UDOH Job

The State of Utah has an opening for job 32560, EPIDEMIOLOGIST I.

The work location for this job is
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - 288 North 1460 West - Cannon Health Building<br></br>The Utah Department of Health is proud to be a tobacco free campus.

Go to https://statejobs.utah.gov/JobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=28887 to view the full Job Announcement.

Davis County HD Job

The Davis County Health Department has a job opening for a full-time Health Educator II, the job closes on February 26, 2013.

Job posting link: http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/oopm/job_posting/job_posting_public.cfm?job_posting_id=1060

Application process link: http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/oopm/howtoapply.cfm

Ivy Melton Sales, MBA, CHES 

Community Health Division Director Davis County Health DepartmentPO Box 618, Farmington, UT 84025

O 801.525.5203 | F 801.525.5201 

VA Fellowship

February 8, 2013

Dear Department Chair/Program Director,

I am pleased to announce that the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network will be accepting an administrative fellow for 2013.

VA Desert Pacific Healthcare is a fully-integrated, comprehensive health care network committed to honoring America’s Veterans by providing a full continuum of high quality services.  The Network is comprised of five health care systems: VA Greater Los Angeles, VA Loma Linda, VA San Diego, VA Long Beach, and VA Southern Nevada.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Healthcare System is the premier provider of care in America today offering an outstanding learning environment for the fellow.  Over the past decade, VA health care has been highlighted as “The Best Care Anywhere” and touted for its electronic health record system.  VA’s Million Veteran Program is creating a genomic database for research to facilitate disease prevention, personalized therapies, and population surveillance. Additionally, twenty VA medical centers from across the Nation, including VA Long Beach and VA Loma Linda Healthcare Systems, were recognized as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures for 2011 by the Joint Commission.

During the experience, the fellow will work primarily from the network office of the Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, located in Long Beach, California, but will rotate through various departments of the five medical centers located within the Network. The fellow will also have opportunities to complete rotations through other components of the health system offering access to academically-affiliated medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, domiciliaries, long-term care services, electronic health record system, research centers, telehealth programs, and external rotations such as Veterans Benefits Administration, or a neighboring non-VA health care facility. After completing these rotations, the fellow will complete a diverse range of management tasks and projects in the fellow’s areas of interest, as well as in areas of the organization’s needs.

Throughout their term, the fellow will report to the Network Director and the Deputy Network Director. The mentoring experience our program offers is a meaningful professional relationship with experienced senior leaders and guidance in gaining the knowledge and skills essential to the fellow successfully developing his or her own management and leadership style.

The one year program will begin no sooner than May 1, 2013, though the actual start date is negotiable. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and provide a copy of his or her resume, two letters of recommendation— one from the applicant's department chair/program director, and a copy of his or her graduate transcripts. Interested candidates should apply online by March 1, 2013 through the following site:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/333873300. Please do not mail applications to our office address.

More information about the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network may be found on www.desertpacific.va.gov. If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to contact Lindsey Smith (lindsey.smith@va.gov), Administrative Fellow or Ada Clark (ada.clark@va.gov), Health System Specialist, by email or phone at (562) 826-5963.

Sincerely,

Stan Johnson, MHA, FACHE

Director, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare System

HELP International

UDOH Job

The Utah Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program has opened recruitment for a new media campaign coordinator. See information below for details, responsibilities and how to apply. Please help us spread the word to anyone that may be interested!        

Information Specialist III/Marketing Liaison

Salary $18.38 - $23.00

This is a full-time, career service position with benefits located at the Department of Health, Cannon Health Building

Requisition # 28816

Closes: February 7, 2013

Create a job seeker account and apply on-line at https://statejobs.utah.gov

HIV Prevention Counseling

Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling (FHPC) 

The participant will learn the basics of client centered counseling skills, steps and concepts in 

order to conduct effective prevention counseling for HIV, HCV and STD and provide negative and positive HIV test results.

(Requires: FACTS course or pass written test)

Wednesday - Thursday

February 6-8, 2013

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

If you need additional information please contact me or visit: http://health.utah.gov/cdc/hiv_testing.htm for more information and for the registration form.

Thanks!

Edwin

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Edwin Espinel

HIV Counseling & Testing Coordinator

Communicable Disease Prevention Program

Utah Department of Health

288 North 1460 West

P.O. BOX 142104

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2104

W. 801-538-9480

F.  801-538-9913

C.  801-243-1816

Georgia Job

Job Opportunities

Job Title:	Physical Activity Program Coordinator
Closing Date/Time:	Wed. 01/30/13 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary:	$35,569.36 - $48,935.59 Annually
Job Type:	Full Time Salaried
Location:	2 Peachtree St, Atlanta, Georgia

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Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Physical Activity Program Coordinator for Georgia SHAPE
Job Description:
Under limited supervision, the Physical Activity Coordinator provides leadership in the planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive policy, systems, and environmental change and physical activity strategies to prevent obesity and chronic diseases. The Physical Activity Coordinator serves as a key member of the state’s childhood obesity team supporting community-based efforts to increase physical activity. The Physical Activity Coordinator provides leadership in the design and implementation of evidence-based physical activity programs. The Physical Activity Coordinator will lead policy efforts in schools and the community to increase physical activity among Georgia’s children. The Coordinator will work to increase the opportunities to be physically active and develop system approaches assisting communities in developing safe walkable environments and schools with incorporating physical activity into their daily schedules, and before and after school. Specific duties will include providing and promoting the use of evidence-based physical activity programs for schools and communities; establishing and maintaining partnerships with state and local agencies for the implementation of policy, system, and environmental change strategies for increased physical activity among Georgia’s children and families.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science, Health Promotion, Public Health or a related field and three years experience performing work related to area of assignment Or Master's degree in a related field and one year experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Seven years experience performing work related to area of assignment. Note: Some positions may require licensure.
Additional Information:
Agency Specific Qualifications and/or Preferred Qualifications: AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years of human service program planning, evaluation, or professional-level delivery experience OR Completion of a Master's degree AND one (1) year of experience in human service program planning, evaluation, or professional-level delivery experience OR Seven (7) years of human service program planning, evaluation, or professional-level delivery experience Note: Some positions may require licensure Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the entry qualifications possess the following: • Master’s Degree in Public Health or another related area of study  • Three (3) years of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive policy, systems, and environmental change physical activity strategies to prevent obesity and chronic diseases • Demonstrate functional knowledge of best-practices in physical activity and obesity prevention • Three (3) years of experience in partnership development and coalition building • Two (2) years experience in public speaking • Keen written and verbal communication skills Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Administration rules regarding salary. This position is pay grade 15 on the SWD Salary plan. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received; we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Alabama Doctoral Program

The Department of Health Science, The University of Alabama (UA) in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking health education graduate assistants at the doctoral level.  This is an exciting time at UA.  The university is in an unprecedented period of growth and accomplishment.  Incoming graduate assistants will join a department that has recently added new faculty members.

The Ph.D. program in Health Education and Health Promotion is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experiences to become leading practitioners and researchers in health education and health promotion.  Many graduates of the UA doctoral program are currently serving as health education faculty members at the university level.  The program combines the health education and public health resources of academic units from UA and The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

Graduate assistantships offer an annual stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance coverage.  Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis.  Graduate assistants will have responsibilities related to the teaching, research and service missions of the Department of Health Science.

Candidates for admission must have completed a master’s degree in health education from an accredited institution or a graduate degree in a closely related field of study.  In addition to grades and GRE scores, the following criteria will be considered:  evidence of scholarship; statement of career goals; and letters of recommendation.  The department encourages applications from candidates who will enhance the academic, professional, geographic, ethnic or racial diversity of the department. All applications to the Ph.D. program will be reviewed by April, 2013.

The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

For more information on the admissions criteria, please visit our website at  http://www.ches.ua.edu/health/graduates/phd/

If you would like more information on the program and/or have questions, feel free to contact David A. Birch, PhD, MCHES, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Science at dabirch@ches.ua.edu or 205-348-4751.

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Intermountain Fieldwork

Summer 2013 Unpaid Internship with Intermountain Healthcare (Urban South Region) Greater Provo Area

Job Description

Intermountain Healthcare’s Urban South Region encompasses all of Utah County and includes three hospitals, several health centers and multiple physician clinics. Approximately 4,200 employees work daily to meet the healthcare needs of patients from within the region as well as those referred in from surrounding rural areas of the state.

The three hospitals in the region provide patients with excellent care in the healthcare setting of their choice. Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, located in Provo, is the largest hospital south of Salt Lake City and serves as a referral center for all of central Utah. It is a designated Level II Trauma Center and also features state-of-the-art cardiovascular, cancer, surgical and women’s and newborn services. American Fork Hospital is a thriving community hospital that offers cancer, surgical and women’s and newborn services. Orem Community Hospital is the smallest facility with an outstanding birthing center and same-day surgery capabilities.

Intermountain Healthcare is a nationally recognized healthcare system of nonprofit hospitals and clinics that provides medical care to residents of the Intermountain West. Intermountain Healthcare has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country. 

The 10-12 week internship will begin in late May to early June, 2012.   The Hospital Administration Summer Internship augments classroom learning and prepares future healthcare leaders for opportunities upon graduation. 

The incumbent will work directly with members of the leadership team on a variety of short-term strategic and operational improvement projects.  In addition, he/she will partner with an executive mentor, attend leadership meetings and participate in development workshops. 

 The internship provides a useful introduction to Hospital Administration's accountability to both, its patients and their families, its employees, as well as the surrounding community. 

1.  Spends time with regional and facility leaders, department directors and managers in order to understand their business environment and existing critical issues. Assists them with projects as needed.

2.  Regularly attends Executive/Administrative Council Meetings and attends Governing Board Meeting, Medical Executive Meeting, and Physician Committee Meeting as appropriate.

3.  Selects and implements at least one project that allows for individual initiative and learning and is approved by the supervising Operations Officer.

4.  Assists with general administrative duties as they arise and other job related duties.

5.  Exhibits behaviors consistent with the INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE Mission, Vision, and Values.

Minimum Requirements

·    Enrolled and currently attending an undergraduate or graduate program (preferably in Business or Health Services Administration).

·    Must demonstrate leadership ability and skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, analysis and systems thinking.

·    Must be proficient with business computer applications (i.e Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access).

·    Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·    Bachelor’s degree

·    Preference given to students who are in the middle of their first and second year of their Master's program.

Potential Project

·      AFH Expansion coordination

·      Staffing Best Practices

·      Service Excellence

·      Ensuring CSI (Cost Saving Initiative) Ideas Implemented

·      Sub Contract Dietary

·      Research on Pre-hab

·      ER Rehab Therapists

·      PCMC Satellite Branding

·      LiVe Well – Wellness

·      Birthing Decrease in Utah County Survey

Possible Exposure:

·      Medical Executive Committee

·      Executive Council

·      Admin Council

·      Environment of Care

·      Strategy, Operations, Finance, Process Improvement, etc.

·      Certain System Teams

Unpaid Internship (need to be enrolled in school for credit).  Part time, 10 - 24 hours a week, not a benefit eligible position. 

*Please fax resumes to 801.357.7146, attn. Gina Olson by January 31^st, 2013. 

UDOH Internships

The Utah Department of Health offers your students a chance to get experience by way of internships, practicums, and student projects.  We typically offer a variety of opportunities for students - ranging from public health projects to business / organizational development projects. We have recently produced a compilation of these opportunities at the link Utah Department of Health Internships.   This resource contains both paid and unpaid opportunities.  

We will also be holding a Student Project Orientation on Wednesday, January 16th, at 1:00 pm in Room 114 of the Cannon Health Building.  The orientation is a great chance for students to meet the project managers and discuss their interest.  Those interested in attending should RSVP at Student Project Orientation Sign-Up. We expect that postings will continue to be added even up to the day of the orientation.

UDOH Fieldwork Opportunities

See: https://sites.google.com/a/utah.gov/internships/

UDOH Projects

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