas: health equity, quality improvement, telehealth, social determinants of health, and advanced models of care delivery. The goal is to prepare the fellow for a future leadership role at C3 or a similar organization. Qualified candidates for the fellowship will have completed the degree requirements by the start of the fellowship in June 2022.
Employer: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Department: Program and Performance Improvement Office, Office of the Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Application Deadline: October 21, 2021
The Improvement Office works with colleagues in every Division and Office within NCHHSTP to evaluate and enhance the efficiency, outcomes, and impact of NCHHSTP programs, policies, and activities. This work focuses on (1) improving data use for program improvement, (2) maximizing opportunities in healthcare systems, (3) enhancing health department focus on program collaboration and service integration, and (4) strengthening modeling and cross-cutting analyses to identify and implement high-impact prevention to reduce HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs and TB.
The Improvement Office is expanding the activities around data use to improve public health and health care performance and maximizing opportunities in healthcare systems. The participant will contribute to activities to ensure data are used to monitor, evaluate and improve the efficiency, outcomes, and impact of programs, policies, and activities by collaborating with Divisions to develop routine national, state, and recipient feedback reports and assisting with data-driven reviews. In addition, the participant will be involved in several projects aimed at supporting Center and Division efforts to evaluate and implement strategic initiatives aimed at improving access to, and delivery of, recommended prevention and treatment services HIV, Hepatitis B and C, latent TB infection, and other STDs within healthcare settings.
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