The Program Manager position provides an outstanding individual with an opportunity to engage in high impact front-line global health programs.  The Program Manager works from our New Haven office that overlooks the Yale campus. The Program Manager helps to lead Unite For Sight's four program divisions, while contributing creative and cutting-edge ideas to a leading global health organization. Ideal candidates exemplify a balance of superior writing, analytical, and communications skills paired with a demonstrated commitment to excellence.

Duties and responsibilities include: 
Be a team member of one of the world's leading innovative global health organizations
Responsible for managing Unite For Sight’s program divisions (Global Health Delivery Programs and Global Impact Corps, Global Health Societies, Global Health & Innovation Conference, and Global Health University)
Apply organizational and writing skills to the development and implementation of global health initiatives
Contribute to cutting-edge programs in development

Qualifications and requirements include:
An understanding of best practices in global health
Minimum 2-year commitment, though longer commitments are preferable
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required at start of employment, with a strong academic record in any major 
Excellent writing and communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Passionate interest in global health
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented work style
Proficient in multitasking
Strong initiative and motivation
Strong skills in statistical analysis preferred

Benefits:
Growth potential within the organization after the first year
Beautiful floor office space in the heart of downtown New Haven
Six weeks paid vacation leave, including 15 paid company holidays per year and 15 paid personal vacation days

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT
The First 1000 Days Fatherhood program is a new initiative aimed at improving the overall wellbeing of the mother-father-infant triad through specifically engaging and supporting fathers during pregnancy and the first year of their child’s life. The Fatherhood Health Coach will assist in program delivery and evaluation through a randomized controlled trial (RCT) trial, examining the effects of participation in the fatherhood intervention vs. the current obstetric and pediatric primary care on perinatal and obesity-related outcomes. The specific goals of the study are to (1) strengthen fathers’ engagement in pregnancy and parenting, (2) reduce fathers’ own obesity-related health behaviors, and (3) address fathers’ social determinants of health during the perinatal period.
The Fatherhood Health Coach will be primarily responsible for performing and managing study visits (up to 3) including conducting one-on-one health coaching sessions with fathers by phone and home visits. Coaching calls will focus on addressing fatherhood and family health behaviors, behavioral recommendations, and connecting fathers to local community resources to support behavior change and social determinants of health. The Health Coach may also be responsible for collecting height and weight data of mother-father-infant triads. In addition to coaching, the Fatherhood Health Coach will develop evidence-based health coaching scripts and educational content in a variety of formats (booklets, posters, text messages, video, etc). The Fatherhood Health Coach will work as part of a collaborative team within the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. The project team will include the study’s Principal and Co-investigators, a Project Manager, and Clinical Research Coordinators. The Fatherhood Health Coach will report to the project manager of the 1000 Days Fatherhood program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist with the planning, development and design of intervention materials, including health coaching scripts and educational materials.
2. Perform in-home study visits with new parents and infants to deliver the intervention.
3. Conduct coaching calls with fathers to encourage paternal involvement and health behavior change using motivational interviewing techniques and other evidence based coaching strategies.
4. Collect height and weight data on mother-father-infant triads during home visits.
5. Participate in the development of patient-driven, individualized behavior change plans for study subjects, and collaborate with them to update their goals as needed.
6. Support fathers in assessing potential barriers and strengths in achieving health goals.
7. Maintain and coordinate effective and on-going communication with fathers and appropriate care team members in a timely and accurate manner, within the guidelines of patient confidentiality.
8. Provide referrals, such as sources for mental health care, housing and food insecurity, job
programs, legal services, etc.
9. Manage the enrollment in and maintenance of the First 1,000 Days Fatherhood intervention text
message program.
10. Develop and track appropriate metrics for measuring progress and results.
11. Conduct outreach activities to engage and/or re-engage fathers.
12. Employ facilitation strategies to best meet the needs of fathers, which may be highly complex.
13. Carefully follow study protocols and scripts.
14. Develop rapport and strong working alliance with fathers, and serve as resource during the
course of the intervention.
15. Execute high-level requests which may require some flexibility to usual operational procedures
with the highest degree of professionalism and judgment.
16. Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of services provided by MGH and local
communities.
17. Document contact with fathers in study REDCap database.
18. Perform reference searches in print and electronic media.
19. Maintain current knowledge base on relevant health issues.
20. Review data for quality assurance, descriptive statistics and manuscripts, as required.
21. Assist with writing reports and manuscripts detailing research findings.
22. Maintain a positive and accommodating relationship with study team, health center staff, and
participants.
23. Work with senior level staff to negotiate/implement/monitor research protocols.
24. Attend study team meetings and trainings as required.
25. Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Knowledge of behavior change models and counseling, and familiarity with motivational
interviewing is preferred.
• Excellent professional, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong skills in assessing health and social needs
• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality with diverse populations.
• Ability to conduct reference and literature searches.
• Ability to work as an independent member of a team.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and in an ever changing environment.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including negotiating, mediating and facilitating.
• Ability to multitask and change priorities to best meet needs of fathers.
• Proven level of professionalism to interact effectively with all levels of administration.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to identify and follow through on project issues and use initiative.
• Proficiency of various software packages, including Microsoft Office, and other desktop tools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, required.
• Demonstrated understanding of social determinants of health and health disparities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable)
National certification in health coaching or health education preferred

EDUCATION
BA/BS Required in Health education, health promotion, exercise science, nutrition, psychology or other
social science.
Master’s degree in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 1-3 years of perinatal and early childhood development experience required.
Experience working with male caregivers and new fathers strongly preferred.
Experience in health education, nutrition and physical activity preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): N/A
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): Not applicable
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General office environment with ability to travel to participants’ homes as required. Some evening and
weekend hours may be required.
125 Nashua Street
Boston 02114
Job: Professional/Managerial
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: Day Job
 

Ascentria Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is funded by the USDA. In Massachusetts, SNAP-Ed is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Boston office. Massachusetts SNAP-Ed uses evidence-based curricula and multi-level approaches to improve the likelihood that low-income families will have the knowledge and skills to be able to make healthier food and physical activity choices on a limited budget. The Nutrition Educators deliver nutrition programming to youth and adults who are eligible or who receive SNAP benefits.

The Ascentria SNAP-Ed program provides nutrition education activities, implements social marketing campaigns, and helps create policy, systems and environmental supports to enable low-income families to establish and sustain healthy eating behaviors. SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators reach low-income families through new and long-standing partnerships created with local community organizations. Ascentria SNAP-Ed provides nutrition education services in settings that are most accessible to individuals eligible for SNAP, including but not limited to: schools, food pantries, Head Start, after school program settings, non-profits, and with Ascentria refugee clients.

The purpose of the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator is to promote and improve individual and community health by teaching healthy eating behaviors and physical activity practices to low-income communities. The educator is responsible for program delivery within a wide variety of community settings. This includes the delivery of appropriate health and nutrition programs to meet audiences’ needs, day-to-day class preparation, instruction, and evaluation.  In addition, the educator will utilize public health approaches to promote policy, system and environmental changes to improve access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities in order to ensure individual behavior change is possible.

View the complete listing here.

Amherst College invites applications for the Administrative Assistant position.

The Administrative Assistant is a part time, ten hour per week, casual position without benefits. Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas.

The Administrative Assistant supports the operations of the Grants Office, which oversees Amherst College’s fundraising from foundations, corporate philanthropies, and government agencies.  

The Assistant provides general administrative support to the office and assists with proofreading and maintenance of the Grants Office’s website and social media presence.

The Assistant takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Summary of Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Data Entry and Information Management - Enter and maintain electronic records in the college-wide Colleague system, in GrantsLink, an internal proposal review system, and ARI, the Grants Office’s Access database, primary staff responsible for Colleague entries of proposals and awards, maintain limited Grants Office paper files
General Administrative Support - Assist the Director with meeting scheduling and dissemination of proposals and reports, take notes at departmental meetings as requested, order supplies and maintain stores of paper and toner within the Grants Office, help to organize and maintain order in shared work spaces
Online Research and Dissemination - Find and post grant opportunities on Grants Office Facebook page, test and update links to funding opportunities on Grants Office website.  Help to locate information about foundations, foundation staff and trustees and practices at peer institutions as requested. Track alumni outcomes for grantors as requested, help compile data for reports and assist Director and Associate Directors with report preparation
Proofreading - Proofread proposals, reports, and correspondence as requested to ensure they are free of errors

Qualifications 
B.A. or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
At least two years of office experience, preferably in an educational setting.
Excellent written communication skills, including proofreading skills.
Superior attention to detail, accuracy, and coordination.
Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to work effectively with multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaboratively.
Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community.

Application Instructions 
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (email and/or telephone numbers) for three professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. https://apply.interfolio.com/69781

Status:  35 – 40 (full-time) hours a week

Time Frame:  Review begins October 28, 2019, position open until filled

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is a nonprofit organization that strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy. Our programs include the Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown^® marketing campaign, educational activities for the public, technical assistance trainings and workshops for farmers, and programs to expand market options for farmers and increase access to local food for all communities in our region.

DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to effectively identify prospects and cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. This includes event management, donor communications, and collaboration with program staff within the organization.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects to engage with our work, this includes donor meetings and phone calls
• Track, maintain, and analyze metrics related to individual giving and solicitation
• Plan and execute cultivation and stewardship events annually
• Propose and initiate creative methods to develop a robust donor portfolio
• Conduct donor prospect research and generate prospect profiles
• Work with Development Director to effectively and creatively communicate with donors (updates, appeals, etc.)
• Maintain up to date knowledge of CISA’s work

 Other Duties

• Support fundraising events
• As needed, support and participate in other development efforts as they relate to fundraising, special events, and outreach
• Collaborate with the Development Director to accomplish organizational goals
• Perform other similar duties as required (by responsibility or necessity) or as requested

REPORTING and SUPERVISION

This position reports to the Development Director. The Development Coordinator may supervise interns and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Comfort with asking people for money and talking about philanthropy
• Proven track record with individual fundraising or sales
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and independently as needed
• Solid writing skills with the ability for occasional quick turn around
• Experience and comfort with event planning
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, email marketing software, and social media
• Comfort working with donor databases or a willingness to learn

PREFERENCES

• One to three years’ experience working in a development office
• Desire to learn more about local agriculture and food
• Spanish fluency a plus

Hours and compensation: $19-$22/hour. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Health care, vision, dental, long-term disability, IRA matching, sick time, and vacation are offered. Access to a car and some weekend and evening availability are required.

Writing samples and references may be requested.

CISA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please send cover letter and resume to jennifer@buylocalfood.org or mail to:
CISA, 1 Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, MA  01373.

The Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship Program is a two-year service and training program designed for early career individuals in public health and allied sciences. Fellows are placed in practice-based settings in community, non-profit, governmental, and/or health service organizations around Wisconsin. Through a curriculum focused on health equity and collaborative leadership, Fellows leave the program with a health equity lens applied to their practice as well as tangible skills in public health programming and management.

For more information and to apply, click here. 

The Department of Nutrition seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, starting in August/September 2020. The successful candidate will develop a program of research focusing on healthy aging, nutrition across the life course, or nutrition in chronic diseases, with specialty areas including but not limited to precision nutrition, health equity, behavioral health, and minority health; biochemical and molecular nutrition, functional genomics including the microbiome; dietary pattern analysis, nutrition and food policy, and community-engaged research. Transnational research, clinical research, and research addressing population health and the needs of vulnerable communities is highly desirable. This appointment provides an outstanding opportunity for research and teaching collaboration across a broad range of disciplines.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

View the full description, requirements and application instructions on the UMass Amherst Human Resources website.

The CDC Public Health Leader Fellowship Program (PHLFP) at Morehouse College is a rigorous 10-week summer program designed to prepare underrepresented, culturally sensitive, undergraduate students for leadership roles in the field of public health. A principal aim of the program is reducing health disparities. The program includes 2 weeks of public health educational training at Morehouse College with didactic learning in topics that include: Introduction to Biostatistics, Introduction to Epidemiology, Scientific Writing, and Public Health Leadership. Students also participate in a 3-day session at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta. During the remaining 8 weeks of the program, each student is paired with a mentor to conduct a hands-on research project within CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP).

Throughout the duration of the internship, students participate in weekly forums with opportunities for learning about public health leadership challenges faced by accomplished guest lecturers with experience across a broad range of sectors. Students also receive weekly coaching support and participate in a leadership skills webinar series. The content of this leadership curriculum is based on the following public health leadership competencies: public health leadership principles; collaboration and partnerships; articulating mission and vision; dialogue; team building; developing collaborative relationships to achieve goals; applying social justice principles; motivating others; and demonstrating transparency, integrity, and honesty in all actions.

The CDC Public Health Leader Fellowship Program at Morehouse College is geared toward currently enrolled or recently graduated students at the undergraduate level with an interest in reducing health disparities through careers in public health.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Current junior, senior, or recent graduate (within one year) of an undergraduate institution
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident currently residing in the United States.
• Must not have participated in any other CDC undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program in the past 

Hands-on Experience/Mentoring: Interns are paired with mentors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STDs and TB Prevention (CDC NCHHSTP). Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of their mentors on a public health research project, 5 days a week for eight weeks, gaining direct exposure to the practice of public health.

Community Service: Interns are required to complete 16 hours of community service during their time in PHLFP. Past community service opportunities have included: food sorting at the Atlanta Community Food Bank; farming at the Truly Living Well Community Garden in West End; feeding the homeless in downtown Atlanta with Service Spree; and more. 

Stipend: A stipend for participation is provided to all interns.

Travel: Each intern is provided financial support for round-trip travel.

Housing: Housing is provided to all interns on the campus of Morehouse College.

Final Project: Each intern is required to complete a final paper and deliver a final oral poster presentation to PHLFP staff, faculty, mentors and invited guests based on their summer research. 

The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, structured workshops, group excursions, and leadership and professional development. Located in Los Angeles, the program offers scholars the opportunity to train at UCLA, to explore public health in one of the most diverse counties in the US, and to experience the city’s vibrant culture. We work with community-based organizations, health systems, and government agencies to offer field placement opportunities for scholars that focus on health equity.  

Scholars are placed at these partnering organizations throughout Los Angeles where they are exposed to the spectrum of public health practice and provided with professional mentors. To supplement field work, scholars attend workshops, develop leadership and professional skills, and receive mentoring from graduate students and faculty. Scholars become a part of a motivated community invested in creating healthy futures for all. Read this magazine article to learn more about the experiences of last year's cohort.

Program Details

• Cohort of 35-40 students participate in an 8-week in-residence summer training program (June 21 - August 14, 2020)
• Scholars are matched with partnering organizations, where the scholars contribute to public health work 3 days per week
• Scholars attend structured educational programming two days per week designed to build public health skills and learn about professional opportunities
• Scholars receive a $3,000 stipend, housing, funding to cover some meals, and metro pass or funding for gas
• Scholars attend a paid trip to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia with Public Health Scholars from other programs across the nation
• Scholars that do not live in California will receive funds for travel to and from the program in Los Angeles

Program Eligibility Criteria* 

• Interest in exploring a career in the field of public health
• By the start of the program,

1. be enrolled in a four-year institution (community college transfers eligible) and have completed at least two years of undergraduate education 
2. OR graduated Spring term 2019 or after and have not officially enrolled in a graduate program.

• Ability to be present in LA and participate in program activities from June 21 - August 14, 2020
• Willingness to attend social and volunteer events on evenings and occasional weekends
• Willingness to stay engaged with program for alumni tracking, professional development opportunities, maintaining contact with cohort, and participate in recruitment for the 2021 cohort
• Successful submission of all application materials
• There is no GPA requirement 

Health Career Connection Internship Program

Health Career Connection (HCC) is a comprehensive internship and professional development program that provides paid summer internships to undergraduate and recent graduates in the field of public health and healthcare.
HCC is committed to increasing representation of all racial and ethnic groups in the health professions. Students of color, first-generation students and those of economically challenged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Through partnerships with leading organizations, HCC provides internships in a variety of settings including but not limited to: hospitals, community health centers, medical groups, consulting firms, health plans, local health departments, governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups. During the internship, students will gain valuable hands on experience and mentorship through meaningful projects and gain professional and personal development skills and acumen. HCC provides extensive exposure to health careers and connections to health professionals and health professions school leaders through workshops and events guiding students towards their authentic health career path.

HCC interns are passionate, committed, and dedicated to connecting with their cohort and the network of 3,600 alumni who have completed the program.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Summer internships are full time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks, typically beginning in May or June and lasting through August (dependent on the academic calendar). 
Interns will be provided with educational stipends of $3200-$4200 or hired and paid by their host organizations on their intern pay scale.
Interns will attend multiple workshops and events throughout the summer to enhance their career and professional development and preparation for graduate school.
HCC does not offer clinically focused placements or bench science research internships. However, pre-clinical or STEM students interested in exploring other health career options and/or gaining exposure and experience in the management, policy, public health and community health aspects of the health field are welcome to apply.  

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (community college or 4-year college or university) or have recently graduated from an undergraduate institution. 
Preference will be given to rising juniors, rising seniors, seniors, graduating students and recent graduates.
Recent graduates must have completed their degree after December 2016. 
Candidates who are enrolled in a post-baccalaureate are eligible to apply. 
Graduate students are not eligible to apply (anyone currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program). 
Students enrolled in high school are not eligible to apply (including high school students simultaneously taking community college classes).
International students must have the ability to do an internship in summer 2020 and be paid.
 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE GUIDELINES
The Statement of Purpose is one of the most important parts of your application. It may take you a few drafts.
HCC acknowledges that for some of you it may be your first time writing a statement of this kind and/or that it can be challenging. Please take the time to do the best you can. It is very common for first-time writers to do a great job and participate in HCC. It is also good practice for your graduate health professions school application!
Please use the guidelines and address the prompts below to write a successful statement. These resources may also be helpful https://www.essayedge.com/blog/statement-of-purpose-format/ and https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/apply/statement-purpose/.
The Statement of Purpose should be 750 words or less (1-1.5 pages typed, maximum 7,000 characters) and state your reasons for wanting to pursue this health internship.
Note: Please do not submit transcripts, letters of recommendations or any additional documents. They will not be considered.