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Whether you're passionate about epidemiology, health education, environmental health, or healthcare management, the public health sector offers diverse career opportunities! Introducing Our Newsletter A one stop shop for everything related to public health careers! Career Tips: Whether you're a fresh graduate looking to step into the world of public health or an experienced professional aiming to advance your career, our newsletter has you covered. We offer expert advice on resume building, interview tips, and career development strategies tailored to the public health industry. Job Listings: We understand that finding the right job in public health can be a daunting task. Our newsletter includes curated job listings from various sectors of public health, ensuring you never miss out on opportunities that match your skills and interests. Educational Resources: The field of public health is ever-evolving. Our newsletter keeps you updated with the latest educational resources, inc...

  Free Resources by Black Public Health Professionals Compiled by the Public Health Resources Team (@publichealthresources on Instagram) The Undergraduate Research/Internship and Fellowships Document (2023 paid opportunities) was created and compiled by Travis M. Dopson, a current DrPH student at Florida A&M University and an MPH graduate from the University of Georgia. His personal mission is to eradicate disparities by promoting education, leadership, and personal growth. The Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast is a podcast developed and ran by Dr CH Huntley, MPH, PhD. It includes over 100 weekly episodes about academic and career related insights from a variety of professionals in the field of Public Health.  The Public Health Millennial Careers Stories Podcast is a podcast developed and ran by Omari Richins, MPH. It includes 30+ episodes with career stories from diverse public health professionals.   The Public Health/STEM Programs Document is a goo...

Business Development Specialist US Pharmacopeia Location: Rockville, MD Full job description is here Summary of the Position The Business Development Specialist, reporting to the Manager of Partnerships & Business Development will support the Global Business Development team by providing new business expertise to meet the Department’s diversification goals. The Business Development Specialist will work to identify and secure new externally funded opportunities to expand existing programs as well as implementing a marketing strategy aligned with USP’s strategy for donor-funded work. This position will 1) lead on identifying, tracking and summarizing key public funding trends including donor strategies and potential future opportunities; 2) manage solicitations, as assigned, including writing non-technical sections of concept notes and proposals; 3) develop materials for decision-making, including Go/No-Go decisions as well as partner and donor briefs to generate new business for USP...

Data Analyst, IEM Full job description is here Apply here Full Time Emg Mgt Professional Washington, DC, US (Mix of onsite and remote work to start) Why join IEM? We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives – join us while we build a safe, secure and resilient world. Our culture: IEMers believe in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward. Position Summary The data analyst will be located within the Epidemiology, Surveillance, & Reporting Unit of the Center for Policy, Planning, & Evaluation (CPPE) within the DC Department of Health (DC Health).  The incumbent will provide support in the routine processing, cleaning, integration, analysis, and reporting of laborat...

Epidemiology Analyst, ACDC Enhancing Detection Project (Activity 5) Heluna Health Full job description is here Apply here Activity 5: SUMMARY The Epidemiology Analyst will assist in the planning, design, and implementation of health-related surveillance systems or epidemiologic studies, including outbreak investigation and analysis of epidemiology surveys for COVID-19. Positions will be hired for the following teams under Activity #5: ·         Candidates from outside of Los Angeles region are welcome to apply but must be available to work Pacific Standard Time (PST) work hours. ·         Remote/on-site depending on work need and hiring manager’s discretion ·         Standard work hours (40hours/week) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The duties of the Epidemiology Analyst include, but are not limited to: ·         Designs and conducts epidemiologic surveys, analyzes COVID-19 surveillance data, and ass...

Research and Learning Internship Childfund International Full job description is here Apply here Location: Remote Reporting Relationship: Research and Learning, Senior Research Advisor OVERVIEW ChildFund’s Research and Learning Team is looking for research and learning interns who are excited about the applied health and social science research process and interested in the intersection of child protection, child development, and public health. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide research support to Senior Researcher Advisor/Directors, to include assisting with: ▪ Design and conduct of literature reviews, document reviews, and other quantitative and qualitative synthesis activities. ▪ Preparation for and execution of quantitative and qualitative data analysis. ▪ Support data collection for ongoing and new, primary research studies. ▪ Generation of reports and briefings to summarize research findings and to support the development of learning products such as ChildFund’s Fourth Impact Report, conf...

Epidemiologist, ACDC Enhancing Detection Project (Activity 5) Heluna Health Full job description is here Apply here   SUMMARY Plans, designs, implements, evaluates, and manages health-related surveillance systems, original epidemiologic studies and field investigations; and provides consultation to departmental staff and external health partners on epidemiologic research methodology and design. Positions will be hired for the following team under Activity #5: ·         Candidates from outside of Los Angeles region are welcome to apply but must be available to work Pacific Standard Time (PST) work hours ·         Remote/on-site depending on work need and hiring manager’s discretion ·         Standard work hours (40hours/week) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The duties of the Epidemiologist include, but are not limited to:  ·         Plans, conducts, and evaluates COVID-19 epidemiological stu...

Advocacy Communications Officer American Jewish World Service (AJWS) Location flexible; must be available between 8-10 a.m. eastern up to 4 times per month, due to collaboration with international partners. – (Part-Time—20 hours/week) Full job description is here Apply here Overview of AJWS American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is the leading Jewish organization working to fight poverty and pursue justice in Africa, Asia, L atin America and the Caribbean. By supporting hundreds of social change organizations in 18 countries, we respond to the most pressing issues of our time—from disasters, genocide and hunger, to the persecution of women and minorities worldwide. With Jewish values and a global reach, AJWS is making a difference in millions of lives and bringing a more just and equitable world closer for all. Job Summary The Advocacy Communications Officer (part time-20 hours/week) will be a key member of AJWS’s Communications, Programs and Research teams, serving as the lead writer an...

Data Analysis Advisor (GS 13 Equivalent) Full job description is here & apply here Locations: US-DC-Washington Type: Regular Full-Time Overview Global Health Technical Professionals (GHTP) is a US Agency for International Development (USAID) program that offers early- to mid-career global health professionals the opportunity to advance their careers supporting the USAID Bureau for Global Health and its implementing partners. GHTP is helping USAID improve global health outcomes in communities around the world by building a new generation of global health technical professionals who reflect the diversity of the American people. Summary Statement The U.S. Government’s (USG) engagement to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS is a top priority worldwide. The USG response includes coordination among the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Peace Corps (PC),...

 Analyst, State Health Policy Department: STATE HEALTH POLICY Office: ASTHO HQ Location: Arlington, VA Full job description is here Apply here Summary Works to build the capacity of state and territorial health officials to identify, develop, and analyze evidence-based and evidence-informed law and policy.  **This is a temporary position with a 3-6month term period.  Principal Functions: Collects and analyzes state and territorial laws of public health significance. Collaborates with staff across ASTHO relating to integrated programs and activities. This collaboration could include legal research and analysis, tracking and analyzing public health law and policy issues, identifying and analyzing emerging public health policies and strategies, and/or developing and sharing resources for evidence-based and evidence-informed laws and policies impacting public health. Develops public health law and policy materials (e.g., briefs, blog posts, etc.). Responds to requests for ass...

Manager, Global Health ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES Full job description is & apply  here Salary $109,000 - $119,000 Position Summary The Manager, Global Health, manages and implements APHL activities related to support for the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), CDC – International Task Force (ITF), and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The incumbent of this position provides technical assistance and coordinates implementation or assessment of laboratory practices and management of APHL in-country activities. The Manager works directly with APHL in-country staff, CDC staff in the APHL supported countries, CDC staff at Atlanta HQ, and other partners and collaborators (e.g., WHO Regional Offices, Africa CDC) with interests in national public health laboratory system strengthening.  Duties & Responsibilities May serves as APHL staff lead for GHSA and PEPFAR Country activities as assigned. In consultation with APHL in-country team lea...

Program Assistant Full job description is & apply  here   Macfadden, part of PAE, employs Program Assistants (PAs) to support USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). BHA leads and coordinates the U.S. Government’s humanitarian assistance efforts overseas in response to natural disasters and protracted crises. The bureau also supports early recovery efforts that restore and protect basic systems and services and invests in risk reduction programs that prevent or reduce risks associated with chronic and recurrent hazards. As part of BHA offices based in Washington, D.C., PAs provide administrative, programmatic, and operational support to BHA staff. Day-to-day work assignments and oversight are provided by BHA division chiefs, team leads, or deputy team leads, with formal supervisory and evaluation functions performed by a Macfadden contract supervisor. Under BHA, which merged the former USAID’s Office of Food for Peace (FFP) and Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Ass...

TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship Full description is here Apply here  About the Scholarship Each year the makers of TYLENOL® award annual scholarships to well deserving students pursuing careers in healthcare. 30+ years later, we’re proud to continue a tradition that supports those dedicated to a lifetime of caring for others. Application deadline: July 1st, 2021 Selection Criteria An independent selection committee will evaluate the Complete applications and select recipients considering: • College GPA • Academic records in medical school, nursing and/or pharmacy • Community involvement/volunteer service • Essay content Responsibilities You must enroll as a full-time graduate student in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded. You must provide proof of enrollment to a medical school, nursing and/or pharmacy degree program. You must continue the entire academic year without interruption unless approved by the scholarship sponsor. You are responsible for deliverin...

IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism) Analyst Full job description & apply here ROLE TYPE: Independent contractor position As-needed basis WHAT YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:  Assessments: You’ll project manage and conduct client organizational assessments, analyze findings and make recommendations for go-forward strategies.  Research: You’ll research best practices and collect data for relevant, trending topics in the IDEA space. You’ll summarize critical findings and make recommendations for their use. QUALIFICATIONS What We’re Looking For:  Deep interest in and alignment with values of IDEA, racial justice and social justice Work experience in IDEA consulting (preferably 5 years or more) Strong knowledge and understanding of IDEA within organizations; experience implementing IDEA strategies that are aligned with client priorities Strong consultative skills, with demonstrated ability to advise senior stakeholders  Project management skills and attention to de...

Health Science Policy Analyst (The National Institutes of Health) Full job description is here Apply here Seniority Level Associate Industry Research, Government, Administration, Hospital & Health Care Employment Type Full-time Responsibilities The Tribal Health Research Office coordinates tribal health research-related activities across NIH through the position of the THRO Director, serves as a liaison to and NIH representative on tribal health related committees or working groups, coordinates and convenes the NIH Tribal Advisory Committee, collaborates with NIH ICs on the development of reports on tribal health topics, manages information dissemination related to tribal health research coordination and the Tribal Advisory Committee, convenes trans-NIH committees, workshops, meetings and other activities related to tribal health research and scientific priorities, and works with NIH ICs to leverage resources or develop and manages initiatives to support tribal health research. Maj...

Program Associate, Evaluation & Analysis Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Full job description is here Apply here Seniority Level Associate Industry Research, Hospital & Health Care, Non-profit, Organization, Management Employment Type Full-time/Regular Job Functions Administrative, Project Management, Research Tracking Code: 991-858 *To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter with your application Department: Evaluation and Analysis  Reports to: Associate Director  Job Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States About PCORI The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is authorized by Congress to conduct research to provide information about the best available evidence to help patients and their health care providers make more informed decisions. PCORI’s research is intended to give patients a better understanding of the prevention, treatment and care options available, and the science that supports those ...

Public Health Analyst, Mid (Booz Allen Hamilton) Full job description here  Apply here Seniority Level Associate Industry Information Technology & Services   Defense & Space   Computer Software Employment Type Full-time Job Functions Health Care Provider Key Role Provide consulting services to support public health technical and analytic initiatives for government health agencies. Develop and tailor relevant training materials and resources. Write and update technical reports. Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans. Conduct information gathering sessions with client stakeholders. Identify gaps in processes and opportunities for improvements. Basic Qualifications 5 years of experience with public health programs Ability to write technical documents or reports Ability to obtain a security clearance BA or BS degree Additional Qualifications Experience with government health agencies Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis E...

Healthy Teen Network seeks a project coordinator who has a passion for and strong commitment to our mission and guiding principles. Job Description here & Apply here This position is a fast-track hire. The Project Coordinator will primarily coordinate two federally-funded adolescent sexual health projects, one in Baltimore City and one in six rural Maryland counties, as well as provide general support for a wide variety of projects within the Capacity Building and Evaluation department. In collaboration with project managers, the Project Coordinator will coordinate meetings and events, monitor and provide guidance related to partner activities, contribute to instructional designs, and write resources. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Capacity Building and Evaluation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate training events, including securing facilitators and training space (virtual and in-person), developing training announcements, and maintaining a training c...