Job Opportunities

Federal Government

• HHS/Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services is recruiting for a full-time Public Health Advisor (AI/AN) (GS-0685-14) position in Rockville, MD. Deadline is February 6, 2014.Apply. 
• HHS/Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is recruiting for an Operations Research Analyst (GS-1515-13) position in Washington, DC. Deadline is February 6, 2014. Apply. 

State / Local Government

• Washington State Department of Health/Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics, Center for Health Statistics is recruiting for an Epidemiologist 2 (DOH2222) position in Tumwater, WA. Deadline is January 31, 2014. Apply.
• Washington State Department of Health/Division of Prevention and Community Health, Office of Healthy Communities – Access, Systems, and Coordination Section is recruiting for a Health Services Consultant 4 – Adolescent Health Program Manager (DOH2232) position in Tumwater, WA. Deadline is January 31, 2014. Apply. 
• Washington State Department of Health/Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics, Center for Health Statistics is recruiting for two (2) Health Services Consultant 4 – Supervisor positions in Tumwater, WA. Deadline is February 5, 2014. Apply. 

Community-Based Organizations/Non-Profits

• Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) is recruiting for a full-time Community Engagement Manager to expand HSC’s Parents United for Healthy Schools program into Chicago’s African American communities, and engage parents and local schools in efforts to make schools healthier places for all students. Position is located in Chicago, IL. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply.

University of Virginia- Hospital Education Program

Special events offered through the HEP benefit from the time, talents, and other resources contributed by members of the University community and local residents. Those interested in volunteering at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital should contact the Office of Volunteer Services at (434) 924-5251. All HEP services are free to children and their families. For additional information, contact (434) 924-2658.

Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program

The Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of nurses by offering loan repayment assistance to registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, such as nurse practitioners, in return for working in a Critical Shortage Facility and nurse faculty in return for working full time at an accredited school of nursing.

Accepting Applications through 5 pm ET, Wednesday February 15

* Application Assistance Webinar Friday, January 20, 1 to 3 pm ET. Call 888-790-2037, passcode 5564361.
* Before you apply, read the Application and Program Guidance (PDF - 875 KB)
* Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
* Sign up to receive e-mail notification when the 2013 Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program application opens. To learn more click here.

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.

Click here to learn more about this opportunity

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

The National Health Service Corps - Students to Service Program

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (S2S LRP) pilot application cycle is now open. The S2S LRP provides loan repayment assistance to medical students (MD and DO) in their last year of school, in return for a commitment to provide primary health care services in eligible Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) of greatest need.

The program is seeking applicants who have an interest in serving communities with limited access to health care and in providing care through their initial service commitment and beyond.
Financial Benefits

The S2S LRP will provide funds to participants to repay their outstanding qualifying student loans while still completing health professions training.

Program Options Include:
Full-Time Clinical Practice. The NHSC will pay up to $120,000 for an initial three years of full-time clinical service defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks a year.

Half-Time Clinical Practice. The NHSC will pay up to $120,000 for an initial six years of half-time clinical service defined as no less than 20 hours per week (not to exceed 39 hours per week), for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.

Annual payments of up to $30,000 will be made over the course of four years. With continued service, eligible providers may be able to pay off all qualifying student loans.

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply at http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/studentstoserviceprogram/index.html?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NHSC%20Update&utm_content=S2S+Announcement+to+Potential+Applicants

13th Tobacco Use Prevention & Cessation Programs for Youth

The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth announces its 13th Tobacco Use Prevention & Cessation Programs for Youth Request for Proposals (RFP) funding opportunity. Virginia organizations (schools, faith centers, community service boards, clubs, etc) are eligible to submit proposals. You are receiving this email because you requested to be added to our mailing list or have attended a VFHY sponsored conference or training in the past few years.

In addition to providing tobacco prevention and/or cessation programming, organizations may choose to include supplemental obesity prevention programs in their application as well.
Individual grant awards will not exceed $60,000 per year ($180,000 total for all three years) to implement tobacco prevention/cessation programs in Virginia communities. This is an online process and organizations may register to apply and read additional details and information by going to the VFHY website (www.vfhy.org) and selecting the Funding tab.

MANDATORY OFFEROR'S WEBINARS
Informational webinars will be held August 31, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - Noon OR September 8, 2011, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Attendance is required at only one webinar. To register for a webinar, go to the VFHY website (www.vfhy.org) and select the Funding tab for more information.

Click here to register for one of the webinars: http://www.cvent.com/d/JkEw-8TkVESZL5Vp_4xHpA/m7v5/P1/1Q

NHLBI Funding and Research Opportunities

The following funding opportunities from the NHLBI or other components of the National Institutes of Health, might be of interest
:
NIH Guide Notice:
• NOT-EB-11-007: Notice of Correction for PA-11-148 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine (R01)
• NOT-HL-11-155: Frequently Asked Questions for RFA-HL-12-027, Reducing the Impact of Hypertension in Low and Middle Income Countries (U01)
Program Announcement (PA):
• PAR-11-284: Health Promotion for Children With Physical Disabilities Through Physical Activity and Diet: Developing An Evidence Base (R21)
• PAR-11-288: Health Promotion for Children With Physical Disabilities Through Physical Activity and Diet: Developing An Evidence Base (R01)

Please note that most links to RFAs, PAs, and Guide Notices will take you to the NIH Web site. RFPs will take you to FedBizOpps. Links to RFPs will not work past their proposal receipt date. Archived versions of RFPs posted on FedBizOpps can be found on the FedBizOpps site using the FedBizOpps search function. Under “Document to Search,” select Archived Documents.

Health Disparities Research LRP

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH IS HELPING TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL PEOPLE

Program Purpose

The purpose of the Health Disparities Research LRP is to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals to research careers that focus on minority health or other health disparity issues. Funding for this LRP is provided through the NIH's National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), which ensures that at least 50 percent of the awards are made to health professionals who are members of identified health disparity populations.

Learn more at http://www.lrp.nih.gov/about_the_programs/health_disparities.aspx

Healthy People 2020 Community Innovations

The Healthy People 2020 Community Innovations Project is being administered by John Snow, Inc. (JSI) as part of a contract it has with the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP). It will fund non-profit, community-based organizations with budgets less than $750,000 to implement projects that address Healthy People 2020 overarching goals, topic areas and objectives and integrate at least one of the following Healthy People 2020 Community Innovation Project priorities: environmental justice, health equity, and healthy behaviors across all life stages. As many as 170 projects will be given between $5,000 to $10,000 to conduct projects between December 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012.

The deadline for submitting an application in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) is Friday, August 5, 2011. More details are included in the attached Healthy People 2020 RFP, which is also available online at http://1.usa.gov/kSzpXs

A conference call for prospective applicants will be held on Monday, June 27, 2011 - see the RFP for details.

http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/healthpolicy/Documents/HP2020CommunityInnovationsRFP.pdf

Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice and the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice

Families USA is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for the Villers fellowship for Health Care Justice and the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice.

The Villers Fellowship
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Each year, the Villers Fellow works in our health policy department and assists our organizations efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, the Villers Fellow will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to health reform implementation and other health policy issues.

The application deadline for the Villers Fellowship is January 14, 2011.

You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our website: http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html .

The Wellstone Fellowship

The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is designed to foster the advancement of social justice through participation in health care advocacy work that focuses ont heunique challenges facing many low-income and minority communities. Through this fellowship, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented economic, racial, and ethnic minority groups, including from the American Indian and alaska Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Latino, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific islander communities. The Wellstone Fellow plays an integral role in the work of Families USA's Field and Minority Health initiatives Departments.

You can find more information, includnig a downloadable application form, on our website: http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html

The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is January 31, 2011.

If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact me at wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org

Both fellowships are year-long, full-time salaried positions at our office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includs an annual salary of $38,000 and excellent health care benefits.

$2.5 Million Federal Grant Awarded!

A five-year, $2.5 million federal grant will create a statewide public health training center led by the Eastern Virginia Medical School / Old Dominion University Graduate Program in Public Health.

The grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration will fund the Commonwealth Public Health Training Center. It's a partnership of the state's graduate programs in public health, the state health department, the Virginia Public Health Association and family medicine residency programs.

The new center will train Virginia Department of Health employees, educate family-medicine residents about public health issues, strengthen the pipeline for the future public-health workforce and host statewide training events.

To Learn More Click Here

American Refugee Committee is currently looking for employees and volunteers for short and long term assignments

Rapid Response Coordinator

Responsibilities: The Rapid Response Coordinator has overall responsibility for all humanitarian response activities during and in immediate post emergency phases. Represent ARC in the field and coordinate with ARC headquarters on intervention plans and oversee implementation of programming.

Qualifications: Overseas experience in developing countries and in managerial positions. Humanitarian/complex emergency response experience in conflict/post conflict settings.

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Health Coordinator – Complex Emergency

Responsibilities: Oversee health interventions in program start up. Coordinate and implement emergency health interventions as needed.

Qualifications: Public Health specialist, or MD, RN or MPH. Overseas experience implementing and developing health programs in emergency environments with limited/degraded local resources and infrastructure in insecure environments.

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Health Positions – General

Responsibilities: Assist with identified health interventions.

Qualifications: Health professionals with emergency response experience.

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Shelter/Construction Engineer

Responsibilities: Develop, plan and coordinate emergency shelter activities in Haiti. Initiate the logistical pipeline for supply, transport and assembly of shelter kit materials

Qualifications: Experience in implementing shelter programs in emergency or rural environments.

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Logistics/Operations Coordinator

Responsibilities: Establish and maintain logistics procedures and systems

Qualifications: Field experience in complex emergency environments

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Water & Sanitation Coordinator

Responsibilities: Design and construct appropriate water supply and sanitation infrastructures – Collaborate, plan and negotiate with government officials to fulfill water and sanitation needs.

Qualifications: Experience in managing and implementing Water and Sanitation programs in rural and remote environments

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Interested candidates can submit their resume and letter of interest online at www.arcrelief.org. Click on careers. All applicants are welcome to contact Anthony Indelicato, Senior HR Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator (612-607-6483 or anthonyi@archq.org) for questions.