Prepared by: Jennifer Cremeens and Anna Pollack, APHA-SA Opportunities Committee Chairs Weekly Opportunities Committee Email Friday, March 3, 2006 Web Resources Emory University - Public Health Employment Connection http://cfusion.sph.emory.edu/PHEC/phec.cfm Idealist - a nonprofit job and internet search site www.idealist.org Betty C. Jung's Public Health Site http://www.bettycjung.net/ Internships ASPH/CDC/ATSDR Public Health Internship Program ~V Due April 11, 2006 ASPH is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support 12 internship opportunities at the CDC and ATSDR for summer 2006. Any full or part-time student enrolled in a master's or doctoral level degree program is permitted to apply. Applicants must be affiliated with an Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) member graduate school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (a list of accredited ASPH member schools can be accessed via the ASPH Web site at http://www.asph.org). Applicants may apply for up to three different internships. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program. Program information, including specific position descriptions and an application, can be accessed on the ASPH Web site at http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=751&JobProg_ID=7. Applications are due Tuesday, April 11. Please direct all questions about the program to Ms. Christy Crimmins at ccrimmins@asph.org. 2006 ASPH/PHR Summer Internship Program Now Accepting Applications ~V Due April 14, 2006 ASPH is now accepting applications for the ASPH/PHR Summer Internship Program. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 14. Public Health Reports (PHR), the official journal of the United States Public Health Service, publishes six times annually on subjects of public health importance to the Nation. The editor of PHR is offering an internship of rich experience for students of public health. The selected student intern will assist the Editor on most aspects of producing the Journal. He/She will be expected to read new manuscripts and participate in the weekly meeting of the Editorial Committee to review papers. He/She will assist the manuscript manager in finding appropriate peer reviewers for the papers that are accepted by the Editorial Committee. The intern will conduct library research and check references for the technical editors who are finalizing manuscripts for publication. Depending on the skill level of the intern, he/she might be given greater responsibilities to develop new editorial content for the Journal, such as conducting interviews. There is currently one internship position available, which will begin on Monday, June 19 and will last for 8 to 10 weeks, depending on the schedule of the selected intern. The internship will be located at the Office of Public Health Reports, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. To be eligible for the internship program, applicants must currently be pursuing a graduate degree from an ASPH-member, accredited, school of public health. Applicants must also be U.S. Citizens or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. Detailed information and all application materials are posted on the ASPH Web site at www.asph.org. For more information, please contact Ms. Monica Stadtler at mstadtler@asph.org or Ms. Christy Crimmins at ccrimmins@asph.org. Internship, The Growing Connection ~V DC The Food & Agriculture Organization leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO~Rs mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy. www.fao.org The Growing Connection is a people-driven pilot project developed by FAO and the American Horticultural Society to realize innovative, sustainable solutions to hunger, malnutrition and poverty worldwide. Students around the globe grow food together using low-cost water- efficient and sustainable food growing techniques to fight hunger, to learn, and to earn income through entrepreneurship. Using IT connectivity and the Internet students capture relevant information, contact expert sources and communicate with each other fostering innovation and cultural exchange. The project is now active in Africa, Central America and North America. www.thegrowingconnection.org Under the general supervision of the Senior Liaison Officer of the Liaison Office for North America, and in close collaboration with the The Growing Connection Coordinator, The Growing Connection Intern will undertake, inter alia, the following activities. 1. Provide support to the coordination and communication aspects of The Growing Connection. 2. Contribute to the development of The Growing Connection newsletter, including drafting content and layout. 3. Participate in the development of The Growing Connection website, including drafting content. 4. Contribute to coordination and preparation of public awareness and fundraising events. 5. Participate in the development, use and evaluation of baseline surveys and other monitoring tools in respect of nutrition, eating patterns and entrepreneurship/income-generating initiatives for USA, Ghana, Nicaragua and Mexico-based participants of The Growing Connection. 6. Contribute to the Information Communication Technology challenge of providing low-cost, rural access to the Internet for all participants in the project, can include research, fundraising and general coordination. 7. Contribute to the on-going project coordination with Rotary Clubs in 70+ countries. 8. Perform other related duties as may be required and mutually agreed upon. General Notes on Internships: Internships can be¾ customized to the particular skills and interests of the individuals involved. Internships are full-time and unpaid. Some part-time¾ internships can be available on an individual basis. ¾ Internships must be at least 3 months in duration. 1-3 internships¾ are available, depending on commitment levels. Please, for this internship opportunity use the following contact information: Amy Chaffee (202) 653-2458 Amy.Chaffee@fao.org FAO - LOWA 2175 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20437 Health Education Internship ~V DC Children~Rs Health Center @ Adams Morgan (Morgan Clinic) ~V Morgan Clinic is a part of the Diana L. and Stephen A. Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health at Children~Rs National Medical Center. Morgan Clinic provides primary care services, WIC, health education and additional services for children and adolescents age 0 ~V21 living primarily in Ward 1 of DC. The Clinic serves primarily Hispanic (80%), African American (15%), as other populations. Spanish language skills are desirable. Morgan Clinic is looking for an intern to assist with various health education activities in the core area of Parenting. Internship Description The intern will report to the Health Educator and will assist with various health education projects, which will include but is not limited to: * The development, implementation, and evaluation of a Parenting Program for Latino population * The development, implementation of ~SParenting Waiting Room Talks~T · Act as mentor and co-facilitator (with the Health Educator) during weekly sessions (includes supervising and assisting parents with activities, etc). * Communicate with the families via phone about classes (reminder calls for special activities and weekly sessions, follow-up calls with individual parents). * The development of health education on various pediatric health topics and the selection of patient education materials * Representing Morgan Clinic at various local coalition and group meetings * Locating and applying to grants for health education initiatives This is an unpaid internship but it is perfect opportunity for a special project. We are looking for someone who can start in September and prefer someone who can commit for the duration of the school year. Scheduling is flexible 10-20hrs per week between the hours of 8:30am to 5pm, M-F (Evening and/or Saturday opportunities may occur) Email Cover Letter and Resume to: Matilde Palmer Health Educator mpalmer@cnmc.org 202-884-5539 APHA Government Intern - DC The American Public Health Association (APHA), a non-partisan, non-profit, professional membership association, offers internships to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates. For additional information about APHA, visit our web site at www.apha.org APHA Government Relations and Affiliate Affairs (GRAA) Department APHA's Government Relations and Affiliate Affairs department serves APHA members and affiliated state public health associations by promoting important public health messages to the public and to policy-makers in local, state and federal governments. APHA members are educated and informed about important and emerging legislative public health issues and are mobilized to take action at the local, state, and federal level. - Providing resources and support needed for members and Affiliates to be effective public health advocates -- Action Alerts, fact sheets, background information and data, APHA policies, legislative updates, and lists of coalition partners; - Representing members and Affiliates on Capitol Hill with federal legislators by testifying, lobbying, holding educational briefings, and writing letters on key issues; - Conducting policy analysis; - Chairing coalitions and working in partnership with a broad range of interests to help educate the public and policymakers on public health issues; and - Assuring the development and implementation of national, state and local policies that promote, protect, and enhance the public's health. Internship Description The GRAA internship provides students with a multifaceted opportunity to learn about the legislative process, public health, and the intersection of the public policy process and public health practice and advocacy. The intern will provide the government relations and grassroots advocacy staff with assistance in research, on-going advocacy initiatives, coalition building, and the development of fact sheets, action alerts, letters to Congress and federal agencies, and other advocacy materials. The intern will have the opportunity to attend Congressional hearings, coalition meetings, and accompany government relations staff on lobby visits to Members of Congress and their staff. Reporting on the progress of legislative proposals, and creating advocacy materials for distribution to Congress and posting on the Home Page. The remaining 25 percent will be spent attending coalition meetings, meeting with APHA staff to learn about public health, and working with the state public health associations on grassroots activities. At the end of the internship period, we hope that the intern will have learned much about public health and public policy. The intern will have produced numerous fact sheets, action alerts, legislative tracking charts, comparative analyses of legislative proposals, and other materials that address topics in APHA priority areas. Applications are revolving Semester/Term Fall Spring Summer Approximate Timelines Sept. 1-Dec. 15 Jan. 15-May 1 June 1-Aug. 15 Application Deadline July 15 Dec. 1 April 15 Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to: Kate Sweeney Government Relations Associate American Public Health Association (APHA) 800 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202.777.2513 phone 202.777.2532 fax kate.sweeney@apha.org Website: http//www.apha.org Internship Health Education and Health Promotion - DC SOPHE Seeks a Few Good Interns! Attention students and faculty! Are you looking for internship ideas in the areas of health education and health promotion? Consider an Internship with the Society for Public Health Education! At the only independent professional organization devoted exclusively to public health education and health promotion, SOPHE interns can expect the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and tasks pertinent to SOPHE's mission. Among these are advocacy, program planning, communications planning/outreach, research, conference planning, fundraising, chapter development, administrative responsibilities/data entry. Upon interviewing, a scope of work and activity is tailored to each intern's expertise and pertinent to SOPHE's needs. SOPHE interns will have the opportunity to develop a project in conjunction with SOPHE staff that they will create and complete during their internship. Intern activities may include policy and media advocacy, program planning and communications, health education research, SOPHE professional meetings, and much, much more. In addition, SOPHE interns: -May have the opportunity to attend health-related hearings and briefings. -Will have valuable opportunities to interact and network with other leaders and members in the SOPHE, health education, and public health communities. -Will have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a professional office environment, with potential for letters of recommendation/commendation. Have the opportunity to see how: a non-profit membership organization is operated, governed, and managed; staff interact and contribute to the organization; professional continuing education is planned, managed, and evaluated; coalitions are developed and nurtured; advocacy efforts are planned and implemented; chapters are supported; and other experiences pertinent to advanced competencies of health education professionals and working in a business environment. -Receive a paid registration for SOPHE midyear or annual meetings. -Receive a free, one-year SOPHE student membership. For a complete SOPHE Health Education & Health Promotion Internship description and more information, contact Blakely Pomietto at bpomietto@sophe.org or 202-408-9804. Communications Internship - MD Deadline March 15th for July through December term. About the Internship The National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland offers paid six-month internships in the areas of health communications and science writing. These internships provide students who are completing their Master's or Doctorate degrees with an opportunity to be a part of vital health and science communications projects. Eligibility Requirements United States Citizenship Students currently enrolled in a graduate school program, prior to completing the requirements for a Master's degree or Ph.D. Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher Length of Internship 6-months minimum (renewable twice, for up to a total of 1 ½ years) January 2-June 30, yearly (Deadline September 15th) July 1-December 31, yearly Summer term not available For more information visit: internship.cancer.gov Paid Internships and Mentoring - MA Health Career Connection (HCC) inspires and empowers undergraduate students to choose health careers that best suit them, understand how to get from where they are to where they want to be and have a higher probability of achieving their goals. HCC provides paid educational opportunities to undergraduates interested in pursuing careers in healthcare management and policy, health education, community health, and other public health options. We are also offering a limited number of Boston based internship opportunities in nursing, physical therapy and speech therapy. AHRQ Summer Internship - DC Paid summer internship opportunities at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)! Instructions on how to apply for these positions are available on our Web site at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=39383911. AHRQ is the health services research arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AHRQ supports, conducts, and disseminates research that improves access to care and the outcomes, quality, cost and utilization of health care services. For further information on AHRQ, please visit our Web site at http://www.ahrq.gov/. The AHRQ Summer Internship Program is intended to provide students with an opportunity to work in an environment with some of the leading researchers in the health services research community. Students interested in summer internship opportunities should follow the application procedures described on the official announcement at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=39383911 Students with a particular interest in the areas of health care markets, delivery systems, and organizations are encouraged to review materials describing the Center for Delivery, Organization and Markets (CDOM), a Center within AHRQ, on AHRQ's website. Recent CDOM interns have had their work published in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Review of Industrial Organization, Health Affairs, and the International Journal of Health Care Finance and Economics. In ADDITION to following the application procedures described on the official announcement, students with a particular interest in CDOM should send a cover letter and resume to rmutter@ahrq.gov or to: ATTN: Ryan Mutter, Ph.D. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Center for Delivery, Organization and Markets 540 Gaither Road Rockville, MD 20850 Migrant Farmworker Summer Internship ~V VA HCC offers ten-week, full time summer internships from mid-June through mid- August. Interns are paid educational stipends of $425 per week. Through our internship sponsors, HCC places qualified candidates in leading California, New England and New York/New Jersey health organizations. Efforts are made to accommodate intern health interests, geographic preferences, and skill sets in finalizing placements. Through an apprenticeship model, preceptors and HCC staff mentor and guide interns, sharing their experiences and wisdom. The internship program includes valuable workshops on career planning, graduate education, advocacy, leadership, and cultural competency HCC also connects students to our prestigious graduate school partners, including the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, the Health Services Management Program at UC Los Angeles, Harvard School of Public Health and MGH Institute of Health Professions. Students from all fields including, but *NOT LIMITED *to, Healthcare Management and Policy, Public Health, Health Sciences, Business, Political Science, Sociology, Biological Sciences, Education, Pre-law and Pre-Medicine are welcome to apply. Apply on-line or download an application today from our website: www.healthcareers.org . Applications are due February 24, 2006. HCC is committed to increasing healthcare leadership and professional representation of all ethnic groups. We strongly encourage students of color to apply for the internship program. 2006 Summer Job or Summer Internship Opportunity: Health Promotion/Education Targeting Migrant Farmworkers (Four open positions; MPH internship options) Place: Four positions based on the Eastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack & Northampton Counties) Time: May-August, 2006 (13-14 weeks) Salary: at least $ 352/week Requirements: Spanish/English proficiency, health promotion/education experience, personal car. Preferred: Spanish/English fluency, strong educational background in health promotion, experience/knowledge of Hispanic farm worker population. Work description: Health promotion work targeting Spanish-speaking farmworkers on the migrant labor camps. FOR TWO POSITIONS: Work will be environmental health promotion (including hygiene/ sanitation education and pesticide safety) targeting farmworkers in their homes, training and supervising lay health advisors, collecting KAB information, program evaluation. FOR TWO POSITIONS: Work targets prenatal women and women of childbearing age and includes facilitating presentations/discussions on domestic violence prevention. Other health promotion topics include family planning, HIV/AIDS and other STD's, Individual and group prenatal health education, prenatal case management, conducting KAB surveys and focus group discussions on issues related to prenatal health. Mail, fax, or e-mail cover letter and resume to: Ruth Brown Rural Family Development Phone: 757-787-7755 (ext. 303) 106-B Market Street Fax: 757-787-3735 Onancock, VA 23417 E-mail: Brown@vcc-netorg Job Opportunities RESEARCH IN PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, CHILDREN~RS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children~Rs National Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant III to participate in data collection and assist with the planning and development of research projects, methods and procedures. The position features data coordination at our site as part of the newly-formed Pediatric Critical Care Research Network funded by the NIH. Children~Rs is one of only 6 sites selected for this Network. This group will provide major multi-center evaluation of topics related to pediatric critical care. One project hopes to predict long term functional outcome of children hospitalized in an intensive care unit. Others are physiologically based. The position is also half time data collection and management of a database for all children admitted and discharged from Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This data is patient specific and can predict mortality, gives information on the efficiency of care in the intensive care unit and compares our unit to over 35 other centers nationwide. There may be opportunity for research production on your own, toward individual papers or theses. Projects originating from the 10 Pediatric Intensivists in the office may also be interesting to you and you are welcome to participate as time and effort allows. Master~Rs level or students working toward such degrees are required. Interested individuals should call Jean Reardon, RN (Research Network Coordinator) at 202 884-3167 or jreardon@cnmc.org for further information or contact Myrtle Khan at Human Resources (202 884-5670). Administrative Position at American Chemical Society - DC #06-23: Sr. Program Associate This position performs administrative/clerical work at a senior level in support of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (www.greenchemistryinstitute.org). The incumbent demonstrates advanced knowledge/skills in the program specialty area. Minimum Qualifications: ~U AA degree or equivalent experience and training in accounting, computer/data processing or related area; 5+ years of related experience. ~U The successful candidate will have demonstrated superior organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, high level capabilities on essential software programs including Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. ~U In addition, the candidate should have experience Working with multi-disciplinary teams and have excellent interpersonal skills. Salary commensurate with experience. The position is posted online at the following web page: http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html? DOC=jobs\index.html "06-23 Senior Program Associate, External Affairs, Green Chemistry Institute" is currently about 1/3 of the way down the list of job postings. Instructions for submitting an application are provided on the same web page. Consultancy for Interagency Working Group Interagency Working Group, a group consisting of seven humanitarian organizations - CARE, Catholic Relief Services, the International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, Oxfam GB, Save the Children-US, and World Vision International is planning to do a mid-term review of its Emergency Capacity Building Project. In order to fulfill this activity, it is seeking a consultant with the following skills and experience (also described in the Terms of Reference below): * Experience in working with or evaluating Networks or collaborative partnerships * Experience with knowledge management and organizational change processes * Knowledge of capacity building projects in the nonprofit sector and experience or understanding of the humanitarian assistance sector. * Preferably with knowledge of some or all of the seven IWG agencies (IRC, Mercy Corps, CARE, WVI, Oxfam GB, Save the Children USA, CRS) * Strong interpersonal skills e.g. ability to listen, hear and translate views of various informants into a coherent report * Proven analytic and report writing skills * Knowledge of complex global organizations and how they operate. The dates for the consultancy will be late March-early April 2006 for a period of 20-25 working days. The candidates should submit their CVs with a sample of their writing by March 10, 2006 to Aziza Abdurazakova, ECB Project Officer at abdurazakova@care.org. Short-listing of candidates is planned to be done on March 15, 2006. Regulatory Associate-DC A major pharmaceutical company is looking for a Regulatory Associate to work from approximately 3/15/06 to 9/1/06. Specific Skills: Excellent research and computing skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to interpret and distribute regulatory rule making and policies affecting the pharmaceutical industry. Maintain Excel spreadsheet on policy issues. Must be detail-oriented, creative and innovative problem-solver and have superior organization skills, with the ability to grasp concepts quickly and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong interpersonal skills required. Responsibilities: Monitor regulatory environment for issues impacting pharmaceutical regulatory policy and update database supporting these activities. Review regulatory news sources and the Federal Register to create a daily regulatory news brief. Support of the comment development process and maintenance of database updates, metrics, agenda development for policy review team. Support of regulatory staff in preparation for regulatory health authority meetings and product submissions. Attendance and summary of meetings of interest, including FDA public meetings, advisory committee meetings, and HHS public meetings. Monitor external environment and communicate FDA-related activities including meetings, organizational changes, and other regulatory issues. Additional responsibilities include special projects, preparation of presentations, correspondence and general office duties. Manage office activities and scheduling meetings. Perform a variety of highly diverse complex administrative and project-oriented duties. Education: Prefer Bachelors Degree with appropriate work experience. Contact: Send resume to Margo Herron at margo.herron@bms.com Program Assistant - DC ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS POSITION: PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Full-Time) REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF LEARNING AND INNOVATION RELATES TO: CONTROLLER DIRECTOR OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Assistant position requires a high-energy, detail-oriented and enthusiastic entry-level individual interested in health improvement and the operations of a Washington, DC-based trade association. COMPANY PROFILE: The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) is a leadership organization that brings together innovative health plans and provider organizations that are among Americas best at delivering affordable, high-quality coverage and care to their communities. Drawing on years of experience, members collaborate to identify problems, share information and work toward solutions to some of health cares biggest challenges. Their work is the foundation for ACHPs advocacy on behalf of better health care nationally. More information is available at www.achp.org. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES: · Performing account reconciliation and analysis · Reviewing and entering accounts payable invoices · Filing A/P invoices and other documents · Assisting with other financial functions as needed by Controller · Reviewing and monitoring subcontractor invoices · Updating and maintaining contract and subcontractor files, both financial and project activity · Notifying subcontractors of changes in subcontract agreements · Setting up regular communications and conference calls among participants, including subcontractors accounting staff, subcontractor research staff, ACHP staff and CDC staff. · Providing administrative assistance including correspondence and document preparation as required by the Controller and the Director of Grants and Contracts. · Providing project assistance for ACHP executive and senior staff, including: administrative support, analysis and report writing and other assistance as needed · Arranging meeting schedules for internal initiatives and coordinating agendas, minutes, schedules, background materials and follow-up activities · Handling incoming phone calls from members, media and others and redirecting to other staff as appropriate · Other duties as assigned SKILLS & INTERESTS: · High-energy and enthusiastic · Excellent writing and quantitative skills · Detail oriented · Interested in operations and accounting procedures of DC-based non-profit associations · Interested in exposure to DC health care and trade association communities · Proactive thinker looks for opportunities to improve ACHPs project management and office functioning · Confident and friendly verbal communication · Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively · Demonstrated organizational ability · Strong working knowledge of MS Outlook and competency in other MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) REQUIREMENTS: · Bachelors degree · An interest in health care is helpful, but not required COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. ACHP offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. TO APPLY: Please forward a cover letter and CV to Kemi Oluwafemi, Controller, Alliance of Community Health Plans, via email at HR@achp.org or via fax at 202.785.4060. Executive Director - DC HEALTHY BABIES PROJECT, INC. Healthy Babies Project is seeking an Executive Director to manage all aspects of the organization. The ideal candidate must be able to build on our success, expand our program base, and increase our ability to reach the population we serve in the District of Columbia, particularly in Wards 5 and 6. The Executive Director must be able to partner with government and private organizations; seek corporate funding; secure grants; supervise front line community-based workers; and interact with a diverse client population. The Executive Director must also be able to create a family-friendly environment. Roles and Responsibilities: General Administration  Oversee all day to day aspects of the organization's operations  Effectively manage technology and data collection functions Fund Raising and Resource Development  Maintain current funding and identify potential new funds through research and grant writing  Effectively respond to government and private-sector requests for proposals  Engage in government and private contracting processes.  Provide regular reports to funders as required.  Assist with the coordination and hosting of the annual fundraising gala Financial Management  Create, manage and balance organizational, grant and program budgets  Coordinate annual financial audit. Personnel  Manage human resource functions including payroll and performance reviews  Motivate and manage senior management team, direct service staff, volunteers, interns and program participants Board Relations  Work with the Board of Directors on activities that include provision of organizational reports and the development of organizational policies and procedures. Program and Partnership Development  Develop and sustain diverse partnerships with local and regional organizations that strengthen Healthy Babies Project  Identify best practices and translate them into program goals and objectives that meet the needs of the Healthy Babies Project population  Effectively work with the community including grassroots outreach and program coordination  Foster relationships with local universities and hospitals in an effort to recruit interns, stimulate research prospect, and funding opportunities Public Relations  Passionately communicate organizational mission and vision to internal and external stakeholders including community partners, funders, and local and national media  Market programs to funders, corporate executives, agencies, government officials, and community groups  Interact with media, government, and community leaders Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education/Training  Masters degree or higher in health services, social services, or related field Skills/Knowledge  Excellent leadership and management skills  Extensive interest, knowledge and background in maternal, child, and family health services  Interest and knowledge in serving low-income, high risk urban populations  Excellent computer skills  Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations  Strong interpersonal skills  Ability to multi-task  Ability to build community partnerships Experience  Operating a nonprofit organization  Working with high risk populations for a minimum of 5 years  Grant writing and fundraising from the following sectors: o Corporate o Community o Private o Government  Volunteering in a community-based setting  Advocacy  Marketing and public relations skills To Apply Submit application package including writing sample, cover letter with salary requirements, and resume or curriculum vitae to: Executive Director Search Healthy Babies Project, Inc. 801 17th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 (Only application packages received by mail will be reviewed) Assistant and Associate/Full Professor of HPA (Management) - 2 positions The Department of Health Policy and Administration College of Health and Human Development The Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applicants for two tenure-track faculty positions, one position at the assistant professor rank and one position with an associate/full professor rank. The expected beginning date is Fall 2006. We seek colleagues with interests and expertise in the management of health care organizations. Candidates with external funding and/or management experience are encouraged to apply. Particularly valued would be a scholar emphasizing research and teaching capabilities in any of the following: (1) strategic management, (2) management of clinical processes with emphasis on quality improvement, (3) information technology, (4) health care finance or (5) marketing. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by August 2006. Successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary faculty and will be expected to teach and advise students in doctoral, master's and/or bachelor's degree programs, conduct research, and engage in service activities that further the goals of the department. Penn State University offers rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations including business, gerontology, information systems, nursing and medicine, demography and population health, health communications, children's health and development, and methodology. Collaborative efforts are valued and encouraged. The Department of Health Policy and Administration ( http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/hpa/) is an academic unit of the College of Health and Human Development offering Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Science ( M.S.) in HPA, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. HPA faculty collaborate with other Penn State faculty in the College of Medicine, Population Research Institute, Children, Youth, & Families Consortium, Gerontology Center, Methodology Center, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, and Prevention Research Center, providing a vibrant environment for collaborative approaches to health and health care. The Pennsylvania State University is a land grant institution. University Park, its largest campus, has an enrollment of approximately 40,000 students and offers more than 100 programs of graduate study. The surrounding community of State College is well known for its excellent schools and high quality of life. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Letters of application, including a complete resume and the names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three professional references, should be sent to: Dr. Kathryn Dansky, Chair, Management Search Committee, 116 Henderson Building, University Park, PA 16802. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce Deputy Director Senior Program Development Officer - DC There is a job opening with Community Habitat Finance (CHF) International that you or your colleagues may be interested. If you are interested in receiving more information on the position, please contact me at tomas.varela@apha.org. Also, I encourage you to contact Robin Jaffe at CHF International if interested. The contact information is as follows: Robin Jaffe Global Staffing Manager 301-563-1864 Health Disparities Faculty - TX The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Health Disparities Research, is accepting applications for 3 open-rank tenure-track/tenured faculty in any area of health disparities research. Candidates must have a strong record or promise of scholarly achievement and extramural funding. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct research with the ultimate goal of eliminating cancer-related disparities with a particular focus on minority and underserved populations. We are particularly interested in faculty with the following expertise: -Population-Based Social Scientists -Population-Based Environmental/Geographic Scientists -Anthropological/Cultural/Qualitative Scientists -Health Communications Scientists -Quantitative Scientists Qualifications include a doctoral degree in sociology, epidemiology, public health, demography, anthropology, geography, communications, or related field. Salary is extremely competitive and commensurate with experience. M. D. Anderson offers very generous start-up packages and excellent benefits. The Department of Health Disparities Research ( www.mdanderson.org/healthdisparities) provides unusually rich opportunities for disparities research and an exceptional infrastructure. Multidisciplinary opportunities in both clinical and community-based research are readily available. The Department includes the Center for Research on Minority Health, one of the country's leading centers addressing cancer-related disparities. The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is located within the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. Houston is a dynamic, multicultural city with a very affordable cost of living. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the positions are filled. Mail or email a cover letter, curriculum vita and the names and contact information for at least three academic references to: David W. Wetter, Ph.D., UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Dept. of Health Disparities Research P.O. Box 301439, Unit 1330 Houston TX 77230-1439 dwetter@mdanderson.org The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status, except where such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment. Training Programs Assistant - DC The Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine, a national organization of clinical prevention and public health educators and researchers, is seeking a Training Programs Assistant. The successful candidate for this position will work closely with the Associate Director for Training and Education on training programs funded by federal agencies and other organizations. RESPONSIBILITIES: § Administer training programs and monitor funding, including tracking stipend payments and reviewing and processing trainee reimbursement requests. § Develop information packets, marketing materials, and website content updates. § Promote training programs at schools and programs of public health, other health professional schools and residency programs. § Coordinate the announcement and application process for all programs. § Assist in planning professional development seminars/workshops and program orientations for the fellowship program. § Respond to program inquiries and support trainees throughout their training. § Manage logistics for the Paul Ambrose Scholars Program, a popular health professions student symposium held annually in Washington, DC. § Work with federal officials, including technical advisors and mentors. § Maintain files (paper and electronic), databases and contact lists. § Assist in preparing annual progress reports for federal agencies. § Assist with various Association tasks as assigned. § Some travel required (<5%) QUALIFICATIONS: § BS/BA degree § Interest in and familiarity with healthcare and/or public health preferred § Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities § Attention to detail, strong initiative, ability to work independently § Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills § Superior customer service § Computer literacy, including knowledge of MSWord, Excel, and internet applications § Proficiency in database software (MS Access) and basic desktop publishing (Adobe PageMaker) preferred. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enter the public health/healthcare field, gain proficiency in an office environment, and learn the association world. Salary low to mid $30s, commensurate with skills and experience; excellent benefits, two blocks from Farragut metros. Email cover letter and resume to: training@atpm.org or fax (202) 463-0555. www.atpm.org EOE. Press Secretary - DC Active Southern Democrat who serves on the Financial Services and Science Committees is seeking a Press Secretary. Excellent verbal and writing skills are mandatory. Ideal applicant will have either two to three years proven experience with press relations, hill experience including knowledge of legislative issues and process, internet website management, or be a seasoned public relations professional looking for a change. Must be able to play well with others and have an energetic and dedicated work ethic. North Carolina ties a plus, but not required. The deadline for resumes is March 20, 2006. Email resumes to jobs.nc13@mail.house.gov. No calls or walk-ins please Regional Field Organizer - DC Position Summary: The Regional Field Organizer is a regular, full-time position who reports to a Regional Field Director and is based in Washington, DC. HRC's Field Team includes five Regional Field Organizers who each report to a Regional Field Director ~V each team of Regional Field Director and Regional Field Organizer is responsible for developing and implementing HRC's field activities in a multi-state region of approximately 8-12 states. For their region, the Regional Field Organizer will work with her or his Regional Field Director to maintain and expand HRC's ability to mobilize grassroots advocacy on behalf of federal and state gay and lesbian legislative priorities and design and implement grassroots elector! al and campaign strategies in support of federal and state candidates, and ballot initiatives, in the region. The Regional Field Organizer will also work with her or his Regional Field Director to increase HRC's visibility and presence in the region and improve contacts with other state and local LGBT organizations. Position Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Regional Field Director, the Regional Field Organizer will: · Strategic Political Plans: Implement the goals of the Strategic Political Plans developed for each state in the region, and assist in ensuring the integration of these plans into HRC's strategic legislative, electoral, membership, communication, and education goals. · Federal and state electoral activities: Work with HRC's PAC team and other HRC staff as needed, to implement electoral strategies to support endorsed HRC candidates in federal and state elections, as well as provide assistance to HRC-supported ballot initiative campaigns in their region. · Federal and state advocacy: Implement strategies and campaigns for supporting federal and state legislation and national advocacy efforts in their region, and provide technical support and assistance to maximize HRC's local (in-district) lobbying efforts in coordination with local volunteers, with special attention to targeted areas. · Volunteer grassroots support: Be responsible for day-to-day support for volunteer advocacy in the field, provide assistance to political and volunteer activities of steering committee members (as they relate to the political and legislative activities), congressional district coordinators, state coordinators, and other activists as outlined in the state's Strategic Political Plan. Increase Action Network as outlined in HRC's five-year strategic plan. Ensure that our state and local volunteer network is vital and growing in support of HRC's goals. Ensure that local HRC leadership receives adequate communication and support from the national office. Develop methods to increase our grassroots network. · Special constituents: Implement efforts in their region to reach out to selected constituencies, including people of color, religious communities, youth, and others. Participate in strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC's outreach and increase HRC's visibility. · Field Presence: Help to create a field presence in their region for HRC that serves as a point of access to HRC and supports HRC's organizing efforts. · Training: Participate in the design and implementation of training programs for volunteers and supporters in their region. · Coalition work: Participate in strategic partnerships with state organizations in their region, both LGB! T and straight allies, to collaborate and develop efforts to advance the goals of HRC and the GLBT movement. Participate in regional efforts to improve field organizing among coalition partners; lead HRC's efforts to partner effectively with state and local GLBT organizations in their region. · Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned in accordance with anticipated growth and expansion of the HRC field program. Position Qualifications: Candidates for the Regional Field Organizer position must have at least 3-5 years experience in electoral campaigns or field operations, organizing, and a demonstrated record of successful coalition-building experience (experience in states in the relevant region preferred). Candidates must be able to travel extensively. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must also have excellent speaking and writing skills, computer proficiency, and strong verbal communication skills. A Bachelors degree or equivalent is required. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to advancing HRC's goals and objectives and to the organization. Tier Description: Program Staff ~V Program work with two to four years relevant work experience. Little or no staff management responsibilities. Volunteer and/or intern management may be required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. To apply, please forward a letter of interest, resume, and references. By email: careers@hrc.org By fax: (202)-216-1579 By mail: Employment Opportunities Human Rights Campaign 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036 Consultant/Research Associate - NY JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time Consultant/Research Associate US Outcomes Research/ Evidence-Based Medicine US Medical, Pfizer Inc BACKGROUND The US Outcomes Research/Evidence-Based Medicine group within Pfizer US Medical is seeking a full-time Consultant to provide technical support, analysis, and reporting of evidence-based medicine and outcomes research projects across multiple therapeutic areas. The position is located at New York Headquarters. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Knowledge Base An advanced degree is required in health services research, health policy, public health, epidemiology, health economics, medicine, or pharmacy with training in the conduct of outcomes research to evaluate health care interventions. Experience 1-2 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience Required Skills A broad working knowledge of relevant health research disciplines and study designs is ideal. Prior experience with literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses is a strong plus. Excellent oral and written English skills, as well as interpersonal skills are required, and study management experience is highly valued. Responsibilities Will Include ~U Supporting and conducting literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses ~U Working with project teams and external vendors to manage day-to-day activities of studies ~U Collaborating with Outcomes Research, Medical and Marketing staff to ensure consistent EBM messages across therapeutic areas ~U Assisting in the process of creating PowerPoint presentations, abstracts/posters, and publications CONTACT Interested candidates should forward resume/CV and cover letter to Jennifer Erensen via e-mail to Jennifer.Erensen@pfizer.com Training and Award Opportunities 2006 Crumbine Award: Criteria and Nomination/Application Due Date The Foodservice & Packaging Institute, Inc. (FPI) sponsors the 2006 Samuel J. Crumbine Award for Excellence in Food Protection at the Local Level, which annually recognizes excellence in food protection services by local environmental health jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. The application deadline for the award this year is March 15, 2006. Named for one of America~Rs most renowned health officers and health educators, Samuel J. Crumbine, MD (1862-1954), the Award has elevated the importance of food protection programs within government departments and agencies and has inspired excellence in the planning and delivery of services. Entries for the Crumbine Award competition are limited to U.S. and Canadian local environmental health jurisdictions (county, district, city, town, or township) that provide food protection services to their communities under authority of a statute or ordinance. Past winners may apply five years after receiving the award. Criteria used as the basis for all applications for the Crumbine Award, which must be followed strictly to be considered for the award, include: -- Sustained improvements and excellence, as documented by specific outcomes and achievements, over the preceding four to six years, as evidenced by continual improvements in the basic components of a comprehensive program; -- Innovative and effective use of program methods and problem solving to identify and reduce risk factors that are known to cause food borne illness; -- Demonstrated improvements in planning, managing, and evaluating a comprehensive program; and -- Providing targeted outreach; forming partnerships; and participating in forums that foster communication and information exchange among the regulators, industry and consumer representatives. The winner is selected by an independent panel of food protection practitioners who are qualified by education and experience to discern excellence in a program of food and beverage sanitation. They represent various interests, including leading public health and environmental health associations, past Crumbine Award winners, consumer advocates and the food industry. Lynn M. Dyer and Rebecca Head, PhD, DABT ldyer@fpi.org Johnson & Johnson/UCLA Health Care Executive Program ~V Due March 10, 2006 The Johnson & Johnson/UCLA Health Care Executive Program, a management development program for executive directors and leaders of community-based health care organizations, is now accepting applications. Expert faculty with assistance from HRSA grantees developed the Health Care Executive Program curriculum especially to meet the needs of HRSA grantees. This year~Rs program will offer participants a choice of two different dates for attendance. Eligible individuals may apply for either the Monday, June 19-Saturday, July 1 session or the Sunday, July 23-Friday, August 4 session. Both sessions will cover identical material and will be held on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles. Program participants will receive training in the tools, techniques and approaches needed to confront the growing challenges to our Nation~Rs health care system. Applicants from the following HRSA funded programs may apply: Health centers and primary care associations funded by the Bureau of Primary Health Care; Healthy Start programs funded through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau; Nurse-managed centers in schools of nursing, area health education centers, and primary care offices funded by the Bureau of Health Professions; Title III, Title IV and planning grants funded by the HIV/AIDS Bureau; Outreach and Network Development Grant Programs funded by the Office of Rural Health Policy and Poison Control centers funded by the Healthcare Systems Bureau. Applicants must also have: at least two years of experience as the director or executive of their current organization; at least two years of demonstrated leadership in local, State or regional community organizations and a commitment from the board or community coalition chair of their current organization to serve as co-participant during the final two-and-a-half days of the program. Additional information regarding the program is available online at http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/community/healthcare/. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 10. The program is underwritten by Johnson & Johnson, but applicants may coordinate with HRSA to cover additional program related expenses. For more information, contact Ms. Dana Lande, program coordinator, Johnson & Johnson/UCLA Health Care Executive Program, at (310) 794-9559 or dana.lande@anderson.ucla.edu. ASPH/CDC/ATSDR Public Health Fellowship Program ~V Due April 21, 2006 ASPH is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support 20 ASPH/CDC/ATSDR Public Health Fellowship Program opportunities for graduate degree candidates and early career professionals with graduate degrees from ASPH member schools of public health. Selected fellows will complete their training experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga., or at CDC geographical locations throughout the United States. Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities whose duration is for a one year period (September 2006 - September 2007). Fellowships may be extended for an additional year, pending available funding and mutual agreement by the fellow, CDC and ASPH. Students receiving their MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than August 2006) and early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees may apply for the fellowship program. Applicants must be affiliated with an Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) member graduate school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (a list of accredited ASPH member schools can be accessed via the ASPH website at http://www.asph.org). The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program. Detailed program information and an application can be accessed on the ASPH Web site at http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=751&JobProg_ID=6. Applications are due Friday, April 21. Please direct all questions about the program to Ms. Christy Crimmins at ccrimmins@asph.org. Meetings, Seminars, Workshops Event: Penn Nursing Research Symposium: "Global Perspectives and Ethical Mandates on Reducing Health Care Disparities" Date: March 24 Place: University of Pennsylvania Nursing Education Building Contact: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6096 (215) 898-8281 Event: Twelfth Annual Research Conference Health Care Disparities: "Cultural Perspectives Across The Lifespan" Date: March 22, 2006 Place: Howard University, Main Campus College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health Contact: Dr. Veronica A. Clarke-Tasker, Research Committee Chair Howard University, Division of Nursing 501 Bryant Street, NW Washington, DC 20059 Phone: 202-806-5086/7456 E-Mail vclarke-tasker@howard.edu Event: Teachers college first annual health disparities conference Date: March 10-11, 2006 Place: Teachers College, Columbia University 525 West 120th Street New York, New York 10027 Contact: www.tc.edu/ceoi/healthdisparities EPA Science Forum 2006: Your Health, Your Environment, Your Future. Tuesday May 16, 2006 through Thursday May 18, 2006 Location Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Registration Registration for the 2006 EPA Science Forum is now open. There is no registration fee to attend this event. Abstract Submission for Poster and Poster-Platform Sessions Consider taking advantage of the opportunity to present your research during the Forum's traditional Poster Session and Poster-Platform Sessions. Details regarding these opportunities as well as abstract submission guidelines are provided at http://www.epa.gov/scienceforum/2006/poster_guidance.htm. Description The Forum will highlight the relationship between our environment and public health, and will include discussions on issues as diverse as the impact of understanding the human genome and the impacts of the built environment. The Forum will also highlight the complementary roles of EPA and other Federal public health agencies. Begun in May of 2002 as a demonstration of EPA's commitment to quality science, the Science Forum has rapidly grown into an EPA tradition. The Science Forum allows scientists, staff members, researchers, and stakeholders to share ideas, demonstrate their latest research, and explore opportunities to collaborate. Plenary sessions, poster platform sessions, poster presentations, and number of exhibits will explore this year's three tracks: Disease Susceptibility and the Environment Global Challenges The Built Environment To learn more about this premier event, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/scienceforum Inquiries can be directed to Alina Martin of SAIC at tcs-events@saic.com or 703-318-4678. Director's Forum: "Getting Ahead of AIDS: The Long-Term Agenda" Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) & the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations The Honorable Jim Leach, United States Representative for Iowa's Second District and Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. 1:30-3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9th 6th Floor Flom Auditorium Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (Ronald Reagan Building) Washington, DC USA This year marks the 25th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS and the 10th anniversary of UNAIDS. Worldwide, more than 20 million people have died from AIDS, and 40 million people--the highest number in history--are living with HIV. A quarter century into the AIDS fight, the global response is at a critical juncture. How can the global community marshal the resources, political leadership, capacity, and coordination needed to scale up massively AIDS efforts on the ground in the developing world? According to Peter Piot, executive director of UNAIDS, effectively responding to this challenge requires not only immediate accelerated action, but a clear agenda detailing how current investments and interventions will form the foundation of a sustainable, long-term AIDS response. In a Wilson Center Director's Forum, Piot will outline key components of such an agenda, which would move on emergency footing toward universal access to essential HIV prevention, treatment, and care for millions now, while charting the course for the next decade and beyond. Along with Piot, United States Representative Jim Leach (R-Iowa) will discuss the long-term development impacts of HIV in Asia and around the world. Woodrow Wilson Center President Lee H. Hamilton will host this session. RSVP to Maria-Stella Gatzoulis at maria-stella.gatzoulis@wilsoncenter.org or 202-691-4188. This event will be web cast live at www.wilsoncenter.org In September 2005, the Wilson Center launched the Global Health Initiative to provide a forum for an interdisciplinary examination of critical health challenges facing the United States and the world. By leveraging the Wilson Center~Rs strong regional and cross-cutting programs, the initiative seeks to promote dialogue about health among the foreign policy community. Unless otherwise noted: Meetings at the Wilson Center are free and open to the public. Please RSVP. Recruiting, selecting and training student leaders April 5-6 2006 Rutgers, NJ Recruiting, selecting and training student leaders is a critical goal and critical mission among student affairs professionals. Student leaders and student employees are the lifeblood of so many programs - from RA's to campus ambassadors, orientation leaders to peer educators. Finding student leaders and student employee prospects who are willing and eager to learn, adapt and invent are critical to your success as a student affairs administrator. Are there new ways to find and recruit student leaders and student employees? Are there new ways to train student leaders and student employees? There are. Learn about these ways by attending an important and influential seminar on how to recruit, train and retain quality student leaders. During this important seminar you'll hear from a select group of experts who have "been-there, done-that" with every imaginable form of student leader training, recruitment and other kinds of student leader programs. Whether you're a new professional responsible for gathering your first group of student leaders/employees or if you're a seasoned veteran who has had every type of student leader pass through the door - this is the seminar for you. It's jam-packed with important tips, critical moves and important advice on how to build the very best in a student leader/student employee team. Please join us as we explore ways to help you and your staff create better and more efficient ways to recruit, select and train student leaders. For more information or to register please click on this link: http://www.paper-clip.com/seminars/sleaders/default.asp "What is your Health Worth?" A National Conversation on Health Care An event of the Citizens' Health Care Working Group, co-sponsored by the Big Ten Conference and the Association of Schools of Public Health Hosted by the University of Michigan & The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 6:30pm-9:30pm EST, Live web cast from 7-9 PM www.umich.edu/healthmeeting "Town hall meeting" presented live via satellite from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library on the University of Michigan campus. Simultaneous live audiences will participate at 22 colleges and universities across the country. WHO'S PARTICIPATING? The Host Panel: U-M President Mary Sue Coleman, School of Public Health Dean Ken Warner, and three members of the Citizens' Health Care Working Group, Catherine McLaughlin of Michigan, Pat Maryland of Indiana, and Deb Stehr of Iowa; Moderated by U-M Professor Tony Collings. Local moderators for the meeting will be: Taylor Burke, J.D., LLM, Assistant Research Professor Department of Health Policy, Program Director for the MPH in Health Policy and Sara Wilensky, JD, MPP, Assistant Research Professor Department of Health Policy and Managing Director of the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health Policy HOW CAN I BE A PART OF THIS? The Washington, DC "town hall meeting" will be held at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services Ross Hall Room 201 Seating is limited. Please arrive by 6:30 pm EST On the web: Be a part of the "virtual" audience by logging on to www.umich.edu/healthmeeting at 7PM EST. For more information visit http://www.citizenshealthcare.gov/ Participating Colleges and Universities: Boston University*Drexel University*Emory University*George Washington University* Indiana University*Johns Hopkins University*Louisiana State University*Michigan State University*Northwestern University*Ohio State University*Penn State University*Purdue University*University at Albany*Tulane University*University of Arkansas*University of Illinois*University of Iowa*University of Louisville*University of Michigan*University of Minnesota*University of South Carolina*University of Wisconsin Event: Unite for Sight's 3rd annual conference:"Empowering Communities to Bridge Health Divides" Date: April 1-2, 2006 Place: Yale University, Linsly Chittenden Hall Contact: http://www.uniteforsight.org/2006_annual_conference.php Event: 12th Annual Rural Minority and Multicultural Health Conference: "Kaleidoscope of Rural Minority and Multicultural Health Care Issues" Date: May 15-16, 2006 Place: Reno, Nevada-John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel Sponsor(s): National Rural Health Association Contact: Rosemary McKenzie (816) 756-3140 rmckenzie@NRHArural.org http://www.nrharural.org/conferences/sub/MMConf.html Event: Community-Campus Partnership for Health 9th annual conference "Walking the Talk: Achieving the Promise of Authentic Partnerships" Date: May 31- June 3, 2006 Place: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, MN Contact: http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/conf-overview.html ~SAdvanced Resampling Methods~T at Statistics.com ~V March 17-April 7, 2006 ~SAdvanced Resampling Methods,~T a course on statistics.com, will be given online from Friday, March 17 ~V Friday, April 7. The goal of the course is to provide participants the confidence and tools necessary for the practice of resampling methods in their own research and in interpreting the research of others. Participants will learn to create their own statistics, analyze categorical data as well as combinations of categorical and continuous data and develop and validate models. The instructor, Dr. Phillip Good, is a former Calloway Professor at the University of Georgia, former division head and professor of biology and physics at West Coast University and author of well known texts on statistics and resampling methods. As with all online courses at statistics.com, participants work online at times that are convenient for them, and they will interact with the instructor over a period of 3 weeks via a private discussion board. Participants will need to devote about 10 hours per week to this course. Details and registration can be found at: http://www.statistics.com/content/courses/advancedresamp/. ~SMaking Decentralization Work: Tools for Health Policy Makers and Managers~T Short Course ~V Due March 22, 2006 The Harvard University School of Public Health will present a short course titled, ~SMaking Decentralization Work: Tools for Health Policy Makers and Managers,~T from Monday, May 22-Friday, June 2 in Boston, Mass. Dr. Thomas Bossert and Dr. Paul Campbell will serve as instructors for the course. Applications are due Wednesday, March 22. The course is designed for senior managers and policy makers who might not be able to attend lengthy degree courses in health policy and management. The issues encountered will include designing, implementing and managing a decentralization transition include: financial, strategic and quality management, monitoring and evaluation and teambuilding. Experienced Harvard faculty members have developed this two-week comprehensive workshop to better equip policy makers and managers to meet those challenges. The first week will address the policy level process while the second week will focus on enhancing management skills in the context of decentralization. Participants can elect to attend only the first week; however, everyone is encouraged to attend the entire two-week program if possible. For more information about the course and for an application, visit http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ihsg/DC06_brochure.doc. ~SHuman Resources Strategies and Innovative Human Resources Management for Achieving Millennium Development Goals in Health~T Short Course ~V Due April 19, 2006 The Harvard University School of Public Health will present a short course titled, ~SHuman Resources Strategies and Innovative Human Resources Management for Achieving Millennium Development Goals in Health,~T from Monday, June 19-Friday, June 30 in Boston, Mass. Dr. Thomas Bossert and Dr. Paul Campbell will serve as instructors for the course. Applications are due Wednesday, April 19. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) require a focus on human resources, critical to reducing infant and maternal mortality, as well as the incidence of tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and malaria. A lack of human resources capacity is a major barrier to the achievement of these MDGs. Health officials in all countries need to recruit and retain skilled health workers at all levels. They also need to strengthen educational and management systems and to creatively finance all of the above. This course is specifically designed to address the MDGs by providing participants with new and innovative ways of addressing human resources policy and management issues. Individuals and country teams will learn from experts as well as peers from other nations and will develop their own draft country Strategic Plans for Human Resources. Until recently, human resources training has focused on personnel management and on static models of planning for the public sector. This course, however, has been formulated to incorporate new and innovative strategies that include both the public and private sectors. For more information or an application, visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/ihsg/training/html. CDC Recruitment for International Assignments WEB/NET Conference ~V March 30, 2006 The CDC National Immunization Program~Rs Global Immunization Division (GID) and the Global AIDS Program (GAP) are recruiting medical officers, epidemiologists, public health advisors, behavioral scientists and other health professions with public health experience for permanent positions with international assignments. A WEB/NET Recruitment Conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 30 beginning at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern). Those interested may log on to the conference link via the Internet from any computer. To join the conference, visit https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/ and enter conference number PG1586825 and audience pass code SWILSON. Audio access is also available by calling 1-888-791-1856, and giving the pass code SWILSON. During the conference participants will learn about the programs and opportunities for CDC employment and placement in a variety of international locations. Participants will receive guidance on migrating through the CDC application process and will have the opportunity to ask questions of program leaders. 2006 Linkage Awards Call for Abstracts ~V Due April 7, 2006 The Council on Linkages between Academia and Public Health Practice would like to announce the call for abstracts for the 2006 Linkage Awards. This annual award recognizes exemplary community-based collaborative activities between public health practice agencies and academic institutions of higher learning. This year the award is focused on highlighting collaborative efforts to strengthen public health worker recruitment and retention efforts. Winners will receive commemorative plaques, cash awards, and the opportunity to display posters of their projects as part of the annual meeting of either the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) or of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). For more information, visit http://www.phf.org/Link/Call_for_abstracts2006.pdf SOPHE 2006 Midyear Scientific Conference ~V May 4-7, 2006 SOPHE will hold its 2006 Midyear Scientific Conference, ~SBetting on Health Education: Increasing the Odds for Collaboration,~T at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev., from Thursday, May 4-Sunday, May 7. Conference sessions will be presented through skill-building workshops, lunch roundtables, poster sessions, 20+ concurrent sessions, a silent auction and offsite events. Guest speakers at the event will include: Dr. Larry Ashley, University of Nevada at Las Vegas; Ms. Vicki Beck, University of Southern California; Dr. Jay Bernhardt, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Ms. Kelly Chunn; Dr. Richard A. Goodman, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Ms. David Osman; Ms. Sally Squires, Washington Post; and Dr. John Seffrin, American Cancer Society. Online conference registration is now available at http://www.sophe.org. The early bird registration deadline is Friday, March 10. The pre-registration deadline is Friday, April 14. ~SThe Public's Health and the Law in the 21st Century~T Fifth Annual Partnership Conference ~V June 12-14, 2006 The CDC~Rs Public Health Law Program and the American Society for Law, Medicine and Ethics (ASLME) will hold the "The Public's Health and the Law in the 21st Century: 5th Annual Partnership Conference," an annual conference for educators, researchers and students in public health law as well as elected officials, public health practitioners, physicians, nurses, attorneys, judges and all others who shape and apply law as a public health tool. The conference will take place at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, Ga., from Monday, June 12-Wednesday, June 14. Invited keynote speakers include Hon. Sandra Day O~RConner, associate justice, U.S. Supreme Court, and Dr. Richard H. Carmona, U.S. Surgeon General. Conference sessions (three plenary and 25 concurrent) will address such topics as: a symposium on due process in public health; a 5-session track on all-hazards emergency legal preparedness; a track on healthy homes, schools and communities (including: using law for healthy homes, new legal interventions for healthy schools, land use laws and access to tobacco, alcohol and fast food, leveraging private investment and pro-health urban redevelopment and fighting gang violence); a track on law-based interventions for healthy people (including topics such as education, regulation and litigation in obesity and chronic disease prevention, science and the law of toxics, motor vehicles and adolescents, women~Rs health, legislative and legal issues surrounding new vaccines for adolescents); a track on partners in public health law (including: best practices in faith-health partnerships, the private bar, law at the intersection of civilian and military public health practice, pain management and public health and the courts); and a track on new tools in public health law and ethics including topics such as: ethical issues in public health law and practice, vaccines and law, science and the adoption of laws, adoptions of laws and health impact and innovations and new legal tools from the field. CME, CLE, CNE and CHES and other CEU credits will be offered. To register and for more information, visit https://www.aslme.org/aslmesecure/register/step1.php?conf_id=68. Contact Ms. Briana Grovhoug Kennedy at bgrovhoug@cdc.gov or (404) 639-5082 with any questions. For more information, visit http://www2a.cdc.gov/phlp/conference2006.asp. 2006 National Environmental Public Health Conference ~V December 4-6, 2006 The National Center for Environmental Health, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host the 2006 National Environmental Public Health Conference, ~SAdvancing Environmental Public Health: Science, Practice, New Frontier.~T The conference will take place from Monday, December 4-Wednesday, December 6 in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/nceh/ or www.atsdr.gov. NCHS Data Warehouse on Trends in Health and Aging Demonstration ~V Multiple Dates The next presentation and demonstration of the NCHS Data Warehouse on Trends in Health and Aging (www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm) will be at the Joint Conference of the National Council on the Aging and the American Society on Aging (http://www.agingconference.org/jc06/index.cfm) from Thursday, March 16- Sunday, March 19, in Anaheim, Calif. The data from the Data Warehouse on Trends in Health and Aging will be presented at the following sessions: * "Trends in Health and Aging from the CDC Data Warehouse: A Resource for the Aging Field," pre-conference workshop (intensive) in Spanish and English, Wednesday, March 15, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Computers for hands-on training will be provided. * "How to Attract Attention to My Community Health Issues: Finding the Data," Sunday, March 19, 9:45-11:15 am, Sunset room (Hilton Anaheim) * "Aging With HIV: An Epidemic Goes Gray," Critical Issues in Aging session Saturday, March 18, 8-10 a.m., Pacific Ballroom B (Hilton Anaheim) In addition, a demonstration will be made of the Data Warehouse and NCHS materials will be distributed at the booth in the Exhibit Hall. The Warehouse is a comprehensive source of information about the health status, health behaviors, health insurance, health care expenditures and the use of health services by the aging population in the U.S. The Warehouse is maintained by NCHS and is supported by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. Cultural Competence in Health Professions Education Institute ~V January 18-21, 2007 ~SThe Federation of Associations of Schools of Health Professions (FASHP) is sponsoring a four-day inter-professional institute designed to help faculty and administrators better inculcate cultural competence into health professions curricula. During the interactive program, participants will work in teams to explore personal cultural values and consider how they influence encounters with others. Facilitators will describe the imperative for culturally competent health care services and how health care providers can play a role in reducing disparities. Through small and large group discussions, attendees will explore dimensions of culture that impact interpersonal relationships, communication, and differences that may exist between a health care provider and patient~Rs perceptions of health and healing practices. The institute will introduce tools designed to help educators identify and assess strategies for integrating this content into curricula. Teams will be required to collaborate to achieve the institute~Rs learning objectives. The institute is designed for health professions educators who are committed to teaching cultural competence within the curriculum. Institutions with multiple health professions degree programs on campus will be encouraged to send an inter-professional team consisting of one representative from each discipline for a maximum of five (5) team members. Individual faculty members and single disciplinary teams may also register. Each team will self-appoint a team leader during the registration process. Invited disciplines include allopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistants, podiatry, public health, and veterinary medicine. A complete brochure will be available in spring 2006. Early registration is advised. For more information about the institute, please contact Ms. Libby Ross at Lross@aacp.org. Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association Annual Conference - Wednesday, April 5, 2006 The Local HIV Crisis: A Call to Action - A Community Responds DC has the highest AIDS rate of any US city DC would rank between Mozambique and Tanzania if it were a country The DC Appleseed Report and the Campaign to End AIDS have generated renewed interest to fight the HIV and AIDS epidemic in our area. Last year, MWPHA~Rs Annual Conference reviewed the major determinants of health inequalities, most of which are exemplified by HIV. It is time to advance a response to this crisis. Our 2006 Conference will convene many of the major players in this fight against AIDS. We invite you to be part of this response. 941 North Capitol St. NE, Training Center (Tax and Revenue Building across from DOH) Registration: 1:30 to 2:00 pm Conference: 2:00 to 5:00 pm Reception: 5:00 to 6:00 pm $20 Members $25 Non Members $15 Students (valid ID required) $10 Consumers earning under $30,000 Registration Required ~V http://www.mwpha.org/ - see Annual Conference 2006. Call MWPHA at (202) 466-7556 for more information. Email kpomeran@gwu.edu except during March 13-20 when you can reach Eileen Sarsfield at sarsfield@cua.edu Exhibit Opportunities $90 per table. See http://www.mwpha.org ~V Annual Conference for details. CHARLES HAYMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Applications are currently being accepted by qualified individuals for a $1000 scholarship presented in the memory of Dr. Charles Hayman. MWPHA established the Charles Hayman Memorial Scholarship to recognize a current or aspiring public health worker who seeks additional training in public health. Dr. Hayman was a founding member of MWPHA, and this award is given in recognition of his many years of service in public health. Link to Application and Qualification Criteria at http://www.mwpha.org/ 2006 MWPHA Annual Awards Individual Achievement Organization -- Program Achievement -- Student/Youth Achievement in supporting and promoting health in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area. Link to Application and Qualification Criteria at http://www.mwpha.org/ MWPHA P.O. Box 4843 Cleveland Park Station Washington, D. C. 20009 (202) 466-7556