Prepared by: Jennifer Cremeens and Anna Pollack, APHA-SA Opportunities Committee Chairs If you have announcements you want included in this email, please send them to: opportunities@aphastudents.org Weekly APHA - SA Opportunities Committee Email Friday, April 7, 2006 Internships 1. Internship or Practicum with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 2. Program Evaluation Intern, National Minority AIDS Council 3. Refugee Resettlement Assistant, Catholic Relief Services 1. Internship or Practicum Opportunity When: Fall 2006 Semester Where: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), Health Programs, 777 North Capitol Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20002. COG is a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to coordinate mutual efforts by its 19 local governments in the Washington metropolitan area and to find solutions to common inter-jurisdictional problems by fostering resource-sharing activities within the region. It is located 3 blocks from Union Station. For more information about COG, visit www.mwcog.org. Duties: Locate and summarize health research and surveillance reports of interest to local and regional policy makers for COG's bi-monthly Health Capsules newsletter. Other additional tasks, as needed. Qualifications: Graduate level student in public health or related field Knowledge of internet and local academic literature sources Excellent writing and editing skills are required. Detail oriented; organized; high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work Experience in news writing and/or health communication Familiarity of major health issues Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher is a plus. Hours: Approximately 100 hours. Flexible scheduling based on skill level and ability to work independently. Compensation: COG will cooperate with the University to grant academic or work experience credit or offer a stipend. Contact: Qualified applicants should send cover letter, résumé and writing sample to Nancy Rea at nrea@mwcog.org 2. Program Evaluation Intern The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) provides technical assistance and HIV/AIDS education and resources to organizations serving minorities in an effort to build the capacity of these organizations to deliver the highest quality services to persons at risk for HIV infection or living with HIV/AIDS. NMAC is currently seeking a Program Evaluation Intern. The purpose this internship is to expose the intern to capacity building efforts of NMAC and its evaluation activities. This position is ideal for graduate students in the health, health services, behavioral and/or social sciences. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of planning, design and implementation of culturally appropriate, community-level evaluation as well as excellent computer, written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have an ability to work in diverse, dynamic, team environment independently and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Evaluation Manager in implementing efforts to monitor and evaluate the specialized assistance to organizations, assessing activities to ensure greater consistency and quality of assistance provided, and monitoring quality assurance standards. Some travel to local and out-of-state trainings may be required. If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to the contact below. Also, feel free to pass this position announcement on to anyone who may like to apply for the position. Contact Information: Ivory Howard, MPH National Minority AIDS Council 1931 13th Street NW Washington DC 20009 Fax: 202.483.1135 ihoward@nmac.org 3. Refugee Resettlement Assistant [IMAGE] Each year, the Catholic Community Services Refugee Service Center resettles 40-80 refugees, those that have fled their home countries due to persecution and war. The Refugee Service Center assists clients with social services, employment services, and access to health care, education, food, clothing and housing. The center is looking for a Refugee Resettlement Assistant to aide program coordinator in all aspects of refugee resettlement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in direct resettlement of refugees. Volunteer should have access to a vehicle, a valid drivers license and insurance. He/She should be willing to commit 2 or more full days per week for at least 3 months. Responsibilities will include: ~U Registering clients for a Social Security Number, food stamps, Medicaid and Refugee Cash Assistance if eligible. ~U Follow-up with refugee families filing for Affidavits of Relationship. ~U Home visits to assess needs of anchor family for new arrivals. ~U Assistance with orientation of family members to community as needed. ~U Working with volunteers and volunteer coordinators to ensure appropriate resources are being used to adequately meet refugee needs. This is a unique opportunity for open, culturally sensitive individuals to gain knowledge and skills in refugee resettlement. Foreign language skills and experience working with diverse populations desirable, but not required. Interested individuals should contact: Jane Strom, Program Administrator stromj@catholiccharitiesdc.org (202) 667-9000 ext. 102 1501 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 Job Opportunities 1. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Citizens for Global Solutions 2. Director of Public Policy, Genetic Alliance 3. Prochoice Program Assistant, Catholics for Choice 4. International Program Assistant, Catholics for Choice 5. Assistant to CEO, National Organization of Woman 6. International Medical Corps Opportunities 7. US Air Force Public Health Positions 8. Training Coordinator 9. Outreach Managers (2 positions), National Partnership for Women & Families 10. Public Health Analyst, NIAAA 11. Research Associate, MedStar 1. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Citizens for Global Solutions Organization In today's increasingly interdependent world, our lives, our jobs, and our families are affected by numerous global challenges, including terrorism, climate change, failed states, and infectious disease. Citizens for Global Solutions (www.globalsolutions.org) is a national membership-based advocacy organization dedicated to identifying and promoting solutions to those problems that no one nation, no matter how powerful, can solve by itself. To that end, our educational fund works to engage Americans, our advocacy arm lobbies U.S. officials, and our political action committee endorses and funds candidates who share our principles. Job Summary A new position on our growing staff, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO) will be responsible for managing the financial operations of Citizens for Global Solutions, the Global Solutions Education Fund, and the Global Solutions PAC. A senior member of the management team, the VP & CFO will work in close collaboration with the Executive Vice President & COO and the President & CEO in providing strategic financial direction for a rapidly expanding and increasingly prominent national non-profit. The VP & CFO will also be responsible for developing and expanding the department of Finance, Administration and Human Resources, and will be the direct supervisor of the Office Manager. Having more than doubled in size during the past 18 months, and with a current combined annual budget of nearly $3 million, we are looking for someone eager to accept a challenging and rewarding position. We seek an individual who thrives in a fast-paced and creative environment and who wants to work for a dynamic and growing organization. Responsibilities o Provide leadership and direction in the areas of finance, business, budget planning and development, audits and accounting. o In cooperation with management team, develop a business plan that reflects the organization's current strategic goals. o In cooperation with management team, develop the annual budget, ensuring that department budgets align with the organization's strategic plan and business plan. o Responsible for being the custodian of funds, securities, and assets of the organization. o Provide strategic and operational direction necessary to achieve financial performance targets and enhance the organization's financial strength. o Perform short-term and long-range financial forecasting for the organization. o Direct and develop the Department of Finance, Administration and Human Resources and its ability to provide procedures necessary to maintain accurate records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services. o Appraise the organization's financial position and issue quarterly reports on the organization's financial stability, liquidity, and growth. o Ensure proper preparation for annual financial audit. o Research investment options for organization's reserves and monitor its performance. Qualifications: o Thorough understanding of nonprofit accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management o MBA and/or CPA preferred, and/or experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in business administration or accounting o Eight years of progressive, responsible financial management experience o Five years of progressive, responsible experience in management in a non-profit environment o Ability to work with multiple, complex business entities in profit and nonprofit arenas in accordance with the organization's strategic plan o Thorough understanding of accounting, bookkeeping and financial management of non-profit organizations [501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4)], for-profit companies and Political Action Committees (PAC) o Skill in operating, using and managing computer accounting programs including QuickBooks Pro; acute understanding of Excel o Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to maintain and meet deadlines o Excellent written and oral communications skills o Ability to juggle numerous high-profile projects simultaneously o Ability to effectively present information to management team, general staff and boards of directors o Exceptional business judgment~Winitiative to partner with key decision makers and offer business options and solutions o Superior tact and an excellent sense of humor o A strong code of ethics o The ability to work under pressure when necessary, and to get the job done when a deadline looms o Interest in and commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Citizens for Global Solutions Application Information Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits include four weeks of paid vacation per year, health/dental benefits, and a retirement plan. Citizens for Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to: cfo@lists-globalsolutions.org In your cover letter, please address clearly how you meet the qualifications above. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we request that you please do not call or email about your application. Deadline: May 1, 2006. Early applications encouraged. No applications via regular mail please. 2. Director of Public Policy Department: Public Policy Reports To: President & CEO Classification: Professional, full-time, exempt employment Benefits: Paid vacation, health and holidays, medical insurance, long-term disability and life insurance, and 403b retirement plan Location: 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 404, Washington, D.C. 20008 Salary Range: Mid-High 60~Rs depending on experience Genetic Alliance ( www.geneticalliance.org ) increases the capacity of advocacy organizations to achieve their missions and leverages the voices of millions of individuals and families living with genetic conditions. We build communication and mentoring networks, design and sponsor rigorous training courses, and provide infrastructure that strengthens and empowers our 600 member organizations. We are committed to capacity building in all communities. The technical assistance we provide to advocacy organizations results in measurable growth: increased access to services, funding for research, and support for emerging technologies. We seek an individual to join our team as Public Policy Director. Among other issues, this individual will lead Genetic Alliance policy initiatives including, but not limited to, genetic non-discrimination legislation, and genetic testing quality and accessibility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: ~U With the President and CEO, develop long-term strategic plan for public policy at Genetic Alliance ~U With the President and CEO, lead the Coalition for Genetic Fairness http://www.geneticfairness.org , including working closely with congressional offices as well as developing and implementing grassroots strategies (writing and disseminating action alerts, etc.). ~U Build and sustain partnerships with other non profit organizations as well as with industry and government agencies ~U Create and update content for the Coalition for Genetic Fairness website (including press releases, backgrounders, FAQs, and other resources). ~U Create and update public policy content for the Genetic Alliance website, includes researching issues and crafting objective educational materials. ~U Build capacity in member organizations around public policy work, including providing resources and support on advocacy efforts and assisting in advocacy trainings. ~U Monitor related news and public policy issues. ~U Research, write, and disseminate weekly policy update for members. ~U Represent Genetic Alliance and the advocacy community in coalitions and at government committee meetings, including writing and presenting testimony. ~U Create content for various organizational publications, including an e-newsletter ~U Assist in writing grant proposals, continuations, and grant reports ~U Assist in planning and staffing annual organization conferences, trainings, and other events ~U Supervise/manage public policy intern(s) QUALIFICATIONS Education Masters degree in related field preferred, BA or BS required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience and expertise in public policies and federal/state issues related to public health and genetics. Excellent writing, editing, communication and leadership skills are imperative. The Public Policy Director will possess: ~U Minimum of 5 years experience with public policy including legislative analysis, coalition building, direct and grassroots lobbying ~U Strong analytical and problem solving skills ~U Strong interpersonal and communication skills ~U Experience crafting effective talking points, messages and press releases ~U Experience working with print and television media (but not as primary spokesperson) ~U Knowledge of health policy issues ~U Ability to work in a team environment where all staff pitches in when needed ~U Proficiency is MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Skills ~U Knowledge of Genetics and its impact on public policies preferred ~U Background in running issue campaigns ~U Key relationships with both Republican and Democratic members of Congress ~U Familiarity working with government grants and various government agencies ~U Familiarity with a nonprofit governance structure (e.g., understanding of Boards of Directors, committees, and staff roles and responsibilities) How to Apply Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to: Lisa Wise, Vice President - lwise@geneticalliance.org Subject: Public Policy Director Position is open until filled Start Date: May, 2006. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this organization, and follow the application instructions, will be considered applicants and will receive responses from Genetic Alliance. Genetic Alliance provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer 3. Prochoice Program Assistant Catholic prochoice organization seeks top-notch administrative assistant. Join a cutting edge organization with public policy, international, communications, and writing and research programs. Primary responsibilities include: data entry, file maintenance, general administrative support and production of bulk mailings, preparing correspondence, travel and supporting events. Ideal candidate is experienced in office procedures, a computer whiz with a natural ability with all sorts of computer software, poised, congenial, proactive, and a stickler for detail. Excellent computer and office skills are required, familiarity with PowerPoint a plus. Excellent benefits. Salary $28,000. Please visit our Web site: www.catholicsforchoice.org. Please send resume to Prochoice Program Assistant, Catholics for a Free Choice, 1436 U St NW, Suite 301, Washington DC 20009 or fax to (202) 332-7995. E-mail applications can be sent to humanresources@catholicsforchoice.org. Please include your resume in the body of your e-mail; attachments are not accepted. 4. International Program Assistant Catholics for a Free Choice, a prominent prochoice organization seeks talented, bilingual assistant for international department to handle a wide range of administrative duties. Much of the assistant~Rs time will be dedicated to mailings, file maintenance, faxing, telephones, international travel arrangements, and scheduling. Other tasks include maintaining foreign language library holdings and distributing publications; supporting the management and administration of grants and budgets; maintaining and updating database; and coordinating meetings and events in Washington D.C. and in countries where CFFC is active. The position requires the following: One to three years related experience; fluency in Spanish and English; computer literacy with experience in MS Word, Access and Excel; flexibility with solid writing, communication and organizational skills. The candidate should have an expressed interest in religion, reproductive health and women~Rs rights. Salary starts upper 20s. Relocation not paid. Send cover and resume in the body of email to: humanresources@catholicsforchoice.org NO ATTACHMENTS. Or fax: 202-332-7995. Please visit www.catholicsforchoice.org for more information about the organization. 5. Assistant to NOW~Rs President The Assistant to NOW's President Kim Gandy is a key player in the effective functioning of the National Organization for Women's D.C.-based Action Center and the communication of NOW's women's rights mission (http://www.now.org) You would be responsible for supporting the work of our President in a multitude of ways, from keeping the President's office running smoothly with administrative and office coordination tasks, to researching/drafting correspondence, op-eds, letters to the editor, and speeches - and everything in between. Includes occasional weekend work for training, conferences or National Board Meetings. Qualifications: . Experienced. At least four years experience in a job requiring good organization, focus on detail, and multi-tasking (four years of college may be substituted, if college and extracurricular activities provided the necessary skill sets). Needs to have professional phone manner as well as working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook. . Articulate. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to research and write clear, engaging prose, without jargon, and to edit documents for clarity, readability, errors, and grammar. . Flexible. Ability to "turn on a dime" and stay organized (and maintain focus) in a fast-paced setting where immediate priorities can change from day to day. Willing and able to handle a variety of special projects. . Committed. A strong understanding of the issues facing women today, and the willingness to be aligned publicly with those issues. An ability to write about these issues compellingly is necessary, as well as a deep commitment to advancing NOW's mission. Salary and benefits: Salary range from high 20's to mid-30's, based on experience. Generous benefits. Non-smoking office one block from Metro Center. Casual dress. NOW is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity in the workplace. People of color are encouraged to apply. To apply: Send resume, cover letter and salary history (required) via email to AAjob@now.org (with the subject line "Assistant to CEO"), or by mail to NOW, Assistant to the President, 1100 H Street, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005, or by fax to 202-785-8576. 6. International Medical Corps Opportunities IMC has a wide variety of positions open at the moment, involving health, nutrition, social work, and logistics. Two interesting positions they are recruiting for include Chad Country Director and Desk Officer for Mental Health. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen. You can find more information at their website below: http://www.imcworldwide.org 7. US Air Force Public Health Positions The Air Force is looking for applicants for several career fields. We are not just looking to hire anybody. We are interested in people with specific degrees for specific jobs. Here are programs we will have information about. Public Health Officers-Requires an MPH (preferable epidemiology) MSC Officer-Looking for degrees in Health Care Administration or equivalent Medical Corp Health Professional Scholarship Program-Medical students who want their school paid for and a monthly stipend. Financial Assistant Program- Looking for students who are about to enter residency and would like to be sponsored by the Air Force during their residency. (Given more than $40,000 addition pay each year) Joint Service Graduate Medical Education-Students interested in an Air Force residency. We will be visiting Ross Hall on April 6th from 12pm- 6pm in the Lobby across from the elevators. You can stop by and get information or just hi. We will have some items to give away. I have attached a couple fact sheets. If you have questions, you are more than welcome to contact me before then. Thank you for your time. TSgt Todd J. Rich 5211 Auth Road Suite 202 Suitland, MD 20746 Office (301) 394-0904 Fax (301) 394-0906 8. Training Coordinator http://uhr.rutgers.edu/jobpostings/aps/Detail.asp?id=06-000425 06-000425: TRAINING COORDINATOR ABP : GRADE 05 - Minimum: $43,484 - Midpoint: $54,387 - Maximum: $65,289 Douglass Campus: GSAPP - Douglass Developt Disabilities Cntr 9. TWO OUTREACH MANAGERS The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, organization that uses public education and advocacy to promote fairness in the workplace, access to quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family. The Partnership is seeking to hire two Outreach Managers for a ground-breaking initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Americans for Quality Health Care project is building a nationwide consumer movement to improve health care quality. The Outreach Manager positions offer the opportunity to help influence the way health care is delivered in this country. POSITION SUMMARY The Outreach Managers' key responsibilities include: Conducting research on consumer advocacy organizations and effective outreach and education strategies; Recruiting consumer advocates to engage in project activities; Providing consumer advocates with extensive technical assistance; Tracking outreach activities and producing reports and inventories as directed; Interacting and forging relationships with health care quality stakeholders at the state level; Tracking health care quality legislation, regulations, and other related activities at the state level; Assisting in planning regional and state meetings and conferences for consumer advocates; Developing training modules and informational materials for consumer advocates; Assisting in maintaining an interactive web communications system, advocacy database and list-serve; and Researching, writing, and editing various project-related documents. QUALIFICATIONS Ideal candidates will have a college degree; preferably a Master's Degree in Health Administration, in Public Health, or in a related field; and significant grassroots organizing or related experience. Excellent organizational, research, writing, and interpersonal skills are a must. Position requires superb presentation skills. Knowledge of health care issues preferred. Candidates should be team players and self-starters. Travel required. This is a mid-level position. Salary commensurate with experience plus generous benefits. The National Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer; people of color, women, and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. Submit letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and three references to Outreach Manager - Americans for Quality Health Care #2600GW, National Partnership for Women & Families, 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20009. The deadline for application is April 21, 2006. 10. Public Health Analyst, NIAAA Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research Posting at NIAAA in the Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research. It is a great entry level job for a student who has just graduated or who will soon graduate from a Public Health program. The closing date for this position is April 28, 2006 and all applications must be submitted via online or to the contact listed at the bottom of the post. The web address where you can search for this posting (NIAAA-06-11606-DE) is http://www.usajobs.gov/. 11. Research Associate MedStar Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Research Associate to provide data management of clinical trials and epidemiologic studies. Primary responsibilities are to create study data collection tools, including case report forms and data collection systems in MS Access, and to manage the data using SAS. Other responsibilities include creating reports using SAS, coordinating data management activities with investigators, writing study documentation, working with statisticians to analyze data, conducting literature searches, and providing administrative and epidemiologic support. Master's Degree in public health, statistics, or computer sciences with 2 years of SAS programming, data management, and/or data analysis experience or Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience. Experience with Visual Basic programming a plus. For consideration, please forward your resume via email to mri.careers@medstar.net or via fax to (301) 560-7373. Please indicate requisition #8184 on your resume/application. Visit our website www.medstarresearch.org for current opportunities. MRI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Training and Award Opportunities 1. South Texas Environmental Education and Research (STEER) Program The South Texas Environmental Education and Research (STEER) program, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, offers a 4-week elective at the U.S.-Mexico border (Laredo/Nuevo Laredo) for medical residents, medical students, and public health trainees who are interested in international, environmental, and community health. Coursework and housing are provided at no charge, as is transportation for scheduled activities. Presentations are in English. Spanish is not required. STEER participants learn about contemporary environmental and public health concerns, as well as cultural influences that affect the health of U.S.-Mexico border residents and other underserved populations, sources of public health information and assistance, and how to use these to help patients and communities. Topics include clinical manifestations of environmental exposures such as lead, mold, allergens, and water pollutants. Participants learn how to take an exposure history, and about the role of "environmental house calls" in addressing chronic health conditions such as asthma. Activities include guided instructional visits to water and waste-water treatment plants, a recycling operation, a sanitary landfill, restaurant inspection, colonias, farmacia, maquiladora, public health facilities in Mexico, hiking with an herbalist, and other field experiences as available. The curriculum includes professionally led "hands-on" and community-based experiences, conferences, and case studies on topics such as pesticides, curanderismo, indoor and outdoor air pollution, heavy metals, and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases including dengue fever, tuberculosis and rabies. Over the past 10 years, STEER has hosted more than 270 health professions students from 29 states in the U.S. Comments by past participants have been overwhelmingly positive: "The issues facing South Texas are in large measure those facing the nation and more importantly, the planet. .... I wish that all of my colleagues, indeed all Americans, could have an experience something like STEER." "STEER has been a phenomenal "eye opener." I can say that STEER is uniquely the best program I have attended in my academic career.... It taught me invaluable information that will stick with me for a lifetime." Openings are available in the following 4-week sessions for 2006: May 1 to May 26 May 30 to June 23 July 3 to July 28 August 7 to September 1 September 5 to September 29 There is a limit of 7 participants per session. Applications can be downloaded from the STEER website: http://steer.uthscsa.edu/ . For further information, please contact: Stella Molina-Olveda Academic Coordinator South Texas Environmental Education & Research University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 Email: olveda@uthscsa.edu PH: 210-567-7407 FAX: 210-567-7457 STEER AWARDS 2001 "Spirit of the Land Award" sponsored by the Salt Lake Olympic Committee 2002 "Texas Environmental Excellence Award" from by the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission 2003 "Partnership Award" sponsored by the Association of Physician Assistant Programs This program is directed by Claudia S. Miller, M.D., M.S., Professor in Environmental and Occupational Medicine and Vice Chair for Community Medicine in the Department of Family & Community Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. steer@uthscsa.edu Beatriz Tapia MD, MPH Faculty Associate, Family and Community Medicine South Texas Environmental Education and Research (STEER) University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Laredo Campus Extension 1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo, Tx 78041 Phone: (956) 523-7418, Fax: (956) 523-7423, Meetings, Seminars, Workshops People. Power. The End of Poverty. July 9-12, 2006 Washington Court Hotel, Washington, DC Learn how you can make a difference~V FREE! By donating a few hours you can be inspired, educated and learn how to impact policies to end poverty in the US and around the world. This year~Rs RESULTS Educational Fund Conference will feature speakers such as Stephen Lewis, UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, Jim Wallis, author of God~Rs Politics and head of Sojourners, and Laurie Garrett, author of Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health and award- winning journalist. ˇ Donate 6 hours and your conference registration is free! (Meals not included.) ˇ Help with registration, merchandise sales, assist speakers or if you prefer, help out prior to the Conference so you won~Rt miss a minute of the action! ˇ To find out more information contact Andrea Kraynak at (202) 783- 7100 or akraynak@results.org. www.results.org