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National Institutes of Health - Director, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research - http://obssr.od.nih.gov

Closing Date: August 31, 2009
http://www.jobs.nih.gov/vacancies/executive.htm
  • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites applications for the currently vacant position of Director of the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR). The official announcement is posted at http://www.jobs.nih.gov/vacancies/executive.htm. Candidates should submit their applications not later than August 31, 2009.
  • The Director, who also functions as the NIH Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, serves as the NIH focal point for establishing agency-wide policies and goals in behavioral and social sciences research, coordinates the activities undertaken in the performance of this research, and provides advice and staff support to the NIH Director, Deputy Director, and Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives within the Office of the Director.
  • The position functions as a liaison between the NIH and the extramural behavioral and biomedical research communities; and with other Federal agencies, academic and scientific societies, national voluntary health agencies, the media, and the general public on matters pertaining to behavioral and social sciences research. Specifically, the Director is responsible for: (1) advising the NIH Director and other key officials on matters relating to research on the role of behavioral and social factors in the promotion of health and prevention of disease; (2) fostering research projects in the behavioral and social sciences conducted or supported by the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs); and (3) working collaboratively with the ICs to develop new research and training programs in the behavioral and social sciences. The Director, OBSSR, manages a staff, demonstrating commitment to work force diversity enhancement. The OBSSR employs approximately 14 full time positions: 9 scientific staff, 2 program analysts, 1 communications specialist, and 2 support staff, and has a FY 2009 estimated budget of more than $27M.
  • HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a current CV and bibliography electronically to Ms. Regina Reiter at SeniorRe@od.nih.gov (301- 402-1130). In addition, applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare a supplemental narrative statement that addresses the qualifications requirements (see the official announcement), and to provide the names, titles, and telephone numbers of 4-5 references.

Country Desk Assistant, FP-0303-7 (Equivalent to GS-07)

  • The following job is on the Peace Corps website. If you are interested in applying please login to the Peace Corps jobs site
  • EMPLOYER: Peace Corps
    LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
    SALARY RANGE: $41,629.00-$68,385.00
    CLOSE DATE: 5-20-2009
    ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: DPC9-A0066-AJ
    OPENING DATE: 5-6-2009
    PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 06
    AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
    WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
    TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
    CONTACT NAME: Avue Help Desk
    CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (800) 407-0147
    CONTACT EMAIL: joeavue@avuetech.com
  • The Peace Corps provides technical assistance to countries that request it by sharing America's most precious resources - its people. The Peace Corps has helped local communities in 139 countries build a better life through the work of its Volunteers. Since 1961, over 195,000 Volunteers have served. The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency promoting world peace and friendship through the work of its Volunteers.
  • Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 2 1/2 year period, but may be extended to a total 5 year limit. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh.

NOTES:

  • Applicants are required to provide justification to support the selections made in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement, although applicants may attach a resume as optional information. Failure to provide the KSA information will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
  • A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for employment termination.
  • This is a Federal Government civilian job called an Excepted Service Appointment. As an Excepted Service agency, Peace Corps employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and employment is time-limited not to exceed 5 years. Peace Corps employees receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.
  • Important Notice: If this position is advertised at more than one grade level, known as a Career Ladder vacancy, applicants have the option of applying for one or more grade levels, but each grade level requires a separate application. We recommend that first you complete the application for the highest grade level for which you wish to be considered and then complete a new application for each other level using the same responses to the KSAs you prepared for the highest grade level as may apply.
  • Reminder: In Peace Corps? Foreign Personnel (FP) pay plan (grade level system), as FP grades go higher, the corresponding numbers go lower. For example, the highest grade level is FP-1 (equivalent to GS-15) and the lowest grade level is FP-9 (equivalent to GS-5).
  • Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-800-407-0147 or joeavue@avuetech.com or by clicking on the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" button while working in the automated system.
    If you are in an area with poor connectivity, please save your information on a continual basis.

DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

  • This position is located in a Country Desk Unit of the operations division of the Inter-American and the Pacific (IAP) Regional Office. The Country Desk Unit serves as the Peace Corps/Washington representative of overseas staff, trainees, and volunteers. The Country Desk Assistant (CDA) provides administrative coordination, operational support, and program assistance as part of a country desk unit managing support for a number of countries in a sub-region of IAP.
  • The employee will receive unique exposure to theories and practices of sustainable international development not available for an entry-level position at most organizations. The employee performs analysis on programming, training, and budgetary documents from the overseas posts and presents the information to various stakeholders at Peace Corps headquarters. The employee is often regarded as a subject-matter expert when advocating for the assigned overseas posts. This position will provide a solid foundation for having a thorough understanding of a specific geographic region of the world. The work performed is dynamic and presents new challenges daily.
  • The CDA position with the Caribbean desk unit will assist the Country Desk Officer (CDO) with day-to-day management and administration of all activities affecting Peace Corps programs in Belize, Dominican Republic, the Eastern Caribbean, Jamaica and Panama. Some of the support work will involve handling issues of political instability, transportation and communications challenges, isolation of the staff and Volunteers, and natural disasters.
  • Successful candidates are required to possess ability for multi tasking on detail-oriented tasks as this position focuses on tracking multiple issues concurrently for the overseas posts supported. One key element of supporting the overseas posts is to advocate for the needs and requests of the posts. This includes making verbal presentations to groups of headquarters staff as well as Peace Corps Volunteer Trainees at the orientation seminars ('Stagings'). A strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to work in a team is also needed since one of the primary duties of the CDA will be to assist in the development of effective policies. Candidates must also possess cross-cultural sensitivity as the CDA position interacts frequently with host country staff at posts. Due to the locations of the orientation seminars ('Stagings') of the Volunteers the incumbent may expect periodic domestic travel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:(The KSAs below may not apply at all grades)

  • Ability to research data, summarize data, and coordinate programmatic and operational issues.
  • Ability to plan assignments, prioritize workload, and coordinate program activities.
  • Knowledge of database and spreadsheet management.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate documents to ensure conformance with established criteria.
  • Knowledge of cross-cultural, human/social services or community relations (preferably in the Inter-America and Pacific Region).

Deputy Director for Accountability, Compliance, Transparency & System Support, ES-1101-01

  • The following job is on the US Agency for International Development website. If you are interested in applying please login to the US Agency for International Development jobs site
  • EMPLOYER: US Agency for International Development
    LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
    SALARY RANGE: $117,787.00-$177,000.00
    CLOSE DATE: 5-14-2009
    ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: AID-SES/M-09-03
    OPENING DATE: 4-23-2009
    PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 01
    AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current federal employees - Open to current civil service employees, SES reinstatement eligibiles.
    WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
    TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
    CONTACT NAME: Avue Direct Services
    CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253-573-1877-209
    CONTACT EMAIL: joeavue@avuetech.com

DUTIES:

  • This position is located at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA). The incumbent serves as a principal authority for the management and administration of USAID's procurement program, which encompasses a wide variety of complex and high value contracts and grants in support of USAID's programs. The range of multi-program and institutional activities includes contract negotiation, contract administration, construction of facilities, contract close-out and termination, small purchases, and activities that include the administration of both small and minority owned business programs, contract reviews, cost analysis, cooperative agreements and grants.
  • The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director overseeing five organizational divisions: Policy, Evaluation and Accountability, Systems Support, Audit and Overhead, and Training. Additionally, the incumbent of this position will manage and oversee an administrative management professional responsible for providing selected administrative support to the Chief Procurement Executive and the M/OAA organization. Scope of responsibility of these units is to ensure the development and issuance of appropriate policies and procedures that address a diversity of acquisition and assistance program related requirements. These include contractor/grantee financial audits, audit resolution, direct cost and rate agreements, contract closeouts, acquisition career management, enhancing compliance, accountability and operational knowledge and effectiveness of staff through development and delivery of training on new policies, procedures, automated processes or databases, by evaluation of the Agency's acquisition and assistance program and compliance with procurement-related Agency policy and Federal regulations. Collaborates or negotiates with heads of other organizations to coordinate work related issues and advises the Director and Assistant Administrator for Management (AA/M) on problems involving the relationship of the Office's work to broader issues. Participates in management's review and improvement of work methods, procedures and organizational structure.
  • Assesses the economic impact, feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of existing and/or proposed legislation, standards, regulations, and/or policies in order to develop, review, and/or approve high-level policies that have a broad impact on USAID's world-wide acquisition and assistance programs. Develop and implement policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, foreign assistance grants and commodities, goods and services. Updates and develops USAID's Acquisition Regulations and contracts. Translates new legislation into policies.
  • Provides expert advice and guidance on the most challenging agency issues or problem areas. Represents the agency on inter-agency councils and/or government-industry teams. Counsels senior management staff and officials at multiple levels of USAID; senior staff of other Federal, state, and local government agencies; and private sector clients and vendors on the agency's acquisition and assistance programs.
  • Contacts, advises, and collaborates with high-ranking officials, such as agency heads, top congressional staff officials, state executives, legislative leaders, and/or executives of comparable private sector organizations. Serves as a principal representative and consultant for the agency at interagency and international meetings dealing with acquisition, and contracting matters.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Expert knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and guidance addressing procurement programs, including demonstrated ability to interpret and translate such to address agency-specific needs through the promulgation of agency-wide policies, directives, and guidance.
  • Ability to present, defend, and interpret an agency/organizations acquisition and assistance program and policies to top management, senior level management of other federal agencies, ministerial level personnel of host country governments, national and international professional groups, contractors and others affected by components activities and programs.
  • Ability to synthesize legislation, regulations and guidelines into operational policies and procedures that govern an acquisition and assistance program.
  • Ability to manage the functional activities and staff responsible for administering the acquisition/procurement functions of a large, organization focused on national or international foreign assistance development.
  • Ability to integrate international, host country contracting laws, procedures, guidelines and policies with those of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  • Knowledge of national and international humanitarian assistance development theories and concepts and world trade directions and policies and implications of how these impact on the development of agency programs and policies and how to conduct procurement business in the international development arena and with constituent development partners

Associate PC Director (Health), FP-0301-5 (Equivalent to GS-09/10)

  • The following job is on the Peace Corps website. If you are interested in applying please login to the Peace Corps jobs site Once you have logged in, please enter the code FDPHM into the "Reference Code" field in the top right on the screen.
  • LOCATION: Maputo, Mozambique
    SALARY RANGE: $42,314.00-$76,688.00
    CLOSE DATE: 4-29-2009
    ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: OPC9-A0045-JP
    OPENING DATE: 4-15-2009
    PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03
    AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
    WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
    TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
    CONTACT NAME: Avue Help Desk
    CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 800-407-0147
    CONTACT EMAIL: joeavue@avuetech.com
  • The Peace Corps provides technical assistance to countries that request it by sharing America's most precious resources - its people. The Peace Corps has helped local communities in 139 countries build a better life through the work of its Volunteers. Since 1961, over 195,000 Volunteers have served. The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency promoting world peace and friendship through the work of its Volunteers.
  • Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 2 1/2 year period, but may be extended to a total 5 year limit. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh.

NOTES:

  • The language requirement for this position is Portuguese OR Spanish, only.
  • Applicants are required to provide justification to support the selections made in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement, although applicants may attach a resume as optional information. Failure to provide the KSA information will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
  • A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for employment termination.
  • Requirements for Overseas Jobs: Candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for non-selection or if the candidate has been hired, termination of employment.
  • Candidates and eligible dependents will be required to obtain a medical clearance as a condition of employment. The clearance is granted by the Department of State, Office of Medical Services. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for non-selection.
  • This is a Federal Government civilian job called an Excepted Service Appointment. As an Excepted Service agency, Peace Corps employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and employment is time-limited not to exceed 5 years. Peace Corps employees receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.
  • Important Notice: If this position is advertised at more than one grade level, known as a Career Ladder vacancy, applicants have the option of applying for one or more grade levels, but each grade level requires a separate application. We recommend that first you complete the application for the highest grade level for which you wish to be considered and then complete a new application for each other level using the same responses to the KSAs you prepared for the highest grade level as may apply.
  • Reminder: In Peace Corps? Foreign Personnel (FP) pay plan (grade level system), as FP grades go higher, the corresponding numbers go lower. For example, the highest grade level is FP-1 (equivalent to GS-15) and the lowest grade level is FP-9 (equivalent to GS-5).
  • Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-800-407-0147 or joeavue@avuetech.com or by clicking on the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" button while working in the automated system.
    If you are in an area with poor connectivity, please save your information on a continual basis.

DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

  • Plans, schedules, and conducts projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program or project operations.
  • The incumbent has the authority for continuously reviewing voluntary service operations. Applies sound management practices to ensure the accomplishment of objectives. Conducts intensive reviews and appraisals of the program so as to explore new volunteer assignment and/or donation opportunities.
  • Provides advice and guidance, including interpretations, opinions, or decisions, regarding programs or policies. Consultations involve assessment of program or policy conditions, phenomena, or anomalies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:(The KSAs below may not apply at all grades)

  • Ability to plan and implement HIV/AIDS based community health and/or public health projects and education, training programs.
  • Knowledge of community health and/or public health education and training program principles, practices, techniques, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and counsel adults of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and build effective working relationships with diverse clients, including local NGOs, high-level government agencies, and international donors.
  • Ability to meet and deal with others.
  • Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions.
Global Health Fellows Program - Technical Advisor II: Cultural Anthropologist - Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health Bureau, United States Agency for International Development - Washington, DC - GHFP-08-103
  • The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.
  • INTRODUCTION:
  • USAID has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of the US Government (USG) response in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic, funding over $6 billion since inception of its international HIV/AIDS program in 1986 with HIV/AIDS programs in nearly 100 countries worldwide. The Agency is a key partner in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the largest commitment ever by any nation for an international health initiative dedicated to a single disease – a five-year, $15 billion multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world.
  • The Cultural Anthropologist will assist USAID and USG field teams and other operational units, host country governments and implementing partners in the design and implementation of culturally-appropriate HIV/AIDS programs. The incumbent will focus particular attention on addressing cultural beliefs and practices relating to risky sexual practices and to inappropriate health-seeking behaviors in generalized epidemic contexts in Africa. The Advisor will analyze the data and research on social norms, cultural belief systems and practices and apply anthropological approaches, perspectives and tools to the development of strategies and programs to reduce HIV/AIDS transmission and increase uptake of HIV/AIDS services.
  • Programmatic guidance for this position will be provided by the Chief of the Technical Leadership and Research (TLR) Division in USAID’s Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA). The Cultural Anthropologist will also work within a multidisciplinary team including other USAID/OHA staff working on prevention and other HIV/AIDS services, and relevant interagency USG Technical Working Groups (TWGs) which provide leadership within PEPFAR.
  • ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The Cultural Anthropologist will:
  • A. Advance understanding of socio-cultural perspectives relevant to HIV/AIDS within USAID/USG PEPFAR.
  • Maintain knowledge of qualitative, formative and ethnographic literature relating to HIV/AIDS, with particular attention to cultural practices and belief systems in the areas of sexuality, marriage, fertility, gender roles and expectations, disease and healing, and health-seeking behaviors.
  • Analyze, synthesize and disseminate key findings from the qualitative and ethnographic literature relevant to HIV/AIDS.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, reference materials, speeches, reports and other documents on cultural perspectives relating to HIV/AIDS as required.
  • B. Lead the application of cultural perspectives and social science knowledge and methods, including ethnography, to USAID/USG HIV/AIDS strategies and programs.
  • Ensure that cultural perspectives are adequately incorporated in headquarters, regional and country-specific strategic planning processes, and that the USG strategic approach and program guidance adequately addresses cultural practices and barriers.
  • Advise USAID/OHA and USG country teams on the design and implementation of formative and qualitative assessment to guide the development and refinement of HIV/AIDS interventions, including identifying appropriate data collection methods.
  • Proactively identify and recommend new and enhanced programmatic approaches to address social, cultural and structural barriers to increasing uptake of HIV/AIDS services. In particular, advise on innovative strategies and messages that resonate culturally to diminish stigma and discrimination and to reduce deeply rooted sexual risk behaviors, especially concurrent sexual partnerships and informal transactional sex.
  • Provide ongoing technical assistance, training and consultation on the development and implementation of culturally-appropriate programs to OHA, PEPFAR country teams and implementing partners. Advise on how to strengthen attention to cultural perspectives, social relationships and social/cultural cohesion within HIV prevention and other programs and on methods to evaluate the impact of these programs on cultural practices and beliefs.
  • C. Function as a key member of USAID/OHA team.
  • Contribute capabilities to promote the success and activities of the larger TLR and OHA teams.
  • Participate in and contribute to activities undertaken by the relevant PEPFAR interagency TWGs, especially the TWG for General Population and Youth HIV Prevention.
  • Interact with other USAID and USG organizational units, implementing partners and other donors, for the purpose of coordinating HIV/AIDS programs.
  • Contribute to presentations, reference materials, speeches, reports and other documents as required.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
  • Master’s or doctoral degree in anthropology, sociology or equivalent social science training, preferably with expertise relating to sexual practices and/or health-seeking behaviors.
  • Minimum five years’ professional experience working on application of behavior-based social sciences to international health issues, preferably including HIV/AIDS, with two years’ experience in international or resource poor settings.
  • Background in and knowledge of ethnographic literature and cultures of Southern Africa and familiarity with contemporary African societies.
  • Experience in the application of qualitative methods including ethnography, in-depth interviews, and focus groups.
  • Demonstrated understanding of anthropological approaches and perspectives in HIV/AIDS programming and research, including social, cultural and ethical challenges to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment.
  • Ability to analyze HIV-related data and to apply relevant ethnographic and cultural knowledge to the development of strategic HIV responses in low resource settings.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across USG agencies and cross-culturally with diverse teams.
  • Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with light supervision.
  • Willingness to travel several times each year to developing countries, especially to Africa.
  • Fluency in a relevant foreign language highly desirable.
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
  • TO APPLY:
  • Visit the Recruitment section of our website at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/.
  • All candidates are required to apply through GHFP’s online recruitment system, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by November 13, 2008.
  • We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.
Quality Improvement Research Associate (Contract Position)
  • Summary This is a qualitative research role under direction of senior staff at the American Board of Pediatrics and the Executive Director of the Alliance for Pediatric Quality. The job scope includes: researching quality improvement projects in pediatrics, researching project participants and institutions, capturing success stories from projects and participants, populating and maintaining a structured knowledge base with profiles of quality improvement projects, institutions, and participants, and to generate reports from knowledge base to support communications and research efforts.
  • Essential Functions: Develop comprehensive list of QI projects in pediatrics; Through interviewing, surveys, and other research activities collect and document information about QI projects in pediatrics; Organize QI project data in a structured database; Quality assurance of database content; Write QI project profiles in template format; Conduct ongoing literature review of quality improvement projects; Assist in the development of articles for publication based on the knowledge base.
  • Position Requirements Education Requires a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, medical journalism, medical anthropology or geography, health education, or sociology; Master’s degree in related field preferred. Experience Three or more years experience in health services research with expertise in healthcare systems and quality improvement, and proven track record in successful projects. Skills Working knowledge of quality improvement methods; Experience in clinical healthcare settings; Research experience; Interviewing experience; Ability to synthesize and classify information from research results; Excellent writing and communication skills; Experience with desktop database products and other productivity tools.
  • Contact: Carrie Guerreiro, Director of Human Resources, ccg@abpeds.org
  • Lead Partner (Director), Practical Ethnographics
  • Ascension Health, the largest Catholic and non-profit health system in the United States, is seeking a dynamic, action-oriented medical or applied anthropologist to serve on the team of Transformational Development (TD), our internal innovation center. The TD team seeks to accelerate transformation in healthcare through the creation and testing of novel healthcare services and products which address unmet needs, challenge the status quo, and anticipate emerging trends and technologies.
  • The Lead Partner, Practical Ethnographics reports to the Managing Partner and bears primary responsibility for applying the appropriate mindsets, tools and methodologies to identify and address key unmet needs among those we serve. Accordingly, there are three primary areas of responsibility:
  • Lead the understanding and application of appropriate mindsets and ethnographic methods to the work of the TD team;
    Lead the identification of new healthcare products or services which would better meet the health-related needs of key customer segments;
    Serve as a key member of the TD team, contributing capabilities and capacity as needed to promulgate the activities and success of the team and its members.
    Given the nature of the work pursued within TD, there is flexibility around the location of this position. Ascension Health is based in St. Louis, Missouri and operates hospitals and clinics in over 20 states.
  • The successful candidate will offer a balance of academic training, practical experience, leadership skills and passion for healthcare transformation. Specifically,
  • Doctoral degree in behavioral psychology, cultural anthropology, sociology or other equivalent social science training
    10 years’ professional experience working in human-centered design, customer research, clinical psychology or other application of behavior-based social science to complex systems
    Professional passion for transforming healthcare delivery stemming from personal and/or family experience with the healthcare system
    Excellent listening and verbal communication skills in order to facilitate idea understanding and generation, specifically around the application of social science mindsets, tools and approaches to complex environments
    Ability to achieve objectives and stay committed to a course of action through various means and despite competing pressures, whether independently or collaboratively
    Candidates should email a statement of interest and recent resume to Kelley Farmer (kfarmer@ascensionhealth.org).
Qualitative Health Policy Researcher (2116)
  • The RAND Corporation is a non-profit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. We currently have an exceptional opportunity in our Pittsburgh office for a qualitative researcher with experience and interest in health policy.
  • Researchers at RAND work on multi-disciplinary research teams, producing objective, scientific analyses in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports to guide policymakers on a diverse set of issues. Staff members have opportunities to teach in the RAND Graduate School and to collaborate on projects across various research programs including Education, Labor and Population, National Security, the Institute for Civil Justice, and the Infrastructure, Safety and Environment program, as well as Health.
  • The candidate we seek must have training in and experience with qualitative methods; mixed quantitative and qualitative approach preferred, with experience in systematic data collection and network analysis also preferred. All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. In addition, senior research positions require a track record of successful proposal writing, the ability to mentor and develop junior staff members, lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams, set project standards and monitor progress, and communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policy-making audiences. A PhD in health and medical anthropology, health and medical sociology, or related field, within which focus of research has been on improving well-being of children or adults (you may also apply if you are at the dissertation stage and expect to complete your PhD within 12 months) is also required.
  • RAND offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and opportunities for career development. To apply, go to www.rand.org/jobs. Click on “Find a Job,” select the “Research and Analysis” category, then click on “Search.” Select the appropriate position number above and follow the prompts for application submission. We accept applications only through our website. RAND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Research Leader, Battelle Centers for Public Health Research and Evaluation
  • Applications MUST be submitted online at - https://recruit.battelle.org/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=JobProfile&szOrderID=13708 Atlanta, GA (Relocation benefits available)
  • Salary Range: $95,640 to $135,000 Annually
  • Requirements: Battelle's Centers for Public Health Research and Evaluation (CPHRE) is seeking a Sr. Program Evaluator to provide technical leadership to public health program evaluation as well as to manage large evaluation contracts to conduct program assessments for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) clients. Emphasis is placed on high quality technical and business planning activities. This position can be located in either CPHRE’s Atlanta, Georgia (highly preferred) or Arlington, Virginia offices.
  • Position Responsibilities: Serve as Project Director on competitive Task Order contracts with HHS agencies. Responsible for liaison with Project Officers and client technical staff, monitoring of performance on program assessments undertaken under task order contracts, trouble shooting and problem solving.
    Provide technical leadership in evaluation on tasks under Task Order contracts, including consultation, training and technical assistance to Task Leaders as needed.
  • Organize and lead successful proposal efforts on significant contracts, and lead task orders under contracts as appropriate to background and technical skills.
    Serve as a resource to Battelle management and staff on evaluation needs and the evaluation market in HHS agencies.
    Publish in peer reviewed journals in area of specialization to maintain a national reputation.
    Mentor staff in developing evaluation skills needed to serve clients.
    Required Qualifications: An advanced degree (PhD, Dr.P.H. or MD/MPH) and at least 10 years experience in conducting program evaluations for government sector clients.
    At least three years experience working in government contracting with one or more HHS agencies around programs and/or program evaluation and/or policy development.
    At least three years experience in research management including monitoring and control of schedule and budget.
    Evidence of strong evaluation skills with an understanding of both quantitative and qualitative methods and mixed methods in evaluation.
    Solid record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national meetings.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work well in teams.
    Preferred Qualifications: Experience in conducting program evaluations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) or the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA).
    Battelle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Community Based Research Team Leader
  • Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center is a great place to work where people are concerned about equal access to health services, mutual respect, appreciation for diversity, and social justice. We look for candidates who share our values, and bring a willingness to contribute to our mission and openness to developing their skills.
  • Agency Description: Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center's mission is to educate, support, empower, and advocate for Asian and Pacific Islander (A&PI) communities - particularly A&PIs living with or at-risk for HIV/AIDS. We are the oldest and largest nonprofit in North America focusing on sexual health and HIV in A&PI communities. Founded in 1987 as an all-volunteer, community-based response to the AIDS crisis in communities of color, we are based in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood with satellites in Alameda and San Mateo Counties, operate local, regional, statewide, and national programming, and collaborate with grassroots activists throughout the Asia Pacific Region. All of our work is aligned to fight HIV-related stigma, and focuses on A&PIs who experience the most extreme forms of discrimination and have the least access to quality services. The agency's greatest assets – our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers – reflect the talents and diversity of the communities we serve; as a cornerstone of our cultural competency, our staff speaks 20 languages. Our work is rooted in our core values – Client-Centeredness, Compassion, Justice, Leadership, Respect, Sex-Positivity, and Wellness –which anchor our strategic thinking, our service delivery models, our community collaborations, and our organizational culture.
  • Position Description: Community Based Research Team Leader(CBR-TL) position is a member of the National Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Program and leads community based health research within the program related to program interventions, social marketing interventions and provides overall program evaluation support to the National CBA program. The position will also support planning of research activities within the department. The CBR-TL position will report to the National Program Manager. Some weekend work and travel required. This position is housed in the Community Development & External Affairs Department.
  • Major Responsibilities:
    • Provide technical expertise and assistance to community-based organizations to strengthen their prevention programs serving A&PIs on scientific program effectiveness, which includes consultation, training, and technology transfer of science to practice
      Lead evaluation projects to assess program interventions for their effectiveness on culturally competent health promotion and care for A&PIs
    • Documentation projects include: program best practices, program models, cultural competence guides and case studies for publication
    • Formative research projects on evaluation of national social marketing campaigns
    • Provide technical support to the National HIV capacity building program in the US and Pacific Island Jurisdictions
    • Support planning of research activities in the department
    • Represent the agency at public events and conferences
    • Support related duties as assigned
  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • PhD in social sciences or related fields. Alternately a master's degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences or related field with 5 years experience conducting research (formative research, monitoring and evaluation) in health preferably HIV/AIDS.
    • 2 years of proven experience working on HIV or health related issues
    • 2 years of experience working with Asian & Pacific Islanders or other communities of color
    • 1 year track record of working with community-based organizations
    • Sensitivity to non-profit culture and government funding
    • Ability to work effectively with diverse organizations, groups and individuals serving A&PI communities
    • Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills, with sensitivity to appropriate delivery depending on target and audience
    • Ability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Essential Mental Functions: Research, examine, and understand data and have the ability to think and communicate effectively and creatively.
  • Essential Physical Functions: Occasional to frequent travels to off-site locations such as bars, clubs, street alleys, etc, environments can be unpleasant with high noise levels, violent or aggressive people and exposure to extreme heat or cold. Hours of work are beyond regular work schedule. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects up to 30 lbs.
  • Equipment Used: Computers, copiers, calculators, telephone, educational materials, presentation boards
    Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  • In your cover letter please describe what drives you to achieve your goals and tell us what leadership means to you.
  • To apply, mail or fax resume and cover letter to HR Administrator at: 730 Polk St., 4th Fl., San Francisco, CA 94109. Fax: 415.292.3404 or jobs@apiwellness.org
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: Medical, dental and vision insurances, generous PTO – vacation, sick leave and holidays - one month sabbatical, 403(b) with employer match, flexible work schedule, Flex Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, professional development opportunities and more!. (Benefits guidelines and eligibility vary based on tenure, employment status and FTE among other factors)
  • A&PIWellnessCenter is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. A&PIWellness Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability status, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.