The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively recruiting for the executive position of Director for the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The selectee will lead public health actions to promote health and safe environments and prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances. Desirable candidates should possess broad, proven knowledge in the field of environmental health, proven managerial experience in public health administration, and the ability to advance the scientific and public health impact of NCEH/ATSDR.   NCEH/ATSDR has an annual operating budget of over…

The Colorado Health Institute (CHI) is a trusted and leading source of credible health information, data and analysis for Colorado health care leaders. CHI provides sophisticated, evidence-based information that can help policy-makers reach sound decisions. Our insight is used to inform policy, contribute to effective policy implementation and support state efforts to improve health.CHI’s portfolio of work includes publications, legislative support, information requests, community presentations, policy analyses and thought leadership.Research and analysis focuses on these six key areas of health and health care policy in Colorado: Health care safety net Health coverage and the uninsured New models of health care Health care workforce Community health Legislation and…

CommonHealth ACTION (CHA) is a national, nonprofit public health organization that works with organizations and community-based partners across the nation to create conditions in which all people have equal opportunities to achieve optimal health. To achieve its mission, CHA designs and facilitates community-level programming, provides tailored technical assistance services, engages in research, writing, and evaluation, and offers a range of support to community groups and funding organizations interested in innovative and effective public health practice. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe Director of Public Health Programs is the public health professional responsible for providing leadership and direction on public health program content; implementation and evaluation…

The Kansas Health Institute has an immediate opening for the Director of Strategic Communications. The Director of Strategic Communications will be responsible for building and advancing the brand of the Kansas Health Institute as a high-quality, unbiased source of health policy information to key stakeholder groups. The Director will create, implement and monitor communication strategies, policies and procedures that ensure that materials (printed, electronic and otherwise), convening activities and other messages that bear the Kansas Health Institute name are effective tools of communication that build the organization’s brand. The Director will lead and supervise the Kansas Health Institute staff who…

Overview:AcademyHealth is currently seeking a Grants Manager to support pre and post award activities for extramural grants and contracts. In 2012, extramural funding represents 60 percent of AcademyHealth’s $11 million budget. The Grants Manager reports to the Vice President of Operations and CFO.    The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized and able to prioritize among competing deadlines. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related finance field, with a minimum of five years grants management experience including administration of federal grants and contracts, are preferred.   Responsibilities Include: 1. Pre-award Activities: Budget Development and Proposal Submission Manage the internal administrative application process for extramural grants…

Overview:The Manager is responsible for creating and executing campaigns that promote and support the organization and its programs. The position has primary responsibility for marketing AcademyHealth's educational meetings, supporting communications with members, organizational affiliates, and other stakeholders, and overseeing the brand's presence and participation in social networks. The position is a key member of the communications team, contributing to development and execution of the overall communications strategy for the organization. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years experience in communications, marketing and/or social community management. Experience in health care, health policy or health research settings is preferred.  Responsibilities: Marketing all annual events, including…

The health system is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. You can be an integral part of helping that change dramatically improve Americans’ health. The CDC seeks an innovative leader to be the Director of the Office of Health System Collaboration (OHSC), which leverages the Affordable Care Act and other system changes to increase collaboration between public health and the healthcare system. OHSC is within the Office of the Associate Director for Policy, in the CDC Director’s Office. The OHSC Director personally advises the CDC Director and other senior staff on this CDC-wide priority, and works to realize public health-healthcare…

The Organization: Community Catalyst is a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1997 with the belief that affordable quality health care should be accessible to everyone. We work in partnership with national, state and local organizations, policymakers, and philanthropic foundations to ensure the interests of all people are heard and represented wherever important decisions about health and the health system are made: in communities, courtrooms, statehouses and on Capitol Hill. Over the years, we have helped build a consumer health advocacy movement across the country, defended vital health care programs for the uninsured and underserved, held health care institutions and corporations accountable to the public interest, and run…

The Organization:Community Catalyst is a national, non-profit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1997 with the belief that affordable quality health care should be accessible to everyone. We work in partnership with national, state and local organizations, policymakers, and philanthropic foundations to ensure the interests of all people are heard and represented wherever important decisions about health and the health system are made: in communities, courtrooms, statehouses and on Capitol Hill. Over the years, we have helped build a consumer health advocacy movement across the country, defended vital health care programs for the uninsured and underserved, held health care institutions and corporations accountable to the public interest, and run…

 The Specialist will: Research, develop, and promote action plans that encourage Michigan consumers to engage in their own health care through health IT Participate in and collaborate with national efforts to study approaches in consumer engagement and engage Michigan stakeholders to advance such efforts within the State Oversee a statewide survey to learn about Michiganders’ engagement in their own health care.  The survey will help inform the development of an appropriate consumer engagement strategy. Advance consumer healthcare engagement within the State of Michigan through:  studying, networking, collaborating, developing a project plan, educating, promoting, launching initiatives, evaluating, and reporting Collaborate with and cross-promote other government efforts…