Innovations for Poverty Action: Job Opening for Medical Expert Consultant

May 2nd, 2016 in Jobs

MEDICAL EXPERT (CONSULTANT)

 Reports to: Research Coordinator

 Location: Tamale

 Length of Commitment: 1 month

 Desired start date: Late May

 Deadline to apply: 5th May, 2016

 Job Code: MED-CHPS-2142016

Background:

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a United States-based non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates, and refines these solutions and their applications together with decision-makers to ensure that the evidence created is used to improve opportunities for the world’s poor.

IPA seeks qualified candidates to occupy the position of a Medical Expert for a period of 25 in May and June 2016 working days to be based in Tamale, with frequent travel to remote field locations in the Upper East, Upper West, Northern and Volta Regions of Ghana. The Consultant will support the development of protocols and training materials for anthropometric measurements and Hemocue tests. Furthermore, the Consultant will train field staff on these protocols and measurements, and monitor data collection to ensure it complies with ethical standards for taking blood samples in Ghana.

This work will form part of the baseline of an impact evaluation of a new approach to improving health service delivery at the community level.

Position Summary:

The Medical Expert will work closely with the Research Associate and Research Coordinator to prepare test manuals and monitor measurements and data collection. The Medical Expert will perform the following tasks:

 Prepare detailed protocols and guidelines for conducting anthropometric measurements and Hemocue tests, complying with ethical standards for taking blood samples in Ghana

 Prepare anthropometric measurement and Hemocue test manuals for the field staff training, which the consultant will be leading;

 Lead the monitoring of the anthropometric measurements and blood tests taken in the early days of the household survey;

 Adhere to all IPA survey protocols;

 Contact the Research Associate/Research Coordinator at any time with questions or concerns;

 Promptly respond to contact from the IPA Research Coordinator, Research Associate or other IPA staff;

 Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, its employees, partner organizations and project participants;

 Perform other work-related duties that may be assigned.

Requirements/qualifications:

 Master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field

 Proven experience developing protocols for anthropometrics and health surveys

 Experience with Hemocue testing

 Fluency in written and spoken English

 Experience performing a similar role is a plus;

 Excellent management, communication and organizational skills.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send their Cover letters and CVs to jobs-ghana@poverty-action.og not later than May 5, 2016.

Please take note of the following instructions:

 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are found.

 Due to high volume of applications received, IPA will only contact shortlisted candidates.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that IPA will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process. Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported. Please direct questions to jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org.

TOMORROW! Focus on Fellowships Event

April 26th, 2016 in Fellowships

The Career Services Office is pleased to remind all GHers about a Fellowship event will be held tomorrow in Hiebert lounge:

Focus on Fellowships: Panel and Networking Event Wednesday, April 27, 3:00 to 6:00 PM, Hiebert Lounge

One of the representatives at this year’s event will be from Global Health Corps, an organization that offers excellent year long Fellowships for those interested in furthering their experience in a global health setting.

Students can RSVP on CareerLink, under Events/Info Sessions.

Practicum/BMC Memory Disorder Clinic

April 20th, 2016 in Fellowships, Practicums/Internships

Implementation Study of BMC Memory Disorder Clinic

Under the direction of Hollis Day, MD and Heidi Auerbach, MD, Boston Medical Center’s Section of Geriatrics will be implementing a Memory Disorder Clinic. The primary goal of the clinic will be to conduct neuropsychiatric testing, with a focus on both English and non-English speaking patients. Following completion of the testing, patients will be provided with referrals, including referral to the Department of Neurology for follow-up as appropriate.

It is expected that this clinic will be somewhat time-intensive for the providers in the clinic, and therefore, Boston Medical Center wants to ensure that services, including provider time, are used most efficiently. One goal is to assess the impact of the service on other clinics in the Department, including the Geriatric Assessment Clinic and to decrease the back-log within that clinic. In addition, it will also be important to ensure that the new clinic’s services are useful for all patient populations, including non-English speakers.

Boston Medical Center proposes to conduct a formative evaluation of the Memory Disorder Clinic in order to examine both the implementation process and some clinical outcomes. Mixed methods will be used to conduct this evaluation, which will be guided by the PARIHS implementation framework. Outcomes and proposed methods include:
• Appropriate referrals to neurology, wait time for clinic services (including differences for English and non-English speakers) – assessed via medical record
• Impact on other clinics – assessed via medical record examining time to appointments in the geriatric assessment clinic
• Caregiver satisfaction – assessed via post-services caregiver survey, including differences for English and non-English speakers
• Provider satisfaction, including Memory Disorder Clinic providers and referring providers – assessed via qualitative interview or survey
• Provider views of feasibility, acceptability, sustainability – assessed via qualitative interview
• In non-English speakers, presence of live interpreters: both quantifiable (how often are they there) and qualitative for both patients and providers: i.e. how clearly are they giving instructions, making sure there is no assistance with answering the questions etc.
• Time for completion of battery needed for non-English speakers vs English speakers.

We anticipate that the student will be an essential part of designing the qualitative and quantitative data collection materials, as well as data collection and analysis. The student will have the opportunity to learn about implementation sciences and also work on their program management skills.

We are looking for a total of 240 hours. So, that would be 10 weeks at 24 hours a week or 12 weeks at 20 hours per week (or another combination that equals 240 hours). We can offer a stipend of $3,000 for the work this summer. Work hours and location are flexible.

For information and to apply:
Please contact Caitlin Allen, cgallen@bu.edu, T: 617-638-7281

Practicum Summer 2016/ Cooking Matters, 4 openings

April 20th, 2016 in Practicums/Internships

BUSPH Summer 2016 Cooking Matters Practicum at the Blackstone Community Center

$1500 STIPEND AVAILABLE

IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY ASAP TO PROF. DAN MERRIGAN (Merrigan@bu.edu)

Background:
The Blackstone Community Center (BCC) is part of the Boston Center for Youth & Families (BCYF) network whose mission is to enhance the quality of life of Boston’s residents by partnering with various organizations, including Boston University, to offer a wide range of comprehensive programs and activities according to neighborhoods needs and interests. Boston University has partnered with the BCC, has made a financial investment and is committed to providing excellent health and wellness programs to the South End. The Boston University Fitness and Wellness Center at BCYF Blackstone is staffed exclusively by Boston University fitness personnel. The Cooking Matters health promotion initiative, directed by BU faculty, complements the BU Fitness and Wellness Center.

The Blackstone Committee identified three broad questions related to the larger BU/BCC partnership:
1. How to expand the program to engage more BU students?
2. How to sustain the program/partnership over time?
3. How to package and disseminate the program to more venues (E.g. other BCYF settings, etc.)?

With these questions as context, the Blackstone Committee agreed that a practicum opportunity associated with Cooking Matters be created that would enable students to:
A. Develop skills in program implementation
B. Demonstrate formative and process evaluation skills
C. Identify factors and make recommendations that will contribute to the sustainability of Cooking Matters with potential relevance to other BU/BCC programmatic activities.

Practicum Description:
This practicum will provide qualified students*(must have completed SB822, Evaluation Research) a collaborative community-based learning experience at the Blackstone Community Center (BCC) in Boston’s South End neighborhood. Working as a team (#4), BUSPH students will partially fulfill their practicum requirements by participating in an exciting practicum that will include the following components:

1) Train-the-trainer instruction that will provide the knowledge and skills required to conduct 5 one-hour cooking instructions with a group of adolescents youth members of the BCC;

2) Opportunity to conduct a program formative and process evaluation that will inform effective future and on-going Cooking Matters program implementation;

3) Instruction (both face-to-face augmented with on-line resources) regarding strategies to ascertain Cooking Matters and broader BU/BCC partnership sustainability;

4) Opportunity to conduct a sustainability assessment and to formulate recommendations to BU/BCC leadership.

In addition, this practicum will increase the following practice competencies:
• Inter-disciplinary and organization collaboration
• Cross-disciplinary teamwork for results
• Community-based engagement with diverse stakeholders
• Capacity to work with and incorporate perspectives of diverse groups
• Program formative, process evaluation and sustainability capacity assessment data collection
o Focus group development and implementation
o Key informant protocol development and implementation
o Implementation of an existing web-based sustainability assessment instrument
• Interpretation and formulation of recommendations from data
• Oral communication and presentation skills to community stakeholders

Practicum Deliverables:
The team will generate a written report and deliver an oral debrief/ report to the BU/BCC partnership leadership that includes a summary of methods, findings and recommendations that will contribute to improved program implementation, partnership sustainability and positive community impact.

IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY ASAP TO PROF. DAN MERRIGAN (Merrigan@bu.edu)

DEADLINE APRIL 20TH: Center for Health Information and Analysis

April 20th, 2016 in Practicums/Internships

Data Analyst Intern

An independent state agency, the Betsy Lehman Center is charged with fostering a statewide program of research, data analysis, and information-sharing that engages health care agencies, providers, and consumers in initiatives that will reduce medical error and enhance patient safety in the Commonwealth. The Center was re-established by Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012, An Act Improving the Quality of Health Care and Reducing Costs through Increased Transparency, Efficiency and Innovation, and is supported by the state’s Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA).

The Betsy Lehman Center is seeking an experienced candidate for a 6-month, full-time analyst internship. The analyst will work with the Center’s research director and other personnel to analyze data pertaining to patient safety in Massachusetts. Applicants should be current students or recent graduates of quantitative-oriented degree programs with substantive prior experience working with data and the ability to clearly communicate results to diverse audiences. The successful analyst will communicate proactively, work both independently and collaboratively, have excellent attention to detail, and aspire for continuous learning and professional development.

This is a full-time, temporary position that will run approximately 6 months. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2016, though exact timing may be flexible. The internship will be based in the Center’s office at 501 Boylston Street, Boston MA.

The deadline to apply is April 20, 2016 with a salary range of $16 - $25 hourly.

Duties:

 Collect, construct, and analyze data pertaining to patient safety, such as reported adverse events and medical claims
 Utilize appropriate software (e.g., Excel and SAS) as needed to summarize data and perform more complex analyses
 Create clear and concise graphics, including charts and tables, to visually represent data and communicate inferences to diverse audiences
 Help develop and maintain systems to manage, organize, and track multiple datasets from various sources
 Ensure adherence to all state standards for secure use of data including documentation and storage
 Assist the Center’s Director of Research and Analysis with other tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree with quantitative focus (e.g., statistics, engineering/computer science, economics, and/or public health); may be currently pursuing
 Strong quantitative skills and conceptual understanding of research methods; substantive prior classroom and/or work experience conducting quantitative research is required
 Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel; substantive prior experience with a statistical package such as SAS, Stata, and/or other programming experience is strongly preferred
 Familiarity with health systems and clinical terminology preferred
 Proven attention to detail and self-organization
 Ability to work independently and collaboratively; proactive communication skills, commitment to meeting deadlines and effectively juggling multiple projects, and willingness to pitch in
 Inquisitiveness and originality in thinking; ability to probe, approach problems creatively
 Strong judgement and discretion; ability to strictly adhere to state policies governing confidential data
 Energetic interest in the Betsy Lehman Center’s mission and work

Communications Intern

An independent state agency, the Betsy Lehman Center is charged with fostering a statewide program of research, data analysis, and information-sharing that engages health care agencies, providers, and consumers in initiatives that will reduce medical error and enhance patient safety in the Commonwealth. The Center was re-established by Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012, An Act Improving the Quality of Health Care and Reducing Costs through Increased Transparency, Efficiency and Innovation, and is supported by the state’s Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA).

The Betsy Lehman Center is seeking a resourceful and professional intern to help the Center carryout its strategic communications efforts including tracking relevant media, developing newsletter and Web content, and supporting the Center’s public engagement efforts. The position will also include research, note-taking, and meeting attendance.

This is a full-time, temporary position that will run approximately 6 months. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2016, though timing is flexible. The internship will be based in the Center’s office at 501 Boylston Street, Boston MA.

The deadline to apply is April 20, 2016 with a salary range of $16 - $25 hourly.

Duties:

Publications support

 Assist with production of the Center’s monthly e-newsletter including writing, editing, and layout

 Maintain current contact databases and listservs for external communications

 Research and draft content for the Center’s regular publications including newsletters, special reports, and annual reports

 Support the Senior Communications Manager to carry out the Center’s strategic communications plan

Media aggregation

 Conduct daily media scans for relevant news and literature; monitor local and national outlets

 Identify relevant resources to share with staff and draft summary "digests" for select content

 Develop efficient electronic filing systems for staff to easily access reports and articles for future use

Web content development

 Draft and input content for the Center’s planned new website
Other

 Take detailed notes at internal and external meetings

 Assist the Center’s leadership team to research issues and locate resources as needed

 Assist the Center’s Senior Communications Manager with other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

 Strong writing skills and ability to coherently synthesize complex, health-related information
 Ability to identify key resources for the Center’s work from volumes of material on health care safety
 Independent work-ethic; capacity to produce work with limited oversight
 Proven attention to detail and self-organization
 Strong judgement; ability to be responsible representative of the Center in its communications
 Energetic interest in the Betsy Lehman Center’s mission and work

Health Policy Analyst Intern

CHIA's mission is to be the agency of record for Massachusetts health care information, to responsibly steward sensitive and confidential data, and to objectively report reliable and meaningful information about the quality, affordability, utilization, access, and outcomes of the Massachusetts health care system.

CHIA’s Health System Finance team is looking for a talented Health Policy Intern to join a dynamic team that is dedicated to monitoring health care delivery and financing systems in the Commonwealth by providing meaningful, accurate analytics. The primary role of the Health Policy Intern is to provide analytic support to projects related to health care financing in the Massachusetts health care system.

The deadline to apply is April 20, 2016 with a salary range of $16 - $25 hourly.

Specifically, the Health Policy Intern will:

Support data collection, quality assurance and analysis of payer-reported data, including total medical expenses, alternative payment methods and provider price variation
Support the production of CHIA’s Annual Report on the Performance of Massachusetts Health Care System
Prepare analytics, graphics and data books for the Annual Report
Prepare data notifications for payers and providers
Conduct research on payment methodologies and current development of ACOs
Conduct research on value-based services (i.e., cost vs. quality for a given episode of care or given service)
Conduct research on data sources for price/cost, quality, and utilization
Participate in meetings and/or other projects as interested

Preferred Qualifications

It is essential that the Health Policy Intern have working knowledge of the concepts of the health care system. In addition, the Health Policy Intern should be able to demonstrate:

Working knowledge of the Massachusetts health care system;
Ability to write scientific and technical papers;
Experience with data and/or policy analysis
Ability to conduct literature reviews on a variety of topics in health policy;
Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs, and tables to present analytical results;
Ability to work independently and effectively with other members of the unit;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree with a major in public health, health services research, statistics, economics, or public policy.

Operational Planning and Data Curation Intern

The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes.

CHIA is seeking two summer interns to support MA APCD Information Technologies (IT) operational planning and data curation. Duties will include, but not limited to, attending CHIA operational meetings, writing and creating documentation to support CHIA operational processes, working directly with Information technology managers and directors, performing minimal health care data analysis, and learning about the Commonwealth’s health care resources and the use of those resources. Ideal interns should be deeply interested in large data operations, management of IT groups, health care data, and health policy.

Interns will work up to 37.5 hours week in downtown Boston. All interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter detailing why they would like spend the summer working at CHIA and specifically why they’d like to work in CHIA’s IT group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student to learn about state agency activities, to be engaged in a critical piece of the Commonwealth’s health care infrastructure, and to gain experience with operational planning in a dynamic IT environment.

The deadline to apply is April 20, 2016 with a salary range of $16 - $25 hourly.

Qualifications:

An abiding interest in health care, health data, and information technologies
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills: verbal, written, and presentation
Excellent documentation skills
Ability to organize information and concepts clearly, concisely, and logically
Ability to work independently and effectively with other members of the agency and the carrier/provider community
Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Enrolled in the final year of a 4 year degree or start of a 2 year Master’s Program in Business,
Engineering, Information technologies, or a Health Services field

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using SharePoint and other Project Management tools
Work experience for a health care provider, health care insurer, or in an IT group

Project Management Internship

The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes.

The Project Management Internship is an exciting career building opportunity to work with Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis. There are multiple in flight projects including implementation of a new website, building of an Enterprise Data Warehouse that will provide ample intellectual challenge to the successful candidate. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic candidate that wants to make a tangible impact on a critical component of the Commonwealth’s healthcare reform program.

The deadline to apply is April 20, 2016 with a salary range of $16 - $25 hourly.

Reporting to the Manager of the Project Management Office the IT Project Management Intern will:

Assist in creating and managing project delivery schedules for the various CHIA initiatives
Manage schedule containing the critical path for assigned CHIA projects
Manage risk, action items, issues, and dependencies for projects
Provide status reporting to management
Adhere to CHIA’s project development lifecycle
Create reports as required that allows ease of use and consumption.
Integrate project management best practices into daily activities

Qualifications (Minimum Entrance Requirements):

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a professional environment
Project management experience and working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to respond to changes in priorities in a flexible manner
Strong organization skills
Ability to understand business related issues and potential impact to project scope and timeline
Experience delivering projects on-time, within budget and within scope
Strong customer-service background to resolve user requests and maintain vendor relations
Ability to identify, isolate and communicate issues and risks as needed
Ability to develop procedures, standards and guidelines used throughout the agency

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a healthcare environment or public agency
PMP certification

Quality Assurance Internship

The mission of the Center for Health Information and analysis is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes.

This position will assist technical staff in running quality assurance checks against data releases, and other processed data output. This may include output results from groupers (DxCG, ETG, DRG), and other data enhancement activities such as Master Data Management - Member, and Provider responsibilities. The analyst will be responsible for oversight of data requests – review, logging and tracking requests, and assisting in the extraction and delivery processes. S/he will develop a strong knowledge of APCD and other Health Care related data, and work with internal IT staff.

The deadline to apply is April 20, 2016 with a salary range of $16 - $25 hourly.

Detailed Duties:

Perform quality assurance for APCD Public Data Releases
Document Release Requests and monitor tracking status
Review release form requests to understand requirements and ensure the data provided meets those requirements
Assist in identifying data and file type anomalies; document and track as required to build history of corrections/cleansing needed. Provide reports, as requested, to assist management in determining corrective action
Assist with data and process documentation
Prepare summary reports in the formats as requested by IT managers
Assist unit staff in standardizing and enhancing the data and work with the team to implement the standardization and enhancement procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills: verbal, written, and presentation; Excellent documentation skills
Ability to organize information and concepts clearly, concisely, and logically
Ability to work independently and effectively with other members of the agency and the carrier/provider community
Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The Services and Strategies Team (SAS) Analyst Internship

The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes.

The Services and Strategies (SAS) Unit is responsible for CHIA’s strategy to support the legislature and other state agencies with CHIA’s information and analysis. We also help government agencies, researchers and others access and use the Massachusetts All-Payer Claims Database (MA APCD) and hospital discharge datasets.

The deadline to apply is April 20, 2016 with a salary range of $16 - $25 hourly.

The key duties of the Analyst in the SAS Unit include:

Assist in the review and tracking of applications to use the MA APCD and hospital databases and logging application information and investigator contact information into Salesforce

Reach out to current users of MA APCD and hospital data and document their progress.

Recommend follow up to CHIA Legal and/or SAS units as needed.
Work with Office of Communications to create a “gallery of success” for CHIA’s data assets

Participate in the development of presentations and data briefs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in using Salesforce or similar customer relationship management tools to organize contacts, communications, and other information
Proficient in using software such as Microsoft Excel and/or SAS to organize and analyze data
Ability to communicate about data and findings accurately and effectively
Demonstrated experience with and interest in researching, synthesizing and summarizing information on a variety of health policy topics
A team player who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to ensuring data application files are complete and accurate
Strong skills in editing and writing technical and analytic reports
High school diploma; currently enrolled in BA/BS or Master’s program at an accredited college/university.

DEADLINE APRIL 20th: Internship/Practicum: Health Leads Summer Fellowships

April 20th, 2016 in Fellowships, Practicums/Internships

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 20th

NOTE TO STUDENTS: IF YOU PLAN TO USE THIS FOR YOUR REQUIRED PRACTICUM, YOU MUST HAVE IT APPROVED BY YOUR FACULTY ADVISOR AND REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.

OVERVIEW
Health Leads is seeking highly-motivated, innovative undergraduate and graduate students to join our organization this summer. The Summer Fellowships are an opportunity to gain first-hand experience and insight into the operations of a national non-profit, the exciting work in healthcare and the non-profit sector as well as develop critical professional skills via workshops and mentorship.

Over the course of nine weeks (May 31-July 29), Summer Fellows receive an orientation to Health Leads’ culture and work closely with members of the National Team on a high-impact project within a specific department. At the end of the project, fellows give a final presentation to staff across the country, reflecting on their experience and sharing their end product.

Candidates need to be available for the full 9 weeks of the fellowship for 20 hrs/week. They do not need to be focused on healthcare but must have an interest in social entrepreneurial organizations. Fellowships are based in Health Leads’ national headquarters in Boston’s downtown crossing area. All Summer Fellows will receive summer housing at Boston University and therefore must be a current BU student or graduated May 2016.

ABOUT HEALTH LEADS:
Health Leads is a social enterprise that envisions a healthcare system that addresses all patients’ basic
resource needs as a standard part of quality care. For 20 years, Health Leads has worked with leading
healthcare organizations to tackle social co-morbidities by connecting patients to the community-based resources they need to be healthy – from food to transportation to healthcare benefits. Health Leads is committed to leveraging its tools, expertise and direct services to change what “counts” as healthcare – and accelerate the leadership, best practices, incentives and research required to improve the health and well-being of patients.

2016 FELLOWSHIP DEPARTMENTS
Please see below for description of each fellowship
- Launch and Implementation (2 positions)
- Learning Network
- Value Case (2 positions)
- Development (2 positions)
- People and Culture

GENERAL FELLOWSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in social entrepreneurial organizations; candidates do not need to be focused on healthcare
- Passion for the mission of Health Leads and strong commitment to Health Leads’ core values: belief in collective strength and the power of shared work, constant and courageous learning, celebrating
our victories and each other, and stepping up leaders in a common vision
- Track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions; ability to bring creativity and
collaboration to teamwork
- Ability to excel in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, diverse, results-oriented culture
- Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and
work closely with a wide range of constituents
- Strong organizational skills, outstanding attention to detail, high degree of flexibility, and sense of
humor
- Current involvement in or interest in pursuing a career pathway that addresses the intersection of
health and poverty is a plus
- Additional qualifications for positions stated within description

FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit all application materials (resume and compelling cover letter) to the contact email
listed for the position(s). If you are interested in applying to multiple fellowships, please address this
in a single cover letter but be sure to email both contact people with your application.

DEADLINE: Applications close on April 20th.

Interviews will occur April 21-April 29.
Final decisions and offers will be made by May 4th.
First day of summer fellowship is May 31st
Last day of summer fellowship is July 29th

All positions are 20 hours/week

DETAILS ABOUT EACH DEPARTMENT:

I. PEOPLE AND CULTURE
The Summer Fellow will work with the People & Culture team to create resources to enhance Health Leads’ inclusive and dynamic environment. Projects will include creating an interactive and easy-to-use online directory for staff to become better connected with their colleagues and the organization and researching Human Resources (HR) trends, benefits and best practices to support the development of new policies. Contact: Hannah Nichols hnichols@healthleadsusa.org

II. DEVELOPMENT (2 POSITIONS)
We’re excited to welcome Summer Fellows to our team! Learn about internal operations in nonprofit philanthropy, while building transferable research, content development, and data management skills. Our Summer Fellows gain hands-on experience in developing and implementing revenue-generating systems and processes, navigating the ins and outs of Salesforce CRM, and providing logistical, research, and writing support for externally facing fundraisers. Contact: Sheila Moussavi smoussavi@healthleadsusa.org

III. VALUE CASE – RESOURCE LANDSCAPE
Health Leads plays an integral role in helping patients access resources ranging from food pantries and childcare, to legal and job placement services. However, for patients living far away from a resource, their geographic location can impact their ability to successfully access a resource. In this position, you will have the opportunity to analyze the geographic distribution of our patients’ needs, particularly in comparison to the resource landscape. In addition to helping us understand this gap, you will have the opportunity to hone skills in data analysis and communication. Contact: Lianna Cohen lcohen@healthleadsusa.org
Additional qualifications:
- Experience manipulating medium-to-large data sets and executing analyses preferred.
- Experience solving complex analytical problems using logical reasoning and hypothesis-driven approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and effectively.

IV. VALUE CASE - PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
In this position, the Summer Fellow will explore primary and secondary drivers in our Program data for insights in developing the “gold standard” for process improvement. Is there a certain way we can conduct intake to help more patients’ address their social needs? Are there any particular methods of screening an individual for social needs that are more effective than others? This position provides the opportunity to contribute towards defining the best practice for addressing patients’ social needs in the healthcare sector, while honing skills in data analysis and communication. Contact: Lianna Cohen lcohen@healthleadsusa.org
Additional qualifications:
- Experience manipulating medium-to-large data sets and executing analyses preferred.
- Experience solving complex analytical problems using logical reasoning and hypothesis-driven approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and effectively.

V. LEARNING NETWORK
Help our Team understand Alternative Workforces such as CHWs and Case/care Managers, who may be working on social needs. Health Leads has traditionally worked with an undergraduate volunteer workforce, and increasingly we have customers who want to use Reach and other tools with full time staff to address patient social needs. We need an intern who would conduct a combination of literature review and interviews of current partners and selected others. Our intern would seek to answer the questions: How are these alternative work forces funded? What Capacity do work forces handle (# of cases, considering intervention level)? How are work forces trained (or what type of skills, knowledge, etc do jobs require)? Contact Chloe Green: cgreen@healthleadsusa.org
Additional qualifications:
- Experience conducting interviews and qualitative research a plus

VI. LAUNCH AND IMPLEMENTATION (2 POSITIONS)
The Health Leads Summer Fellow(s) will spend the summer exploring an exciting opportunity to work with clients across the miles, supporting the Community Resource Hub and the West LA desk in Southern California. The fellows selected for this role will work remotely from Boston and hold a large caseload of clients, providing formal screenings for social needs, conducting intakes for those interested in working with Health Leads, and following up with clients to connect to resources. Fellows selected for these roles will have an opportunity to provide feedback to Health Leads about the process, including trends and themes. Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity to partake in manageable projects over the summer to support the California teams, including Launch and Implementation, based on skills and interest. By the conclusion of the summer, fellows will: Apply previous Health Leads’ Advocate experience in working with a high volume of clients with a range in needs, age, and population; understand the resource landscape in the greater Los Angeles area; understand the collaborative relationship between Health Leads and Kaiser Permanente; apply professional development skills while supporting the California teams on manageable projects.
Contact: Katie Cosner kcosner@healthleadsusa.org
Additional qualifications:
- Interest in and ability to serve high volume of clients with a focus on quality interactions in an innovative program model

Spring 2016 Environmental Health CE Presentations

April 20th, 2016 in Conferences/Seminars, Outside Announcements

Quintiles Advisory Service: Summer Internship!

April 20th, 2016 in Practicums/Internships

Summer Intern

Quintiles Advisory Services (QAS) - As the strategic consulting arm of Quintiles, we help advise the world’s leading biopharmaceutical customers. We believe we can be key players in enabling the transformation of the life science industry by turning data into knowledge and insights. Our team of consultants is comprised of individuals with a blend of multidimensional industry and operational expertise combined with business, process, and technology strategy experience. If you are seeking an opportunity to work with an established Global Industry Leader and enjoy working in the spirit of entrepreneurship, Quintiles Advisory Services could be the place for you.  We bring in unique combination of business strategy, proprietary industry data and scientific expertise. We have 250+ consultants globally, primarily in our New York City, Boston, and London offices. We are seeking motivated and qualified individuals that wish to contribute to our goal of helping our clients make better strategic business decisions to help them achieve success.

Our summer interns are given all the opportunities and responsibilities of a full time employee. Over the 10 week program you will be given the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most talented consulting professionals working in the biopharmaceutical industry. An ideal candidate would be interested in solving complex issues in the healthcare industry and have the ability to distill macro information into actionable opportunities.

Our interns work on teams that provide day-to-day direct client consulting to achieve client expectations through development, implementation and delivery of consulting services. As an intern you will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have ample opportunity to network with department leaders and other professionals in Quintiles Advisory Services as well as the wider Quintiles.

AS AN INTERN YOU WILL:

• Participate in client engagements and directly contribute to achievement of project deliverables.
• Provide consultation regarding client issues and make recommendation on appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to the development of expert presentation on topics of interest to potential clients.
• Work with client teams to provide research analysis plans, progress reports, technical reports, presentations, abstracts, surveys, discussion guides and other documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidates interested in joining Quintiles Advisory Services should have:

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Strong computer skills, as well as knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Summer Intern candidates should be completing the first year of their Master’s or MBA program and have a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates should have strong academic track records as well as prior experience in the healthcare and life sciences industries.

Quintiles (Q) is the world’s leading provider of biopharmaceutical services. With a network of more than 32,000 professionals working in more than 100 countries, we have helped develop or commercialize all of the top 100 bestselling drugs on the market.  With extensive therapeutic, scientific and analytics expertise, we help biopharmaceutical and health sciences customers navigate the increasingly complex landscape with more predictability to enable better outcomes.  We help to transform drug development and commercialization by linking business strategy, industry expertise and deep data to deliver unique and impactful business insights.

Quintiles occupies a unique space where insight and execution meet. A traditional CRO can't offer this kind of strategic insight; a traditional consulting firm can't draw upon this level of industry experience.

EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust: Program Officer, Type 1 Diabetes Program

April 20th, 2016 in Jobs

Program

The Helmsley Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Program, which made its first grant in 2009, is committed to improving the lives of all people affected by type 1 diabetes by improving outcomes and identifying interventions to delay and prevent the disease. We partner with key players across the T1D ecosystem – patients, health care providers, researchers, caregivers, other funders, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, device makers, insurers and grassroots and community organizations – in order to accelerate the development of devices, therapies and services that ease the burden of living with T1D. To date, the program, which has rapidly become the largest private foundation funder in T1D, has made in excess of 350 grants totaling more than $300 million.

Visit our page to learn more.

General Statement of Duties

The Helmsley Charitable Trust seeks a Program Officer to directly support the T1D Program Director within an evolving grant portfolio addressing next generation questions in biomedical and clinical research.

The Program Officer will assist the Program Director to develop and implement a multi-million dollar annual grants program. Primary responsibilities include providing intellectual and organizational leadership in:

• Supporting the design and implementation of new projects and initiatives, within the health models portfolio;
• Sourcing new projects and facilitating due diligence;
• Evaluating proposals;
• Monitoring a growing program and grants portfolio; and
• Creating impact through dissemination of knowledge.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support the Program Director with all aspects of designing and implementing the T1D Program’s strategic plan for health models portfolio.
2. Manage the program’s grants through its life cycle, which includes conducting due diligence, implementation and evaluation; it also involves providing technical support to both applicants and grantees.
3. Prepare concise and analytical grant recommendations for Trustees.
4. Effectively communicate information about the T1D Program and Foundation-initiated projects to target communities, including other funders and the general public.
5. Supervise program support staff as needed and manage the administrative duties related to this responsibility.
6. Contribute to program development by organizing events, meetings and symposia that further the program development goals.
7. Collaborating with colleagues in cooperative approaches to grant making.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

BJC Job Posting: Patient Access Representative

April 20th, 2016 in Jobs

Join Us!

Role Purpose

To ensure prompt and efficient access to hospital care, by providing exceptional service to customers during the registration experience. Create a customer focused environment through effective communication with patients and guests. Accurately collect reimbursement information for clinical care and reimbursement. Coordinates and is responsible for patient registration for initiation of legal medical record and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Proficient on the hospital registration and multiple ancillary computer systems. Registers, verifies insurance, checks insurance eligibility, scans and retrieves documents in the Activefax system. Provide preparation instructions for each procedure scheduled. Proficient in insurance basics to recognize commercial and government plans and where to obtain a referral or authorization. If required, determine appropriate point of service payment and obtain amount from the patient by utilizing appropriate scripting.
• Communicate in a professional, positive and respectful manner with patients and offices. Be able to provide consistent excellent customer service in a variety of situations.
• Assures hospital compliance with Medicare Secondary Payor (MSP), HIPAA Privacy Standards, Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, Advance Directives, Consent to Treat, EMTALA, JCAHO Requirements. Ensures each patient completes HIPAA acknowledgement and offers financial assistance information.
• Validates that the order is complete with two patient identifiers, a dated signature by the ordering provider, an appropriate diagnosis is indicated for the test being ordered, and correct that the correct test is indicated..
• Perform price estimation prior to service and issues ABN to the patient to collect their non-covered amount due for the scheduled services.

Minimum Requirements

Degree

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Degree

• Associate's Degree

Licenses & Certifications

• CHAA

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan with company match
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

Visit our page for more information.