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 21, 2006 1) Western Washington University - One-Year/Visiting Faculty Position 2) Program Coordinator - HIV/AIDS Monitor 3) KAISER PERMANENTE Behavioral Health Manager III 4) Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar 5) The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) - AmeriCorps Details: 1) Western Washington University - One-Year/Visiting Faculty Position Position: The Health Education/Community Health program of the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation seeks a full-time visiting faculty member for the 2006-2007 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of undergraduate health education courses: community health, methods & materials in health education, drugs, consumer & environmental health, health promotion & disease prevention, K-8 health education, & one general university course. Start date: September 16, 2006 Qualifications: Earned doctorate or ABD (with intent to complete doctorate within one year) with an emphasis in health education and/or community health from an accredited institution. Successful teaching experience. Prefer CHES certification, experience and interest in both community & school health, and collegiate level teaching experience. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Application procedure: Send letter that addresses the ability to meet the qualifications and responsibilities outlined, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required prior to official appointment), evidence of effective teaching, three reference letters and three additional reference contacts (name, phone number, email) to: Billie J. Lindsey, EdD, CHES Associate Professor & Program Coordinator Community Health PEHR Department Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 98225-9067 E-mail: billie.lindsey@wwu.edu 2) Program Coordinator - HIV/AIDS Monitor Job Description The Center for Global Development (CGD) seeks a Program Coordinator to serve as a member of its HIV/AIDS Monitor team beginning in late July. CGD is an independent, non-partisan think tank in Washington, DC, that works to improve the policies and practices of the U.S. and other rich countries and that affect development prospects in poor countries. Job Summary: Under direct supervision of the Senior Associate and in close collaboration with the Director of Programs and other senior staff, the Program Coordinator will contribute to and support all facets of the HIV/AIDS Monitor initiative. Roles and Responsibilities * Perform complex duties requiring independent judgment and analysis related to data gathering, report preparation, and special projects related to HIV/AIDS and related Global Health, and aid effectiveness issues. * Track policy developments in areas related to HIV/AIDS, including annual budget processes and changes in donor countries and international organizations. * Edit and synthesize fact-finding and research reports from in-country partners. * Assist with the conceptualization and design of HIV/AIDS Monitor research questions, including literature reviews. * Coordinate advisory panel and other stakeholder meetings as well as public events related to HIV/AIDS Monitor. * Assist with the management and coordination of workplans for multiple research activities, including interacting with in-country partners, consultants, managing communication with stakeholders and managing budgets. * Collaborate with members of the Center's communications team to draft policy briefs, newsletters, notes and report periodic findings. * Provide other research, writing and editing support for various reports and documents related to the initiative, including website content. * Organize and attend meetings/conferences * Conduct outreach with key stakeholders in policy, advocacy and research communities. * Perform other duties as assigned, including moderate administrative support. * Some travel may be required. Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelors' degree in public health, economics, or another social science with substantive and relevant work experience OR Masters' degree in public health, economics, or another social science supplemented with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience * Competence and experience conducting qualitative research and interpreting quantitative results * Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of at least one of the major HIV/AIDS funding mechanisms, preferably PEPFAR. * Excellent writing and editing skills. * Familiarity with current issues and debates in global health, economic development, foreign aid, and related topics. * Familiarity with current issues and debates within the developing country context, preferably Sub-Saharan Africa. On the ground experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa strongly preferred. * Positive interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, tact and initiative, the ability and confidence to accept responsibility, and be well organized. * Ability to work in a team and to work independently as needed, within a small, closely-knit organization. * Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel. Skills in the use of STATA are desirable, but not essential. Applicants should send a short cover letter, CV and short writing sample to hrjobs@cgdev.org by May 31, 2006. CGD is committed to attract and maintain a diverse and dedicated workforce. Minorities, women and developing country nationals with I-9 employment status are encouraged to apply. Please use the title "Program Coordinator - HIV/AIDS Monitor" in all e-mail correspondences. No phone calls please. 3) KAISER PERMANENTE Behavioral Health Manager III Psychologists, LCSWs, MFTs or RNs with clinical and behavioral health management expertise Job Requirements: Must be a Psychologist, LCSW, MFT or RN with clinical and behavioral health management expertise. In addition, an MBA or health services administration background with previous experience managing multiple sites is highly desirable. Major Responsibilities: Manage close to 200 employees and an $18 million dollar budget. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits that include a 401k plan and pension vested after 1 year of service. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Cultural diversity competency and previous management experience of many sites over a large geographic area are desired. Opportunities are also available for: Behavioral Health Managers I & II in Manteca and Antioch, CA We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information, visit jobs.kp.org or send your resume indicating area of interest and Source Code BHMGR to: Maria.Chang-Calderon@kp.org Fax: 925-372-1582. 4) The Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar announces an international search for two Public Health faculty members with expertise in biostatistics and epidemiology, respectively. Candidates should have a M.D./M.P.H., Ph.D. or equivalent credentials and qualifications. On behalf of the Dean~Rs office, I respectfully request your assistance in identifying outstanding candidates to be considered for these positions. Located in Doha, and part of Education City, the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar is the first program leading to the M.D. degree offered overseas by an American university. The college has state of the art facilities and attracts excellent students from throughout the Middle East and beyond. Other U.S. universities offering degree programs in Education City are Georgetown, Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M, and Virginia Commonwealth Universities. A state of the art research program, to be housed in WCMC-Q and focused on epidemiology and genetics with an emphasis on diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and metabolic bone disease will be initiated within the next year. Academic Search Consultation Service is assisting the College with these searches. An institutional profile, which provides more detailed information about the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, and application instructions are available at www.academic-search.org/search.htm. The review of candidates will begin upon receipt of completed applications and will continue until the positions are filled. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Nominations, including contact information (preferably an email address) and applications (including a letter of interest, resume, and five references) should be submitted electronically in Word format. All nominations and applications will be treated with strictest confidence. 5) The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA), A not-for-profit voluntary organization, with funding provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service, is accepting applications for AmeriCorps members for the 2006-07 program year. Members will be placed with local health departments across Illinois. This is a fulltime position and includes a monthly stipend, education award, health insurance and professional development opportunities. Successful candidates will have knowledge and practical experience with public health issues, as well as, strong leadership, organization, written and oral communication and computer skills. IPHA AmeriCorps members meet locally identified needs at health departments across the state through community service in the following focus areas: health promotion and outreach for programs serving youth, women, children and families; volunteer coordination; and assistance with community emergency preparedness. Our mission is to strengthen the field of public health through the development of skilled and committed leaders; by supporting local public health activities, promoting community awareness and engaging volunteers. Member's activities range from after-school programming, nutrition education, and flu vaccine clinics to volunteer coordination, school health education, and homeland security initiatives, depending on the needs of the community. IPHA AmeriCorps members serve full-time (1700 hours) for 11 months at their host site. While serving, members receive a living allowance of $10,900, health insurance, professional development, child-care subsidies (if eligible), and loan deferment. After the 1700 hours are fully completed, the member will receive an education award for $4,725 to be used to pay back qualified student loans or attend an institution of higher education. The 2006-07 program year will begin September 5, 2006 and run until August 3, 2007. Applications are due June 23, 2006. Attached you will find an overview of our program, a listing of host sites, and the application. Please distribute this information to any interested students. For more information, check out our website at HYPERLINK www.ipha.com/americorps.php www.ipha.com/americorps.php or HYPERLINK www.americorps.org www.americorps.org. Again, thank you for your interest in IPHA AmeriCorps. Please feel free to contact Kristen Ball at 217-522-5687 or kball@ipha.com if you have any questions. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 1) ~SPublic Policy and Biological Threats: An IGCC Training Program in Biosecurity~T with Dr. Sam Bozzette 2) Community-Campus Partnerships for Health's (CCPH) 9th Summer Service-Learning Institute 3) Preventive Health Series Satellite Broadcast ~V April 27, 2006 4) Summer Institute in Health Policy and Management ~V June 5-23, 2006 Details: 1) The University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC) invites you to attend a briefing and discussion on ~SPublic Policy and Biological Threats: An IGCC Training Program in Biosecurity~T with Dr. Sam Bozzette, of the Rand Corporation and Prof. Peter Cowhey, Director, of IGCC and Dean of the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at UC San Diego Monday, April 24, 2006, 10:00 ~V 11:30 AM University of California Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036 Drs. Bozzette and Cowhey will discuss their innovative training program in biosecurity atIGCC. The Public Policy and Biological Threats Program involves intensive 2-3 week summer boot camps for graduate students, postdocs, faculty and professionals. A unique facet of their program is a broad, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the public policy aspects of bioterrorism and emerging public health threats. The goal is to foster the development of what may be the first generation of truly multidisciplinary leaders in biothreats policy. Drs. Bozzette and Cowhey will discuss lessons learned and future directions for this important training program. Please share this invitation with your colleagues. Details attached. Please respond, ACCEPTANCES ONLY, to Joseph R. McGhee at the IGCC Washington office: Phone (202) 974-6295; Fax (202) 974-6299; email: joseph.mcghee@ucdc.edu . 2) The application deadline for Community-Campus Partnerships for Health's (CCPH) 9th Summer Service-Learning Institute has been extended to May 8, 2006. The institute takes place July 21-24, 2006 in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State and has tracks for both novice and experienced service-learning practitioners. If your dean or executive director is unable to get the requested Letter of Support in by May 8th, please notify us of the delay, but do submit the rest of your application by the deadline. For more information on applying, visit http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/servicelearning.html. If you become an individual premium or organizational member of CCPH, you receive a $200 member discount! For more information on becoming a member, visit http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/members.html#BecomeAMember. Please visit http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/servicelearning.html for more details about the institute. If you have any questions, please contact CCPH at 206-543-8178 or ccphuw@u.washington.edu. 3) Preventive Health Series Satellite Broadcast ~V April 27, 2006 The New York State Poison Control Center Network and the University at Albany School of Public Health will present a Preventive Health Series Satellite Broadcast, titled ~SPreventing Unintentional Poisonings,~T on Thursday, April 27, from 9-10 a.m. (Eastern). The free satellite broadcast will feature Ms. Gail Banach, director of education, Upstate New York Poison Control Center; and Ms. Norma A. Barton, certified specialist in poison information, Ruth A. Lawrence Poison and Drug Information Center. Ms. Banach and Ms. Barton will discuss the role of Poison Control Centers in the healthcare system and offers on helping clients and families prevent unintentional poisonings. For the location of the nearest downlink site or to register for a free satellite downlink, visit http://tinyurl.com/7ge4u or call (518) 402-0330. Viewers may receive certificates for Nursing Contact Hours, CHES and CME credits upon completion of the online evaluation and post-test. Copies of handouts and archived Web streaming will be available two weeks after the live broadcast. 4) Summer Institute in Health Policy and Management ~V June 5-23, 2006 The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will offer its 10th Annual Summer Institute in Health Policy and Management from Monday, June 5-Friday, June 23 in Baltimore, Md. The Summer Institute in Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health provides short-term, intensive, educational opportunities for public health practitioners and other professionals. The Institute serves as a venue for health professionals to begin or enhance their education in a variety of public health disciplines, with coursework focusing on key policy, management, evaluation and communication issues. Participants learn about policies as well as management and leadership approaches that work, as well as strategies for effective implementation. Courses offered by the Institute are equivalent to regular academic year courses but are offered in one-to-four-day format and may be taken for academic credit or non-credit/continuing education. To download a brochure for the summer institute, visit here. For more information, visit here or contact Ms. Pamela Davis at pdavis@jhpsh.edu. POST DOCS 1) University of South Carolina School of Public Health 1) The University of South Carolina is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are looking for three Post Doctoral Associates! The Arnold School of Public Health has openings for Post Doctoral Associates with expertise in evaluation or epidemiology to participate in the two-year Public Health Practice Post Doctoral Program. Placed within the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control~Rs Bureau of Community Health and Chronic Disease Prevention, the Post Doctoral Associates will work with an interdisciplinary team developing and implementing practice-based evaluation and research models. In addition, the Associates will be jointly appointed to a department or research center within the Arnold School of Public Health. Current Openings: ~U Two positions in the areas of the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, injury and violence, and/or tobacco use through state and local programs and consortia, depending on experience and academic training ~U One position in the evaluation of statewide sexual health programs Qualifications: ~U Doctorate in public health or health related field (conferred by 8/15/2006) ~U One year of experience in gathering, editing, analyzing, and reporting public health data or in developing educational programs to translate findings ~U Knowledge of principles and methods of community and organizational evaluation and research ~U Ability to work in collaborations Salary Range: $37-50,000 depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits. More Information: For more information, please contact Dr. Lillian Smith, Director, SC Public Health Consortium, HPEB, 800 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29208 or smithlu@gwm.sc.edu. To Apply: Applications must be completed online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Please reference requisition 041620. A complete application package will include a completed online application with three references, a cover letter, and CV. AWARDS 1) Legacy Foundation Adult and Youth Awards ~V Due April 29, 2006 1) The American Legacy Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Annual Sybil G. Jacobs Adult Award for Outstanding Use of Tobacco Industry Documents and the Christine O. Gregoire Youth/Young Adult Award for Outstanding Use of Tobacco Industry Documents. Both awards recognize research, policy, and advocacy contributions involving either traditional or innovative uses of tobacco industry documents. The winners will be honored on July 13, 2006 during the 13th World Conference on Tobacco or Health in Washington, D.C. Each winner will receive $7,500. Nominations should be submitted by Saturday, April 29 at 5 p.m. (Pacific) here. Questions can be directed to awards@americanlegacy.org. CALL FOR ABSTRACT 1) Innovative Environmental Public Health Workforce Practices ~V Due April 28, 2006 2) American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Call for Abstracts ~V Due June 1, 2006 1) The goal of the Innovative Environmental Public Health Workforce Practices Project is to recognize, collect and widely disseminate innovative practices in order to build the nation~Rs capacity to recruit, train and strengthen the Environmental Public Health Workforce. Innovative practices are needed in all phases of workforce development, from attracting young people to environmental public health careers, to academic preparation, orientation, workforce training, leadership development and mentoring, to the deployment of retired environmental professionals. This project is sponsored by the Environmental Public Health Workforce Development Consortium, a voluntary group of association representatives dedicated to the enhancement of the environmental public health workforce, with members representing the American Public Health Association, Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Council of the States, National Association of County and City Health Officials, National Association of Local Boards of Health, National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Environmental Health Association. Submissions will be accepted for any or all components of the environmental public health workforce continuum (career awareness, academic recruitment, academic preparation, entry-level professional development, mid-level professional development, recognition, workforce retention, leadership development, mentoring and post-retirement workforce contributions). Winners will be notified by the end of May. Winners will receive a certificate from the Consortium and their abstract and contact information will be posted on member web sites and list servs. Winners will also be invited to present a poster on their project at NEHA and APHA annual meetings. http://www.neha.org/research/innovative_practices.html 2) American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Call for Abstracts ~V Due June 1, 2006 The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) invites scientists interested in the various aspects of tropical medicine and hygiene to submit abstracts of papers for presentation at the ASTMH 55th Annual Meeting, scheduled for Sunday, November 12-Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Ga. ASTMH seeks contributions of new information as a fifteen-minute oral presentation or as a poster (discussion) presentation. Abstracts must be submitted via the ASTMH abstract submission Web site. For more information or to access the abstract site, visit here. Abstracts are due by Thursday, June 1. Questions should be directed to info@astmh.org. UPCOMING EVENTS 1) Cover the Uninsured Week ~V May 1-7, 2006 2) Psychosocial Aspects of Complex Emergencies Conference ~V May 2-3, 2006 3) University at Albany GIS and Public Health Day ~V May 9-10, 2006 4) National Network of Public Health Institutes Conference ~V May 10-12, 2006 1) From Monday, May 1-Sunday, May 7, thousands of individuals and organizations from many sectors of society will join together to tell our nation~Rs leaders that health care coverage must be their top priority. Cover the Uninsured Week 2006 will highlight the fact that nearly 46 million Americans ~V including more than 8 million children ~V are uninsured and will provide ways that everyone can help get America covered. As part of this year~Rs effort, there are three action steps anyone can take to get involved. Visit http://www.covertheuninsured.org/ to: * tell Congress that health coverage must be their top priority; * spread the word by sending a Cover the Uninsured Week e-mail to your friends and asking them to help get America covered; and * get involved in Cover the Uninsured Week activities and show your support. Thousands of activities will take place in all 50 states and the District of Columbia as part of the Week, including press conferences, health and enrollment fairs, business events, campus activities and interfaith events. Learn more about events taking place by viewing a state-by-state map at www.CoverTheUninsured.org/events. Individuals can also download or order free planning guides and materials at www.CoverTheUninsured.org/materials. 2) Psychosocial Aspects of Complex Emergencies Conference ~V May 2-3, 2006 The Homeland Defense Journal will hold ~SPsychosocial Aspects of Complex Emergencies: Preparing Healthcare and Other Professionals for New Challenges in the Medical Arena,~T from Tuesday, May 2-Wednesday, May 3 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, commanding general, First United States Army, Fort Gillem, Ga., will serve as the keynote speaker. Other speakers include: * Mr. Dennis McGowan, assistant director, National Mass Fatalities Institute * Dr. David M. Benedek, Department of Psychiatry, USUHS An agenda is available at http://www.homelanddefensejournal.com/. 3) University at Albany GIS and Public Health Day ~V May 9-10, 2006 The University at Albany SUNY School of Public Health will hold its Second Annual GIS and Public Health Day, ~SMethods and Strategies for Enhancing Environmental Health Surveillance,~T from Tuesday, May 9-Wednesday, May 10. The events will provide an overview of how Geographic Information Systems can be used for environmental health surveillance. Speakers will include: * Mr. Carl Kinkade, Bearing Point GIS consultant, National Center for Public Health Informatics, CDC * Dr. Thomas Talbot, Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, New York State Department of Health * Dr. Glen Johnson, research scientist, New York State Department of Health * Dr. Eric Roberts, Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, California Department of Health Services * Dr. William Huber, visiting associate professor of mathematics, Haverford College, Haverford, Penn. The event is supported by the UMDNJ~Rs Academic Partner for Excellence in Environmental Public Health Tracking Program and funded by the National Center for Environmental Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information, contact Professor Mike Zdeb at msz03@albany.edu, Ms. Allison Houston at ah671974@albany.edu or Ms. Janelle Armstrong-Brown at (518) 402-4792. 4) National Network of Public Health Institutes Conference ~V May 10-12, 2006 The National Network of Public Health Institute~Rs 2006 annual conference, ~SShaping the Future: The Roles of Public Health Institutes in Public Policy,~T will be held in New Orleans from Wednesday, May 10-Friday, May 12, at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel in the French Quarter. The sessions at the conference will explore channels through which public health institutes can engage with key partners on policy development and advocacy. Participants will have the opportunity to network with NNPHI members, emerging institutes and numerous representatives from national partner organizations. The registration deadline for the conference is Friday, April 21. For more information on the conference, including an agenda, lodging and transportation information or to register, visit http://www.nnphi.org/.