The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a public health association for chronic disease program directors of each state and U.S. territory. Since its founding in 1988, NACDD has been a national leader in the effort to reduce chronic diseases by mobilizing its members to advocate for preventive policies and programs, encourage knowledge sharing and develop model partnerships for health promotion through state and community-based prevention strategies.
Job Title: Physical Activity Consultant Location: Atlanta, GA Description: The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), Division of Public Health, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Physical Activity Program Consultant I in the Office of Healthy Behaviors. Under limited supervision, provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the comprehensive nutrition and physical activity plan to prevent obesity and other chronic diseases. Recruits and orients new partners; plans and chairs workgroup meetings; provides consultation and technical assistance to partners in the development and implementation of comprehensive plans and community physical activity interventions. Provides expertise and leadership in assessing training needs and implementing training plans related to physical activity (e.g. best practices, national guidelines, caloric expenditure) for the prevention of obesity and reduction of related chronic diseases. Prepares grant proposals and reports with state and district personnel. Contact or website: http://www.dhrjobs.com/DHR%20Public%20Health/Physical%20Activity%20Consultant%20177242%207-7-09.asp Deadline: Open until filled (Posted 7/13/09)
Job Title: Research Scientist Supervisor I
Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (Assistant Section Chief), the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, integration and management of the Section’s cancer screening and related databases. When fully implemented, the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) will be overseeing databases involving more than 400,000 women, numerous clinical services, and thousands of providers. The RSS I will be responsible for coordinating with clinical staff to design case management and quality assurance systems, and oversee the quality assurance monitoring and data analyses. Additionally, the incumbent will plan and carry-out a formative and summative evaluation of the state-funded Breast Cancer Early Detection Program (BCEDP). Contact or website: Submit State Employment Application, resume/Vitae, and cover letter to Jorge Santiago, P.O. Box 997377, MS 7203, Sacramento, CA 95899; Phone: 916-449-5329; Email: Jorge.Santiago@cdph.ca.gov. You must first be on the state employment list for RSS I. To have your name included on this list, you must have taken the RSS I State of California exam. The RSS I exam is offered continuously on-line and here are some helpful links: Information about the RSS I classification: http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/openxrd.cfm?exc=7H1CM. Information about RSS I Examination: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SERVICES/JOBS/PAGES/RESEARCHSCIENTIST.ASPX (click on RSS I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Link to the State Application (Form 678): http://www.spb.ca.gov/jobs/stateapp.htm Deadline: Open until filled (Posted 8/13/09)
Job Title: Head, Chronic Diseases Programme Location: Bangladesh Description: Our client is an international institute involved in health and population research and training, based in Bangladesh. It collaborates with partners from academic and research institutes throughout the world, at our clients Centre they conducts research, training and extension activities as well as programme-based activities aimed at addressing some of the most critical global health needs. In its hospital and clinical settings the Centre provides health services in its areas of expertise to the populations located within the research settings. Successful scientist will provide leadership to the development of a chronic diseases programme within the Centre by enhancing the understanding of chronic diseases and by testing public-health interventions for both primary and secondary prevention. The Programme Head is responsible for the overall management of all research and associated activities. The incumbent will be expected to provide research leadership for ongoing projects, to develop new research initiatives based on the Centre’s strategic goals. Must be able to manage a large staff and budget, establish research priorities and deal with donors and government agencies. This is a new programme, which the incumbent will have the opportunity to develop. The programme and the incumbent will benefit from the client’s support and commitment to rapidly expand into this area. The mentoring of national scientists will be critical to the success of the programme. The initial contract appointment is for three years. Contact or website: If interested in hearing more about this role please forward an up to date copy of your cv in .doc format to ucrossan@srigrp.com 00353 1 647 9206; http://www.icddrb.org/job/job.jsp?idDetails=1219&classificationID=0 Deadline: Open until filled (Posted 8/27/09)
Job Title: Nutrition Policy Associate
Location: Washington, DC Description: The Center for Science in the Public Interest seeks a new nutrition policy associate to promote and support federal, state and local obesity and nutrition policies. Please send this notice on to anyone who you think might be interested. In this full-time position, the nutrition policy associate will advocate strong nutrition promotion and obesity prevention policies, programs, and funding through national, state and local lobbying, grassroots organizing, and coalition building. Key to this position is the ability to persuasively present the facts to policy makers and consumers. The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills with the ability to conduct policy research and draft reports, correspondence, fact sheets and website materials, as well as strong public speaking ability. Ideal candidates will hold an advanced degree (MS, MPH, MPP) in health, policy, or nutrition or a BS degree in one of these areas plus 5 years of professional policy experience. Contact or website: Please email your application materials, which should include a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, résumé, and writing samples, to: Colleen O’Day, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Attn: NUA, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. #300, Washington, D.C. 20009-5728
Email to: hr@cspinet.org Deadline: Open until filled (Posted 8/31/09)
Job Title:Manager, Primary Prevention Branch
Location: Austin, TX
Description: Manages the daily operations & activities of the Primary Prevention Branch which includes the Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity Prevention Program (8 employees), the DSHS Worksite Wellness Coordinator, the Statewide Wellness Coordinator & the Information Specialist. Oversees strategic planning & evaluation for these program areas. Ensures that programmatic goals and objectives are consistent with the priorities of DSHS executive management, the legislature, & federal grants. Develops schedules, sets priorities, & establishes standards to ensure that goals & objectives are met. Ensures programs are coordinated with appropriate stakeholders throughout the state. Supervises 11 professional staff members. Assesses program activities & outcomes; identifies gaps & makes recommendations for program improvement; and ensures coordination of branch activities with other programs in the branch & agency. Oversees the preparation of grant applications/proposals, requests for proposals, and budgets. Monitors budgets & expenditures, & identifies funding and resource needs. Participates in the legislative process. Works under the general direction of the Director of the Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Section (HPCDP) with extensive latitude for the use of initiative & independent judgment. Website: https://rm.accesshr.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=128413&szReturnToSearch=1&&szWordsToHighlight=
Contact: Barbara Keir, Director, Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Section - MC 1965, Texas Department of State Health Services, PO Box 149347, Austin, TX 78714-9347, Barbara.Keir@dshs.state.tx.us, 512-458-7111, ext. 2610, Fax 512-458-7618 Deadline: Open until qualified applicant is selected.
Job Title:Senior Chronic Disease Epidemiologist
Location: Oklahoma City, OK Description: The Oklahoma State Department of Health is recruiting for Senior Chronic Disease Epidemiologist. This position will be responsible to: plan, lead, and participate in chronic disease surveillance, investigation, program assessment and evaluation activities; coordinate special epidemiological projects; and lead and train lower level staff. The position will report to the Chronic Disease Service Chief administratively and to the State Epidemiologist for technical oversight. Contact and Info: Darrell Eberly, MPH, Interim Chief, Chronic Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Telephone: (405) 271-4072, FAX: (405) 271-6315 Please click here for additional information Deadline: April 9, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. (Posted 10/12/09)
Job Title:Nutrition & Physical Activity Initiative Program Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA Description: The Georgia Department of Community Health, Division of Public Health, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nutrition & Physical Activity Initiative Program Manager in the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program (HDPP). Under limited supervision, the program manager has overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for ensuring that all activities of the Nutrition & Physical Activity Initiative are implemented with fidelity as outlined in the CDC cooperative agreement. The program manager executes population-based best-practice strategies addressing physical activity, nutrition, and obesity prevention for the State of Georgia. Contact and Info: Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume in Microsoftt Word format to: ph1@dhrjobs.comPlease click here for additional information Deadline: Open until filled (Posted 11/9/09)
Job Title:Faith-Based Program Coordinator
Location: Atlanta, GA Description: The Georgia Department of Community Health, Division of Public Health, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Faith-based Program Coordinator in the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program (HDPP). Under general supervision, the Faith-based Program Coordinator (FPC) serves as a key member of the state's Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative Team leading faith-based efforts to promote healthy eating and physical activity. The Faith-based Program Coordinator will conduct outreach activities to leaders within the faith community; provide training and technical assistance to faith organizations; and assist faith organizations with the development of community policy and environmental change efforts.
Contact and Info: Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume in Microsoftt Word format to: ph1@dhrjobs.comPlease click here for additional information Deadline: Open until filled (Posted 11/9/09)
Job Title: Research Analyst IV/Health Survey Lab Manager
Location: Juneau, AK
Description: The Alaska Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Analyst IV/Health Survey Lab Manager. This position is responsible for all research, analysis, and statistical reporting of the Health Survey Laboratory. This includes oversight and management of the Alaska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Position is responsible for data management, direction of all analysis and reporting of survey lab data, survey design and consultation, supervision of subordinate research staff and budgetary monitoring. This position advises management on budgetary, policy and legislative implications of studies/findings. Website:Interested candidates should apply via the State of Alaska’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska: http://notes5.state.ak.us/wa/postapps.nsf/997aaae09c093ddd8925643e0063742b/cc4e12b66a3f2ca18925766d007356fc?OpenDocument. Contact and Info: Andrea Fenaughty, Chronic Disease Epidemiologist, Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Alaska Division of Public Health: andrea.fenaughty@alaska.gov. Deadline: Open until filled (Posted 11/23/09)
Job Title:Director of Clinical Operations Location: Bensalem, PA Description: The Synergy Organization has just been retained by the Health Engagement Division of a financially stable, not for profit Health System. The System is the largest in the region and they continue to grow. Their commitment to quality can be evidenced by their current Malcolm Baldrige journey and their Regional Medical Center having earned Magnet designation. The unique Health Engagement department’s mission is to build healthy communities through evidence-based health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management. These strategies are deployed via partnerships with workplaces, insurers, healthcare providers, schools, churches and the community at large. They seek a dynamic leader as the Director of Clinical Operations. Website: www.synergyorg.com Contact and Info: RossReinhold M.A., Vice President of Client Relationships, ross@synergyorg.com. Please click here for additional information Deadline: Open until filled (Posted 11/23/09)
Job Title: Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) Director Location: Atlanta, GA Description: The Director is reponsible for all programmatic components of the DTAC including contracts and proposal development, processing, and implementation, and directs and monitors the DTAC to assure progress toward contracted objectives and deliverables. Working for and with the Executive Director, the Director enhances the program's long-range planning, strategy implementation, and communications efforts. The Director uses cross-program knowledge to support efficient operations that further the mission of the agency. Contact and Info: http://www.ttac.org/TCN/jobs/pdfs/Director_DTAC-GA.pdf. Deadline: Open until filled (12/1/2009)
Job Title: Senior Legislative Representative Location: Washington, DC Description: The National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Senior Legislative Representative based in Washington, DC, to advance federal policies that increase the time children and families spend in the outdoors, as well as federal policies that foster sustainability education and green jobs training on college campuses. To achieve these goals the position will need to recruit or engage a broad range of coalition partners, allies, and constituencies, and effectively engage the media. The position must also serve as a key contact within NWF for all of the federal advocacy education work, coordinating with staff in DC and our regional offices, as well as serve as a resource on federal policy for our state affiliate partners.
The successful candidate must have a B.A or B.S in environmental science, natural resource policy, education, political science or a related field. The candidate should also possess a minimum of 7 years professional experience working on legislative, environmental or education policy issues for a congressional office, government agency or advocacy group. The ideal candidate must also have a good understanding of the non-profit environmental and/or education communities. Additionally, excellent political and advocacy skills are required as well as outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced setting and evaluate quickly and thoughtfully the potential impacts of a proposed policy/legislation on wildlife, the ability for children and families to connect with nature, etc. Contact and Info: https://secure.nwf.org/careergateway/index.cfm?fuseAction=view&positionID=10611 Deadline: Open untill filled (12/1/2009)
Job Title: Public Health ALS Surveillance Specialists
Location: Atlanta, GA Description: McKing Consulting Corporation is seeking 3 highly skilled individuals to coordinate a statewide ALS Surveillance Project. This project is in partnership with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Florida, New Jersey and Texas Departments of Health. McKing Consulting Corporation is a professional services corporation offering innovative management consulting support to the Federal and state government and private industries. McKing operates full service project offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Rockville, Maryland. For more information about McKing, please visit our website at www.mcking.com. Contact and Info: Please click here for additional information
Deadline: 1/31/2010 Job Title: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Director
Location: Burlington,VT Description: Vermont is a leader in shaping public health efforts to promote health and reduce chronic disease.The Vermont Department of Health is actively recruiting for the Director of the Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.The Director will be responsible for the oversight, coordination and management of statewide primary prevention initiatives which include tobacco control, physical activity and nutrition, and oral health and oversee chronic disease prevention initiatives for cancer, asthma, and diabetes.The Director will lead a team of public health professionals in promoting evidence-based systems and policy changes at the community level in coordination with the Vermont Blueprint for Health to achieve optimal outcomes. Contact and Info: Please click here for additional information
Deadline: Open until filled (1/20/2010) Job Title: Epidemiologist 1 - Data Manager
Location: Tumwater, Washington Description: There is an opening for an Epidemiologist 1 within the Cancer Prevention and Control Unit.This recruitment may be used to fill other Epidemiologist 1 vacancies as they occur statewide.To learn more about the Cancer Prevention and Control Unit, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/cwp/. Contact and Info: Please click here for additional information
Deadline: 1/26/2010
