Employment Opportunities
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Milwaukee, WI
Madison, WI
Other Parts of Wisconsin
Other Parts of the US
Positions near Milwaukee, WI
Prevention Specialist - AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Inc. (ARCW) is seeking a MSM Prevention Specialist to join their Milwaukee Prevention Department working to prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C.
The MSM Prevention Specialist works in targeted communities providing outreach and direct prevention education services to individuals engaging in high risk behaviors such as men who have sex with men and partners of men who have sex with men. The MSM Prevention Specialist will develop and implement population specific prevention interventions that focus on small group and multi-session approaches to behavioral change and risk reduction.
Other responsibilities include HIV counseling and testing, establishing collaborative working relationship with area professionals and community based organizations and referring persons in need of more extensive information, counseling or services to the appropriate agency or ARCW.
Competitive candidates must have:
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Knowledge and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, HCV and AODA issues.
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The ability to effectively work with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and be familiar and committed to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered communities.
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A strong comfort level working in varied settings including bars, parks and other venues frequented by men of color who have sex with men.
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Solid verbal & written communication skills and a strong comfort level discussing issues of sexuality and sex.
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Willingness to learn to draw blood for necessary screenings (HIV, HCV etc).
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Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
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Prior experience preparing reports and statistics necessary for program evaluation, behavioral intervention and for the purposes of grant reporting.
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Additional qualifications include the ability to lift up to 20lbs, a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
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Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Submit your application immediately by following the link below.
For more information, visit the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin's Job Opportunities webpage.
Posted 04/12/13
Coordinate the day-to-day research program activities for the Director of Research Services and coordinate specific clinical research projects. Provide IRB reporting, grant writing, and other grant development support to department faculty. Assist with recruiting, training, supervising staff, and managing program budgets. Assist with some aspects of data collection in the emergency department and data entry into Microsoft Access.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborate on the development of departmental research materials including educational materials, websites, marketing materials, forms, and reports to include an annual department research report.
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Develop and maintain a system to monitor faculty and staff compliance with research certifications such as CITI and other research training/certifications.
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Provide departmental grant and IRB application and reporting support, including assuring compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.
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Maintain various research program timelines.
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Assist in the development of national and regional research presentations, including maintaining department poster and presentation templates.
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Manage and prepare grant related correspondence and progress reports. Assist in writing grant proposals and renewals.
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Organize internal and external research related meetings, site visits, and special events including the department’s annual research forum.
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Collect, analyze, and disseminate research program data and provide input on program design/enhancement.
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Participate in the development of research program resources through literature searches and contact with outside programs.
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Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent from study participants. Conduct and/or coordinate training for study staff.
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Coordinate research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, and working collaboratively with other departments and institutions.
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Collect, analyze, and disseminate research data. Summarize research data and report progress to study investigators. Work with the Principle Investigator to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to research projects.
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Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of research protocols and communicate to the study investigators.
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Monitor research program and study related budgets.
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Provide support to the Director of Research Services on day-to-day administrative activities.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the program.
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3 years of experience in program coordination.
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Experience with program management in a medical, research or educational environment preferred.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
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Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required.
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Strong computer skills.
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Sufficient knowledge of program study area.
For more information, view Requisition Number 20002455 on the Medical College of Wisconsin's Careers webpage.
Posted 3/7/13
Public Health Nurses assigned to the Maternal and Child Health Division in the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) engage in a variety of population-based and individual nursing activities in homes, schools, clinics and community settings designed to assure that health care is accessible and available to residents. While the majority of the positions are dedicated to maternal and child health care outcomes, additional employment opportunities in more specialized nursing assignments may also be available. These include Empowering Families of Milwaukee, Nurse Family Partnership, Communicable and Infectious Disease, Home Environmental Health, Immunization, and Women’s HIV Program.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
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Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin OR eligibility to receive such permit or license. License must be maintained throughout employment.
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Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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Valid Wisconsin driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment.
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Residence in the City of Milwaukee within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
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Properly insured personal vehicle for use on the job is required. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
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Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff, the public, various City of Milwaukee officials, and other agencies.
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Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner and ability to maintain confidentiality.
For more information, visit the City of Milwaukee Department of Employee Relations - Public Health Nurse posting.
Posted 2/15/13
Positions in Madison, WI
Positions in Other Parts of Wisconsin
The Health Division Coordinator/ Health Officer provides countywide leadership to protect and promote the public health of residents, enforces public health statutes and county health ordinances, and is responsible for supervision of the program staff, budget, and long-range planning of the Division of Public Health.
Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Public Health or related field required
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Three years experience in program planning, administration, budgeting and staff management, or a combination of the above in either a public health agency or public health work environment within the last ten years
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Must be a licensed driver with access to an insured vehicle
Organization Description: Portage County is located in beautiful central Wisconsin. The county seat is Stevens Point. With a population of 67,000, Portage County is home to the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point campus. We offer diverse employment opportunties, abundant natural resources and a high quality of life.
For more information, view the Health Division Coordinator/Health Officer job description.
Application Closing Date: 6/11/2013
Desired Start Date: 7/2/2013
Posted 5/10/2013
The Community Health Director reports to the Public Health Administrator and is responsible for directing the activities of the Community Health Division. The Director is a key member of the management team requiring scheduling, directing, planning, organizing and evaluation of Community Health Programs and activities; including Public Health Nursing. This position is responsible for ensuring the alignment of the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Division and Department with those of the City of Racine Health Department, Board of Health and City Council.
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Supervise and direct activities of public health nursing activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate personnel.
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Ensure the three core functions / ten essential services of public health are utilized as the foundation of activities within the Department.
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Maintain awareness of current changes / trends affecting public health professionals and disseminate information as appropriate and / or necessary.
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Maintain personnel by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Ensure equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion.
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Ensure maintenance of proper labor relations and conditions of employment.
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Communicate job expectations including planning, assigning, monitoring, appraising performance / results, coaching, counseling, and implementing disciplinary actions.
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Initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures to ensure / develop personal growth opportunities.
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Develop policies and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and successful work environment.
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Represent management before personnel groups, legislative committees, administrative bodies, and government entities, training institutions, and professional organizations.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, fellow personnel, health agencies, other organizations, and the general public.
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Advocate for local initiatives through / with local, state, federal, other related agencies/organizations, and the general public.
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Consult with internal divisions, other health agencies and organizations to determine public health needs and to develop and coordinate services.
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Represent the City at public health conferences, advise agencies and groups on public health matters, and give public health presentations.
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Plan, implement, and evaluate programs as required by regulations, laws, and community need.
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Plan / participate in the health assessment of the community utilizing data to design, implement, and evaluate interventions.
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Improve program and service quality by devising new applications, updating procedures, and evaluating systems.
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Utilize a combination of flexibility and responsiveness to manage deadlines and achieve goals.
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Interact with external contractors, suppliers, vendors and insurance firms to establish competitive contracts and ensure appropriate execution.
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Ensure that the facility is stocked with necessary / appropriate drugs, medicines, equipment, software applications and contemporary technological solutions.
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Analyze, develop, and manage financial data and interpret reports / budgets. Directly responsible for monitoring expenditures and revenues.
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Recommend, initiate and / or approve purchases, capital expenditures, and equipment acquisitions.
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Identify funding opportunities. Prepare and submit grant applications.
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Perform administrative functions including budgeting, long-range planning, personnel management, and program evaluation.
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Maintain 24/ 7 on-call availability.
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Serve as proxy for Public Health Administrator.
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Provide direct client services as necessary.
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Effectively provide / coordinate services for community emergency intervention.
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Considerable knowledge of modern administrative and supervisory principles and practices.
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Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a National League for Nursing accredited college and possess/ maintain registration as a professional Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Per WI State Statute, Chapter DHS 139, the Director of a Public Health Nursing Program shall be a public health nurse with 3 or more years of progressively responsible full-time experience in a general public health nursing program in a public health agency, or a public health nurse with a Master’s degree in nursing, public health, public administration, or health administration with two or more years of full-time experience in public health nursing in a public health agency.
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All applicants must possess specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to support administrative and position essential functions.
For more information, view the Community Health Director job description.
Posted 4/12/13
Positions in Other Parts of the US
HealthFitness has a great opportunity for a Health Promotion Manager at our client site located in Atlanta, GA. The Health Promotion Manager position is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of client wellness programs in accordance with HealthFitness protocols, ensuring the highest possible level of engagement, outcomes and customer satisfaction in the delivery of programs and services to meet client, member and participant objectives.
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Develops and implements the yearly strategic business plan including program plan, marketing plan and communication plan.
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Ensures contract compliance. Manages client relationship to ensure that high customer satisfaction is maintained and HealthFitness value is reinforced.
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Interfaces with client company management and peripheral departments. Maintains on-going communication with client management, medical department, and other functional areas including health related vendor-suppliers, as appropriate, to assess client needs and identify HFC programming solutions.
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Designs and develops outcomes focused programs and interventions including data collection and evaluation process; delivers personalized health coaching services and other programs to participants as applicable.
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Coordinates planning and delivery of the Client program throughout the entire organization in collaboration with corporate and site stakeholders; ensures full integration of program throughout all lines of Client business (e.g. Health and Safety, Benefits).
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Coordinates marketing and communications to maximize program engagement, bringing in HealthFitness Corporate support as appropriate.
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Assesses effectiveness of current health education interventions and enhance delivery methods to reach all segments of the population with greater impact on outcome results.
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Maintains accurate records and ensures confidentiality of all data collected during the health assessment and health promotion activities in accordance with HealthFitness requirements including if applicable, file transfer processes collaborating with other health related suppliers.
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Tracks participant and program data for measurement of individual and program goal achievement, outcomes and results. Creates outcomes focused management reports based on the identified business plan goals and objectives.
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Prepares and manages operating budget. Ensures expenditures are made in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
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Bachelor's degree in health promotion, public health or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
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Five or more years related industry experience including three years of program management experience preferably in a health plan, health improvement or related environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Current CPR certification required.
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CHES, ACSM and fitness certifications preferred.
For more information, view the Health Promotion Manager job description or visit the Health Fitness Corporation Careers webpage.
Posted 4/12/13
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is pleased to announce several open-rank, tenure-track faculty positions in the following departments.
For more information, click on the department names listed above for position descriptions or visit the WVU School of Public Health Employment Opportunities webpage.
Posted 10/26/12
There are currently openings for part-time public health officers in various locations with the Air National Guard. These locations include:
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Meridian, AL
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Hickham, HI
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Fort Wayne, IN
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Terre Haute, IN
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Louisville, KY
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Springfield, MI
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Newington, NH
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Kirkland AFB, NM
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Scotia, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Columbus, OH
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Mansfield, OH
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Tulsa, OK
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Horsham, PA
The initial commitment will be 4 years (one weekend per month and two weeks per year). In return, the Air National Guard offers a $45,000 cash sign-on bonus, plus a benefits package, which includes:
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Weekend Pay
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Inexpensive Medical and Dental Insurance
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Thrift Savings Plan (401K)
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Other benefits as a military member
Responsibilities:
Apply preventive and public health knowledge, techniques, and skills to promote health and to reduce the incidence of communicable diseases, occupational illnesses, food borne diseases, and disease and non-battle injuries at the military unit, or when deployed. Promote the public health through epidemiological surveillance of health and disease trends in populations, as well as monitoring food safety practices, and sanitation levels in public and food service facilities.
Qualifications:
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Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD), Public Health (DrPH), or Epidemiology (PhD) OR Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH/MSPH) or Epidemiology (MS) and a bachelor’s degree in a biological science
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Must be a US citizen
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Must meet height/weight standards of military members, be in good health
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Must be 46 or less (prior service officer may have a different age requirement)
To learn more about this opportunity, contact Sheila Jessen at JBR Resources, LLC
Posted 8/29/12