Tuesday, September 24, 2013

UDOH Job


The State of Utah has an opening for job 32504, HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II, in which you specified interest.

The work location for this job is:
SLC, UT
Cannon Health Building
288 North 1460 West.

Go to https://statejobs.utah.gov/JobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=30770 to view the full Job Announcement.


7049

UDOH Job


Department of Health has a recruitment open for the following position:

Health Program Specialist III - EPICC
$20.50 - $25.00

This is a full-time, career service position with benefits.

Requisition #   30940
Closes:   10/06/2013


In order to be considered for an interview for these positions, you will need to apply on-line at https://statejobs.utah.gov.  If you have not done so already, you will need to create a job seeker account. 

Angie Rhodes
HR Analyst/Health


Friday, September 20, 2013

UC-Berkerley Job

The UCB Center for Public Health Practice has launched a new Health Policy Advocacy Initiative. The Initiative is designed to provide students with practical skills, experience and mentorship in health policy advocacy. It is also focused on engaging students and providing technical assistance in health policy change efforts that promote the health of underserved California communities. The Initiative is funded in part by a new grant from the California Endowment. We are seeking candidates with proven experience in health policy advocacy and program management to serve as a Policy Advocacy Field Supervisor and Program Manager. The application deadline is October 11, 2013Learn more about this position and apply  

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

UDOH Job


The State of Utah has an opening for job 32562, EPIDEMIOLOGIST II 
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The work location for this job is
Salt Lake City, UT
Cannon Health Building
288 North 1460 West.

Go to https://statejobs.utah.gov/JobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=30747 to view the full Job Announcement.

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IHC Presentation


Friday, September 13, 2013

Healthy Utah Job


Immediate Openings at Healthy Utah!

PEHP Healthy Utah, a wellness program for state employees, is seeking motivated, positive individuals with excellent people skills for part-time positions on our testing staff. 

REQUIREMENTS           Educational backgrounds in exercise and sport science, health education, and nutrition are preferred; however, bachelors or masters degrees are not required. Training and necessary certifications are provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES           Testing staff members perform health screening tests, including: cholesterol, blood glucose, body composition, blood pressure, and a health consultation. Basic computer training and presentation skills are required.

HOURS           From approximately 7:00 am-6:00 pm, 
Monday-Friday.  Must be able to work at least 2 full days/weekSome overnight travel (1-3 nights) is required.

SALARY           Approximately $12.81-16.01 per hour 
(no benefits)

CONTACT           Call Stan Moyle for questions 801-366-7790 or email stan.moyle@pehp.org. Also visit our web site at www.healthyutah.org for a comprehensive program overview.  Apply at www.pehp.org. Link:  https://careers-urs.icims.com/jobs/1937/job

Friday, September 6, 2013

UDOH Job


Utah Department of Health has a recruitment open for the following position:

Epidemiologist II – may underfill as Epidemiologist I
$22.85 - $25.47 ($20.50 - $23.47)

This is a full-time, temporary position.

Requisition #   30747
Closes:   09/20/2013


In order to be considered for an interview for these positions, you will need to apply on-line at https://statejobs.utah.gov.  If you have not done so already, you will need to create a job seeker account. 

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Davis County Job


POSITION:                                  EPIDEMIOLOGIST

EMPLOYER:                               Davis County – Health – BT-MRC
                                                     
SALARY:                                    Salary starts at $21.99/hour; (negotiable depending on experience and education)
                                                                                                           
OPEN:                                          August 22, 2013                           

CLOSES:                                     September 5, 2013    

JOB SUMMARY:  Under the general guidance and direction of the Director of Family Health Services, performs administrative and technical duties in developing and implementing the Epidemiology Program for the Davis County Health Department.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Any one position does not include all of the duties listed; nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class).  Assists in developing appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines for the control of communicable disease.  Develops, assesses and maintains a communicable disease monitoring system for Davis County.  Recommends and prepares appropriate response to television, radio and newspaper inquiries on epidemiological studies and disease outbreaks and control.  Communicates and reviews appropriate response with Risk Communicator/Public Information Officer (PIO).  Prepares reports and publications.  Consults with outside agencies (i.e., USDA, Utah Department of Agriculture, Utah Department of Health, Utah Office of Education, Center for Disease Control (CDC), local school districts and city councils) on disease or situations with public health implications.  Participates in efforts for Bioterrorism Preparedness.  Coordinates and monitors epidemiological investigations.  Acts as a consultant on epidemiological issues for all programs within the Department; serves as a statistical and epidemiology resource person for the Department.  Participates in and performs follow-up on outbreaks involving commercial food products, county disease control activities and zoonosis control.  Organizes and directs efforts to assess complaints and/or allegations of illnesses possibly associated with hazardous environmental or occupation exposures, adverse health conditions and chronic disease.  Consults with the Environmental Health Division.  Assists in the coordination of study teams and delegation of team responsibilities.  Designs and implements tools for collecting data related to reoccurring complaints of environmental and personal health hazards (defining the problem, developing a questionnaire, administering the analytical tools and the study research design).  Analyzes and summarizes data obtained from epidemiological investigations and develop conclusions and recommendations for appropriate treatment, health care action or policy.  Determines prevalence and incidence of disease and/or adverse health conditions.  Designs and implements a passive/active communicable disease surveillance system.  Determines when and if appropriate to initiate surveillance of new disease syndrome.  Ensures all active and passive surveillance systems are maintained, complete and accurate.  Submits all surveillance reports to the State Health Department and CDC as required.   Conducts sexually transmitted disease (STD) epidemiological studies and assists other researchers with STD data.  Consults with physicians, hospital personnel, State Health Department and other local health departments on public health priorities, i.e. botulism, meningitis, and rabies.   Provides education to health care workers, day care centers, hospitals and nursing homes regarding environmental hazards, communicable and chronic diseases.  Serves as the Department’s consultant to group facilities to insure optimum health practices and to decrease communicable, chronic and environmentally related diseases.  Assures STD program activities comply with County and State regulations, and administrative procedures.  Evaluates STD program outcomes, review morbidity and mortality data, and plan projects to meet changing demands.  Participates in program planning on Bureau and Division levels.  Prepares grants, narratives and publications to obtain funding and inform the community of STD morbidity.  Assists in the distribution of the epidemiological investigation workload and adjusting as necessary.  Provides quality control of investigations by conducting audits of investigational tools, adhering to established protocols and evaluation guidelines.  Communicates all pertinent information to Bureau Manager.  Communicates epidemiological information obtained or developed by program staff to the Utah Department of Health as required by State statutes.  Maintains files of information obtained or developed by staff to build a database on environmental and communicable disease control as a reference for future use.  Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations.  Performs other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology,
Public or Environmental Health, Nursing, Infomatics, or a related degree, plus three (3) years of full-time public health
experience in epidemiology, disease surveillance, biostatistics, or a closely related field.  An acceptable combination of
education and experience may be considered.  A Master’s degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one year of
experience.  Preference given for Master’s degree in Public Health. 

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSEmployees driving a personal vehicle while on county business must maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code.  Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License. Must pass a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background investigation.  Provide personal transportation for on-the-job travel.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:   Davis County is a drug-free workplace.  All successful applicants for positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen prior to employment.  Photocopies of official college transcripts required with application.  Proof of automobile insurance and a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required with application; applicants with a Utah driver’s license can obtain an MVR through the State Driver’s License Division or through Personnel. 

TO APPLY:  An official Davis County Employment Application is required and available in the Davis County Personnel Office, 61 South Main Street, #305, Farmington, Utah or at www.daviscountyutah.gov.  Submit applications to the Davis County Personnel Office.  Applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Address:  Davis County Office of Personnel Management, 61 South Main Street, #305, P.O. Box 618, Farmington, UT  84025.  Mail applications to:   P.O. Box 618, Farmington, UT  84025.   If assistance is needed, call 801-451-3415.  Equal Opportunity Employer




Friday, August 30, 2013

UDOH Job


The State of Utah has an opening for job 32534, HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I, in which you specified interest.

The work location for this job is

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - 288 North 1460 West - Cannon Health Building
The Utah Department of Health is proud to be a tobacco free campus.

Go to https://statejobs.utah.gov/JobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=30728 to view the full Job Announcement.

Monday, August 26, 2013

UDOH Job

The State of Utah has an opening for job 32514, HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST III, in which you specified interest.

The work location for this job is
SLC, Utah
Cannon Health Building
288 North 1460 West.

Go to https://statejobs.utah.gov/JobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=30302 to view the full Job Announcement.

UDOH Job


The State of Utah has an opening for job 32504, HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II, in which you specified interest.

The work location for this job is
SLC, Utah
Cannon Health Building
288 North 1460 West.

Go to https://statejobs.utah.gov/JobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=30509 to view the full Job Announcement.