Hospice Volunteer Opportunity

My name is Larena Buhler, I’m from Sunrise Home Health and Hospice. I was wondering if you could send out an e-mail to all the students in your department letting them know of the great opportunity to volunteer here at Sunrise and make a difference in patients’ lives. Volunteers will have the opportunity to go meet with hospice patients. They will have a range of things that they can do whether it be reading a book to the patient, just talking to the patient, quietly sitting with the patient, enjoying music together, assisting with correspondence, cooking or baking either for or with the patient, and so much more. We provide in-depth training for each volunteer to make sure that they understand the great opportunity to volunteer here at Sunrise.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Thank you,

Larena Buhler

Sunrise Home Health & Hospice

Provo, Utah

801-374-6553

IRC Internship

The International Rescue Committee’s Salt Lake Office has an opening for a nutrition intern.  Please send this posting out to your students.  Interested candidates can email their resume and cover letter directly to me by January 8, 2013 to be considered.

Thanks,

Hailey Nielson MS, CHES | Nutrition and Food Security Coordinator

International Rescue Committee

221 South 400 West  P.O. Box 3988 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Rescue.org/SLC 

hailey.nielson@rescue.org| T + 1 801 883- 8486 | F + 1 801 328-1094

Commonwealth Fund Job

Dear Colleagues:

I wanted to make you aware of a new position opening at The Commonwealth Fund. We are searching for a Research Associate for the Affordable Health Insurance program. The individual in this position will be a member of a three-person team headed by Sara Collins, Ph.D., Vice President for Affordable Health Insurance.

The Research Associate should have a master's degree (M.S., M.P.H., M.P.A.) in a field related to health economics, health services research, or health policy, as well as strong statistical skills. The Research Associate is responsible for managing the surveys sponsored by the Affordable Health Insurance program, conducting statistical analysis, producing tables and charts, and writing reports with Fund staff researchers.

Please see full position description on commonwealthfund.org. If you know of anyone who might be looking for this kind of opportunity, we would appreciate your help in reaching them. Thank you and happy holidays!

Sincerely,
Diana Davenport
Vice President, Administration
The Commonwealth Fund

UDOH Internship - Refugee Health

Project Title	Refugee Health Program
UDOH Project Lead	Amelia Self
Email	aself@utah.gov			Phone	(801) 538-6221
Work Location	§ Utah Department of Health (288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City)
Project Description	The goal of the Utah Refugee Health Program is to “Foster community health partnerships with those serving refugee populations through culturally appropriate health screening, education and referrals.”  By coordinating activities between local providers, resettlement agencies, local health departments, DWS, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and ORR, the Utah Refugee Health Program facilitates and promotes health programs and services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate. This project will provide direct assistance to Refugee Health Program by: Creating program fact sheets Creating cultural backgrounders Developing Navigating Health Care System Guide Creating Utah Refugee Health Services Map Other tasks as assigned
Prerequisites	Master level student in health promotion, public health, social work, or related field Knowledge of refugee resettlement process Familiar with health care system in Utah Ability to communicate effectively (written, visual and verbal) Strong organization skills; detail oriented Ability to work independently
Project Start Date	1/15/2013		Project End Date				5/15/2013
Hours per week	10-15 hours  (flexible)	Total number of hours	Unknown – this number is dependent upon the student’s work pace and internship requirements.			Pay rate		Unpaid
Other Details	§ Must be available to work in Salt Lake City on site at the Utah Department of Health § This internship not does provide direct services to the refugee community

UDOH Internship - Ryan White

Project Title	Ryan White Part B Program
UDOH Project Lead	Marcee Mortensen
Email	marceemortensen@utah.gov			Phone	(801) 538-6042
Work Location	§ Utah Department of Health (288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City)
Project Description	The Utah Ryan White Part B Program seeks to improve the quality, availability, and organization of health care and supportive services for individuals living with HIV disease and their families.  Part B activities include case management, AIDS drugs assistance (ADAP), health insurance assistance, transportation services, and clinical and programmatic quality improvement. This project will provide direct assistance to Part B Program by: Creating program fact sheets Client file maintenance (scanning and categorizing) Conducting and transcribing HIV interviews Editing and formatting TB Program Manual Other tasks as assigned
Prerequisites	Current MPH student or master level student in related fields (health promotion, social work, etc) Knowledge of HIV disease, treatment and community resources. Experience conducting interviews Strong organization skills; detail oriented Ability to work independently
Project Start Date	1/15/2013		Project End Date				5/15/2013
Hours per week	10-15 hours  (flexible)	Total number of hours	Unknown – this number is dependent upon the student’s work pace and internship requirements.			Pay rate		Unpaid
Other Details	§ Must be available to work in Salt Lake City on site at the Utah Department of Health

UDOH Jobs

The Bureau of Health Promotions has two openings for Health Program Specialist III positions within the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.

If you are interested in being considered for these positions, please complete the online job application and resume at https://statejobs.utah.gov/, Job Announcement Req #28378.  The application will close on Saturday, December 15, 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Morley in HR at 801-889-7122 or paulmorley@utah.gov 

HEAU Conference

UDOH Job

Job Description

Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT - 288 North 1460 West - Cannon Health BuildingThe Utah Department of Health is proud to be a tobacco free campus
Salary Range: $20.50 to $23.72, depending on experience
Category: PUBLIC HEALTH
Agency: Dept of Health
Application Period: 12/06/2012 - 12/13/2012
Part/Full Time: Full Time

Job Characteristics: This position is with the Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Bureau of Epidemiology, Communicable Disease Analysis and Reporting Program. The incumbent works as the Analytic, Visualization, and Reporting (AVR) Epidemiologist. Primary responsibilities include the following: provide support in the implementation, evaluation and refinement of AVR tool functionality in order to allow routine analysis of surveillance data; collaborate with staff to assure data quality and accuracy; perform routine assessments of surveillance systems; manage a case control study to evaluate the effectiveness of the new pneumococcal vaccine, and provide training opportunities to assure staff are comfortable with analytic methodologies and interpretation of data. Incumbent works collaboratively with other Bureau of Epidemiology (BOE) staff to identify, assess potential for utilizing, and implement use of new data sources to supplement surveillance data. Incumbent provides training to local and state health department staff regarding the utilization of the AVR tool, which is integrated with the communicable disease surveillance system (TriSano).

 

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BYU Faculty Position

Brigham Young University Faculty Position Announcement: Core Public Health

Assistant or Associate Professor level applicants are being recruited to join the Department of Health Science at Brigham Young University, with demonstrated skills in one or more core public health disciplines (e.g., biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, or health promotion). Preferred applicants are faculty whose preparation, research or experience prepares them to teach two or more core courses (i.e., Hlth 100, 310, 311, 322, 330, 345) and other discipline specific courses (i.e., Hlth 432, 439). (http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2012-2013ucat/)

Qualifications include: The doctoral degree (DrPH, PhD, etc) or relevant terminal degree in health promotion, public health, or related behavioral/social science is required. A MPH degree is preferred. A record of peer-reviewed scholarship applying quantitative or qualitative skills to a public health problem, or a specific plan to carry out interdisciplinary research is expected. Additionally, preference will be given to applicants with experience or expertise in the following priority areas: a) Applied public health practice at the community level in the US and other countries; b) Demonstrated experience in global health, program planning and evaluation, community and individual behavior change, sociopolitical processes, organizational and systems change, and/or evidence-based interventions to promote health; c) Accrued working relationships with diverse populations (e.g. racial/ethnic, cultural, persons with disabilities, underserved, etc.) and have an interest in performing research or service among these populations; d) Capacity to secure external funding to support research and training; and e) Employment in public health or health promotion practice.

Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate courses in the public health major; teaching graduate courses in the MPH program; conducting and publishing research; serving in professional associations; and serving on department, college, and university committees.

The Department of Health Science is housed within the College of Life Sciences. Two undergraduate degree programs are offered in the department as well as the MPH degree. The department is composed of 15 full-time faculty members and numerous part-time and adjunct faculty members. Student mentoring, including diverse research projects in many parts of the world, is an important activity within the department. For further information about the department, see: http://hs.byu.edu/. Brigham Young University is known for its academically minded and internationally experienced student body, its world-class teaching and its beautiful mountain location. It is also recognized for its extensive language programs. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application process: The position will remain open until filled, although preference will be given for completed applications received by January 21, 2013. The desired start date is fall 2013. Send 1) curriculum vitae, 2) teaching statement, 3) research statement, and 4) three letters of reference to: Dr. Michael Barnes, Chair, Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, 221F Richards Building, Provo, Utah 84602. Applications must be submitted on-line at https://yjobs.byu.edu

Brigham Young University is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer