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posted 11/20/09:
University of Oregon Health Center
Health Educator/Nutritionist
University Health Center invites applications for a full time Health Educator/Nutritionist in the Health Promotion Department. The University Health Center is a progressive, accredited health center that provides comprehensive health promotion and primary care to 21,000 students at the University of Oregon.
This position provides independent evaluation, management, treatment, referral and nutrition education to students. Provide efforts in developing, implementing and evaluating campus-wide health education and promotion programs that take into account our National College Health Assessment, Healthy Campus 2020, and overall best practices in college health. Topics may include stress management, eating disorders, body image, alcohol, sexual health, healthy relationships, tobacco cessation, and other topics relevant to college students.
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Science or related field; Registered Dietitian, Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population; Competent in presenting to groups. Two years experience providing health promotion services, outreach and nutrition education and counseling is preferred.
Salary range $45,000 to $48,000. Twelve month appointment with excellent fringe benefits.
Complete announcement including application process available on the web at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/. Review of application materials will begin December 3, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. An EO/AA/ADA institution committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce, and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.
posted 11/19/09:
Oregon Health Authority - Operations and Policy Analyst 4 (Community Engagement Coordinator)
open: 11/10/09; application deadline: 12/2/09
posted 11/13/09:
Principal Executive/Manager E (Equity, Policy, and Community Engagement Manager)
posted 11/13/09:
ON-CAMPUS RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE STARTING IN DECEMBER, 2009
(Entry Research Assistant I position at .75 FTE)
Hourly Rate: $14
The research assistant would serve as primary coordinator and supervisor of clinical trial activity as directed by the physician/primary investigator. Must have excellent communication skills in a windows environment, and must be a self-starter. Familiarity with health record database systems is helpful. Requires a Bachelor’s degree with major courses in the field of research. Responsible for patient assessment for protocol eligibility, counseling of patients regarding study schemas; study calendar and treatment plan; patient education; coordinating follow-up care and liaison between patients and other members of the healthcare research team. Will be responsible for the supervision of multiple clinical research trials, including: maintenance and submission of patient data; evaluation of protocol activities; maintenance and preparation of quality assurance audits and management of investigational drugs. Ensures timely completion of work for all assigned trials. Must be able to understand regulations from the IRB and the FDA ad be able to make decisions based on that understanding and assure that the protocol is conducted according to these guidelines. It is of paramount importance for the RA to possess all necessary skills to perform clinical trial research studies according to study specifications and protocol.
The Research Assistant reports to the Manager of the Division of Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases, Marita Lagda (lagdam@ohsu.edu). Please contact her directly if you are interested in the position.
posted 11/11/09:
Operations and Policy Analyst 4 (Community Engagement Coordinator)
Oregon Health Authority, job posting open until 12/2/09
posted 11/09/09:
Administrative Specialist 1 - Office for Oregon Health Policy & Research (OHPR)
posted 10/22/09:
RESEARCH ANALYST 3 (Colorectal Cancer/Tobacco Research Analyst)
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/LEHS9685.shtml
Post Code: D721
Announcement Number: LEHS9685
Classification Number: C1117
Open: 10/15/2009
Close: 10/29/2009
Location: Portland
Availability: Full Time
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division (PHD), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full time position within the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Section located in PORTLAND. A union represents this position.
posted 10/21/09:
Research Associate Human Services Research Institute HSRI seeks a full-time Research Associate to work in our Tigard/Tualatin office. We are a small, non-profit research organization that conducts research and evaluation, and provides training and technical assistance, in the fields of child welfare, developmental disabilities, and other human services. We are seeking an individual who can contribute to existing research projects, working with other team members to compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, interpret results and lead the development of project deliverables. In addition, we are looking for an individual who is interested and experienced in proposal writing and developing new opportunities at HSRI. In particular, this individual must:
1) Have a Master's or PhD. degree plus at least six years experience in human services research and evaluation;
2) Be organized and detail-oriented;
3) Work well independently AND as part of team;
4) Have strong analytic writing skills;
5) Be willing to travel;
6) Be skilled in the MS Office software package (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
7) Have an advanced understanding of statistics and SPSS knowledge.
Preferred: Experience and interest in proposal writing, and NVivo (qualitative software package). Additional Information: The position is located in Tigard/Tualatin, however occasional travel is required. Application Deadline: October 30th, 2009 Send cover letter & resume to: HSRI, 7420 SW Bridgeport Road, # 210, Portland, OR 97224, or E-mail to: pshelton@hsri.org.
posted 9/22/09:
State of Oregon Epidemiologist I
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Student Worker
Department: Neurology
Job Category: Student
Posted: 05/20/2009
Job ID: NEW Student 052009C FC
Job Status: PARTTIME
Description
Candidate will work with the Oregon Center for Aging and Technology (ORCATECH) as part of a research team investigating technologies to facilitate longer independent living in elders. Responsibilities of this position include data entry, basic database management, and ongoing administrative and clerical tasks. The responsibilities require consistent attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential information. The position will work closely with other study staff as well as investigators, and thus requires reliable and collaborative work ethic. Full time hourly work in summers, part time throughout the academic year.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Must be a student taking 6 undergraduate or 4 graduate credit hours. Requires high school diploma and high level of computer proficiency. Research experience and interest in gerontology and/or psychology preferred. The successful candidate will have experience in some of the duties listed, excellent organizational and communication skills, and extraordinary attention to detail.
Schedule and Salary Range
Student Position; Location: Marquam Hill Campus
Additional Details
OHSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action institution.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit a CV or resume to: Tracy Zitzelberger, OHSU/CR131, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland OR 97239; via email: zitzelbe@ohsu.edu
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(previously posted to mphlistserv)
Research Associate
Department: Neurology
Job Category: Research
Posted: 05/15/2009
Job ID: UPAR64202050509 FC
Job Status: FULLTIME
Description
Responsibilities include: Manage staff of four research assistants; develop and run staff meetings; conduct in-home neuropsychological assessments with older adult study volunteers; maintain compliance with Institutional Review Board and research policies; ensures accurate and complete conduct of the research protocol; oversee secure handling and storage of data; direct multiple research initiatives under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, including coordination of meetings and events; develop and maintain professional and supportive relationships with a wide variety of internal and external collaborators at local and national institutions. Assisting in budgetary oversight, preparation of progress reports, data summaries, presentations, publications, grant proposals and related documents; actively participate in ongoing methodological work groups and discussions of research findings; and in general, contributing to a strong and adaptive research infrastructure.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Requires Masters level education or five years of experience in academic medical research; three years research experience. Experience in research management strongly preferred, including subject recruitment, quality assurance, budgetary issues, regulatory management, data management and analyses, and manuscript development. Requires excellent communication and leadership skills, the ability to creatively manage multiple priorities, and the ability to supervise and motivate staff, including training and delegation of tasks. Advanced knowledge of research methods and study design, IRB policies and procedures is essential. High proficiency with Microsoft Office, SPSS, and Endnote preferred.
Schedule and Salary Range
1.0 FTE; Salary Range: $34,600-73,200/year; Location: Marquam Hill Campus
Additional Details
OHSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action institution.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit your resume to: Jessica Payne-Murphy, OHSU/CR131, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland OR 97239; via email: paynemur@ohsu.edu
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