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posted 8/27/08:
MCH Research Analyst 4
posted 8/21/08:
Senior Interventionist Supervisor, Portland - Kaiser Permanente
The Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland has a position for a supervisor of lifestyle change counselors. If you know of someone who might be interested in this position, please send them a copy of the attached position announcement. This position involves supervising an interdisciplinary team of life style change interventionists working in a variety of clinical trials. Current studies include weight loss interventions with a number of different participant populations, smoking cessation, dietary change, and depression treatment.
Those with specific questions should contact:
Mark Spofford, Ph.D.
Manager, Behavior Services and Community Based Research Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research 3800 N. Interstate Ave.
Portland, OR 97227-1110
(503) 335-6334
mark.spofford@kpchr.org
posted 8/12/08:
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Division Employment Opportunity
PROGRAM ANALYST 2 (WISEWOMAN PROGRAM COORDINATOR)
OPEN: AUGUST 12, 2008
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
LOCATION: PORTLAND
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-timeopening with the Women’s and Reproductive Health Section located in Portland. A union represents this position.
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
posted 7/23/08:
A new job posting at OHSU, information provided by Liz Stevenson, Dept. of Psychiatry:
Fiscal Manager - Research Division in the Department of Psychiatry. If you are interested in shaping research at the psychiatry department and have wonderful fiscal accounting skills and grant experience, please check out the job announcement at http://www.ohsu.edu/hr/irc/. The position number is IRC25458 FC.
posted 7/21/08:
Deputy Health Officer, Clark County, Public Health Department
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posted 7/10/08: Epidemiologist, Washington County
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posted 7/10/08: Senior Research Associate
The International Society for Technology in Education has a job posted for a Senior Research Associate in its Oregon office. Please see the posting in the ISTE Career Center at: http://career.iste.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2917078 For more information, contact: Talbot Bielefeldt -- talbot@iste.org International Society for Technology in Education 175 West Broadway, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401 ph. 541.434.8937 fax. 541.302.3780 http://www.iste.org/research
posted 7/10/08: SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
National Education Association (NEA) Washington, DC
Client: JDG Associates, Ltd., has been engaged to conduct the search for a Senior Research Analyst with the National Education Association, reporting to the Manager of Surveys and Data Analysis. Headquartered in Washington DC with 3.2 million members across the country, NEA is the nation?s leading organization committed to advancing the cause of public education in the United States. Founded in 1857 to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching and to promote the cause of popular education in the United States, the NEA is currently focusing the energy and resources of its members toward the concept of great public schools for every child. Membership in NEA is open to anyone who works for a public school district, a college or university, or any other public institution devoted primarily to education. For further information on NEA please visit its website: www.nea.org.
Position Summary: The essential functions of this position include conceptualizing and conducting a broad range of survey-based research and secondary analyses in areas such as teacher quality, teaching and learning, education policy and practice, and membership targeting/organizing; providing expertise and skills in advanced multivariate statistical methods; developing written reports, publications, graphics, and presentations accessible to diverse audiences. Education Requirement: Ph.D. in Sociology, Economics, Statistics or Demography Minimum Qualifications: Five years of progressively responsible experience in survey research involving the application of advanced statistical techniques in the analysis of complex data sets; experience in heading research projects; experience writing for professional and scholarly journals; proven ability to communicate complex ideas to professional and lay audiences.
Selection Criteria: Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in conceptualizing, designing and conducting survey research on topics pertaining to K-12 and higher education. Training and experience in advanced statistical methods such as demographic modeling, economic estimation techniques, forecasting, multi-level regression analysis (HLM), analysis of longitudinal data, discrete data analysis or meta-analysis. Knowledge of key education policy issues, research literature and data sources relevant to public K-12 education and higher education. Training and/or experience in conducting survey research, designing complex samples and computing appropriate tests of significance for complex designs. Experience in using national data sets, particularly those maintained by NCES, Census Bureau, and other Federal agencies (e.g., Schools and Staffing Survey, Common Core of Data, American Community Surveys, Current Population Surveys, etc.). Proven project management skills and ability to allocate time and resources toward the completion of multiple projects with overlapping timelines. Demonstrated ability to synthesize and interpret quantitative research documents for professional and lay audiences, including training and/or experience in meta-analysis. Proven oral and written communications skills. Capacity to work effectively within the context of the NEA, an advocacy organization. Knowledge or experience calculating the cost of projects, delineating the scope of work in contracts for services, and monitoring/evaluating contractor activities and products. Membership and active participation in professional organizations. Extensive networks within academic and policy communities. EEO: All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. The NEA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000 Contact: Jennifer J. Moss JDG Associates, LTD 1700 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850 301-340-2210 moss@jdgsearch.com
posted 6/25/08: Research Analyst, Oregon State Health Department
The Oregon State Health Department has posted a Research Analyst position.
Details are at the following link:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/LEHS8606.shtml
posted 6/25/08: Program Coordinator for Underserved Communities
(reprinted from listserv posting)
OCADSV Position Announcment
Program Coordinator for Underserved Communities
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence has a position available. You may remember that this is the organization where Terrie Quinteros, former director of PSJ's Crime Survivors for Community Safety program, is now the Executive Director. As a favor to our colleague (who has done the same for us), we're sending out this message to our members. Please contact OCADSV directly to apply or if you have any questions.
Organizational Overview:
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (OCADSV) is a statewide nonprofit corporation comprised of member programs. We offer a number of support services to providers and community partners including systems advocacy; development and distribution of funds; information, referral and technical assistance; training and education; and shaping public policy around intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking. OCADSV was formed to support grassroots efforts at passing legislation important to the anti-violence movement, such as the landmark Oregon Abuse Prevention Act and the Rape in Marriage Law. OCADSV facilitates excellence in training, advocacy and support to programs.
Purpose of Position:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, and in collaboration with the Sexual Violence Program Coordinator, the Program Coordinator for Underserved Communities will develop a program of outreach and technical assistance to domestic violence and sexual assault programs regarding domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention with an emphasis on underserved populations. Including but not limited to communities of color, gay, lesbian, bi and pansexual communities, trans communities, people in prison, immigrant communities, and people living with disabilities.
Essential Duties:
Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance to domestic violence and sexual assault programs to support their capacity to provide appropriate services to people from underserved communities who are survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual violence. Provide information, resource materials, and referrals to domestic violence and sexual violence programs to assist them in program development. Provide this assistance through:
- Telephonic and/or electronic consultation
- Periodic mailings and /or publications
- Site visits, as possible and as needed
Research: Research and analyze materials on a variety of issues pertinent to violence against people from underserved populations, and disseminate to domestic violence and sexual violence programs as appropriate.
Information Sharing: Develop and maintain a clearinghouse of resource information. Contribute articles to the OCADSV newsletter, E-newsletter and website. Coordinate regular review of resource library, identifying gaps and recommending new materials.
Training: Identify training needs of domestic violence and sexual assault programs throughout the state. Recruit and develop a list of possible trainers for regional and statewide trainings. Develop and maintain a list of trainings provided by programs. Coordinate and conduct regional and statewide trainings related to domestic violence, sexual assault, oppression, and underserved populations. Contribute to content, design, and implementation of trainings.
Conference/Meeting Coordination: Assist in the planning, provision and evaluation of annual statewide conference. Contribute to content, design, and implementation of events, trainings, and conferences.
Project Coordination: Coordinate OCADSV's Awareness Month Activities. Coordinate and lead OCADSV Communities of Color Task Force. Coordinate and facilitate networking opportunities for people from underserved communities, including women of color gatherings. Coordinate projects as assigned.
Additional Duties: Represent OCADSV on statewide committees.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Skills & Experience:
1. At least five to seven years of experience working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, including prevention education, intervention or service provision.
2. Demonstrated experience (minimum three years) in program development, and/or providing training and technical assistance.
3. Demonstrated experience training or instructing individuals or groups concerning specific projects or processes.
4. Knowledge of and experience with domestic violence and sexual assault service providers.
5. Understanding of issues unique to both rural and urban programs, women, and underserved communities.
6. A commitment to eliminating oppression and violence against all, especially women, through social change.
7. An ability to grow, learn, lead, follow, organize, envision, and carry projects through to completion.
8. Extensive knowledge of issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, oppression and underserved communities.
9. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
10. Experience conducting research utilizing a wide range of sources including printed material, Internet, databases, and identification of alternative information sources.
11. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
12. Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office Suite and World Wide Web.
13. Must be organized, flexible, and multi-task oriented. Able to identify and respond to shifting priorities. Able to work within a team environment. Ability to handle a variety of tasks with urgent deadlines. Must be detail oriented.
14. Ability to maintain positive, cooperative and professional demeanor with community-based domestic and sexual assault programs, OCADSV staff/board, vendors, consultants, allied professionals, and members of the public.
15. Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in working with diverse populations and organizations.
16. Willingness to abide by the mission and philosophy of OCADSV.
17. Availability to travel statewide and nationally, some overnights and weekends.
18. Have a car or access, insurance, and a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record.
19. Along with other OCADSV staff, provide for coverage of office duties, including general phone work and errands.
20. Along with other OCADSV staff, share in promoting solidarity, peer support, team problem solving, conflict resolution, and ethical communication among office staff, and throughout OCADSV.
Preferred skills and experience:
1. Experience living in or working with historically marginalized communities.
People of color and from historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
THE OREGON COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY,
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.
Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills.
Generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, life, disability and personal time off.
To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter as well as your concise response to the following questions:
1. Briefly discuss some of the reasons domestic violence and sexual assaults are so prevalent. What are some of the key challenges for underserved communities?
2. Briefly describe your analysis on oppression and its connection to violence.
Please email or deliver your cover letter, resume and supplemental questions by June 26, 2008 to:
Email: courtney@ocadsv.org
Mail:
OCADSV
380 SE Spokane St, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97202
For more information on the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence visit
www.ocadsv.org
posted 6/17/08:
Stanton Glantz, Professor of Medicine and Director of the UC San Francisco Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education is seeking an individual interested in conducting research on the state and local policy making process as it relates to tobacco control. The project involves preparing detailed case studies on tobacco policy making in different states, including research on the development and passage (or defeat) of state and local tobacco control legislation, funding and management of tobacco control programs, efforts of public health advocates to promote public health programs and opposition by the tobacco industry and its allies and surrogates. Data collection will involve researching written records, campaign contribution information, interviews and field research. Strong analytical and writing skills are important. This position is for one to three years and suitable for an individual with a political science or public health background who is looking to gain research experience on the way to further career development, such as going on to graduate, medical, or law school or for individuals seeking a postdoctoral fellowship in tobacco control policy research. Individuals at all levels may apply. Salary $33,672 (bachelors' degree), $35,908 (Masters' degree), $38,952 or higher (postdoctoral, depending on years postdoctoral), plus benefits. Send a letter describing your interests and experience and any samples of your work to Stanton Glantz, Box 1390, UCSF, San Francisco, CA 91413-1390, or email to Karen.Williams@ucsf.edu
posted 6/11/08: Outreach Coordinator
The Doernbecher Children’s Safety Center (DCSC) is looking for an independent, energetic, high-achieving and self-motivated individual to serve as the Outreach Coordinator for community injury prevention efforts. Oversight and support for this position will be provided by the Medical Director, and collaboration with the Education Coordinator is expected.
A Bachelors Degree in health sciences or other related field, and ability to use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. A graduate degree in public health or another related field is optimal. Experience with QuickBooks and SPSS would be helpful. Experience with professional writing, research, injury prevention and education are ideal but not required.
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Schedule and Salary Range:
0.5FTE (specific schedule TBD; opportunities for more FTE based on grant funding)
Salary Range: $28,000 - $32,000 (based on 1.0 FTE and experience)
Please send resume to:
Jamie Peters, RN, MPH
Program Coordinator, Doernbecher Children’s Safety Center
708 SW Gaines Rd., Mailcode CDRCP
Portland Oregon 97239
goodenou@ohsu.edu
posted 6/11/08: Research Analyst
Program Design and Evaluation Services (PDES) is an intergovernmental cooperative agency operating under the auspices of Oregon Public Health Division and the Multnomah CountyHealth Department in Portland, Oregon. PDES is an interdisciplinarygroup of over 20 staff who conduct public health research and provide program design, technical assistance, and program evaluation services to
agencies and communities in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, nationally, and
internationally.
job posting
posted 6/9/08: Health Educator
"Exciting opportunity to make real and lasting changes in the community.
Yamhill County (McMinnville, OR.) is looking for a Health Educator to
function as a Tobacco Prevention Program Coordinator and work with the
Chronic Disease Program, Medical Reserve Corp. and other programs.
Recruitment closes June 23, 2008 or as soon as filled; employment to
begin ASAP. For more information visit the Job Openings page at
http://www.co.yamhill.or.us/admin/jobs/jobs_index.asp"
Contact Person: Sarah Bates Yamhill, County Public Health
posted March 2008: Research Analyst 4 (Evaluation Manager)
Oregon Department of Human Services
Download notice of Public Health Division Employment Opportunity.
Application deadline: open until further notice
Center for Human Development, Inc., is currently seeking a PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR: Master’s degree in nursing, public health, social work, or other health related field. Ability to oversee and administer community health program and work cooperatively with staff and community to enhance the delivery of population-based public health services. Experience and comfort in collaborative decision making; leadership within a system of delegated responsibility; ability to communicate clearly and directly and to share leadership. Must possess good leadership and business skills, good verbal and written communication .
Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package. For more information visit www.chdinc.org. Send cover letter, resume and three letters of
800-304-7468
http://www.co.linn.or.us/Health/environ_health/eh.htm
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