New York City: Executive Director, ART START for the homeless, The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group

Position: Executive Director
ART START
The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group

Art Start:

Each night in New York City, more than 38,000 people are homeless. Almost half of them are children under the age of 18, comprising by far the largest and fastest-growing segment of the homeless population. Intervention is desperately needed to help children from falling victim to
a number of problems endemic to homeless people, such as drug addiction, domestic violence and discrimination. Yet, even when services are provided, they are often interrupted when children move from one shelter to another. Despite this urgent and growing need, the number of programs supporting homeless youth continues to decrease. Plagued by small staff sizes and
further threatened by budget cuts, shelters are ill-equipped to offer necessary recreational activities without the intervention of outside groups, leaving youth with no alternative to the street after the school day ends. Since 1991, Art Start has been part of the solution.

Founded by a handful of artists who got together to make art with homeless kids in New York City, Art Start connects with kids who are denied access to a nurturing education, a supportive home environment and promising work opportunities. Art Start's kids are shut out. They contend with economic brutality, racism and neglect every day, and get pinned with harsh labels like "homeless," "dropout," "thug" and worse. They would rather shape their own identities. They are strong, resilient, open-minded, talented and full of dreams. They yearn to be participants, to make meaningful contributions. Art Start uses the arts to spark their lives to the possibilities of "making it." Art Start gives them tools and opportunities, and most important, a chance to be heard.

Challenges Facing the Executive Director:

The next Executive Director will come to Art Start as the board looks to carefully, deliberately and thoughtfully nurture and grow a modest model program into one which substantially increases the impact the program is having on the children in its community. Whether the program will grow to more shelters or work more deeply with existing program youth is uncertain; what is clear, however, is that the program will retain and even improve the high level of quality it currently offers. Art Start is seeking a leader who will both position the organization for profound and meaningful work and simultaneously share ideas and best practices with other programs also looking to make incredible contributions to homeless children. The ideal candidate will couple strong business acumen with the heart and soul
of a social worker and a steadfast commitment to the belief that involvement in the arts can permanently alter the trajectory of a homeless child's life.

This search is being led by Laura Gassner Otting and Deb Berman. Any assistance you can provide in identifying or nominating applicants would be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Laura Gassner Otting, President, and Deb Berman, Vice President
Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
E-Mail: deb@nonprofitprofessionals.com
Phone: 212-628-0419
Website: http://www.NonprofitProfessionals.com

World Bank: 2008 Young Professionals Program

World Bank
2008 Young Professionals Program

The World Bank is looking for outstanding young individuals to work in their organization and are accepting applications for the 2008 Young Professionals Program selection process until July 15, 2007. The Young Professionals Program is a starting point for an exciting career in the World bank. It is a unique opportunity for young people with passion for international development who have the potential to become future leaders. More detailed information can be found at: www.worldbank.org/careers

Indiana: Faculty in epidemiology, Indiana University Cancer Center, Center for Environmental Health

Indiana University Cancer Center
Center for Environmental Health

Announcement:
Recruiting faculty in basic research and epidemiology
-1 endowed chair position
-2 junior tenure track faculty positions

James E. Klaunig, Ph.D.
Robert B. Forney Professor of Toxicology
Director, Center for Environmental Health
Associate Director
Indiana University Cancer Center


Contact:
Gary K. Brackett, B.A.
Business Manager
Center for Environmental Health
541 Clinical Drive, Room 591
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-7824
317-274-7787 (fax)
gkbracke@iupui.edu

Maryland: Epidemiologist, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Job Title: Epidemiologist
Organization: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Type: Full-Time
Classification: International Health
Industry: Education
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Baltimore, MD
Compensation: Negotiable, commensurate with training and experience

Position Description: The Center for Vaccine Development, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland is conducting a multi-center study of the etiology and burden of severe diarrheal disease among infants and young children living in developing countries of Asia and Africa. The study is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is intended to provide data needed to guide development and implementation of enteric vaccines and other public health interventions that can diminish morbidity and mortality from diarrheal diseases. Eight sites in S Asia and sub-Saharan Africa have been selected. This position will require an epidemiologist with experience in conducting demographic surveillance and infectious disease field research in developing countries. Extensive travel to each of the sites in Africa and South Asia is anticipated. Excellent planning, management, problem-solving capabilities, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to give direction and guidance are required. Knowledge of foreign language(s) is desirable.

Essential duties will include: • Serve as the coordinating center’s point person for progress at each field site • Liason between the sites and the epidemiology/clinical coordinator at the Center for Vaccine Development • Travel internationally, as required, estimated 20 percent • Develop data collection tools, a manual of procedures and quality management plans to standardize the conduct of the study at each site • Provide oversight and training in demographic, clinical, and epidemiologic procedures to personnel at each site to assure high quality data collection • Evaluate site performance, track progress according to targets, identify problems and initiate corrective actions, communicate with both staff and leadership at the sites • Facilitate expeditious data collection and analysis, prepare reports, presentations, and publications with opportunities for independent research initiatives.

Qualifications: A PhD or equivalent in epidemiology, public health, or related category or an MD or equivalent with MPH or MS in epidemiology or related field is strongly preferred.

Organization Description: The Center for Vaccine Development at the University of Maryland School of Medicine brings together faculty and staff with expertise in basic science, clinical medicine, and epidemiology for the purpose of controlling infectious diseases throughout the world with the use of safe and effective vaccines.

Closing Date: 7/31/2011
Desired Starting Date: 7/1/2007

Contact
Name: Karen Kotloff, Professor of Pediatrics & Medicine
Location: 685 W. Baltimore Street
HSF 480
Baltimore MD 21201
Phone: 410/706-5328
Email: KKOTLOFF@MEDICINE.UMARYLAND.EDU

Pittsburgh: Coordinator, Health Promotion and Education, University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh
Position Information
Department Name 06150-Student Health Service
Coordinator, Health Promotion and Education
Hiring Range
$29,592.00-$45,924.00
Regular, Full-Time Job
Student Services III
Position Number 0050049
Campus: Oakland
Job Type: Staff
Percent Effort: 100

Position Description
Oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs for the Health Education Office which offers programs to students in academic and non-academic environments. Position
entails the supervision of multiple professional staff as well as graduate and undergraduate students. Conducts studies and administers grants including budget management.

Education Required: Masters

Qualifications: Masters Degree in higher education, health education, public health, or related field is required. Excellent written and verbal skills. Strong knowledge of student development. Prior supervisory experience. Five years of progressive professional experience in the area of higher education, health education/ health promotion services or related field.

Scheduled Work Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact the U of Pittsburgh Office of Human Resources for more information, or see:
https://www.pittsource.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1180470019049

Position number is 0050049

Florida: Registered Dietitian / MPH for nutritional counseling and health promotion services, University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida

Position Announcement – Registered Dietitian

The University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Registered Dietitian / MPH for a part-time, 12 month position (0.80 FTE). Incumbent will provide nutritional counseling and health promotion services for the student community as part of the University of Florida's GatorWell Health Promotion Services (GWHPS) Department at the Student Health Care Center (SHCC).

Primary duties:
Provide nutrition therapy in small groups and in one-on-one sessions addressing a variety of nutritional concerns, serving as a member of the SHCC/Mental Health multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Team, and providing nutrition assessment, education, and counseling in a psychotherapeutic setting for individual patients. Experience in treating eating disorders as well as a broad range of nutritional needs is essential.

Knowledge of principles and practices of health promotion theory and evidence-based practice with the ability to translate and apply that theory with a university population is expected.

Excellent public speaking, group facilitation, writing and editing skills along with some evening and weekend hours required.

Requirements:
Master’s degree in nutrition, health education, public health, health promotion or related field, or a bachelor’s degree in the above with two years of appropriate experience. Must have or be eligible for Florida licensure as a Registered Dietitian (requirements of Ch 468 FL statutes). Expected starting salary range is $24,000- $36,000 annually; salary is negotiable based on education and experience.

To apply to requisition # 0701985, please visit http://jobs.ufl.edu. Deadline date to apply is
June 7.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-4621 or Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

For questions, please contact:
Shirley Haberman, PhD, CHES
Director, GatorWell Health Promotion Services
Infirmary Building
PO Box 117500
Gainesville, FL 32611-7500
352-392-1161 ext. 4281

Virginia: Research Scientist - Complex Systems Analyst Leader, Philip Morris USA

Job Title: Research Scientist - Complex Systems Analyst Leader
Employer: Philip Morris USA

Location: Richmond, VA 23237
Date: May 21, 2007

Job Description
Description: Research Scientist - Complex Systems Analyst Leader 8210BR Philip Morris USA, a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer products made for adults, seeks a qualified Research Scientist - Complex Systems Analyst Leader to join our Research Development & Engineering department in Richmond, Virginia. Position Specific Duties

They will independently hire, direct and develop a team of scientists who will focus on complex systems analysis aspects of the investigation of complex, chronic diseases with the goal of reducing the risk and harm associated with cigarette smoke and other products
The CSA Group Leader will serve as the technical leader in ensuring that appropriate technical expertise is utilized, both internally and externally, in CSA projects conducted by HSR
The incumbent will work as a technical leader for CSA and will be ultimately responsible for the conception, design, implementation and analysis of data generated by all units of EGCSA
The incumbent will interact often as technical consultant and collaborator with the leaders and members of the various HSR groups (primarily Epidemiology, Genetics, Cellular & Molecular Biology, and Pathophysiology), other PM groups (Clinical Evaluation and Sensory Research), and external partners.

Experience/Skills

Bachelor's degree in Complex Systems Analysis required, PhD preferred
The duties of this position require the incumbent to independently conceive and direct a cross-functional, state-of-the-art program requiring a high degree of training and expertise in multiple aspects of statistical, molecular, methodologic and analytic fields
The incumbent will have 5 or more years of postgraduate experience (in academia, industry, and/or public sector)
The incumbent should be well versed in standard major software for the analysis and data-mining of information from multiple data sources including bioinformatics, epidemiology and genetic databases
Additional experience with identification of genetic disease markers and gene expression methodology preferred. In addition to the opportunity to apply your scientific skills toward our operational goals, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our deferred profit sharing program as well as a relocation assistance package

For further information regarding Philip Morris USA, visit our website at http://www.cantbeattheexperience.com

Philip Morris USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/V/D). We support diversity in our workforce. Philip Morris USA is a drug-free workplace.

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05/24/2007


SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR 07-NH6-01

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Santa Cruz, CA
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05/24/2007


Special Projects/Research Coordinator 22371BR

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Director of Evaluation & Monitoring

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Los Angeles Universal Preschool
Los Angeles, CA
05/25/2007


Evaluator

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Los Angeles Universal Preschool
Los Angeles, CA
05/25/2007


Data Analyst

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Los Angeles, CA
05/25/2007

Washington DC: Communications Specialist, American Public Health Association

Job Title: Communications Specialist
Organization: American Public Health Association
Posted: 5/24/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Public Health - General
Industry: Non Profit
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Washington, DC USA

Position Description: The American Public Health Association seeks a communications specialist to develop and implement media strategies, initiate contacts with the news media and write and develop materials to support its communications program. Duties include writing news releases, planning events and other strategies to raise the profile of the association and its work; pitching and arranging interviews and rapidly responding to media inquiries; developing, writing and editing communications materials for print and Web such as fact sheets, backgrounders, blog entries; developing talking points and conducting background research; managing media database and tracking activities.

Qualifications: Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and five years of public/media relations, journalism or communications experience ideally with a health/public health background; excellent writing, editing and telephone skills; personal presence and ability to juggle multiple issues, meet deadlines and work with others as a team player. Experience in seeking coverage for or communicating on behalf of national advocacy/public interest policy efforts a plus.

Organization Description: Founded in 1872, APHA is the oldest, largest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world. The association aims to protect all Americans and their communities from preventable, serious health threats and strives to assure community-based health promotion and disease prevention activities and preventive health services are universally accessible in the United States. APHA represents a broad array of health providers, educators, environmentalists, policy-makers and health officials at all levels working both within and outside governmental organizations and educational institutions. More information is available at www.apha.org .

Closing Date: 6/18/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Human Resources,
Contact Location: 800 I Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
Contact Email: resume@apha.org
Web Address: http://www.apha.org
How to Apply: Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements by June 18 to: Human Resources, APHA, 800 I (Eye) St., NW, Washington, D.C., 20001-3710; fax to (202) 777-2418; or e-mail to resume@apha.org.

Florida: Surveillance Coordinator, HIV/AIDS and STD/TB, Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County Health Department

Job Title: Surveillance Coordinator
Job Number:
Organization: Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County Health Department
Posted: 5/24/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology

Number of Openings: 2
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
Compensation: $34,000 to $37,000 per year

Position Description: There are two vacant Surveillance Coordinator positions within the Pinellas County Health Department, Disease Control Division Surveillance Unit. These positions will provide opportunities for motivated and innovative epidemiologists to assist in the collection and verification of data for follow-up and special studies conducted within the Unit.
The HIV/AIDS Surveillance Coordinator and the STD/TB Surveillance Coordinator will provide surveillance services, applying the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics in assessment, epidemiological determination, planning interventions to control the spread of disease, data collection, analysis, and communication of findings.

The positions will perform routine data checks, analyses, and queries using disease reporting databases. The incumbents will provide information on the prevention, transmission, surveillance and control of HIV/AIDS, STD and TB to the community, client, or health care professional groups and will prepare data for surveillance newsletters for dissemination to providers and the official Pinellas CHD website. The Surveillance Coordinators will occasionally attend meetings with community partners to share and yield vital information.

Other responsibilities include regular database back-ups and maintaining highly confidential patient case reports and conducting daily security reviews in morning and evening to ensure all files and doors are locked and database is secure.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a graduate degree at an accredited college or university in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field and work experience within the field of Epidemiology performing public health surveillance related to HIV/AIDS, STD and/or Tuberculosis. Experience at a state or local county health department is preferable. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of the mechanisms of HIV, STD, and TB infection including knowledge of HIV, STD and TB testing algorithms and diagnosis. Ability to analyze data, write reports, and establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work. Experience conducting chart reviews. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work as a part of a team, to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and to work in a high pressure environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good judgement and problem solving skills.

Organization Description:

Closing Date: 6/11/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Andrea Dopico, Public Health Surveillance Program Manager

Web Address: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm
How to Apply: Apply to this posting through People First.
1.) Log on to People First by visiting: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm

2.) Select 'Central Florida' and view positions in Pinellas County.

3.) Open the link for 'Biological Scientists, All Other' under the Biology section This position is classified as a 'Biological Scientist 2' under People First. The position id number is: 64045841-51278602-20070427113914

Atlanta: World Rabies Day Communications Coordinator, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Job Title: World Rabies Day Communications Coordinator
Organization: Centers for Disease Control And Prevention
Posted: 5/24/2007
Type: Contract
Classification: Health Communication
Industry: NGO
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Compensation: US$ 18-25/hour depending upon qualifications

Position Description: The individual would be responsible for managing and overseeing the national and international communication activities for the Alliance for Rabies Control’s World Rabies Day event (September 8, 2007). Activities may include: • Coordinate and implement the World Rabies Day communication campaign. • Engage and correspond with external partners. • Develop campaign materials and coordinate material distribution globally. • Act as a liaison between the Alliance for Rabies Control and campaign partners at various public health agencies. • Ensure that external partners, organizations, and the media receive timely and factual information. • Coordinate translation of campaign materials and distribution through various outlets. • Assist in the management of content for the World Rabies Day Web site.


Qualifications: • At least a Masters level training in either health education, health communication, health promotion, or a similar field. • Communication campaign experience. • Must have experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft Office programs. • Certified Health Education Specialists Certification a plus.

Organization Description: The Alliance for Rabies Control is a UK registered nonprofit formed by rabies scientists in early 2006. CDC is partnering with them on the inaugural World Rabies Day declaration and events.

Closing Date: 6/23/2007
Desired Starting Date: 6/5/2007

Contact Name: Abbigail Tumpey, Health Communicator
Contact Location: 1600 Clifton RD, NE, Mailstop A30
Atlanta GA 30333
Contact Phone: 404-639-1125
Contact Email: aws8@cdc.gov
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a statement of interest to Abbigail Tumpey.

Illinois: Senior Public Service Administrator, 8D, Division Chief, Oral Health, Illinois Department of Public Health

Job Title: Senior Public Service Administrator, 8D, Division Chief, Oral Health
Organization: Illinois Department of Public Health
Posted: 5/24/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Public Health - General
Industry: State Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Springfield, IL USA
Compensation: Salary Range: $4,295 - $10,093/per month

Position Description: The Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Promotion, has an opening for the chief of the Division of Oral Health. This position oversees the administrative functions of the Division of Oral Health, including staff supervision, drafting program reports/updates and representing the agency on various external workgroups related to state-wide oral health activities. In addition, the position provides oversight for development of the state’s oral health strategic plan, the preparation of grant applications, and advice and consultation to local jurisdictions regarding dental initiatives.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a professional, technical and clerical staff; integrating dental public health programs with other local, state and national health programs; maintaining direction for monitoring and supervising the statewide fluoridation program; planning, directing and coordinating all dental public health programs; serving as the Illinois Department of Public Health’s chief advisor on matters involving oral health; maintaining direction for monitoring and supervising the statewide fluoridation program; serving as a representative of the Illinois Department of Public Health as a member or advisor to various committees; and cooperating with groups and agencies in the development of legislative proposals.


Qualifications: Qualified applicants must have at a minimum: a license to practice as a dentist in Illinois; three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public health organization; knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business and public administration; and effective written and oral communications skills and strong interpersonal skills. A Master’s degree in Public Health is highly desirable.

Organization Description: The Illinois Dept. of Public Health is one of the state’s oldest agencies and currently handles an annual budget of approximately $402.4 million in state and federal funds. The agency has headquarters in Springfield and Chicago, has seven regional offices, three laboratories throughout the state and employs over 1,200 Illinoisans.

Closing Date: 6/30/2007
Desired Starting Date: 8/1/2007

Contact Name: Sarah Hagaman,

How to Apply: Interested individuals should send a completed Illinois employment application (form: CMS-100) form directly to:
Central Management Services (CMS) Capitol City Center 130 W. Mason St., 2nd Floor Springfield, IL 62702

Illinois employment applications (Form: CMS- 100) are downloadable at:

http://www.state.il.us/cms/download/pdfs/app_cms100.pdf

In completing the employment application, be sure to indicate the position title you are applying for from the title above, with the county of choice. Equal Opportunity Employer

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Hagaman, IDPH, Office of Health Promotion by telephone at 217-782- 1230 or by e-mail to sarah.hagaman@illinois.gov

Atlanta: Public Health Analyst, Northrop Grumman IT

Job Title: Public Health Analyst
Job Number: 3963
Organization: Northrop Grumman IT
Posted: 5/24/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Information Systems
Industry: Public/Private For Profit
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Compensation: DOE

Position Description: This position would provide support for the Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The primary responsibility is to serve as a study manager for several research studies. Responsibilities include: Managing data submissions and data cleaning, conducting site visits, preparing IRB amendments, clarifying site staff's study protocol questions, and programming data for conference abstracts and journal articles.


Qualifications: Strong interest and experience in high level data management. · Be able to interpret agency/center/division policies and procedures relating to the protection of human subjects, project/protocol renewals, clearance issues, and prepare all IRB continuations and amendments. · Ability to communicate in a clear and timely manner with wide variety of public health entities (health care providers, microbiologists, lab techs, administrative staff, state/local/ federal policy makers)- includes routine correspondence and handling issues unique to individual sites. · Knowledge of EpiInfo, SAS, Access, and Excel is needed to maintain project databases and monitor data quality
Additional Desired Skills/Pluses: · Ability to act as liaison between project sites, project officer, data managers, CDC reference laboratory, and Regional Laboratories · Knowledge of basic statistics to analyze/interpret data and evaluate data quality. Ability to monitor individual site needs. · Ability to research, identify, and occasionally create relevant policies and procedures for different aspects of project (new protocols, etc)

Educational Requirements: · BS/BA required, , [Major: Public Health or Science-related field] · 15 Years of experience in lieu of degree

Organization Description: When you Lead the Way, You Can Determine the Course You Take!! For decades, Northrop Grumman has been recognized as a top-tier solutions provider for issues of national and global importance. Federal, state and local governments have entrusted many of their most pressing challenges to us. To meet this challenge, a broad array of government and commercial organizations employ our cutting-edge solutions. Supporting the interdisciplinary efforts of the Department of Health and Human Services and its public health partners, we help to protect the health of U.S. and world populations. Our activities promote health and disease prevention by advancing public health informatics, epidemiology and biostatistics, behavioral health and health education and environmental and occupational health. In addition, our extensive staff of professionals provides expertise and experience in developing tailored information technology systems, educational information, and public health practices. Why not join us so that you, too, may discover just how far you can go? For additional information please visit us at www.northropgrumman.com Northrop Grumman is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

Closing Date: 7/31/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Elvira Thomas, Recruiting Coordinator
Contact Location: 3375 NE Expressway
Koger Center/Harvard Bldg
Atlanta GA 30341
Contact Phone: 678-530-3500
Web Address to apply: http://www.careers.northropgrumman.com

Utah: Research Study Manager - National Children's Study, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine

Job Title: Research Study Manager - National Children's Study
Organization: Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine
Posted: 5/25/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Education
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA

Position Description: The Research Study Manager position is a long-term career position, expected to last at least 21 years. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in being part of a Study that will have lasting effects on the health of children and society.
The Research Study Manager assists the Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Director in accomplishing study objectives for the NCS. Coordinates the implementation, quality assurance, and completion of study objectives for the NCS; assures regulatory compliance, participant safety, and data quality. May assist with the development of study protocols by making recommendations on the feasibility of using certain protocols and procedures. Manages, trains and oversees the work effort of a large data collection team comprised of research coordinators and field and clinic research staff for the Salt Lake County Vanguard Center and two additional Study Centers that are being established. Travels frequently to all Study locations. Coordinates interactions with the Environmental Sampling Team, oversees the Biological Samples Procurement Teams, and field data and sample collection.

Together with the PI, Project Director and Senior Investigators, serves as a liaison between the NCS Vanguard Center (VC), other Study locations, operational team, physicians, participants and others associated with the Study. Attends specific meetings with the other Vanguard Research Managers, and may participate in site visits to other Centers.


Qualifications: The requirements are a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, other health science field or equivalency; plus six years of progressively more responsible experience managing field research in epidemiological, clinical or basic sciences, and with longitudinal studies. Experience must include management of large data collection teams, personnel management, recruitment of study participants, study coordination, knowledge of research data collection procedures, and cultural competency awareness. Incumbent must possess effective organizational, problem solving, human relations and effective communications skills.
Knowledge of National Institutes of Health (NIH) requirements for conducting federally funded research, including understanding record-keeping needed for compiling annual reports to funding agencies. Knowledge of Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for protection of human subjects in research (45 CFR subtitle A part 46), and experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for conducting and reporting on research using human subjects.

Ability to speak Spanish and knowledge of data structure and use for identifying problems and trends in study data collection preferred.

Organization Description: This is a full-time, fully benefitted position. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The University of Utah offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. For more information on our benefits package, please visit http://www.hr.utah.edu/ben/ . Equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date: 6/25/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Debbie Gabaldon, HR Manager
Contact Location: P.O. Box 581289
Salt Lake City UT 84158
Contact Phone: 801-587-7403
Contact Fax: 801-213-3320
Contact Email: debbie.gabaldon@hsc.utah.edu
How to Apply: Interested applicants can apply by sending a letter of interest and resume or CV to Debbie.gabaldon@hsc.utah.edu .

Washington state: Prevention Specialist - Nutrition, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Job Title: Prevention Specialist - Nutrition
Organization: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Posted: 5/25/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Community Health
Industry: Local Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Tacoma, WA USA

Compensation: : $48,859 - $62,545 (generally starts at the low end)
Position Description: Under the general direction of a manager, the Prevention Specialist will: · Participate as an active member of the Physical Activity and Nutrition Team, whose overarching goal is the prevention of obesity. · Conduct assessments of the nutrition environment in Pierce County and recommend strategies to increase the access of healthier foods and beverages, especially to vulnerable populations at risk for obesity. · Promote recommended policies and practices among school systems, workplaces, food establishments, and other major community sectors that encourage consumption of healthy foods. · Encourage local food establishments to make nutrition information about their men8u items readily available to consumers at point of purchase, label healthier menu items, and offer a wider range of healthier food options. · Provide credible consultation and leadership on nutrition issues within the Department and to others in the community who are working to improve the nutritional environment. Examples may include food policy councils, school advisory boards or other venues where nutrition policies are considered.

Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Education, Nutrition, Communications, Social Marketing or closely related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, and two years of relevant professional-level experience. Experience in the promotion of healthy nutrition policies among schools, the food industry or other organizational setting highly desirable.

Organization Description: Tacoma_pierce County Health Department is the second largest health department in Washington State with 300 employees serving about 750,000 residents. The position is located in the Prevention Priorities program, which addresses nutrition and physical activity, tobacco use, violence and alcohol misuse using population-based approaches.

Closing Date: 6/1/2007
Desired Starting Date: 7/2/2007

Contact Name: John Britt, Prevention Coordinator
Contact Location: 3629 South D street, MS 408
Tacoma WA 09418
Contact Phone: 253-798-2881 direct
Contact Fax: 253-798-6450
Contact Email: jbritt@tpchd.org
Web Address: http://www.tpchd.org
How to Apply: Download the full position description, application and supplemental questionnaire from website or contact Human Resources. Patty Smith at 253-798-6459 for application materials.
Feel free to contact John Britt at 253-798-2881 or jbritt@tpchd.org for more information about the position itself.

Additional Information: The focus of this position is on helping to change organizational policies, systems and environmental conditions that support healthy nutrition. The focus is not on individual or group counseling or curricula.

Arizona: Hepatitis C Epidemiology Specialist, Arizona Department of Health Services

Job Title: Hepatitis C Epidemiology Specialist
Organization: Arizona Department of Health Services
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: State Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Compensation: $43,228 - 48,304

Position Description: The purpose of this position is to provide epidemiologic support and scientific evidence for programmatic decision-making for the Hepatitis C program. This position is accountable for maintaining an epidemiological profile of hepatitis C cases; writing reports; maintaining multiple databases; providing surveillance data to target intervention; and designing and carrying out evaluations.

Qualifications: Prefer two year’s experience as an Epidemiology Specialist I or equivalent OR Master’s degree in epidemiology or biostatistics OR Master’s degree with significant epidemiology component OR Master’s degree in related field with at least 2 years experience in public health epidemiology. The ideal candidate will have experience in using epidemiologic methods to monitor clinical microbiologic results and laboratory data systems, to capture morbidity and detect outbreaks of infectious diseases, bioterrorism events, and other public health emergencies.

Organization Description: Health Care Professionals - You Can Make a Difference!
At Arizona Department of Health Services, everyday, throughout the state, we make a positive impact on the health of Arizonans. We care about people, especially our employees, and we need qualified people to join us now in our commitment to Leadership for a Healthy Arizona!

For those of you in the final years of your career, we'd love to benefit from your years of experience while you experience great benefits including fully vested retirement in just five years!

We offer Monday - Friday work hours for many positions so you can enjoy your nights, weekends and all government holidays. And we have opportunities for ridesharing and telecommuting.

You can relax-receive two to four weeks of vacation time depending on status.

We won't even let you come to work if you are sick-you accumulate sick time and family sick time.

You're covered! Insurance - health and dental packages with low individual and family premiums!

We help you stay healthy-our Employee Wellness Program offers education and fitness classes - during the work day.

You can learn even more! Training and certification provided and tuition reimbursement is available.


Closing Date: 5/31/2007
Desired Starting Date: 6/12/2007

Contact Name: Roxanne Ereth, Hepatitis C Program Manager
Contact Location: 150 N. 18th Ave., #140
Phoenix AZ 85007
United States
Contact Phone: 602-364-3655
Contact Fax: 602-364-3199
Contact Email: erethr@azdhs.gov
Web Address: http://www.azdhs.gov
How to Apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov , click "Search for Jobs". Type DHS in the search field, press enter and self-nominate for the position(s) of interest. There are currently several epidemiologist positions open in the Department. The Human Resources Office will only accept resumes that have been entered in this website - resumes sent directly by mail or e-mail to Human Resources will no longer be accepted.

Connecticut: Research Assistant I/ Study Interviewer, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

Research Assistant I/ Study Interviewer
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Position Description: Function as a member of a research team conducting a case-control study of meningioma, a common brain tumor. Under general supervision of the project director, conduct structured interviews of meningioma patients and control subjects. Specific duties include:
1. Collecting research data through the administration of a structured telephone interview.
2. Recruiting study subjects via telephone; locating subjects when necessary using computerized telephone databases, internet resources, phoning local tax assessors' offices, physician's offices, etc.; scheduling appointments for interviews.
3. Ensuring accuracy of data and performing preliminary edits of the interviews
4. Assisting with the coordination of specimen collection, including buccal, mouthwash or blood specimens which will be used for genetic testing.
5. Keeping project director informed of the status of scheduled appointments to allow for timely mailing of information to subjects and timely upkeep of the tracking database; providing subject feedback to the project director.
6. Assisting in modification of research procedures or survey instrument.
7. Traveling as necessary within the state of Connecticut by own automobile to retrieve medical information for study subjects or collect specimens from off-site locations.
8. Maintaining confidentiality of study subjects by complying with established procedures designed to protect such confidentiality.
9. Participating in weekly meetings with project director and other staff and attending any other meetings that project director deems necessary.
10. Writing and editing material for presentation.

Qualifications: A BA, BS, RN or public health degree is preferred, as is interviewing experience in a medical environment, experience working on an epidemiologic study or a case-control study, and some formal training in basic research methodology. The candidate should hold a valid CT driver's license with available transportation.

Specific skills and abilities:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Good organizational skills.
3. The ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
4. The ability to schedule one’s own work and follow through on appointments in a responsible manner.
5. The ability to work flexible hours as interviews are scheduled at the convenience of the subjects

How to Apply: Send cover letter and CV to Lisa Calvocoressi, Ph.D. at lisa.calvocoressi@yale.edu and apply to Yale University Human Resources online at: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/index.html. Auto req ID 990BR.
Yale University is an AA/EOE employer.

Connecticut: Research Associate I - Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

Research Associate I
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Position Description: Serve as Project Manager for an epidemiology study examining the role of mammographic breast density and risk of breast cancer in women diagnosed with breast carcinoma in-situ versus randomly selected controls. In addition, perform follow-up of a cohort of women identified with genetic mutations for breast carcinoma in-situ. Oversee the day-to-day operations of these studies and train and supervise a staff of research assistant(s). Specific duties include:

1. Independently oversee all aspects of data collection, subject recruitment, data entry and data management. Coordinate and supervise ongoing data collection by collecting and processing mammograms for cases and controls. This involves the organization, contact, and interviewing of consenting subgroups of women with genetic mutations. Participate in ongoing study planning with the Principal Investigator (PI) by establishing and producing progress reports at regular intervals and discussing the same with the PI. Ensure efficient and accurate data collection and data processing.

2. Design and implement quality control measures to ensure efficient and accurate collection and processing of data. Write and run SAS programs to perform data clean-up.

3. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date computerized database in MS Access to track study activities; modify and manipulate database as necessary to accommodate research needs; ensure confidentiality of both database and paper files by following standard confidentiality procedures; perform regular backups of database and other maintenance as necessary.

4. Supervise full-time Research Assistants and other staff and hold regular staff meetings to monitor study progress and address problems or concerns. Delegate and administer study-related tasks to the staff members working on these projects.

5. Generate status reports and progress reports as needed to access the progress of field operations and assess the workload of the research assistants.

6. Communicate regularly with Yale Cancer Center’s Rapid Case Ascertainment (RCA) shared resource to ensure compliance with Yale’s Human Investigation Committee (HIC) regulations as well as the IRB requirements of \ hospitals outside of Yale; provide RCA with regular progress reports to renew IRB approval at outside hospitals annually. Work with RCA to retrieve tissue specimens from outside hospitals.

7. Assume responsibility for the development, submission, and renewal of HIC study protocols. This will require a thorough understanding of the University’s and government’s guidelines.

8. Coordinate the processing of collected specimens.

9. Work with Pathology Department to coordinate the reading of pathology slides and other tissue specimens collected.

10. Assist the PI with the grant application process by coordinating paperwork and communicating with the departmental business office regarding budgetary items.

11. Prepare progress reports and other materials for inclusion in grant applications to NIH and other private foundations as well as journal articles.

12. Travel as necessary within the state of Connecticut, by own automobile, to retrieve medical information for study subjects or collect specimens from off-site locations.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two to three years experience in managing and coordinating field studies; familiarity with use of the interview as a data collection instrument and familiarity with HIC regulations regarding the conduct of research with human subjects are preferred. Specific skills and abilities:
1. Intermediate skill in MS Access and Word and in using SAS software.
2. Professional demeanor and ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
3. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
6. Must have a car available and a valid CT driver’s license
8. Preferred: Training and supervisory skills.

How to Apply: Send cover letter and CV to Lisa Calvocoressi, Ph.D. at lisa.calvocoressi@yale.edu and apply to Yale University Human Resources online at: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/index.html. Auto req ID 1003BR.Yale University is an AA/EOE employer.

Atlanta: Senior Survey Statistician (Demography) – CDC Foundation

Senior Survey Statistician (Demography) – CDC Foundation

Summary

The CDC Foundation has been designated as one of the five coordinating partners for the Michael R. Bloomberg’s recently announced $125 million initiative to reduce tobacco use in low and middle income countries. As part of this initiative, the CDC Foundation will partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHBSPH) to develop a rigorous system to monitor the status of global tobacco use and tobacco-free programs through the Global Tobacco Surveillance System (GTSS). The GTSS comprises the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), the Global School Personnel Survey (GSPS), the Global Health Professions Students Survey (GHPSS) and the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS). The position will focus on providing senior survey and statistical expertise toward the development of a standard GATS protocol and implementation of GATS (household survey) in 15 high burden low-and middle income countries.

This position is located in the Global Tobacco Control Program, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. The position will be funded through the CDC Foundation.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and direction in the development, management, and implementation of statistical and demographic research and scientific activities related to tobacco use and surveillance activities that focus on tobacco-related behavior and attitudes in an international setting. The incumbent identifies survey research opportunities and applies expertise in demography, statistics, and epidemiology to the design and implementation of surveys in the 15 countries. Incumbent plans, collaborates and facilitate the implementation of tobacco use prevalence and related indicators internationally and works closely with high-ranking members of the Ministries of Health and WHO offices and partners in these countries.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serve as a consultant and an advisor on international data collection projects and studies that encompass a wide range of advanced topics including statistical methods, research, and study design. Matters for which consultation is provided include: demography, statistics, survey research, and sociology in the design and development of research and evaluation studies related to both international and domestic activities.

2. Provide consultation to international health and population agencies, such as WHO, national governments, ministries of health, statistics and education, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions to facilitate the implementation of GATS. The incumbent collaborates internally and externally with public health experts to ensure that valid research findings are disseminated and applied to tobacco control activities.

3. Assist in the writing of comprehensive statistical reports that include analysis, evaluation, and resolutions of tobacco control issues. Collaborate with analysts and statisticians in international settings to develop joint analyses and publications. Give presentations on survey findings and methodological and statistical approaches to working with large data sets at national and international conferences. Prepares advanced statistical reports, graphs, charts, tables, and narrative material to be used in publishing the results of studies and in giving oral and poster presentations.

Qualifications

We are looking for an individual with a strong surveillance (e.g., survey statistics, demography, and epidemiology) experience including scientific data analysis and report writing skills. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in demography, epidemiology, public health, or related field with extensive experience (3-5 years) conducting all aspects of household-based survey data collection. Specific experience should include development of sampling frames, management of data collection teams, management of data entry and quality control staff, and other relevant experience conducting field work in international settings. Additional analytical and technical skills include advanced knowledge of SAS, Stata, CSPro, SUDAAN, and other statistical, sampling, data management and data entry software. Relevant languages and field experience in any of the following countries are desirable: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Poland, Philippines, Russian Federation, Thailand, Turkey, Indonesia, Ukraine, and Vietnam. The ideal candidate will also have lived and worked in developing countries and have appreciation of other cultures. The successful candidate will have experience in a role requiring complex internal and external organizations, as well as demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy, flexibility and as part of a team effort and ability to travel up to 30% internationally.

Contact

Bill Parra, COO, Bloomberg Initiative, CDC Foundation wcp1@cdc.gov
Samira Asma, Associate Director, Global Tobacco Control, CDC SAsma@cdc.gov

Virginia- Program Manager: Public Health Research Advocacy and Global Health Research Advocacy at Research! America

Public Health Research Advocacy and Global Health Research Advocacy at Research! America
Program Manager

Research!America is seeking a Program Manager to manage an innovative public health/global health research advocacy outreach effort that is engaging the nation's leading global health research experts in targeted public outreach. The goal of this effort, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is to raise awareness among policy makers and the media of the value and importance of global health research. Furthermore, this effort is integral to Research!America's overall goal of changing the culture of science to embrace public outreach.

Required qualifications and experience:
Understanding of and commitment to advocacy; passion for public health/global health;
Five to seven years experience in an advocacy organization, voluntary health, or as a Health LA or Deputy Communications
Director or Press Secretary;
Degree in science, public health, public or international affairs, public administration or communications in combination with strong experience in one or more of the following:
communications, public relations, media relations; Ability to successfully engage and enable high level researchers to succeed in their outreach goals and furthering the organization's leadership in advocacy and adding to the program manager's professional development.

Selected job specifics:

Day-to-day project management, seek and build new relationships with the global health community; engage key federal committees, work with internal and external communications and PR consultants, message development and writing to support communications outreach (e.g., letters to the editor, op-eds and "pitch" letters for media interviews and speaking engagements); with enthusiasm and new ideas, engage the science community in increased
advocacy and public outreach and, multiple opportunities to learn how to utilize public opinion polling in support of research.

Reporting to Research!America's Executive Director, Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research/Director, Public Health Advocacy, this is a full-time, grant-funded, exempt position.

Organization:

Founded in 1989, Research!America is the nation's largest not-for-profit public education and advocacy alliance working to make research to improve health a higher national priority. The Research!America alliance is comprised of 500+ member organizations representing more than 125 million Americans. These member organizations represent basic, behavioral, biotech,
clinical, health services, prevention and public health, global health and therapeutic research from the public and private sectors. Our public opinion polls, advocacy programs and publications reach the public and decision makers to help advance medical and health research.
An attractive and competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with experience will be offered to the right candidate.

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to kgoraleski@researchamerica.org, Karen A. Goraleski, Research!America, 1101 King Street, Suite 520, Alexandria, VA, 22314; fax 703-739-2372. No phone calls, please.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health -- HIV/AIDS Bureau, 2 positions

Massachusetts Department of Public Health -- HIV/AIDS Bureau
(2 positions)

1) The Training Coordinator will be responsible for designing, reviewing and
managing comprehensive 1) program development materials and initiatives, 2)
training curricula and evaluation, 3) health communication campaigns, and
4) agency capacity development programs for the HIV/AIDS Bureau.

2) The Client Services Contract Manager will be responsible for monitoring
client services contracts for case management, housing, other non-clinical
support services, and regional service coordination collaboratives. The
primary responsibilities involve programmatic, administrative, and fiscal
management of contracts for agencies located in various cities and towns
across the Commonwealth.

More detailed information is available by using the links below. The
submission deadlines for the postings are May 31st for the Training
Coordinator position and May 30th for the Contract Manager position.

The link for the Training Coordinator position is:

http://ceo.hrd.state.ma.us/ceo.nsf/7e766c4d4be0f11985256a2b005f4415/db3b51c461fe7700852572de0055deb7?OpenDocument

The closing date is 5/31.

The link for the Client Services Contract Manager is

http://ceo.hrd.state.ma.us/ceo.nsf/7e766c4d4be0f11985256a2b005f4415/385302e707dce70c852572dc005486f7?OpenDocument

The closing date is 5/30.

If you are interested in these positions or know of strong potential
candidates, please forward a cover letter and resume to:

Health Office of Human Resources
Randylynn DePaolo; Employment & Staffing
600 Washington Street, 2nd. Fl
Boston, MA 02111

or

Fax to: 617-348-5509

Surrey, UK: Mathematical Epidemiologist, Institute of Animal Health

Job Title: Mathematical Epidemiologist
Employer: Institute of Animal Health

Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Date: May 14, 2007

Job Description
Description: Institute of Animal Health
Mathematical Epidemiologist

Institute of Animal Health

Mathematical Epidemiologist
Pirbright
£24,200 to £27,200 + Benefits
Ref: 07P/00010

With 380 staff, up to 100 students and visiting scientists and an annual budget of £30 million, the Institute for Animal Health is the largest charity undertaking research into infectious diseases of animals in the UK.

Our Mathematical Biology group conducts research into the epidemiology of farm animal diseases using a combination of fieldwork, statistical analysis and mathematical modelling. A key area of activity is the epidemiology of scrapie, a fatal neurological sheep disease that is closely related to BSE in cattle and variant CJD in humans, and which is endemic in the UK.

You will contribute significantly to a Defra-funded project to assess the design and efficiency of control strategies for scrapie. You will develop and analyse mathematical models for the spread and control of this disease and estimate parameters for use in the models. At the same time, you will prepare material for the dissemination of results to scientists, policy makers and the farming industry. You will also attend high profile meetings, conferences and workshops, whilst collaborating closely with some eminent scientists.

To take on this challenge, you will require a PhD involving extensive mathematical modelling. Ideally this would be backed by proven experience of research in epidemiology, TSEs or a track record of working with field scientists. Above all, you will bring outstanding attention to detail and an innovative and imaginative approach to everything you do.

Further information is available from:

Human Resources, Institute for Animal Health,
Pirbright Laboratory,
Ash Road,
Pirbright,
Woking,
Surrey GU24 0NF
(tel: 01483 232 441)
or email iah@bbsrc.ac.uk )
quoting reference number 07P/00010NO.

Closing Date: Friday 1st June 2007

http://www.iah.bbsrc.ac.uk
IAH is an equal opportunities employer

Minnesota: Assistant or Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Tenure-track), Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Editor's note: the announcement indeed pertains to an Assistant or Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Tenure-track) position. The descriptive information is identical the announcement below (except for the announcement title.

Cambridge, UK: Epidemiologist, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge

Epidemiologist
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
University of Cambridge

Vacancy Reference No: RH01755 Salary: £24,402-£31,840
Limit of tenure applies*

An epidemiologist is required to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working on large-scale research into the molecular and genetic causes of heart attacks.

Candidates should possess a relevant first degree in medicine or allied healthcare profession, a relevant postgraduate degree in epidemiology and relevant experience. The main focus is on the collation, analysis and synthesis of large epidemiological datasets.

Further information can be obtained from Karina Prasad, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory Site, Wort’s Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN, tel: (01223) 741302, fax (01223) 741339, e-mail: kp319@medschl.cam.ac.uk and to whom applications (including a full CV) should be sent, together with Form PD18 (Parts I and III only).
* The funds for this post are available until 6 June 2008 in the first instance.

Closing date: 30 May 2007.

Pennsylvania (or work from home): Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, Bronx, New York

The Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute is looking for a Community
Organizer that would help with its Health Care for Health Care Workers
Campaign to do outreach with home care agency employers in Allegheny
County and surrounding region. The position is full time with the
option of flexible hours. Salary ranges from low to mid $30's with an
excellent benefits package.

Project Description

Health Care for Health Care Workers is a national and state-based
initiative of the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI) that will
1) increase public awareness about the lack of health insurance and its
impact on direct-care workers, their families, and consumers; 2)
identify viable public policies and replicable models for affordable
coverage; and 3) build multi-stakeholder coalitions in key states to win
support for coverage.

Introduction to PHI

The nonprofit Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute focuses on
strengthening the direct-care workforce within our nation's long-term
care system through developing innovative approaches to recruitment,
training and supervision; client-centered caregiving practices; and
effective public policy. Located in the South Bronx, PHI is committed to
ensuring a diverse, multicultural staff.

Position Responsibilities

The Community Organizer would be responsible for supporting grassroots
efforts to identify providers and advocates committed to raising public
awareness and advocating for health insurance coverage for direct-care
workers. The Community Organizer will provide assistance to the
Campaign Coordinator in the following areas:

Work with PHI staff and consultants to coordinate electoral, legislative, and education activities as needed
Set-up, promote, and/or attend meetings with state legislators/candidates and members of the state executive departments
Help organize public events or candidate forums
Assist in documenting employer, worker and consumer experiences/stories with the health care system
Handle administrative tasks such as making phone calls, sending email and follow up with stakeholders
Maintain a mailing list of interested individuals and organizations
Distribute relevant PHI publications and research

Likely areas for exploration include:
The impact of state reimbursement policies on retention and other measures of direct care worker job quality, and
The workforce implications of state rebalancing efforts and the development of consumer-directed services programs.

Qualifications

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience working on political or issue campaign
Ability to take initiative in reaching out to individuals and organizations
Excellent administrative skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience and knowledge of Access a plus
Experience in health care, preferably long term care a plus
Ability to work under pressure and be adaptive to different styles of work
Accountability to goals and a willingness to learn new skills and ideas
Ability to travel in Pennsylvania
Demonstrated interviewing, writing, and researching skills
Ability to write concise description of programs and policy issues
Good telephone interviewing skills. Experience contacting government agencies for information
Excellent research skills including the ability to conduct searches for secondary resources and information using internet search engines
Facility with Excel, and experience using it to create high-quality charts, tables and graphs
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience with database development

Likely areas for exploration include:
The impact of state reimbursement policies on retention and other measures of direct care worker job quality, and
The workforce implications of state rebalancing efforts and the development of consumer-directed services programs.

PREFERENCES
Background in Health Policy
Some knowledge of government long-term care programs

LOCATION
Pennsylvania - preferably Allegheny County
Can work form home

Send resume and cover letter by June 15 to:

Martha S. Medina
HR Manager
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
349 E. 149th St., 10th Floor
Bronx, NY 10451

Phone: 718-928-2065
Fax: 718-585-6852
Email: Mmedina@paraprofessional.org

http://www.paraprofessional.org
http://www.directcareclearinghouse.org

Texas: Epidemiologist, Department of Defense

EPIDEMIOLOGIST NEEDED IN SAN ANTONIO, TX
Department of Defense

Job Description

3.1.1 Evaluates study proposals for epidemiological design impact and advises investigators in a consultant role on potential avenues for research based on available data, analytical capabilities, and previous work.

3.1.2 Collaborates with investigators in the conduct of epidemiologic studies involving data from the RESEARCH FACILITY that are either intramural or extramural to the Institute.

3.1.3 Acts as liaison for other laboratories with the RESEARCH FACILITY that have specific epidemiologic focus. Incumbent will serve to establish requirements for data sharing and collaboration with those laboratories as defined by Institute policy and protocol.

3.1.4 Serves as an independent investigator to develop internal and/or external research questions in order to develop and execute study design for analysis in collaboration with a team of data and statistical resources that will produce reports and presentations from the RESEARCH FACILITY and other available data sources. Research questions received from external sources become valid taskings once approved by the Command to be resource.

3.1.5 Collaborative development of study design for studies to be executed. Collaborative execution of study designs in concert with data retrieval staff. Activities include analysis of available data from a variety of sources. Work products will include study reports, opinions and recommendations.

3.1.6 Individual and collaborative submissions for presentation, publication and testimony before military, governmental and legislative committees. All work products are subject to the approval of the Director, the Institute Commander, and review for Operational Security concerns in accordance with Service and Department of Defense policy.

4.1.1 A Secret security clearance is required for the Employee to perform the scope of work. Only US Citizen Employees shall be allowed access to DoD computer Systems.

Qualifications

5.0.1 Candidates will posses at least a minimum of Masters Degree level training in medical epidemiology from an accredited program of study. Preferred is Ph.D. or dual degree level training.

5.0.2 Experience must include 3 to 5 years recent work, preferably in trauma or critical care, as an epidemiologist in health care, designing studies and analyzing data.

5.0.3 Candidate must be able to demonstrate at least 1-2 years of recent experience working in work group setting of teams of 2 or more individuals with successful work products.

5.0.4 Communicate effectively with military research physicians (M.D.) and Ph.D. -level staff in order to coordinate and execute actions.

5.0.5 Use office automation effectively and demonstrated experience with at least one data retrieval software package.

5.0.6 Possess a sufficient working knowledge of and access to the professional epidemiological literature related to trauma and injury to be able to contribute significantly to the Trauma Registry effort within the Program effort.

Salary is dependent on experience.

Trisha Turner
AIM USA LLC
Resource Manager
7800 IH 10 West
Suite 525
San Antonio, TX 78230
210-698-4300 p
210-579-7003 f

McMaster, Canada: Endowed Chair and Faculty Positions in Population Genomics, McMaster University, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine

Job Title: Endowed Chair and Faculty Positions in Population Genomics
Employer: McMaster University
Location: Hamilton, Canada
Date: May 09, 2007

Job Description
McMaster University
Endowed Chair and Faculty Positions in Population Genomics

Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University

The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University invites applications for 3 positions in the newly created Program of Population Genomics at McMaster University.

We seek an internationally recognized leader in population genomics to lead this Program of interdisciplinary research in gene function as related to health and disease, informatics, pharmacogenomics and statistical genetics. The successful candidate must have superb leadership skills and will be expected to maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program and will hold an endowed Chair in Population Genomics. The Chair will be responsible for strategic planning around population genomics with a vision for advancing translational programs that complement our strengths in basic and clinical health research within the broader McMaster academic health sciences network.

The two supporting positions will include an expert in statistical genetics. Up to 2 Canada Research Chairs will be allocated to appropriately qualified candidates. Successful candidates must hold a PhD and /or MD degree and have a proven expertise in human genetics and management of large-scale genomic projects. The Program should complement and extend existing and/or emergent priority areas in the Faculty of Health Sciences, including population genetics, systems biology, informatics, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology and related fields.

The Program of Population Genomics will work closely with the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) and other research groups at McMaster University and will have access to more than 1 million samples stored on about 150,000 people who have been carefully phenotyped. Further information regarding this and other relevant research areas is available at
http://www.phri.ca
http://www.allergen-nce.ca
and http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/research/index.htm

The successful candidates will have qualifications commensurate with appointment to the academic rank of Professor, Associate or Assistant Professor in an appropriate basic science, biostatistics and/or clinical Department.

McMaster University is one of Canada's premier research intensive universities and, along with our affiliated teaching hospitals and research institutes; we provide an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research within a fully integrated academic health network.

Please send curriculum vitae, a short statement of research interests, and names and addresses of 3 referees prior to June 30 2007 to:

Dr. Stephen M. Collins,
Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Health Sciences,
McMaster University, Room, HSC 2E16,
1200 Main St. W. Hamilton, Ontario Canada, L8N 3Z5
Electronic submissions should be directed to darlong@mcmaster.ca

For more information about the Faculty, visit our web-site at http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca

Dr. Peter George
President and Vice-Chancellor
McMaster University

Dr. John Kelton
Dean and Vice-President
Faculty of Health Sciences

An equal opportunity employer

McMaster University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities, sexual minorities, and visible minorities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be considered first.

Virginia: Associate Principal Scientist - Genetics, Philip Morris USA

Job Title: Associate Principal Scientist - Geneticist
Employer: Philip Morris USA

Location: Ricmond, VA 23237
Date: May 09, 2007

Job Description
Description: Associate Principal Scientist - Genetics 9219BR Philip Morris USA, a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer products made for adults, seeks a qualified Associate Principal Scientist-Genetics to join our Research Development & Engineering department in Richmond, Virginia. Specific Duties
The incumbent will work as a technical leader for genetics and will be ultimately responsible for the conception, design, implementation and analysis of genetic data generated by the Genetics unit of Epidemiology, Genetics and Complex Systems Analysis.
The incumbent will interact often as technical consultant and collaborator with the leaders and members of the various HSR groups (primarily Epidemiology, Genetics & Complex Modeling, Cellular & Molecular Biology, and Pathophysiology), other PM groups (Clinical Evaluation and Sensory Research), and external partners.
The incumbent will independently develop the technical staff of the Genetics unit of EGCSA.
The incumbent will be a principal contributor to the strategic direction of the EGCSA group, with focus on statistical and molecular genetics, bioinformatics, genetic epidemiologic, and complex statistical modeling projects.

Experience/Skills
A PhD in Statistical and/or molecular genetics preferred.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to independently conceive and direct a cross-functional, state-of-the-art program requiring a high degree of training and expertise in multiple aspects of statistical, molecular, methodologic and analytic fields.
The incumbent will have 5 or more years of postgraduate experience (in academia, industry, and/or public sector).
The incumbent should be well versed in standard major software for the analysis and data-mining of genetically informative information (including but not limited to SAS Genetics, GeneHunter, MENDEL, SAGE, HelixTree).
Additional experience with bioinformatics databases, current HapMap tagging SNPs, and other internet-based "omics" tools is highly desirable.
Experience working interactively with cross-functional scientific matrix teams in problem solving is essential.
The Senior Geneticist will conceive and lead advanced genetic research focused on biomarker discovery and disease understanding.
They will hire, direct and develop a team of genetic scientists that will investigate complex, chronic diseases with the goal of reducing the risk and harm associated with cigarette smoke and other products. In addition to the opportunity to apply your scientific skills toward our operational goals, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our deferred profit sharing program as well as a relocation assistance package
For further information regarding Philip Morris USA, visit our website at http://www.cantbeattheexperience.com

To apply for this position, please click here.

Philip Morris USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/V/D). We support diversity in our workforce. Philip Morris USA is a drug-free workplace.

Virginia: Associate Principal Scientist - Biostatistics, Philip Morris USA

Job Title: Associate Principal Scientist - Biostatistics
Employer: Philip Morris USA

Location: Richmond, VA 23237
Date: May 09, 2007

Job Description
Description: Associate Principal Scientist = Biostatistics 8730BR Philip Morris USA, a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer products made for adults, seeks a qualified Associate Principal Scientist - Biostatistics to join our Research Development & Engineering department in Richmond, Virginia. Specific Duties

The Senior Biostatistician will conceive and lead advanced biostatistics research team in the areas of classical and molecular epidemiology and biomarker discovery for complex, chronic diseases with the goal of reducing the risk and harm associated with cigarette smoke and other products
Will be responsible for either conceiving or contributing to the design, implementation and analysis of data generated by all units of Epidemiology, Genetics and Complex Systems Analysis Group (EGCSA)
Will collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external research teams to develop and employ statistical and molecular epidemiology methods for research projects.

Experience/Skills

Ph.D., preferred, or M.S. with equivalent experience, in Biostatistics or a related field
Able to develop, schedule and maintain budgets for biostatistics projects and work interactively with cross-functional scientific teams
Well-versed in standard statistical and data-mining software for analysis of classical biostastical, epidemiologic, genetic and bioinformatic information (i.e., SAS, SPSS, etc)
Five or more years postgraduate research with leadership experience required. In addition to the opportunity to apply your scientific skills toward our operational goals, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our deferred profit sharing program as well as a relocation assistance package
For further information regarding Philip Morris USA, visit our website at http://www.cantbeattheexperience.com

To apply for this position, please click here.

Philip Morris USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/V/D). We support diversity in our workforce. Philip Morris USA is a drug-free workplace.

Virginia: Research Scientist - Epidemiologist, Philip Morris USA

Job Title: Research Scientist - Epidemiologist
Employer: Philip Morris USA

Location: Richmond, VA 23237
Date: May 09, 2007

Job Description
Description: Research Scientist - Epidemiologist 8211BR Philip Morris USA, a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer products made for adults, seeks a qualified Research Scientist - Epidemiologist to join our Research Development & Engineering department in Richmond, Virginia. Specific Duties

The incumbent will select, organize and direct project teams and determine the scope of resources needed for these teams according to specific epidemiology projects
The Epidemiologist will design and implement projects and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams to develop and employ a wide gamut of statistical and epidemiologic methods
Epidemiologist will ensure that appropriate technical expertise is utilized, both internally and externally, in epidemiology projects conducted by HSR.
Develop business justifications, project scopes, resource requirements, estimates, schedules
Conduct and coordinate specialized scientific work requiring independent thought and judgment
Complete activities which generally require coordination of multi-disciplinary and/or cross-functional technical personnel
Conduct evaluations, feasibility studies, planning activities, technology assessments.

Experience/Skills

Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology required, PhD preferred
The duties of this position require the incumbent to independently conceive and direct a cross-functional, state-of-the-art program requiring a high degree of training and expertise in multiple aspects of statistical, molecular, methodologic and analytic fields
The incumbent will have 7 or more years of postgraduate experience (in academia, industry, and/or public sector)
The incumbent should be well versed in standard major software for the analysis and data-mining of epidemiology information (including but not limited to SAS, SPSS)
Additional experience with identification of genetic disease markers and gene expression methodology preferred. In addition to the opportunity to apply your scientific skills toward our operational goals, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our deferred profit sharing program as well as a relocation assistance package
For further information regarding Philip Morris USA, visit our website at http://www.cantbeattheexperience.com

To apply for this position, please click here.

Philip Morris USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/V/D). We support diversity in our workforce. Philip Morris USA is a drug-free workplace.

Johannesburg, South Africa: Director, National Cancer Registry/Cancer Epidemiology Research Group, National Health Laboratory Service

Job Title: Director
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: May 10, 2007

Job Description
Director, National Cancer Registry/Cancer Epidemiology Research Group
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
Unlimited Scope

Contribute to healthcare in SA

Receive high quality training and diverse exposure

Research and publishing opportunities

Career opportunities

National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is a public entity specialising in pathology services and medical research to the Public Health Sector of South Africa. The NHLS is the largest diagnostic pathology service in South Africa with over 250 laboratories and services 80% of the country's population.

The post of Director: National Cancer Registry/Cancer Epidemiology Research Group is a joint post with the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) and the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in the School of Pathology. The appointment would ideally be made at the level of Professor, Associate Professor or Senior Researcher dependent on the incumbent's qualifications and experience. The successful incumbent would have overall responsibility for the functions of the Cancer Registry and Cancer Epidemiology Research Group whose specific aims are:


To maintain a cancer database of high quality and accessibility for health providers, planners and educators to improve the quality of cancer services and to utilise the data for epidemiological and clinical research and produce regular reports on cancer incidence and mortality

To engage in research in cancer related fields and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Director: Cancer Epidemiology Research Group (CERG) and National Cancer Registry (NCR)
(Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Researcher)
(Ref: CANEX0507/001-01)

Key Job Responsibilities:

Be concerned with the application of specialised knowledge to interpret data and where necessary provide consultation so that appropriate reporting and registration (coding) methods can be provided/implemented and to maintain and adhere to techniques and WHO protocols in order to optimise and improve the provision of coding and identification services

Improve knowledge, provide conceptual thinking and understanding of emerging cancer-related issues and needs in cancer control policy

Where practical, coordinate reporting of cancer by various bodies as well as improve existing registration and data management

Develop and manage an academically first class research programme conducted ethically whilst maintaining the privacy of the data collected

Undertake basic and applied research as well as research and development in line with the strategic objectives of the NHLS/WITS/MRC

Assist and foster postgraduate and undergraduate education and training and the education of the public and other individuals in relation to cancer research

Secure external grants and augment the epidemiology research effort and manage these to contract requirements.

Key Competency Requirements:

Registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Scientist/Pathologist with a minimum PhD or MMed/FCPath academic qualification

Able to work under pressure and supervise staff and oversee the functions of the NCR and CERG

Communicate effectively with stakeholders on all issues relating to the functions and outputs of the NCR and CERG

Reliable

A medical background with previous epidemiology and/or laboratory experience will be an advantage

Build positive relations with Government (National Department of Health) and academic networks

Experience in teaching and supervising postgraduate/research students

Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.

In terms of the NHLS employment equity plan, preference will be given to applications from designated groups.

To apply for the above position, please forward a comprehensive 2 page CV to the Practitioner (HR) via fax: (+27 11) 386-6185 or e-mail to jackie.angelides@nhls.ac.za

Please indicate the reference and job title of the post for which you are applying. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Closing date: 29 June 2007.

For more information about the NHLS
please visit http://www.nhls.ac.za

Pennsylvania: Health Quality Community Organizer, Consumer Health Coalition

Health Quality Community Organizer Job Posting

Consumer Health Coalition (CHC) is seeking an individual for the position of Community Organizer. Founded in 1998, CHC is a nonprofit organization that works to inspire a consumer movement to enhance access to quality, affordable health care. We target people that are at risk for experiencing barriers to health care in Southwestern Pennsylvania, including people with low incomes, individuals from minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Consumer Health Coalition is dedicated to building a consumer movement to enhance health care quality. About 98,000 people die each year from medical errors, more than the number of people who die from AIDS, car accidents or breast cancer alone (Institute of Medicine). And only 55% of adults receive all the care that is recommended for their particular needs (RAND). We believe an organized and active consumer voice is essential to ensure that care is safe, clinically recommended, equitable and patient-centered.

CHC's Board also voted to broadly support Governor Rendell's "Prescription for Pennsylvania." Many of our values surrounding health care reform are captured in the Governor's plan, including the portions related to improving health care quality and reducing medical errors.
We believe "Prescription for Pennsylvania" offers a fantastic opportunity to reduce hospital-acquired infections, enhance transparency, and improve care for people with chronic conditions.

The Community Organizer will be responsible for building consumer movements to enhance health care quality and to broadly support "Prescription for Pennsylvania." He/she will accomplish this by recruiting and organizing a broad consumer base, empowering consumers to
engage in the civic process, helping them to become effective advocates for their health and health care needs, and building coalitions and developing strong community partnerships.


QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree required; masters degree in related field preferred
At least 1-2 years professional experience in community organizing and/or at least 1-2 years professional experience working in a health-related field
Understanding of public health, health policy, and health politics
Experience in organizing nonprofit advocacy campaigns
Experience and comfort working with at-risk populations, specifically people with low-incomes, individuals from minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with consumers, staff at health/human services organizations, and elected/appointed officials
Outstanding organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and manage various complex projects simultaneously
Commitment to social justice in general, and quality, affordable health care specifically
Strong leadership, collaborative, and team building skills
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Strong work ethic and ability to think strategically
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit patience and compassion


RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and implement a field organizing campaign designed to increase the number of consumers involved in health advocacy in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Recruit consumers and build a strong advocacy base
Develop relationships with community leaders and organizations dedicated to health quality
Build relationships with active consumers to retain their interest and participation
Support the development of grassroots leadership
Assist in organizing meetings (i.e. location, agenda, minutes, other logistics) and promote inclusion and participation of all consumers
Support consumers in engaging in advocacy activities (i.e. writing testimony, letter writing campaigns, phone calls, organizing events such as press conferences and public meetings)
Research community organizing best practices
Enhance public awareness about the need to improve quality through media and workshops
Train consumers in the areas of leadership, civic engagement, and advocacy skills
Represent CHC at external meetings at both the local and state level
Implement ongoing evaluation and assessment activities
Support Executive Director with marketing, communications, and fundraising/development activities related to education and community organizing
General office maintenance and administrative staff support as needed

PREFERRED
Strong analytic and political skills, including a thorough understanding of the political and legislative processes surrounding Pennsylvania health policy
Basic Microsoft Access skills

OTHER
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel within central and SW PA
Must be willing to travel to Harrisburg at least once per month
Must be flexible to work some evenings and weekends on occasion
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Consumer Health Coalition (CHC) is an equal opportunity employer. People of minority racial and ethnic backgrounds, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Salary range: $32,000 - $36,000 over one year
Benefits: Health and dental benefits, paid holidays and sick leave, 3 weeks vacation annually (accrued), life insurance, and long-term disability

Please send resume with cover letter to:
Consumer Health Coalition
Fax: (412) 456-1096
Attn: Community Organizer application
Email: lbachurski@consumerhealthcoalition.org
650 Smithfield Street
Centre City Tower, Suite 2130
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Cambridge, UK: Research Assistant, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge

Research Assistant
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
Vacancy Reference No: RH01703 Salary: £21,050-£23,692
Limit of tenure applies*

An epidemiologist is required to join a multi-disciplinary team conducting world-leading research into the molecular and genetic causes of heart attacks.

Candidates should possess a relevant first or postgraduate degree in epidemiology, medical statistics or a closely-related discipline and relevant experience. The main focus is on evaluating and analysing novel risk factors in large-scale studies.

Further information can be obtained from Karina Prasad, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory Site, Wort’s Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN, tel: (01223) 741302, fax: (01223) 741339, e-mail: kp319@medschl.cam.ac.uk and to whom applications (including a full CV) should be sent, together with Form PD18, Parts I and III.

Please previous applicants cannot re-apply.

* The funds for this post are available until 6 June 2008 in the first instance.
Closing date: 23 May 2007.

NIH/NCI: Senior environmental cancer epidemiologist, Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences

NCI EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESEARCH PROGRAM SEEKS ENVIRONMENTAL
EPIDEMIOLOGIST

The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), National Cancer Institute (NCI), has an opening for a senior-level environmental cancer epidemiologist. The scientist will plan, coordinate, and administer a national extramural research program in the area of environmental epidemiology of human cancers, including managing a portfolio of grants in environmental cancer epidemiology and identifying research opportunities leading to new initiatives. This position is a wonderful opportunity for the scientist who is interested in helping to shape the direction of cutting-edge environmental cancer epidemiology research. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 23, 2007.

Qualifications: U.S. citizenship is a requirement. A doctoral degree and formal training in epidemiology are required. Candidates must have knowledge of environmental epidemiologic research methodologies necessary to develop epidemiologic research studies; ability to
administer, conduct, and evaluate multidisciplinary epidemiologic research; skill in oral communication as it pertains to a research area; and skill in written communication as it pertains to a research program area.

Salary range: The position is at the GS 14 level for which the pay range is $93,822 - $121,967 per year. Relocation expenses may be paid.

EGRP is the largest funder of etiologic cancer epidemiology grants nationally and worldwide. It supports epidemiologic research in four areas: methods and technologies for epidemiologic studies; modifiable risk factors (e.g., energy balance, chemical and occupational exposures,
and infectious agent exposures); host susceptibility factors (e.g., social, cultural, and race/ethnicity factors); and clinical and translational research (e.g., risk factors for second primary cancers and the effects of prophylactic approaches). EGRP's offices are located
in Rockville, Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C. Further information about EGRP is available at http://epi.grants.cancer.gov .

The position is advertised on the USAJOBS Web site as Health Scientist
administrator (Epidemiologist). To be considered for this position, candidates must formally apply through the Web site at http://www.usajobs.gov. Access the complete announcement and application materials by inserting in the keyword search box the following announcement number: NCI-07-186302-DE. After beginning the online application process through the above announcement number, federal government status candidates will be guided to apply under
announcement number NCI-07-186302-MP.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Personnel Officer named in the announcements: Ms. Anne Solomon, tel.: 301-496-8737; fax: 301- 496 6168; e-mail: ncihrmcbapps@mail.nih.gov

NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Pfizer: Pharmacoepidemiology, Associate Director, Global Outcomes Research,

Pharmaco-epidemiology position with Pfizer:

TITLE:
Associate Director, Global Outcomes Research


DESCRIPTION:
· Align with a therapeutic area team and report to a therapy area Cluster Leader.

· Responsible for the development and implementation of health outcomes and economic strategies supporting development teams, product teams, and commercial strategic leadership teams.

· Work closely with diverse staff members and provide assistance in a hands-on manner with products in assigned therapeutic area.

· Work closely with external investigators in the design and conduct of health outcomes and economic research.

· Support of products as well as supporting others actively supporting products that have primary support responsibilities.


REQUIREMENTS:
· Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD) in health services research, public health, epidemiology, or health economics or a Doctoral degree in a clinical discipline (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology) with a Masters degree (MSc, MPH) in health services research, public health, epidemiology, or health economics or equivalent experience and background in these fields.

· At least 5 years experience working in Outcomes Research in a pharmaceutical company

· In depth knowledge in all of the following: Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacoeconomics, and Quality of Life research.

· Excellent interpersonal skills required: ability to understand and respond to multiple internal and external customers demands and manage and handle conflict constructively with limited supervisory support required.

· Excellent oral and written English communication skills required.

· In depth knowledge of clinical research, especially clinical drug studies

· Excellent judgment in conflict management, negotiation, and influence.

· Excellent process and project management skills required.

· Hands on experience and technical proficiency in the evaluation of health care interventions and conducting health economics, health related quality of life, and/or health services research studies for a pharmaceutical company

· In depth knowledge of US and WW health care systems including US managed care organizations, PBMs, Medicare, and Medicaid.

· Experience in preparing or reviewing materials for drug formularies

· Ability to manage a significant volume of projects with exercise of good triage and judgment skills

· Skill in demonstrating leadership through action is important as well as skill in persuasion and negotiation as the position is one with responsibility for product lines but does not have supervisory authority over people assigned to the products.

· Publication track record

If interested, contact Anna Kim (anna.kim@pfizer.com)

Virginia and Maryland: Epidemiologist, Navy Environmental Health Center (NEHC), Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Maryland

Job Title: Epidemiologist
Job Number: NEHC 01-06
Organization: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Maryland
Posted: 5/7/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Federal Government
Number of Openings: 5
Location: Portsmouth, VA
Compensation: Negotiable Stipend Based on Experience and Education

Position Description: The Navy Environmental Health Center (NEHC) ensures Navy and Marine Corps Readiness through leadership in prevention of disease and promotion of health. Through the ORISE program the NEHC provides opportunities to participate in on-going applied research and development projects in the areas of Environmental Health, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene, and Laboratory Services.

Several appointments are available at the Navy Environmental Health Center (NEHC), Portsmouth, Virginia. The participant will assist the NEHC with the EpiData Center. The EpiData Center provides consultation, technical assistance and state of the art expertise in epidemiology and biostatistics in support of the Department of the Navy.

This appointment includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Designing and conducting epidemiologic studies • Providing assistance for ongoing epidemiological investigations • Identifying and monitoring critical outcomes measures • Using databases to respond to requests for disease or injury rate information • evaluating prevention/health intervention program effectiveness

Qualifications: Applicants should have received a Masters degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics or related discipline within three years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected on or about the starting date. Other applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.

The participants will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, applied research interests and compatibility of background with applied research programs and projects at Navy Environmental Health Center and/or the host Installation.

Organization Description: About ORISE

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and is operated by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) for DOE under a “Management and Operating” contract between ORAU and DOE. Under the provisions of the ORAU/DOE contract, ORISE developed a research participation program to permit members of the academic community to be assigned to DOE facilities to participate in the research and development (R&D) work funded by DOE. The purpose of the RPP is to permit members of the academic community to have “hands-on” experience in participating in R&D activities.

ORISE Maryland

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Research Participation Program in Maryland (ORISE Maryland) provides opportunities for members of the academic community to participate in DOD (Department of Defense) programs, projects, and activities worldwide (Joining the military is not a requirement or part of this program). Current U.S. military approved facilities include the U.S. Army Environmental Center (USAEC); U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical and Biological Command (USAECBC); U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) and U.S. Army Research Laboratory (USARL). Opportunities exist for Faculty, High School, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral students, and recent graduates. Degree disciplines include Neuroscience, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Anthropology, Archeology, Biology, Ergonomics, Public Health, Physics, Nuclear Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Botany, Ecology, Historic Preservation Natural Resources, Geology, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Materials Science, Entomology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, and Biology. Since its inception (1993), the ORISE Maryland programs have placed over 5000 applicants at 50 installations around the world. We currently have over 500 participants in the combined programs.

Eligibility Requirements U.S. CITIZENSHIP

FACULTY: Current primary and secondary educators and college and university faculty POSTGRADUATE: Degree must be received within three years of the desired starting date or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date STUDENT: Current student in good standing in an undergraduate or graduate degree program Cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher, based on A=4.0 scale Minimum 12 credit hours per academic year CERTIFICATE: Currently holds a bachelor’s degree or higher Certificate program is related to or complements higher degree Certificate required minimum 30 semester credit hours or the equivalent Certificate must have been earned within one year of start date

Benefits to Participants:
Continue their education by participating in hands-on research at Federal Facilities, Enhance their professional development in science, mathematics, and engineering areas, Opportunities to become more familiar with the research areas of the Federal sponsor. Become available as scientists, engineers of technologists for future employment in fields related to the sponsor’s mission.

Purpose:
To enhance the educational programs offered by academic institutions, Strengthen the nation’s scientific and technical manpower base, Provide for the transfer of federally developed technology into the academic community, and Support a growing national commitment to science education.

Closing Date: 6/30/2007
Desired Starting Date: 5/28/2007
Contact Name: Kim Myers, Recruiter/Army Programs
Contact Location: P.O. Box 53
APG MD 21010 U.S.
Contact Phone: 410-436-7258
Contact Fax: 410-436-5811
Contact Email: Kim.Myers3@us.army.mil
Web Address: http://www.orau.gov/ORISEMaryland
How to Apply: Email/Fax Resume

Maryland: DIRECTOR, MARYLAND CANCER REGISTRY, MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE

DIRECTOR, MARYLAND CANCER REGISTRY
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
(Program Administrator IV, Health Services)

The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Family Health Administration, Center for Cancer Surveillance & Control, is seeking a Director for the Maryland Cancer Registry. This position manages the day-to-day operations of the Maryland Cancer Registry, including
oversight of all aspects of data collection, processing, management, and quality assurance of the database management vendor; monitoring data quality, timeliness and completeness; analysis of data; development of cancer reports; oversight of cancer cluster investigations; development
of policies, procedures and regulations; supervision of staff; provision of technical assistance to other department/units within the state; and collaboration with the Cancer Registry Advisory & Surveillance Committees and Tumor Registrars Association in Maryland.

The successful candidate should have experience with database management and administration, and data analysis and quality assurance. A candidate with medical or nursing background or training as a certified tumor registrar, and experience working with a hospital-based cancer registry or a cancer registry at the state or national level is strongly desired.

This position requires a Bachelors degree and six years of human services administrative or professional experience including two years at a supervisory or management level. A Master's degree will substitute for one year of general experience. A Doctorate will substitute for two
years of general experience. Additional general experience will substitute year for year for the
college degree. This is a full-time, permanent state position with benefits. The salary range is $47,709 - $62,131, with growth to $76,598.

For fullest consideration please submit a Maryland State Application, resume and photocopies of any relevant certifications no later than May 14, 2007, to Mr. G. Mark Townsend, Chief,
Recruitment and Selection Division, Office of Human Resources, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 201 W. Preston St., Room: 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Application: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/ohr/download/MS100Choice.htm

EOE

Texas: Epidemiologist, AIM USA LLC

Job Description: Epidemiologist

Debbie Smith
CEO
AIM USA LLC
7800 IH 10 West, Suite 525
San Antonio, TX 78230
210-698-4300 p
210-887-6430 c
210-579-7003 f
www.aimusallc.com

At the direction of the Director:

3.1.1 Evaluates study proposals for epidemiological design impact and advises investigators in a consultant role on potential avenues for research based on available data, analytical capabilities, and previous work.
3.1.2 Collaborates with investigators in the conduct of epidemiologic studies involving data from the RESEARCH FACILITY that are either intramural or extramural to the Institute (as defined by Institute CRADA and MOU).
3.1.3 Acts as liaison for other laboratories with the RESEARCH FACILITY that have specific epidemiologic focus. Incumbent will serve to establish requirements for data sharing and collaboration with those laboratories as defined by Institute policy and protocol.
3.1.4 Serves as an independent investigator to develop internal and/or external research questions in order to develop and execute study design for analysis in collaboration with a team of data and statistical resources that will produce reports and presentations from the Joint Theater Trauma Registry and other available data sources. Research questions received from external sources become valid taskings once approved by the Command to be resourced.
3.1.5 Deliverables will include:
3.1.6 Collaborative development of study design for studies to be executed.
3.1.7 Collaborative execution of study designs in concert with data retrieval staff. Activities include analysis of available data from a variety of sources. Work products will include study reports, opinions and recommendations.
3.1.8 Individual and collaborative submissions for presentation, publication and testimony before military, governmental and legislative committees. All work products are subject to the approval of the Director, the Institute Commander, and review for Operational Security concerns in accordance with Service and Department of Defense policy.
4.1.1 A Secret security clearance is required for the Employee to perform the scope of work.
4.1.2 Only US Citizen employees shall be allowed access to DoD computer Systems.
4.1.3 Contractor will execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to reporting to the RESEARCH FACILITY and a copy of that signed agreement will be provided at the time they in-process.
5.0 Skills and Qualifications
5.1 Qualifications
5.1.1 Candidates will posses at least a minimum of Masters Degree level training in medical epidemiology from an accredited program of study. Preferred is Ph.D. or dual degree level training.
5.1.2 Experience must include 3 to 5 years recent work, preferably in trauma or critical care, as an epidemiologist in health care, designing studies and analyzing data.
5.1.3 Candidate must be able to demonstrate at least 1-2 years of recent experience working in work group setting of teams of 2 or more individuals with successful work products.
5.1.4 Skills (Candidate must have the ability to):
5.1.5 Communicate effectively with military research physicians (M.D.) and Ph.D. -level staff in order to coordinate and execute actions.
5.1.6 Use office automation effectively.
5.1.7 Have demonstrated experience with at least one data retrieval software package.
5.1.8 Possess a sufficient working knowledge of and access to the professional epidemiological literature related to trauma and injury to be able to contribute significantly to the Trauma Registry effort within the Program effort.

Salary is dependent on experience- $65,000-$80,000 plus benefits

Pennsylvania: Epidemiology Project Manager, MICOR Solutions

Position Available: Epidemiology Project Manager

MICOR Solutions is looking for an Entry Level Epidemiology Project Manager with an MPH from an accredited University to work long-term as our employee at our client's site. Our client is a global pharmaceutical company located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The salary range for this position is $53,000 to $58,000. In addition there are medical benefits which include dental and vision, sick time, vacation time, holidays, and disability insurance.

The Entry Level Epidemiology Project Manager will support two therapeutic epidemiologists. The ideal candidate is someone who flexible and can adjust to the flow of the projects. The client will provide the necessary training.

Responsibilities include:
Perform critical reviews of the literature; systematically review and prepare critical summaries including gap analysis as needed. Store papers, reports, search strategies, etc., electronically in organized manner.
Develop slide presentations from literature reviews.
Develop research concept protocols with guidance from PhD level epidemiologists.
Assist with process aspects of standard operating procedures for protocol development and make sure it is adhered to with guidance from therapeutic epidemiologist.
Liaise with database analysts for in-house studies with guidance from therapeutic epidemiologist.
Coordinate and/or manage administrative aspects of studies with guidance from therapeutic epidemiologist (examples: track budget payments, obtain sign offs, liaise with investigators in professional manner, enter project updates into tracking systems, set up investigator meetings as needed, record minutes as needed, follow process related actions, renew consultant agreements as needed).
Assist in preparing scientific abstracts and manuscripts with guidance from therapeutic epidemiologist.
Attend epidemiology clinics, forums and other educational meetings to enhance understanding of epidemiology role in industry and enhance ability to contribute.
Assist in preparing epidemiology packages with guidance from therapeutic epidemiologist.
Organize and help manage research projects with external collaborators, which include developing study protocols and contracts, tracking study budget, arranging and attending study meetings, as well as making site visits as needed.
Prepare and present slide presentations at meetings to share new data/research updates with colleagues.
Attend project team meetings as needed with guidance from therapeutic epidemiologist.

Contact:
Fern Tinsman
Client Relationship Manager
MICOR Solutions
610-621-4902
ftinsman@MICORSolutions.com

Texas: Epidemiology Support to the Defense Trauma Registry, US Army Institute of Surgical Research

Epidemiology Support to the Defense Trauma Registry, located at the US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, TX.

USAISR:

The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is part of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) and is collocated with Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). The USAISR is dedicated to both laboratory and clinical trauma research. Its mission is to provide requirements-driven combat casualty care medical solutions and products for injured soldiers from self-aid through definitive care across the full spectrum of military operations; provide state-of-the-art trauma, burn, and critical care to Department of Defense beneficiaries around the world; and provide Burn Special Medical Augmentation Response Teams.


Defense Trauma Registry

Mission:

• Establish and maintain a Department of Defense Trauma Registry System to capture data and provide information on care and outcomes of military and civilian trauma patients.

• Provide the Department of Defense and other authorized interests with timely and relevant information about care and outcomes of military and civilian injuries.

• Create a research strategy that supports reduction of morbidity and mortality in military and civilian trauma patients.

• Establish and maintain a trauma outcomes database to analyze and evaluate clinical decision making and measure subsequent outcomes for improving treatment modalities.

• Provide activities of each of the services with full and complete access to data resident in the DoD Trauma Registry.


Goals:

• Provide the ability to perform data driven battlefield level process improvement of trauma care that drives morbidity and mortality to lowest possible levels.

• Expand across DoD to bring trauma systems into fixed facility care as well as theater care thus enhancing readiness to provide optimal trauma care to deployed Service members.

• Emphasize continuous improvement in medical record documentation quality.

• Capture and share patient data across all levels of care, and enables evaluation, and adherence to theater clinical practice guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Identify training requirements, capture injury epidemiology, support research initiatives, and assess success of interventions and outcomes.


Provides Epidemiology Support to the Joint Theater Trauma Registry

Evaluates study proposals for epidemiological design impact and advises investigators in a consultant role on potential avenues for research based on available data, analytical capabilities, and previous work.

Collaborates with investigators in the conduct of epidemiologic studies involving data from the JTTR that are either intramural or extramural to the Institute (as defined by Institute CRADA and MOU).

Acts as liaison for other laboratories with the JTTR that have specific epidemiologic focus. Incumbent will serve to establish requirements for data sharing and collaboration with those laboratories as defined by Institute policy and protocol.

Serves as an independent investigator to develop internal and/or external research questions in order to develop and execute study design for analysis in collaboration with a team of data and statistical resources that will produce reports and presentations from the Joint Theater Trauma Registry and other available data sources. Research questions received from external sources become valid taskings once approved by the Command to be resourced.

Collaborative development of study design for studies to be executed.

Collaborative execution of study designs in concert with data retrieval staff. Activities include analysis of available data from a variety of sources. Work products will include study reports, opinions and recommendations.

Individual and collaborative submissions for presentation, publication and testimony before military, governmental and legislative committees. All work products are subject to the approval of the JTTS Director, the Institute Commander, and review for Operational Security concerns in accordance with Service and Department of Defense policy.

A Secret security clearance is required for the Employee to perform the scope of work. The Contractor shall have a proper Facility Clearance.

Employee will work in a restricted, secured environment and shall be responsible for compliance with the Army Physical Security Program, AR 190-13. Regulations and directives are available in the USAISR Security Office.

Contractor personnel shall be familiar with AR 380-19, Information Systems Security, in order to familiarize themselves with the Government’s guidance on security. Regulations and directives are available in the USAISR Security Office.

Only US Citizen employees shall be allowed access to DoD computer Systems.



Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications

Candidates will posses at least a minimum of Masters Degree level training in medical epidemiology from an accredited program of study. Preferred is Ph.D. or dual degree level training.

Experience must include 3 to 5 years recent work, preferably in trauma or critical care, as an epidemiologist in health care, designing studies and analyzing data.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate at least 1-2 years of recent experience working in work group setting of teams of 2 or more individuals with successful work products.


Skills (Candidate must have the ability to):

Communicate effectively with military research physicians (M.D.) and Ph.D. -level staff in order to coordinate and execute actions.

Use office automation effectively.

Have demonstrated experience with at least one data retrieval software package.

Possess a sufficient working knowledge of and access to the professional epidemiological literature related to trauma and injury to be able to contribute significantly to the Trauma Registry effort within the Program effort.



Qualifications

Candidates will posses at least a minimum of Masters Degree level training in medical epidemiology from an accredited program of study. Preferred is Ph.D. or dual degree level training.

Experience must include 3 to 5 years recent work, preferably in trauma or critical care, as an epidemiologist in health care, designing studies and analyzing data.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate at least 1-2 years of recent experience working in work group setting of teams of 2 or more individuals with successful work products.


Skills (Candidate must have the ability to):

Communicate effectively with military research physicians (M.D.) and Ph.D. -level staff in order to coordinate and execute actions.

Use office automation effectively.

Have demonstrated experience with at least one data retrieval software package.

Possess a sufficient working knowledge of and access to the professional epidemiological literature related to trauma and injury to be able to contribute significantly to the Trauma Registry effort within the Program effort.

Must be able to obtain Secret Security Clearance.


I’m searching for an Epidemiologist for an opportunity in San Antonio.

I would appreciate any assistance you can offer to aid in this search.

Thank you.

Trisha Turner
AIM USA LLC
Resource Manager
7800 IH 10 West
Suite 525
San Antonio, TX 78230
210-698-4300 p
210-579-7003 f

USUHS: Summer research position, managing clinical trials

Summer positions with the Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences working on MRSA clinical trials in Quantico, VA & Bethesda, MD:

The responsibilities of the positions would include logging, labeling,
and distributing the study products, collecting clinical specimens
(swabs of the nose and skin) from enrolled study subjects, labeling and
shipping clinical specimens, and completing study related data
collection forms. There would probably be a fair amount of errand
running as well. We are looking for someone 20-40 hours per week. The
position pays pretty well and would be good practical community-based
clinical trials experience.

We're also looking for 2 people to work about 10 hours per week, mostly
Sunday afternoons and evenings (collecting clinical specimens), but also
on our 3 big study enrollment days (May 28, June 5, and July 9).

If interested in either position or more details, please contact:
Rachel Wierzba, MD, MPH
Deputy Director, IDCRP Educational Program
Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP)
office: (301) 295-0597
rwierzba@idcrp.org
rwierzba@usuhs.mil

New York: Director/Senior Director - Epidemiology, Pfizer Global Research & Development

Job Title: Director/Senior Director - Epidemiology - TA Group Head
Employer: Pfizer Global Research & Development

Job Code: 061747
Location: New York, NY
Date: Apr 19, 2007
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description
Description: Pfizer Inc is a research-based, global healthcare company with headquarters in New York. We have the largest research budget in the pharmaceutical industry and provide resources and an environment where talented scientific professionals can thrive. Our Epidemiology group within the Safety and Risk Management organization is currently offering a challenging career for an epidemiologist with a doctoral degree in Epidemiology or equivalent training. The position is based in New York, NY or New London, CT. This position has direct reports.

Responsibilities:
·Reports to the Global Head, Epidemiology
·Serves on the Epidemiology Leadership Team:
Leads, develops and mentors direct reports to provide epidemiological expertise, data and risk management strategies to development projects, marketed products, and Therapeutic Areas
Responsible for resource allocation decisions and project prioritization
Performs quarterly and annual reviews of performance against strategic imperatives, annual goals and other metrics
Ensures inspection readiness and business/regulatory compliance
·Reviews and approves Epidemiology deliverables and timelines for development and product teams
·Partners with development and product team leads to oversee budget for epidemiology studies and manages interface with study management operations and finance
·Provides epidemiological guidance and strategic interface with regional and corporate functions
·Identifies and addresses epidemiologic issues, presents design and progress of product-specific research studies and postmarketing studies, and represents these to management and external parties (e.g., regulatory authorities, opinion leaders, investigators)
·Develops knowledge in epidemiology specialty-areas and understands how changes in these areas will impact the business
·Responsible for ensuring timely communication of scientific findings within Pfizer
·Builds and maintains relationships (and regularly communicates) with key clients in Pfizer, in particular, those in Pain and Inflammation Therapeutic Areas
·Influences the external environment as a public spokesperson and demonstrated leader (e.g., leadership in scientific bodies, scientific task forces and committees)

Requirements:
Qualifications:
·Doctoral-level in Epidemiology or equivalent
·5 years or more in epidemiology in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and/or regulatory agencies
·Experience in leading, developing and managing people
·Experience in epidemiological program oversight and internal and external communication
·Experience in support of compounds in all phases of drug development and commercialization, including leading development of and carrying out epidemiology plans for development projects and marketed products, implementing epidemiological studies and evaluations, and working on regulatory dossiers
·Experience in working with key external investigators, academics, vendors and health authorities
·Experience defending an epidemiology submission in front of a regulatory body preferred

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong capabilities in strategic thinking and decision-making by balancing priorities across the product portfolio. He/she will also demonstrate initiative by anticipating and planning for project opportunities, team needs, and proposing innovative solutions to emerging challenges. He/she will be capable of developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be an expert resource on epidemiological and drug safety matters, and will participate in influencing and promoting the role of pharmacoepidemiology within the organization.

An equal opportunity employer, Pfizer offers a workplace rich with diversity and potential. Pfizer has an exceptional work environment complete with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and training opportunities designed to develop your professional talents.

Contact:
Susan DiPaglia
50 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320

Miami: Faculty Position, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Job Title: Faculty Position
Employer: UM/Sylvester

Location: Miami, FL
Date: Apr 25, 2007

Job Description
Description: U M /Sylvester
Faculty Position

UMSylvester

Comprehensive Cancer Center

FACULTY POSITION, HEALTH DISPARITIES BRAMAN FAMILY BREAST CANCER INSTITUTE AT UM/SYLVESTER, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Candidates with a record in cancer disparities research are sought for an open-rank faculty position. The individual will be expected to conduct inquiry to eliminate differences in cancer outcomes among women with breast cancer.

Qualifications: Doctorate in epidemiology, public health orrelated field. Salary commensurate with experience. Appointment based on experience, level of extramural research funding.

Email cover letter, CV, and three academic references to:

Erin Kobetz, PhD, MPH
ekobetz@med.miami.edu
305.243.6185

University of Miami is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

York, UK: Advisory Committee on Pesticides

Job Title: Committee Members
Employer: Defra

Location: York, United Kingdom
Date: Apr 26, 2007

The Advisory Committee on Pesticides (ACP)
Committee Members

The ACP was established under the Food and EnvironmentProtection Act 1985 to give independent advice to Ministers on allmatters relating to the control of pests. Members provide scientificadvice to the Government and devolved Administrations on thesafe and effective use of pesticides and other pest control methods

Information on the ACP can be found at http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/acp_home.asp

You should have relevant scientific qualifications with considerablepostgraduate experience and have gained recognition within thescientific community in your field. You will be able to contribute todetailed technical discussions within your area of expertise.Appointments will be made for three years from January 2008

We are seeking expertise in the following specific areas:

Ref: ACP/02 - Epidemiology related to human exposureto chemicals

Ref: ACP/04 - Toxicology/clinical pharmacology andtoxicokinetics and risk management procedures relevant tohuman exposure to chemicals

Ref ACP/05 - Food Safety/Risk Assessment, chemical safetyissues such as public health and the assessment of risks toconsumers. This position will be the Food Standards Agencynominee on the Committee

The committee meets up to 8 times per year in York. Membersare paid £133 per meeting, with £33 for preparation, plusreasonable expenses

The UK Government and devolved administrations arecommitted to improving the diversity of their public bodies andwelcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic ornational origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation,religious beliefs or age

All public appointments are based on the principle of merit

For an application pack, please email
publicappts@defra.gsi.gov.uk or call 01905 768843.You can also download an application form at http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/appointments

Please quote reference
PAPPT 22/06
Closing date: 28 May 2007


Contact Details


EMAIL: publicappts@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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