Friday, April 20, 2012
UDOH - Job
The Utah Department of Health Immunization Program is looking for a Health Educator to conduct training and education in health care provider offices.
Interested applicants can apply by going to https://statejobs.utah.gov/ , Req/Job Announcement #26252. The job announcement will close on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Janel Jorgenson
Provider Relations Coordinator
Utah Immunization Program
288 N. 1460 W. PO Box 142001
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2001
(801) 538-9450
Fax (801) 538-9440
janeljorgenson@utah.gov
Thursday, April 19, 2012
IRC - Internship
International Rescue Committee
221 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel 801.328.1091
Fax 801.328.1904
www.rescue.org
Health Program Internship
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. IRC Salt Lake City staff ensure new refugees have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency through English language classes, job training and placement services, and community participation activities.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Health Program intern will provide direct support to resource development and marketing components of the Program. Specific tasks include drafting newsletter stories, assisting with creation of program materials, soliciting donations and assisting with funding opportunities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (VARIES WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS):
□ Provide direct support to Health Program
□ Identify and draft health related newsletter stories
□ Research funding opportunities
□ Solicit program specific donations
□ Create and implement provider appreciation system
□ Assist with visual and print media projects as needed
□ Other tasks as assigned and/or determined
REQUIREMENTS:
□ Background in English, Marketing, Public Relations or other related fields
□ Experience working with refuges/diverse populations
□ Able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
□ Strong writing skills
□ Motivated, flexible and ability to work independently
□ Strong computer skill with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook
□Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
□Must be able to prioritize and manage time effectively
□Driving and criminal background check
POSISTION LOGISTICS:
□ Length of Service: 12 weeks
□ Compensation: This an unpaid internship
□ Hours: minimum of 10 hours per week
□ Supervisor: Amelia Self, Health Program Manager
221 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel 801.328.1091
Fax 801.328.1904
www.rescue.org
Health Program Internship
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. IRC Salt Lake City staff ensure new refugees have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency through English language classes, job training and placement services, and community participation activities.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Health Program intern will provide direct support to resource development and marketing components of the Program. Specific tasks include drafting newsletter stories, assisting with creation of program materials, soliciting donations and assisting with funding opportunities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (VARIES WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS):
□ Provide direct support to Health Program
□ Identify and draft health related newsletter stories
□ Research funding opportunities
□ Solicit program specific donations
□ Create and implement provider appreciation system
□ Assist with visual and print media projects as needed
□ Other tasks as assigned and/or determined
REQUIREMENTS:
□ Background in English, Marketing, Public Relations or other related fields
□ Experience working with refuges/diverse populations
□ Able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
□ Strong writing skills
□ Motivated, flexible and ability to work independently
□ Strong computer skill with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook
□Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
□Must be able to prioritize and manage time effectively
□Driving and criminal background check
POSISTION LOGISTICS:
□ Length of Service: 12 weeks
□ Compensation: This an unpaid internship
□ Hours: minimum of 10 hours per week
□ Supervisor: Amelia Self, Health Program Manager
IRC - Internship
International Rescue Committee
221 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel 801.328.1091
Fax 801.328.1904
www.theIRC.org
Health and Wellness Outreach Internship
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. The resettlement office in Salt Lake City, Utah provides services to approximately 400 such refugees.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Working closely with the Health and Wellness Outreach Program Coordinator, the intern will be responsible for maintaining close relationships with refugee youth in order to assess and address identified needs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: tracking refugee youth progress in summer educational credit recovery programs, meeting with youth to assess their needs, working with youth to design programs that support their interests and attending planned program sessions with the youth. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in education, social work, international relations, or public health. The intern must be available approximately 10 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, however the intern will be required to attend all health sessions that they will be planning and organizing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist Health and Wellness Outreach Coordinator in meeting with refugee youth and assessing their needs and designing program components that address their needs.
2. Maintaining weekly contact with refugee youth involved in the program and tracking their progress throughout the summer.
3. Maintain contact with administrators of additional programs that the youth may be involved in to record their progress and identify areas in which they need additional support.
4. Assist with program assessment and documentation.
5. Offer feedback and ideas, as appropriate
6. Other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Previous experience with youth, health and education preferred
2. Committed to at least 3 months working a minimum of 10 hours a week.
3. Reliable and flexible with excellent communication skills
4. High level of comfort speaking in front of small to mid-sized groups
5. Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
6. Adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
7. Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients
8. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; additional fluency in a refugee language preferred
9. Motivated and able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
10. Background check is required.
POSITION LOGISTICS:
Length of Service: 12 weeks
Compensation: This an unpaid internship
Hours: minimum of 10 hours per week
Supervisor: Kyle Price, Program Coordinator
221 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel 801.328.1091
Fax 801.328.1904
www.theIRC.org
Health and Wellness Outreach Internship
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. The resettlement office in Salt Lake City, Utah provides services to approximately 400 such refugees.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Working closely with the Health and Wellness Outreach Program Coordinator, the intern will be responsible for maintaining close relationships with refugee youth in order to assess and address identified needs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: tracking refugee youth progress in summer educational credit recovery programs, meeting with youth to assess their needs, working with youth to design programs that support their interests and attending planned program sessions with the youth. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in education, social work, international relations, or public health. The intern must be available approximately 10 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, however the intern will be required to attend all health sessions that they will be planning and organizing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist Health and Wellness Outreach Coordinator in meeting with refugee youth and assessing their needs and designing program components that address their needs.
2. Maintaining weekly contact with refugee youth involved in the program and tracking their progress throughout the summer.
3. Maintain contact with administrators of additional programs that the youth may be involved in to record their progress and identify areas in which they need additional support.
4. Assist with program assessment and documentation.
5. Offer feedback and ideas, as appropriate
6. Other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Previous experience with youth, health and education preferred
2. Committed to at least 3 months working a minimum of 10 hours a week.
3. Reliable and flexible with excellent communication skills
4. High level of comfort speaking in front of small to mid-sized groups
5. Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
6. Adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
7. Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients
8. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; additional fluency in a refugee language preferred
9. Motivated and able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
10. Background check is required.
POSITION LOGISTICS:
Length of Service: 12 weeks
Compensation: This an unpaid internship
Hours: minimum of 10 hours per week
Supervisor: Kyle Price, Program Coordinator
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
CBPR Intervention for Suicide
To: Public Health Faculty and Students
From: Michelle Snow
On April 25th at 1:15 in RB 231, my students will have the privilege of listening to Dr. Peter De Schweinitz and watch a documentary. Peter has received permission, from the Alaskan tribe he has been doing field research with, to share his field experiences and a rarely seen insightful documentary featuring a tribally developed suicide prevention program based on the principles of CBPR. I would like to invite our department faculty and students to participate in this wonderful educational opportunity. Please invite others as you deem appropriate.
From: Michelle Snow
On April 25th at 1:15 in RB 231, my students will have the privilege of listening to Dr. Peter De Schweinitz and watch a documentary. Peter has received permission, from the Alaskan tribe he has been doing field research with, to share his field experiences and a rarely seen insightful documentary featuring a tribally developed suicide prevention program based on the principles of CBPR. I would like to invite our department faculty and students to participate in this wonderful educational opportunity. Please invite others as you deem appropriate.
CDC Job
Position Vacancy: TB/HIV ADVISOR
GS-Position Series: Medical Officer/Epidemiologist, GS-601/602-13/14 (Overseas)
Announcements:
Epidemiologist: Medical Officer:
HHS-CDC-OM-12-621505 (Internal) HHS-CDC-OM-12-621500 (Internal)
HHS-CDC-OD-12-621510 (External) HHS-CDC-OD-12-639923 (External)
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Closing Date: May 4, 2012
How To Apply : US Citizens: Visit http://www.usajobs.gov website.
(Troubles with the website? Please contact Human Resources Customer Services center for assistance.)
Non U.S. citizens and Commissioned Corps officers: Email current CV/resume to cjackson8@cdc.gov.
Medical Officer/Epidemiologist, GS-601/602-13/14 (Overseas)
The Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA), CDC, in Namibia, announces the availability of a position for an Epidemiologist or Medical Officer/Epidemiologist based in Windhoek, Namibia, Civil Service GS-601/602, Grade 13-14/Commissioned Corps O6.
The duties of the position will be to:
· Serve as a Technical Advisor to the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) in assisting in the improvement and expansion of effective diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of tuberculosis, with particular emphasis on HIV-related tuberculosis;
· Provide medical and epidemiological advice, consultation, and human capacity building as an international expert in TB/HIV as it applies to countries with a high TB and significant TB/HIV burden; and with particular emphasis on the Three-I’s (intensified TB case finding, isoniazid preventive therapy, and infection control).
· Guide the further development of CDC-Namibia TB and TB/HIV program implementation strategy and implementation science (operations research), focusing on technical support to the Namibian National TB and HIV/AIDS Programs, addressing TB/HIV program priorities, particularly infection control, and addressing operational research questions where there are either national or global gaps in knowledge;
· Provide leadership, direction and technical expertise to the Namibian MOHSS National TB and HIV Programs, non-governmental organizations, universities, medical institutions and other participating agencies in ensuring the successful implementation of the CDC/PEPFAR-supported Namibia TB and TB/HIV program implementation and research strategy, in close liaison with the CDC Divisions of Global HIV/AIDS and TB Elimination, and in coordination with the Namibia PEPFAR program;
· Develop protocols, initiate and implement operational research studies, analyze routine and study data through statistical methods, and disseminate program data and study results through scientific journals, periodic reports and public presentations as well as designing and conducting additional special epidemiologic studies as warranted;
· Serve as co-project officer for the TB/HIV activities under cooperative agreements with the Namibia MOHSS through which CDC is supporting TB/HIV program activities and operational research.
Applications are being accepted at http://www.usajobs.com/. Interested applicants should apply to the open/continuous Epidemiologist/Medical Officer announcements. Applications for this position announcement should be submitted through USAJobs no later than May 4, 2012.
For more information on the position, please contact Dr. David Lowrance, Country Director, GAP/CDC, Namibia at lowranced@na.cdc.gov.
HOW TO APPLY:
US Citizens: Visit http://www.usajobs.gov website.
Non U.S. citizens and Commissioned Corps officers: Email current CV/resume to cjackson8@cdc.gov.
For difficulties with the website, please contact Human Resources Customer Services center:
HR Customer Service
Department of Health and Human Services-CDC
4770 Buford Highway
Atlanta, Georgia 30341 (USA)
Work Phone: 770-488-1725
TTY/TDD 770-488-1228
Fax Number: 770-488-1979
Email: hrcs@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.usajobs.gov
Laura Eloyan, MBA
Global Recruitment Specialist
Center for Global Health
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(404) 718-8864
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