SOPHE Action Alert

ACTION ALERT     Request a Fair and Balanced Approach to Deficit Reduction!    Congress is considering further cuts to public health funding to reduce our nation's deficit. On January 2, 2013 public health and health education programs will face devastating, across-the-board cuts of 8.2 percent through an arcane budget tool known as "sequestration" unless Congress works together to prevent these cuts through a bipartisan, balanced approach to deficit reduction.   Public health programs have already been cut as part of deficit reduction legislation and have experienced additional cuts since 2010, resulting in job loss and hampering our school and community health education programs. Further cuts would be devastating, especially to our nation's most vulnerable populations. Urge your members of Congress to pass a balanced deficit reduction plan that recognizes the deep cuts that have already been made to important discretionary programs such as public health education funding. Use the email messagetemplate provided by APHA to send a letter to your senators and representative. Reaching out is quick and easy. Click on the link above, fill out your contact information and send the message! Feel free to edit the message to include local- or state-specific information to drive home the importance of a strong public health system for the people that your members of Congress represent. For additional information on deficit reduction and the impacts of sequestration, please see the Coalition for Health Funding Grassroots Toolkit and the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations (CNHEO) Budget Impact Stories. Please join us in taking action and spreading the word! Elaine Auld, CEO Jerrica Mathis, Director, Public Policy

University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Job

Carl

We are looking to hire a masters-level statistician into our group here at UAB, to work principally on the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study. Do you know of any recent MPH grads or soon-to-be MPH grads who are strong statisticians and looking for good work?

Evan Thacker

Email: elt@uab.edu  

GENERAL SUMMARY

We are seeking a Master’s level statistician to work with a large cohort study.  The ideal candidate will be fluent in SAS with the aptitude to learn additional languages (stata, R, SQL) as necessary.  The job will provide opportunities for both data management and analysis using a variety of modeling techniques (proportional hazards, logistic regression, etc).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Conducts various statistical analyses using computer software packages.  May assist students, faculty and staff in appropriate methodologies for study.  Researches materials in support of analyses performed.

2.     Designs and maintains computer databases.  Enters and analyzes data and verifies accuracy of data entered by others.

3.     Identifies trends and compares with established expectations.  Generates reports, creates statistical charts from databases and reviews with other departmental staff.

4.     Performs programming to update system, services and reports on existing production databases.

5.     Assists with development of grant applications, presentation of results, and scientific papers for publication.

6.     Maintains knowledge of current changes and developments in the field by reading appropriate publications, communicating with subject matter experts and attending related conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BS degree in Math or related field and 3 years experience in the application of complex statistical techniques required.  A MS degree in statistics, mathematics, or a closely related field could substitute the BS and 3 years experience.  Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of statistical techniques including the use of SAS/SPSS and related computer database languages. 

UPHA

HELP International

"Want to make a difference in the world? HELP International aims to fight global poverty and empower people everywhere. Here’s how you can be a part of it:

Volunteers and Interns: Each summer HELP International sends volunteers and interns overseas to plan and implement life-changing, sustainable development projects. Volunteers can spend anywhere from one month to three months in-country, and many of our volunteers receive internship credit for doing so! We are currently working with impoverished communities in 7 countries around the world - Belize, Peru, Thailand, India, Fiji, Tanzania, and Uganda. 

Country Directors: HELP is looking for passionate, committed individuals who will serve as the team leader for a HELP summer program and get paid for an experience of a lifetime! The Country Director Fellowship runs for one year, from October to October, including four months of full-time work in-country. 

Come find out more at the information session Wednesday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in WILK 3215. Refreshments will be served!