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About Us:Emory University is a distinguished institution of higher learning, recognized for its dedication to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment. We're looking for a skilled and experienced Public Health Program Associate to join the Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub (CIDMATH). CIDMATH is one of 13 Centers funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve outbreak response using data, modeling, and advanced analytics for ongoing and future infectious disease threats and public health emergencies. Our focus includes developing methods, tools, and integrating existing and novel data streams for infectious disease modeling, coupled with offering state-of-the-art training for the modeling community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under limited supervision, uses a basic knowledge of public health principles to analyze, develop, implement, and promote new and creative strategies and solutions to address public health issues and challenges.

• Addresses public health issues by providing education, technical assistance, advocacy, public awareness, and research.

• Works with programs or studies designed to evaluate the prevalence or surveillance of public health issues and the effectiveness of targeted interventions.

• May provide technical assistance to organizations to include presentations, web-based resources, strategies, and educational forums to address specific public health issues.

• May work with clinical study sites on patient recruitment and data collection standards.

• Assists with data collection and data analysis.

• Contributes to proposals, protocols, data analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.

• May assist in designing, developing, and conducting targeted training initiatives.

• May collaborate with external organizations to develop action plans and goals to achieve specific objectives.

• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary:As a Public Health Program Associate, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and overseeing CIDMATH’s contact survey study and wastewater surveillance projects. You will manage projects across multiple teams, communicate with stakeholders, and use your project management expertise to ensure the smooth functioning of these studies. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to make important impacts in an exciting public health research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop a system to track progress of tasks and deliverables and create detailed project plans and schedules.

• Administrative Oversight: Develop and oversee various administrative processes such as data use agreements, IRB review and approval, and other assigned tasks

• Team Leadership: Lead project specific team meetings by assigning tasks and ensuring project goals are achieved in collaboration with PIs.

• Communication, reporting and Documentation: Maintain project documentation, create status reports, and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in public health, a master's of science degree in public health or health education, or a master's in development practice from an accredited school.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

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Job Number 119880

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division School Of Public Health

Department SPH: Epidemiology

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Not Applicable

Job Category Business Operations

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor