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 Current Job Listings

We currently have listings for positions in Alameda, Fresno, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. We also have fellowship and paid internship opportunities. If you would like to add your opening to this list, please see our Submission Guidelines.

Alameda County

HEALTH EDUCATOR I
La Clinica de La Raza

Location: Oakland, CA
Salary: $37,739 FTE
Closing date: Open until filled (received 10/16/08)

Under general supervision, the individual in this position will assist with preparation, implementation, and evaluation of health education classes provided to adolescents regarding reproductive health, decision-making, communication skills, and assists in the training and facilitation of a school based peer education program. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent plus, 2-3 years experience working in a community health setting providing health education to low-income minorities in a multi-cultural urban setting is required. DETAILS: Please click here to access the full description (HTML Document).

STREET OUTREACH WORKER
La Clinica de La Raza
(Casa CHE)
Location: Oakland, CA
Salary: $21.26 HOURLY, no benefits
Closing date: Open until filled (received 10/16/08)

Under general supervision, the individual will provide care management and HIV prevention education on the streets and in other non-traditional settings to those not reached by current health education efforts, primarily day laborers and also including men who have sex with men (MSM), the homeless, injection drug users, sex industry workers, runaway youth, undocumented immigrant and their partners. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by one or two years experience working with the above groups, as well as experience with day laborers issues, HIV issues, community health education, and/or community organizing. DETAILS: Please click here to access the full announcement (HTML Document).

SENIOR EPIDEMIOLOGIST
The Public Health Institute

Location: Oakland, CA
Salary: Not available
Closing date: Not available (received 10/15/08)

PHI has an immediate opening for a Senior Epidemiologist to lead monitoring and evaluation activities for the Mesoamerica Health Initiative. This public health planning grant seeks to
decrease maternal and infant mortality; reduce the prevalence of dengue fever and malaria; improve nutrition; and increase vaccination rates in Southern Mexico and Central America. This is a 12-month program. Position will besponsible for providing oversight, management and technical leadership for all monitoring and evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting requirements, and surveillance capability assessment in Spanish and English. QUALIFICATIONS: Not available. DETAILS/TO APPLY: Contact Maggie Emmott at the Public Health Institute 555 12th Street, 10th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607 maggie.emmott@phi.org 510.285.5691

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Impact Fund

Location: Berkeley, CA
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: Open until filled (received 10/15/08)

The Director of Development will provide leadership and management of the Impact Fund's growing development program. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director will create and implement fundraising strategies that will advance the Impact Fund's work, with particular emphasis on major gifts. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts degree, with advanced education desirable; five or more years of increasingly responsible experience across the field of resource development. DETAILS: Please click here for the full announcement (HTML Document).

NUTRITIONIST I
La Clinica de La Raza

Location: Oakland, CA
Salary: $48,081 FTE
Closing date: Open until filled (received 10/9/08)

Under general direction the individual in this position is responsible for counseling prenatal and breastfeeding women, infants and children following the guidelines of the WIC program. This person assists in the development and implementation of group curricula for nutrition and breastfedding education classes and is responsible for special projects, as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a nutrition-related field with completion of core nutrition classes; minimum one year of individual nutrition counseling as well as working knowledge of the State computer program ISIS preferred. DETAILS: Please click here to access the full description (HTML Document).

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The Impact Fund

Location: Berkeley, CA
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Closing date: Open until filled (received 10/6/08)

The Development Director will have an exceptional opportunity to have a significant impact on the growth of this small but extremely dynamic, progressive advocacy organization. She or he will provide leadership and management of the Impact Fund's growing development program. The Director will also play a critical role on the leadership team helping shape the future of the organization. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts degree, with advanced education desirable; Five or more years of increasingly responsible experience across the field of resource development. DETAILS: http://impactfund.org/pages/about/jobs.htm

Contra Costa County

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Fresno County

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR/CHAIR (WITH TENURE)
Dietetics and Food Aministration
California State University, Fresno

Salary: Not available
Closing date: November 1, 2008

The successful candidate will initially be given an academic administrative assignment as department chair, for which appropriate release time will be provided. Department chairs serve at the pleasure of the President. Professionalism, collegiality, and integrity are essential traits for this position. The chair will provide leadership for department planning including setting strategic direction, developing requests and advocating for future faculty positions. QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate (PhD) in Dietetics (or related discipline) from an accredited institution or equivalent and Registered Dietitian status from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association is required. DETAILS: Click here to download an announcement (PDF).

Sacramento County

HEALTH EDUCATION CONSULTANT III (Supervisor)
California Department of Public Health

Location: Sacramento, CA
Salary: $5,079 - $6,173 per month
Closing date: Continuous testing (received 10/21/08)

This is the first level supervisor. Under general direction, incumbents supervise a small moderate group of Health Education Consultants (three to seven). Incumbents may also have supervisory responsibility for a multidisciplinary health education administrative and clerical staff. Incumbents personally perform the more difficult, complex, or sensitive consultation, policy, and program development work. QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of progressively responsible post master’s experience in planning, directing, and conducting public health education programs, two years of which must have been as a Senior Health Educator or Director of Health Education in a large local health agency; Master’s degree with specialization in public or community health education awarded on completion of a program of study accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health sanctioned by the American Public Health Association. DETAILS: Click here to download the full announcement (PDF).

HEALTH EDUCATION CONSULTANT III (Specialist)
California Department of Public Health

Location: Sacramento, CA
Salary: $4,931- $6,164 per month
Closing date: Continuous testing (received 10/21/08)

Positions at this level are responsible for functioning as nonsupervisory technical specialists in the most difficult, complex, and/or sensitive programs; and making recommendations in policy development in their areas of expertise. Positions are allocated to this class where the level of expertise required is definably greater than at the journey level. Incumbents serve as highly skilled technical program education consultants or as recognized authorities in areas of extreme sensitivity, and/or complexity. Incumbents have statewide responsibility for the health education and related components of a major statewide project or program and may have coordinating or lead responsibility for health education and other professional-technical health staff. QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of progressively responsible post master’s experience in planning, directing, and conducting public health education programs, two years of which must have been as a Senior Health Educator or Director of Health Education in a large local health agency; Master’s degree with specialization in public or community health education awarded on completion of a program of study accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health sanctioned by the American Public Health Association. DETAILS: Click here to download the full announcement (PDF)

San Francisco County

HEALTH SCIENCES EXPERT
GoodGuide.com

Salary: Not available
Closing date: Not available (received 10/15/08)

GoodGuide is looking for a Health Sciences Expert to help develop its health hazard rating system for products and companies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience evaluating the health impacts of consumer products, chemical exposures, environmental exposures, or occupational hazards. This is a startup, so the candidate will need to wear multiple hats, be
self-initiating, flexible, and willing to do what it takes to get new information and tools out to the public; excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team management. QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive and demonstrable experience conducting research and analysis on public health, environmental health, or occupational health issues; Experience presenting health information to the public; MD or PhD preferred in Public, Environmental, or Occupational Health Sciences. TO APPLY: Email health-job@goodguide.com to apply for this position.

CASE MANAGER
Instituto Familiar de la Raza

Salary: $14.42-$17.30 DOE
Closing date: Position open until filled (received 10/12/08)

Instituto Familiar de la Raza/La Cultura Cura offers a range of services and opportunities to youth and their families with a particular emphasis on youth that have had contact with or are at high risk of entering the juvenile justice system. Youth and families are provided with case management and mental health services in the community and have access to culturally oriented structured after-school arts and enrichment activities. This is a collaborative position with the Community Response Network (CRN). DETAILS: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=229700027

CASE MANAGER
Vietnamese Youth Development Center

Salary: DOE
Closing date: Open until filled (received 10/6/08)

VYDC seeks dedicated and outgoing Case Manager to work with at-risk/high-risk youth, youth on probation and youth from diverse backgrounds in San Francisco. S/He will provide one-on-one case management, family support, referrals to supportive services and alternative activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in related field, i.e., Social Work, Psychology; Minimum of one year experience working with high-risk youth population. DETAILS: Click here for job announement (PDF)

OUTREACH WORKER (Part Time)
Vietnamese Youth Development Center

Salary: DOE
Closing date: Open until filled (received 10/6/08)

VYDC seeks passionate and dedicated Outreach Worker to work with at-risk/high-risk youth from diverse backgrounds in the Tenderloin and San Francisco to address and reduce the impacts of community violence. S/He will provide on-going outreach to youth on the streets, in the schools and in the community to link and refer youth to services and programs. The Outreach Worker will also assist in facilitating group activities and workshops at schools, neighborhood agencies and VYDC. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of one year experience working with high-risk youth population; Bilingual in Southeast Asian language preferred, but not required. DETAILS: Click here for job announement (PDF)

Santa Clara County

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley

Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: Not available (received 10/16/08)

In accordance with the elements of competence established for Boys & Girls Club resource development professionals, the Director of Development works with the Chief Executive Officer and Board to plan and execute resource development strategies and monitor progress against goals; Supports Chief Executive Officer in positioning Board to cultivate and solicit major gifts and grants for individuals, corporations, foundations, United Way, government agencies and others; Responsible for providing leadership and direction to staff, as needed, in their role of supporting development and marketing efforts. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree preferred; Four-year college degree from an accredited college in the area of nonprofit business/human resources/management and/or other related discipline required; Minimum of seven years of experience preferred in the area of resource development and marketing. DETAILS: Click here to download a full job description (MS Word Document).

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ANNUAL GIVING
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
Location: Palo Alto, California
Salary: Not available
Closing date: Not available (recieved 10/6/08)

The Associate Director of Annual Giving is one of seven members of the annual giving team, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Annual Giving, and is responsible for leading the Circles of Leadership giving program ($1,000-$9,999). This position manages the programmatic aspects of the Circles of Leadership program and works as a field fundraiser soliciting high-end annual gifts between $1,000 and $10,000. QUALIFICATIONS: College graduate with three or more years of proven and productive experience soliciting gifts from individuals. DETAILS: http://www.lpfch.org/about/assocdircf.html

ASSISTANT HEALTH EDUCATOR
Santa Clara University
Salary: Not available
Closing date: Not available (received 10/8/08)
Under the supervision of the Health Educator for the Wellness Center, the Assistant Health Educator (AHE) is responsible for promoting student wellness initiatives (alcohol and other drug use, physical and sexual assaults, body image issues, mental health, nutrition, stress and general health information) for the University community. The AHE works collaboratively with the Health Educator on program development and implementation and is designated specific responsibilities in support of those programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in public health, psychology, social services, health sciences, or a closely related; minimum of one year health education experience (three years desired). DETAILS: http://www.scu.edu/hr/careers/staff.cfm?id=2091

Santa Cruz County

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FOR FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE GIVING
ETR Associates

Location: Scotts Valley, CA
Salary: Not available
Closing date: Open until filled (Received 10/13/08)

Working closely with the CEO and Program Services Management, the Development Director for Foundation and Corporate Giving is responsible for the development and coordination of private funder development (primarily foundation and corporate funders), planning and activities for the agency; contributes to the development of communication materials; assists in the development of new resources and program opportunities; assists in the Division’s strategic planning process and provides data management/analysis services related to business planning. Has significant responsibility for building relationships with funding agencies and potential community partners. QUALIFICATIONS: * Master’s Degree in Health or related field; Minimum 5 years proven success in development (foundation and corporate grants and giving required). DETAILS: http://www.etr.org/jobs/0804200-Developmentdirector.html

National/International Employment Opportunities

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 Internship Positions

WELLSTONE FELLOWSHIP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Families USA

Deadline: February 6, 2009

The Wellstone Fellowship is designed to increase the number of low-income, black/African American, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Native American social justice leaders. Candidates seeking consideration for the Wellstone Fellowship must demonstrate an interest in health care policy as a tool for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to contributing to social justice work following their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. While there is no bias in favor of any specific academic discipline, a college degree is preferred. There is no minimum GPA to qualify for consideration. DETAILS: http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship-about.html

HEALTH POLICY FELLOWS PROGRAM
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Deadline: November 14, 2008

The fellowship provides the opportunity for exceptional mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health care policy. Fellows experience and participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health, health care, and health policy. Applicants may have backgrounds in the following disciplines: allied health professions; biomedical sciences; dentistry; economics, or other social sciences; health services organization and administration; medicine; nursing; public health; or social and behavioral health. DETAILS: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/upcomingcfplist.jsp

HEALTH EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNSHIP
Society of Public Health Education

Stipend: Up to $1500 depending upon commitment
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 14 weeks (Jan-April, May-Aug, Sept-Dec)

SOPHE projects and tasks include advocacy, program planning, communications planning/outreach, research, conference planning, fundraising, chapter development, administrative responsibilities/data entry. PERKS INCLUDE: attendance at health-related hearings and briefings; valuable opportunities to interact and network with other leaders and members in the SOPHE, health education, and public health communities; gaining valuable work experience in a professional office environment, with potential for letters of recommendation/ commendation; free, one-year SOPHE student membership. QUALIFICATIONS: Pursuing a bachelor's or a graduate degree in public health, health education, community health, health promotion, preventive medicine, or a related discipline, and have completed two or more years of coursework with a 3.0 GPA or above. Knowledge/interest preferred in tobacco prevention and control; physical activity; women's health; environmental health and environmental justice; diabetes; obesity and nutrition; heart disease and stroke; cancer; school health; tobacco; and eliminating health disparities. HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume, cover letter addressing your experience in health education and health promotion, a personal statement (including why you are interested in an internship experience with SOPHE and what your personal objectives for such an experience might be), and names of 3 references to: SOPHE, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20002. Fax: 202/408-9804. Or e-mail edixon-terry@sophe.org

 Current RFQs

There are no current RFQs. If you have an RFQ that you would like to post, please see our Submission Guidelines.

 Online Job Banks

Public Health Employment Connection
http://cfusion.sph.emory.edu/PHEC/phec.cfm

SOPHE Job Bank - Northern California
Subscribe at: http://www.ncsophe.org/membership/jobbank.html

SOPHE Job Bank - Southern California
Log-In at: http://www.scsophe.org/

APHAs Career Mart
Log in at: http://www.apha.org/

SCPHA also lists jobs online. Go to their web site at http://www.scpha.org/ and click on "job announcements."

 Submission Guidelines

Please email a copy of the full job announcement (not a short description) to the CCLDHE Webmaster. This copy must be in one of the following formats:

1. PDF
2. MS Word
3. Direct link to a web page. DO NOT sent a link to a company or agency website or to your agency's employment page.

WEEKLY DEADLINE

Job announcements are posted weekly, usually on Tuesday mornings. The deadline for submissions is every Monday by 5:00 PM.

 

 

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