New Public Health Director Postion Available

The Network for Public Health Law has launched a nationwide search for a director of its National Coordinating Center (NCC), based at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. This leadership position will help steer the course of public health law and ensure the Network’s success as a catalyst for a healthier nation.

The Network is led by the director of the National Coordinating Center, who serves as a “leader of leaders” in designing and achieving a compelling vision for the Network’s future. The director leads operations of the Network and the NCC, serves as the Network’s spokesperson and liaison with national partners, coordinates the work of five Regional Centers across the United States, and ensures consistent and effective responses to key public health law issues.

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by close of business, June 30, 2013. The full position description, application process, and application requirements can be viewed on the Network’s website.

Funding and Opportunities

Rosemary McKenzie Legacy Award
Application deadline: Oct 15, 2012
Provides free registration and travel assistance to attend the 2012 NRHA Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference.

RCHN Community Health Foundation Workforce Initiative
Application deadline: Oct 31, 2012
Provides grants to Federally Qualified Health Centers or their look-alikes to support the development and implementation of programs focused on recruitment, training, and retention of entry-level staff.

NBCC Foundation Rural and Military Scholarship Programs
Application deadline: Nov 1, 2012
Scholarships to increase the availability of counselors in underserved areas, with the current priority areas of rural and military communities.

Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellows
Application deadline: Nov 14, 2012
A fellowship program designed to develop the capacity of midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health to participate in health policy processes at the federal level.

Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care
Application deadline: Nov 15, 2012
Incentive grants offer pharmacists seed money to implement or support an existing patient care service within their pharmacy practice.

Preventive Medicine and Public Health Training Grant
Application deadline: Nov 19, 2012
Grants to plan, develop, operate, or participate in an accredited residency internship program in preventative medicine or public health.

E. Bud Tarrson Access to Oral Health Care Award
Application deadline: Nov 26, 2012
Award that highlights significant dental student outreach to vulnerable communities.

Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program
Application deadline: Dec 31, 2012
Loans to foster the creation of new consumer-governed, private, nonprofit health insurance issuers, known as CO-OPs.

NAEMT Scholarship Program
Application deadline: Jun 15, 2013
Scholarships to help the advancement of EMS personnel. 

Federal and Non Federal Grants

Federal Grants

Minority Population Specific: $500k or less . . .  

• HHS/National Institutes of Health: HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, and Vulnerable Populations in the US (R21) Grant View Full Announcement

$500k or more . . .  

• USDOJ/Office of Justice Programs/Office of Violence Against Women: FY 2012 Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration Initiative Technical Assistance Program Grant View Full Announcement

$500k or less . . .  

• HHS/National Institutes of Health: AIDS-Science Track Award for Research Transition (R03) Grant View Full Announcement
• HHS/Office of Rural Health Policy: Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant Program. View Full Announcement
• HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: DELTA FOCUS (Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances, Focusing on Outcomes for Communities United with States) Grant. View Full Announcement
• HHS/Health Resources & Services Administration: Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP). View Full Announcement

Non Federal Grants

Minority Population Specific: $500k or less . . . 

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Forward Promise Innovation Grants: Promoting Opportunities for the Health and Success of Young Men of Color. View Full Announcement

Let's Play Community Construction Grants

Application deadline: March 16, 2012

Dr Pepper Snapple & KaBOOM! are soliciting applications for $15,000 Let's Play Playground Construction Grants. The grants provide funding for new playground development and are available to municipalities, neighborhood associations, schools, day care centers, and non-profit organizations without a playground or with existing equipment that is unsafe for children. Grantees will be required plan their project, and share best practices and challenges through the KaBOOM! website. You can find more information about the program and application by visiting: www.kaboom.org/grants

Health Equity Specialist - Position Description

The positions requires knowledge and skills in the area of public health policy issues related to health equity, minority health; rural and urban health; program planning and development; implementation and evaluation; marketing/communication techniques for disseminating information; managing grant reporting financial/progress reports; VDH programs and services. The position requires the ability to be a self-starter, plan organize and prioritize multiple projects. The position facilitates meetings and serves as Office representative on some VDH agency wide initiatives. Also, drafts and disburses meeting summaries, compiles reports related to evaluating various health programs and initiatives.

The position requires:
Knowledge: Health equity framework and the social determinants of health Healthy People 2020 framework Federal and state laws, regulatory processes, policy development

Skills: Public health program development and evaluation Creative and business writing, grant report writing, grant records management; Group process and meeting facilitation; Developing and leading training activities; Public speaking; Community and organizational assessments; Effective written and oral communication, Developing public health policies and regulations Computer software skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Abilities: Develop/provide training on various health equity topics; Conduct follow up evaluations of studies/reports/projects; Conduct research to identify evidence base, best practices and strategies to promote health equity; Manage concurrent projects; Set and meet realistic objectives and completion dates; Work with culturally and ethnically diverse groups and communities; manage concurrent projects; Establish effective working relationships with public and private entities.

Education: Degree in public health, communication, health care policy, planning, administration or equivalent training/work experience. Prefer advanced degree.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Laurie L. Overmann -Staffing and Operations Coordinator
CALIPER, INC. Email - l-overmann@caliper.net - Web - http://www.caliper.net/
Salary Negotiable – up to $25hourly rate Temporary positions – full-time

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: The ACHIEVE Research Partnership: Action for Health Equity Interventions

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: The ACHIEVE Research Partnership: Action for Health Equity Interventions
Centre for Research on Inner City Health
St. Michael's Hospital - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://bit.ly/ztcglB

“…..We are motivated by the CIHR’s goal to produce the next generation of “creative agents for change,” and by the Institute of Population and Public Health’s call for interventions research, defined as “the use of scientific methods to produce knowledge about policy and program interventions that operate within or outside of the health sector and have the potential to impact health at the population level.”

ACHIEVE will be explicit in promoting a community of practice and a philosophy of engaged scholarship, which the Big Ten universities has recently endorsed as the partnership of university knowledge and resources with those of the public and private sectors to enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity; enhance curriculum, teaching, and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.

ACHIEVE will offer an intensive 24 month, collaborative curriculum for new researchers to develop the following competencies that are typically unavailable through traditional graduate training, yet necessary for closing the gap between *measuring *urban health disparities and *reducing*them….“ From Carles Muntaner

Program Information:
- Two-year term: September 2012 – August 2014
- Stipend: Based on CIHR guidelines for qualified candidates
- Fellows are required to complete all training program components within the two years.
- 3-5 Fellows may be accepted for the 2012-2014 term
- Fellows are required to work onsite in Toronto, Canada
- Deadline to apply: February 13, 2012
- Decision announcements: May 2012

Request for Proposals - Regional Health Workforce Development Planning and Implementation Grants

The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to primary health care for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians. Established as a public-private partnership by Virginia’s General Assembly and its Joint Commission on Health Care in 1992, VHCF receives an annual state appropriation, which it is expected to supplement with funding from the private sector.

VHCF is entering a period of expanded vision and planned growth. The Fund Development and Communications Coordinator, working with the Director of Fund Development and Communications, will play an integral role in this phase of the Foundation’s evolution.

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Request for Proposal

Issue Date: January 5, 2012 RFP No. 709B114

Title: Promoting Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Control in Underserved Populations: Policy, Environmental and System Changes

Using Agency And/Or Location: Virginia Department of Health

Where Work Will Be Performed: Office of Family Health Services

Heart Disease and Stroke Project: 109 Governor Street, 9^th Floor, Richmond VA 23219

Initial Period of Contract: From February 1, 2012 through June 29, 2012. Sealed Proposals Will Be Received Until 3:00 P.M. on January 20, 2012, by the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Purchasing and General Services (OPGS) located at 109 Governor Street 12th Floor, Suite 1214, Richmond, VA 23219, for furnishing the goods/services described herein. To be considered, all proposal responses must be received at this address on or before the date and hour stipulated. Offerors should pay particular attention to ensure that their response is properly addressed. The Virginia Department of Health is not responsible if the response does not reach the Issuing Agency address by the appointed time. Responses to this proposal received after the date and hour designated are disqualified and will not be considered. The official time used in the receipt of responses is that time on the clock or automatic time machine in the Office of Purchasing and General Services (OPGS).

The responses may be sent via US Mail to the address above in the “Issuing Agency” area, if it is submitted in adequate time to allow for delivery to the specific location, 12^th Floor, Suite 1214, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Offerors are responsible for assuring timely receipt of their response at the specific office location and should make allowance for the possibility of an untoward event.

The safest way to ensure the response is delivered on time, especially if it is submitted within the last seven (7) days prior to the due date, is to deliver it in person. The alternative is to use a commercial delivery service such as Fed Ex or United Parcel Service.

Contact the Office of Purchasing and General Services at 804-864-7526 to ensure your response to the solicitation has been received.

All inquiries for program information should be directed to Lindsey Parker, Program Manager, at 804-864-7759 or email Lindsey.Parker@vdh.virginia.gov. All other inquiries should be directed to Janice Wynn, Buyer, at 804-864-7655 or email Janice.Wynn@vdh.virginia.gov .

Health Workforce Position

Working Title: Health Workforce Program Manager (MH)
Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II - 19212
Job Open Date: 12-28-2011
Job Close Date: Jobs close at 5pm EST. 01-13-2012

Job Type Detail
Definition: Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
Hiring Range: negotiable up to $50,000

Agency: Dept of Health (601)
Agency Website: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov


Job Description:

Located in the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE), provides the day-to-day oversight and coordination of OMHHE health workforce pipeline development initiatives and programs, while promoting health equity and social justice. Plans, develops and implements activities that support the recruitment and retention of the health care workforce (including the administration of incentive programs) in rural and other medically underserved areas of Virginia. Assists to address challenges and advance goals identified through health workforce pipeline development strategic planning processes. Helps to assure a diverse and culturally and linguistically competent health care workforce. Provides technical assistance to communities and practice sites with information regarding best practices and resource development pertaining to the health workforce. Assesses the efficacy of health workforce pipeline development initiatives and programs in meeting their stated goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Should have a strong knowledge-base of state and federal regulations, programs and research related to the healthcare workforce. Must have strategic planning and organizational skills and demonstrated ability with program, contract and grant management. Advanced skills with word processing, spreadsheet, email/Internet software and database management abilities is required. Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated success with presentations for professionals/community leaders on a local, state and/or national level required. Should have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with culturally diverse individuals and groups. Must be able to interpret laws, regulations and policies and possess sound decision-making skills. Must be able to write policies and procedures. Must be able to multi-task and be responsive and able to adapt to changing priorities and needs. Must be able and willing to travel periodically. Prefer College degree in public health, health, hospital, public or business administration, marketing, mass communications, public relations or related field and/or equivalent training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with using and/or managing websites, blogs and social media. Experience with writing regulations. Experience working with healthcare professionals, Area Health Education Centers, faculty, students and hospital administrators. Masters degree or equivalent work history.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates must submit an on-line application through the Virginia jobs web site, http://jobs.virginia.gov/ for Position #OC055. Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. Your on-line application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2012. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Optional Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Required Applicant Documents

Contact Information:

Shakema Sanders, MSA, VSO

Business Manager

Office of the Commissioner &

Office of Minority Health & Health Equity

804-864-7430

Rural Health Specialist Position

Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II - 19212
Job Open Date: 12-28-2011
Job Close Date: Jobs close at 5pm EST. 01-13-2012
Job Type Detail: Definition Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

• Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
• Hiring Range - negotiable to $50,000
• Agency: Dept of Health (601)
• Agency Website: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Job Description

Supports the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) with its efforts to promote health equity and social justice, particularly as it relates to rural areas in Virginia. Provides the day-to-day management and oversight of the processes related to promoting, monitoring and updating of the State Rural Health Plan. Identifies, tracks and recommends policies, policy alternatives, legislation and regulations that will address rural health needs in Virginia. Develops and sustains partnerships and leverages existing resources to support rural health in Virginia. Responsible for grants management to include the day-to-day administrative, budgeting, planning, contracting, scheduling, operational and programmatic activities. Provides consultation, technical assistance, and training about model programs, best practices, and emerging and promising approaches in rural health care to local health departments, rural health clinics, community health centers, and other rural health care providers and stakeholders. Assists rural communities with networking, program development, planning and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a working knowledge of model programs, best practices, and emerging and promising approaches to improving the health of rural Virginians. Must have the ability to read and synthesize data and research findings and formulate practical applications in the real world setting. Must have experience with strategic planning, program/project management and grants management. Must have supervisory experience/skills and strong organizational skills. Must be able to attend to detail. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to establish effective working relationships with health care providers, organizations and community representatives. Must have demonstrated ability to successfully communicate, both orally and in writing with culturally diverse populations. Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently & proactively as well as be able to interact and work effectively with groups to achieve program goals. Must be able to review, analyze, and interpret laws/regulations and other policy and guidance documents. Must be able and willing to travel periodically. Masters degree strongly preferred in health, hospital, public or business administration or related field or equivalent work experience and training.

Special Requirements

For additional information, including screening criteria please go to the http://jobs. virginia.gov/ web site. Criminal/background investigation required of successful candidate. Those seeking sponsorship need not apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates must submit an on-line application through the Virginia jobs web site, http://jobs.virginia.gov/ for Position #OC055. Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. Your on-line application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2012. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Optional Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Required Applicant Documents

Contact Information

Shakema Sanders, MSA, VCO
Business Manager
Office of the Commissioner &
Office of Minority Health & Health
Equity
804-864-7430
804-864-7440