CPHA wants our members to know about these resources and give them the opportunity to further spread the word. I feel that we have a responsibility as a public health association to support getting people to the polls safely next month, especially with so much at stake this year. 

We must continue the fight for equity and justice inspired by Justice Ginsburg’s leadership

Statement from the CT Coalition for Choice:

“The CT Coalition for Choice joins the nation in mourning the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We will miss her unbreakable spirit, her fierce commitment to the fight for civil liberties and reproductive rights, and her tireless work to push our country toward equality, freedom, justice, and opportunity for all. Our thoughts today are with her family and anyone deeply affected by her passing.

“Justice Ginsburg was an inspiration and a giant, committing her life to protecting the rights and freedoms of every person in America. Even before joining the Supreme Court as an Associate Justice in 1993, she held a decades-long reputation for opposing gender discrimination and fighting for women’s rights and civil liberties as a litigator and advocate. On the Supreme Court, she became a national icon for her fiery and blistering opinions—often dissents—that demanded the Court and the country do more to safeguard the rights of those who have been left behind.

“While we are saddened by this devastating loss, the CT Coalition for Choice is determined to honor Justice Ginsburg’s legacy by fighting here in Connecticut to achieve her vision of equity and justice. We demand the U.S. Senate honors its own precedent by refusing to vote on a new Supreme Court Justice until after the 2020 election. And, we continue to stand together to protect the fundamental rights of every person, inspired by the integrity and leadership of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.”

David McGuire, executive director, ACLU of Connecticut: 
“Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves a nation changed because of her life’s work. Few people have had as important and lasting an effect on a specific area of the law as Justice Ginsburg, who led the national ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project from its founding until her appointment to the federal bench. She was a titan for reproductive freedom and gender justice, and her blistering dissent when the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act remains a clarion call against racial discrimination in voting. We mourn Justice Ginsburg’s passing—for the nation, her loved ones, and the ACLU upon which she left an indelible mark. It is up to each of us to carry on her legacy by fighting for civil rights and reproductive justice, in this moment and beyond.”  

Gretchen Raffa, senior director, public policy, advocacy & organizing, Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut:
“Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s enduring legacy is her tireless work to build a more equitable America. She fought for decades, on and off the Supreme Court, for women’s rights and against sexism and discrimination. She was a champion for sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people. Today we honor that legacy; tomorrow, we need to get to work to preserve the ideals she spent her life defending. This is not an understatement: the fate of our rights, our freedoms, our health care, our bodies, our lives, and our democracy depend on what happens over the coming months.” 

Liz Gustafson, state director, NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut:
“We are devastated by the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and we extend our deepest condolences to the Justice’s family during this difficult time. We are incredibly grateful for Justice Ginsburg, a legal giant who never stopped defending our right to control our bodies, our lives, and our futures. NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut is committed to defending all that Justice Ginsburg stood for alongside our allies, as each individual regardless of race, gender identity, sexuality, immigration or economic status must be able to access the essential reproductive health care they need. Let her memory be a revolution. Today we mourn, tomorrow we fight.”
 

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Members of the CT Coalition for Choice include:
ACLU of Connecticut, AAUW, American College of Nurse-Midwives Connecticut Affiliate (ACNM-CT), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) CT Chapter, CT Conference of United Church of Christ, CT NOW, CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Connecticut Public Health Association (CPHA) CT Women’s Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF), Hartford GYN Center, Health Equity Solutions, League of Women Voters of CT, NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) CT Chapter, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice of CT.

Media Contact:
Tim Yergeau
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
tim.yergeau@ppsne.org
Cell: 203-815-9825

RICHMOND, Va. — On a hot summer’s day, the neighborhood of Gilpin quickly becomes one of the most sweltering parts of Richmond. To read more, click here.

June, 2018

CPHA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

From the CPHA President’s Desk

Welcome to Summer!

Summer is a time of sun, sand, relaxation, recuperation, and rejuvenation.  As you are enjoying your hike through the woods, the vacation at the beach, or just a few days away from work, CPHA remains hard at work to bring you the best possible programs.

The jewel in our program calendar is the 2018 CPHA Annual Conference!  Entitled “Epidemics,” the 2018 conference will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill, CT.  You are what make these conference great so submit your abstracts as soon as possible.  The deadline is July 1^st!  We want to hear about infectious disease epidemics, chronic disease epidemics, the obesity epidemic, the opioid epidemic, and all other public health concerns that should be considered an epidemic.  Speak in an oral presentation, on a panel discussion, in a rapid fire session, or part of a roundtable session.  Think your organization might want to exhibit their information at the conference?  Check out our sponsorship page for all of our sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising options!

Although the conference is CPHA’s largest event of the year, it is not the only program we plan.  Check your emails often for the most recent updates on advocacy, health education, and mentoring activities.  Fresh off an active legislative session and very successful advocacy training day, the advocacy committee is working to make sure we stay engaged throughout the year.  The health education is working to expand our education offering so let us know what topics to cover.  The MOR is constantly finding new ways to bring public health to high school and college students.  If you want to be a mentor or want to be mentored, the MOR will have the opportunities.

On this issue of the CPHA Newsletter we are proud to share highlights of recent exciting developments happening at our member organizations. If you have any exciting opportunity or news you would like to share in the CPHA’s platform and inform our readers please email our Communications Sub-committee at bidishan@gmail.com.

Finally, CPHA is always looking for new voices, new faces, new perspectives, and new ideas.  Think about joining a section or a committee.  Even a small commitment can go a small way.

Enjoy your summer!  Drink lots of water.  Use plenty of sunscreen.  Grab some fresh food, and get outside!

Jonathan Noel
CPHA President

SAVE THE DATE: 2018 CPHA ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE

UPDATE FROM CPHA’S MENTOR’S ON REQUEST (MOR) COMMITTEE

CPHA Mentors on Request (MOR) is excited to report that our MOVE and MENTOR Step Challenge program with HOSA Future Health Professionals is one of three projects to win recognition this month from International HOSA.   The MOVE and MENTOR Project came about when HOSA State Advisor, Susan Troupe, approached MOR co-chairs, Cyndi Billian Stern and Joan Lane, with an idea: Why not ask HOSA students to join the CPHA Step Challenge? HOSA’s mission, to develop leadership in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience, and its, vision to promote health equity, aligned well with the CPHA mission.  With a little brainstorming MOR and HOSA leaders decided to create a program where MOR members from organizations in communities where HOSA teams existed, would walk and talk with HOSA students.  They would focus on two topics:  1) The physical and mental health benefits of walking in the company of others; and 2) Public health careers and issues.

The results were amazing for the students, the mentors and for CPHA. It made us realize just how effective the MOVE and MENTOR Step Challenge can be for connecting with the next generation.

MOVE and MENTOR strengthened both organizations new public health and educational partnerships, offering CPHA opportunities to expose a younger audience to public health concepts, careers and community involvement.   Because there are HOSA and APHA state affiliates throughout the nation, the model is one that can be easily replicated.

Many thanks to our MOR mentors who joined us as we walked with students or helped make connections: Lisa Morrissey, Joan Segal, Laurene Powers, Fawatih Mohammed, Byron Kennedy, Brianna Weller, Chi Anako, Jessica Rubin, Alexis Steele, Kaelyn Audette, Jessica Rubin, Sergio Lupo, Jennifer Muggeo, Heather Otis, Theresa Agrondezzi, Christine Hahn, Randy Domina, Jocelyn Mullins, Deb Risisky and Eloise Hazelwood. 

We look forward to working with you all next year to make connecting with students easier and to develop opportunities for mentor training as we expand the program into other schools. We believe that MOVE and MENTOR will help to develop the next generation of educated, health literate citizens with strong voices for public health.

UPDATE FROM CPHA’S HEALTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Health Education Committee is planning upcoming trainings, webinars, and meetings, and we want to hear from CPHA members about your continuing education needs! What topics are most interesting to you? What times and locations are best for education sessions? What kinds of credits are you most interested in receiving? Please take 3 minutes to answer this brief survey and let us know what you think.  If you would like to get more involved and help the Health Education Committee plan education sessions or if you have any other suggestions, please contact us at hec@cpha.info

UPDATE FROM CPHA’S ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

CPHA Advocacy Committee Reflects on 2018 Legislative Session

The 2018 Legislative Session wrapped up in May. The CPHA Advocacy Committee was active during the session, hosting a Legislative Breakfast featuring Jeremy Stein, Executive Director of Connecticut against Gun Violence. The Committee also held its first Advocacy Training Day at Southern Connecticut State University which provided an opportunity for students and other participants to learn strategies to get involved. The training was well attended and the Committee plans to host additional trainings in the fall and spring.

The Advocacy Committee worked to identify CPHA member priorities early in the session, and chose bills to track based on member input. The Committee plans to take a similar approach next year and will focus on approximately ten bills, with the goal of developing testimony and fact sheets for each.

The Advocacy Co-Chairs would like to thank everyone who participated on the Committee this year, and would especially like to thank Valen Grandelski, Ashley Andreou, and Shelley Geballe for their work on the Advocacy Training Day. We look forward to next year’s session and encourage anyone interested in getting involved to reach out to us: Jenna Lupi, jenna.lupi@gmail.com or Rob Friedman roberta@rfriedmanconsulting.com.

Here is a recap of bills that CPHA tracked during the 2018 session:

Passed

HB 5542- AN ACT CONCERNING BUMP STOCKS AND OTHER MEANS OF ENHANCING THE RATE OF FIRE OF A FIREARM - bans the sale or transfer, possession, manufacturing or use of bump stocks or other accessories to increase the rate of fire of a firearm.

HB 5293 – AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS –requires the same direct, face-to-face sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products as is required for the sale of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.

SB 13- AN ACT CONCERNING FAIR TREATMENT OF INCARCERATED WOMEN - implements the Governor’s recommendations including prohibiting restraints or shackling during labor, providing feminine hygiene products free of charge, and establishing family-centric visitation policies.

HB 5149 - AN ACT CONCERNING SOBER LIVING HOMES –allows sober living homes to register with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. No residence that does not register with the Department will be able to call itself a sober living home.

Did Not Pass

HB 5540- AN ACT CONCERNING GHOST GUNS AND THE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS - would have banned guns without serial numbers and regulated those which are sold in a form requiring the purchaser to finish assembly or that are homemade and would have permitted local authorities to interview immediate family members as part of a determination of an applicant's suitability. Reported out of Committee

HB 5161- AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SEAT BELTS - would have strengthened the existing seatbelt laws to require all passengers in a motor vehicle to wear a seatbelt, regardless of position. Reported out of Committee

SB 164 – AN ACT RAISING THE LEGAL AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO TO 21 – would have raised the legal age for purchase of tobacco products to 21. This bill was in accordance with the American Lung Association’s Tobacco 21 initiative. Reported out of Committee

HB 5213- AN ACT CONCERNING ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OF CHILDREN - would have required oral health assessments for children entering school, in addition to comprehensive health assessments. House Passed

HB 5416 - AN ACT CONCERNING DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING PRACTICES OF LIMITED SERVICES PREGNANCY CENTERS - would have prohibited deceptive advertising practices by limited services pregnancy centers, which often disproportionately target low income communities and communities of color. Public Health Committee Hearing Held

SB 172 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - would have established a medication-assisted treatment program in correctional facilities for inmates with opioid use disorder. Reported out of Committee

SB 465 - AN ACT CONCERNING DISPARITIES IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM –would have established uniform procedures for state agencies, boards and commissions that collect and share demographic data to reduce disparities in the health care system. Public Health Committee Hearing Held

New ** UPDATES FROM CPHA MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

Southern Connecticut State University recognized as the first breastfeeding-friendly campus in the state by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition

By: Jocelyn Zapata, SCSU Public Health Student & Intern with the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition

Breastfeeding in higher education is increasingly a public health priority that aligns well with SCSU’s commitment to social justice. Today there are more women attending college and working on campuses than ever before, and a culture of care is needed to support them and their families in meeting their breastfeeding goals. In 2017, SCSU launched an integrated breastfeeding-friendly campus initiative led by faculty in the Department of Public Health.

The program exceeds the typical provision of space for pumping breastmilk to include an inclusive shared responsibility approach provided by breastfeeding champions stationed across campus. The intention is to offer safe accommodations and support to students, employees and visitors wherever they are on campus. 

The response to SCSU’s progress has been overwhelmingly positive. Currently there are over 50 volunteer Breastfeeding Champions who are proud to serve as resources for anyone looking to find a safe and private area to breastfeed or pump. Thanks to our Breastfeeding Champions, SCSU is making a difference as evidenced by several comments that underscore how supported and safe breastfeeding mothers feel on campus.

Being a breastfeeding-friendly campus is rewarding for all universities as it leads to improved attendance, increased student and employee satisfaction, and higher retention rates. For more information on Connecticut’s Breastfeeding-Friendly Campus Initiative, please contact: Michele Vancour, SCSU Professor of Public Health at vancourm1@southernct.edu

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Latest initiatives at Chesprocott Health District

Chesprocott Health District is working hard on promoting healthy lifestyles, promoting emergency preparedness & ensuring safe bathing water and healthy food establishments.

Here are some of our latest initiatives:

• An informational sheet with each of the district’s walking trails and farm stands was distributed to the public.
• Medical Providers have received information on Medication Misuse and Narcan Prevention.
• Chesprocott received recognition as a breastfeeding friendly workplace.
• Hurricane plan prevention information was distributed.
• Until Help Arrives Training to the Public was held.
• Tick Prevention and Presentations .
• Safe-Serve Classes for Food Establishments were held.
• Pool Inspections were conducted
• CHD participated in the 2018 CPHA 10,000^2 Step Challenge

We are currently accepting interns.  For more details please contact Kathryn Glendon, Public Health Specialist, Chesprocott Health District  at kglendon@chesprocott.org

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Message from the President of Connecticut Environmental Health Association (CEHA)

This year the Connecticut Environmental Health Association (CEHA) has increased our networking with the Connecticut Public Health Association (CPHA). A CEHA liaison was appointed to work closely with CPHA. I want to thank Elizabeth Kavanah and Heather Oatis for the tremendous work they did with CPHA co – sponsoring a legislative breakfast on March 29, 2018. Increased networking with other professional health associations within CT is such a great benefit to all of our members.

CEHA has recently updated our website and continues to actively increase our social media presence. As President I will be attending the 2018 NEHA Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition in June. I am extremely excited to meet other regional affiliates, network with environmental professionals and acquire practical and real world information. Its empowering when your surrounded by hundreds professionals that share your passion and dedication to environmental health.

The CEHA annual summer meeting will be held on July 19, 2018 and our annual meeting on November 1, 2018. We are also working on a well water workshop for November 14, 2018. Please visit our events page for other events. Additional details will be posted on our website and Facebook page. On March 22, 2018 we held our monthly CEHA meeting at the Carousel Museum in Bristol so that we could have the opportunity to view the exhibit on the History and Ritual of Tattoo & Body Art. Following our business meeting we had the opportunity to observe the hands-on exhibit that traced the scope and history of tattooing. As Environmental Health Professionals in CT many of us are responsible for inspecting and regulating body art facilities and staying current with evolving trends within the industry such as micro blading and permanent cosmetic makeup. This year CEHA formed a subcommittee to address cosmetology and body art issues.  

I want to thank the CEHA board members for all the work that is being done for our membership. I am grateful to work with such a talented, dedicated group of environmental professionals. One of my goals as CEHA President this year was to have a day of recognition for environmental health professionals in CT.  I submitted a Proclamation to our Governor to honor and recognize a day for Environmental Health Professionals in the State of Connecticut.

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New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC) Refunded by HRSA 2018-2022

Great news!

Boston University School of Public Health was selected to continue running New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC) for 2018-2022, subject to Congressional funding.  The Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) will stay as a NEPHTC partner, providing continuing education and student internship opportunities in our state. YSPH thanks all our CT partners, including CPHA, for their ongoing support and involvement.

Don’t miss these NEPHTC webinars this summer!

Food Insecurity and Rhode Island Seniors, Friday, June 29, 12:00-1:00pm EST Learn more and register here.

Creating Public Health Messages and Materials Using Plain Language, Monday, July 16 12 – 1 pm EST, learn more and register here.

CT’s Prevention Service Initiative: Investing in Community Partnerships to Address Chronic Disease, Tuesday, August 7 from 12 – 1:30 PM. Train ID# 1078024. Learn more and register here.

Agri-Tourism in CT and Public Health, Wednesday, August 15, 12 to 1:30 PM EST. TRAIN ID 1078784. Note: Registration to open in July.

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Yale School of Public Health to Offer Online Climate Change and Health Certificate

The Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) will offer a new 18-week, online certificate program on climate change and health beginning in September 2018—the first online certificate program on this topic offered by a U.S. school of public health. The Climate Change and Health Certificate will provide a toolkit for participants to understand the impacts of climate change on human health and practical strategies to enable them to use this knowledge to effect change.

The online certificate program includes three six-week courses:

·      Introduction to Climate Change and Health

·      Climate Adaptation for Human Health

·      Communicating Climate Change and Health

Throughout the courses, three themes are interwoven: 1) The Impact of a Warming World: Climate Change and Health; 2) Health Equity: Vulnerability and Resilience; 3) What Gets Better: Co-benefits of Mitigation and Adaptation.

The online certificate is designed to allow working professionals to balance Yale coursework with their careers. Each week students will spend approximately five hours working on the course by viewing video-based lectures and participating in real-time, faculty-led discussion groups. Faculty are from YSPH, the CDC, and George Mason University.

“We look forward to launching this online program and training the first cohort of professionals. Climate change is a looming threat to human health and the Yale School of Public Health is committed to providing the training needed to address it,” said Professor Robert Dubrow, M.D., Ph.D., faculty director of the Climate Change and Health Certificate.

Yale’s certificate is designed for a range of professionals, including state and local public health workers, clinicians and other health care professionals, policymakers, environmental health professionals, advocates and government officials.

The cost for the certificate is $1,500, while a single six-week course is $695. Tuition scholarships are available as well as tuition discounts for those working in public health agencies and/or involved in public health membership groups.

This program offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit will be offered as this activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™.

To learn more visit cchcert.yale.edu or contact lauren.babcock-dunning@yale.edu.

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Graduate Programs in Public Health at UCONN

M.P.H. Degree at UCONN

UConn has offered a Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) degree since 1984. An MPH is awarded upon satisfactory performance in 16 courses, 48 credits, distributed among the program’s required, elective, experiential and culminating requirements. Full-time students can complete the program in 2 years; part-time students will require 4 years. A full description can be found in the Program Handbook.pdf

PhD in Public Health

The Ph.D. in Public Health is a full-time program, requiring students to register for at least three courses (9 credits) each semester to maintain their full-time status (unless the student has a 20-hour per week graduate assistantship, in which case two courses or six credits per semester qualifies as full-time status). This is a substantial commitment of time and effort; one that’s necessary for timely completion of your degree.  Our program opened in 2007, and, as of fall 2017, 19 students have been awarded the Ph.D., and we currently have 11 students in the program.

Doctoral education occurs through both required and elective coursework along with research undertaken under the auspices of your major advisor and advisory committee. We are a 60-credit program, consisting of 45 (15 courses) in coursework and 15 in dissertation research.  You, your major advisor, and your committee together develop the plan-of-study that will reflect your interests and abilities to engage in public health scholarship.

FastTrack B.A./B.S.-M.P.H. Program for Undergraduates

The UConn Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program offers a FastTrack (4+1 B.A./B.S.-M.P.H.) option for qualified undergraduate students,  allowing them to complete their bachelor’s degrees in any UConn-approved discipline and the MPH degree within 5 years of their initial matriculation as undergraduates.

Certificate in the Foundations of Public Health (CFPH) – This is a 12-credit certificate course that introduces students to the core disciplines of public health.  

Online Certificate in Disability Studies in Public Health –  This 12-credit graduate level course of studies is offered entirely online.

Online Certificate in Addiction Science (CAS) – This certificate covers essential topics in addiction science. The four online courses are appropriate for MPH and doctoral students, as well as post-docs. It is also appropriate for those in training for professions like psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, medicine, allied health, and sociology, public policy, and those currently practicing their professions.

Contact Barbara Case at 860-679-1503 or bcase@uchc.edu to learn how to apply and publichealth@uchc.edu for more information about any of the programs or certificates we have to offer.

Please join us in welcoming our incoming public health students at our New Student Convocation and Reception on Wednesday, August 22^nd at 5 pm. To be held at UConn Health, Building 195, Suite U3071A, 195 Farmington Avenue, Farmington.  We are honored to have State Senator Doug McCrory, Democratic Deputy President Pro Tempore. Katherine Kuzmeskas, MPH, an UConn alumna will also be a featured speaker. Katherine is the founder and CEO of SimplyVital Health. Natalie Moore, MD will serve as our current student speaker. Dr. Moore provided much needed medical and humanitarian assistance to island residents while also trying to juggle her MPH class responsibilities. Dr. Moore is the first International Disaster Emergency Medicine Fellow at UConn. Please RSVP to publichealth@uchc.edu on or before August 20^th, 2018.

CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH JOB OPENINGS

Click on each Job Listing to learn more.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR JOB SEARCH

APHA CareerMart

The APHA CareerMart is the online job bank maintained by the American Public Health Association.

ASPH Job Bank

The ASPH Job Bank is maintained by the Association of Schools of Public Health, an association which serves all the schools of public health in the U.S.

Connecticut Department of Administration Services Employment Connection

The Connecticut DAS website contains all Connecticut government positions and explains the state testing and application process.

Idealist.org

Idealist.org is a job board for non-profit organizations including groups concerned about public health.

NACCHO Job Listings

The National Association of County and City Health Officials job bank focuses on openings in county and local boards of health.

National Healthcare Career Network

 The NHCN website has links to job listings from over 100 public health organizations and institutions around the country.

Public Health Employment Connection

 This job bank is maintained by the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and contains listings for jobs around the country.

PublicHealthJobs.com

 PublicHealthJobs.com lists job openings by state and city.

USAJOBS

 USAJOBS is the job bank for the U.S. government and contains listing for all government agencies.

WHO Job Listings

The WHO job bank lists current WHO positions around the world and explains the WHO application process.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

From the CPHA President’s Desk

Traditionally, the busiest time of year for CPHA is the fall as we ramp up activities for the annual conference.  Thankfully, traditions change.  During the first few months of 2018, CPHA has been incredibly active, and I am thrilled that we have been able to engage so many different public health professionals, students, and organizations throughout the state.

First and foremost, congratulations to the 2018 CPHA Award Winners! Our award winners and their bios are listed below and on CPHA’s website.  The short version?  These are individuals and organizations who have made incredible contributions to public health in Connecticut and beyond.  As President, I have incredible pride in handing out our awards to deserving candidates and the 2018 awardees may be the best yet.

Second, there is still time to join the 2018 CPHA Step Challenge.  Titled the 10,000^2 Challenge, we challenge Connecticut’s residents to walk 100 million steps by National Public Health Week.  Seems like a lot of steps, right?  Well, last year you walked 70 million steps!  A special thanks goes to Cyndi and Joan of CPHA’s MOR.  They have spent considerable time recruiting teams of professionals, college students, and high school students around Connecticut.  At the end of the challenge, they will likely have recruited nearly 300 participants single-handedly.  A thank you is also extended to Yale’s APHA student members.  They were involved in the designing and disseminations of this year’s challenge material.

Third, do not miss the 2018 CPHA Legislative Breakfast on March 29^th at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.  Being co-sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Directors of Health (CADH) and the Connecticut Association of Public Health Nurses (CAPHN), the breakfast will be the key event that brings Connecticut’s largest public health professional associations together for a common cause.  The keynote speaker will be Jeremy Stein, Executive Director of CT Against Gun Violence (CAGV).

My final message for this newsletter is: “Get Involved, Stay Involved.”  Whether it is counting your steps, attending an event, or advocating for an issue, your involvement is our strength, and based on our current impact, CPHA is looking very strong.

Jonathan Noel
CPHA President

2018 CPHA PUBLIC HELATH AWARDS AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST

CPHA will celebrate National Public Health Week (April 2nd-8th, 2018) at the 2018 CPHA Public Health Awards and Networking Breakfast on Thursday, April 5th, 2018 at Southern Connecticut State University, in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom. This event will offer a chance to socialize, network, and recognize the outstanding individuals who have contributed to the advancement of public health here in Connecticut.

The 2018 Award Recipients are:

·      C.-E.A. Winslow Award – Karen Spargo MA, MPH, RS, former NVHD Director of Health

·      Ira V. Hiscock Award – AIDS Connecticut (ACT), statewide coalition providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Connecticut

·      Charles G. Huntington Award – Angela Carrano, DNP, MSN, RN, Quinnipiac University, faculty; CPHA and CT Association of Public Health Nurses Board Member

·      Michael J. Perlin Student Award – Natalie Moore, MD, MPH Candidiate, UCONN International Disaster Medicine Fellow

Come meet some our award recipients on Thursday, April 5^th, in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom-345 Fitch Street, New Haven, CT from 8:30am to 11am. Breakfast, coffee, and refreshments are included with registration.

Free parking is available for the event at the Wintergreen Garage on campus, 23 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT.

Admission to the event is $15 ($12.50 for students and community health workers). For more information and to register, click here.

2018 CPHA STEP CHALLENGE

There's still time to join the 2018 CPHA Step Challenge!

This year, CPHA’s 10,000^2 Challenge is to attain a goal of 100 million steps by National Public Health Week. Through this event, we encourage Connecticut’s residents to walk 100 million steps by National Public Health Week.  The last couple of months we have inspired professionals, college students, and high school students around Connecticut to join us in this challenge.

Through the first 2 weeks, 19 teams have registered and there are over 300 walkers participating!  Thank you to those of you who have already registered, and for those who are still waiting – there’s still time! Please sign up and submit your steps via this form

We would like to extend our gratitude to our MOR committee for their jhard work in recruiting the team, and to Yale School of Public Health’s APHA student members.  They have been an amazing support in designing and disseminations of this year’s challenge material.

Join us.  Register a team or walk on your own.  You can register at any time.  All of your steps will be used to support APHA’s Billion Step Challenge.

Last year, you helped us surpass our step challenge goals.  This year, let’s repeat history.  The total step count and the team with the highest step count will be announced at the Annual CPHA Awards Breakfast held during National Public Health Week.

UPDATE FROM MENTOR’S ON REQUEST (MOR) COMMITTEE

Public health in action. . . that’s the modus of Mentors on Request.  We aim to help students understand the role that public health plays in every aspect of their lives, by giving them exposure to passionate professionals across the breadth of our field.

The CPHA MOR  has been using the 2018 CPHA Step Challenge as a springboard to strengthen connections between students and our public health member organizations.  Our target populations are the CT HOSA and students from undergraduate programs in public health. 

As co-chairs of the MOR, we had the pleasure of both presenting to over 200  HOSA members from 18 school districts some quick facts about public health and the CPHA Step Challenge at their March 10th state conference.   We then judged their public health presentations on this years’ theme, Dating Violence.  We were impressed by the professionalism, creativity and effectiveness of these 10-minute presentations that sought to raise awareness and provide guidance for teens to prevent dating violence both personally and in their communities. The day was also a great kickoff in terms of the Step Challenge: 12 schools signed up. 

The MOR is asking more of our Step Challenge teams: We have formed the MOVE and MENTOR Step Challenge  where MOR members walk and talk about public health careers with both HOSA and undergraduate public health students.  We are grateful to MOR members who have been instrumental in getting this project going, Michael Pascucilla of East Shore Health District and CADH and  Susan Troupe of HOSA.  We welcome our other MOR members to Move and Mentor.  

Following NPHW activities and the close of the Step Challenge we will be sending a MOR survey to help us establish an online system of connecting educators and public health career mentors.  Meantime, check out the Resource Page for new PowerPoint presentations on HEalth Literacy and an introduction to public health.  

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE UPDATE

The 2018 Connecticut legislative session is in full swing, and the Advocacy Committee is at work to keep you updated on ways to get involved. CPHA is committed to protecting and promoting public health efforts and investments, particularly in the areas of Prevention, Public Health Infrastructure, Health Equity, and Environmental Health.

The best way to get involved in our efforts is to attend our upcoming events:

Thursday, March 29, 8-10 AM: CPHA’s Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Legislative Office Building Dining Room, 300 Capitol Avenue in Hartford. This year’s breakfast will feature Jeremy Stein, Executive Director of Connecticut against Gun Violence. We are especially excited about this year’s topic, as we know many CPHA members would like to support efforts around gun violence prevention. Even if this issue isn’t your top priority, this event is an opportunity to mix and mingle with public health professionals and legislators and learn about CPHA’s legislative agenda and ways to get involved. Both CPHA members and non-members are welcome. It is a great way to get to know other CPHA members and learn about the issues. Registration is Free. REGISTER HERE. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jenna Lupi, jenna.lupi@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 7^th from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm: CPHA Advocacy Training Day: During National Public Health Week, CPHA will host this training day to educate members and students on the basics of public health advocacy, including how to effectively communicate with legislators, and how to write testimony. Special guest for this event is Senator Gary Winfield. The event will be held at The Adanti Student Center, Room 301 at SCSU, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven  on Saturday, April 7^th from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. This training is open to members and non-members alike. Registration is Free and attending students will receive a FREE CPHA membership. REGISTER HERE.  Download the Agenda Here. If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call our event organizer, Ashley Andreou (ashley.andreou@yale.edu) or call (213-505-7908).

Interested in providing testimony on a bill? Testimony can be submitted electronically or provided in-person. Learn more about the process here OR reach out to jenna.lupi@gmail.com. The Advocacy Committee is eager to talk to members who want to help support the process through written or oral testimony.

 Your voice is more important now than ever- join us to get involved! The next Advocacy Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:00 PM via conference call: 857-232-0156, Access Code: 356849. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Advocacy Co-Chairs Jenna Lupi, jenna.lupi@gmail.com or Roberta Friedman, roberta@rfriedmanconsulting.com.

CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH JOB OPENINGS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR JOB SEARCH

APHA CareerMart

The APHA CareerMart is the online job bank maintained by the American Public Health Association.

ASPH Job Bank

The ASPH Job Bank is maintained by the Association of Schools of Public Health, an association which serves all the schools of public health in the U.S.

Connecticut Department of Administration Services Employment Connection

The Connecticut DAS website contains all Connecticut government positions and explains the state testing and application process.

Idealist.org

Idealist.org is a job board for non-profit organizations including groups concerned about public health.

NACCHO Job Listings

The National Association of County and City Health Officials job bank focuses on openings in county and local boards of health.

National Healthcare Career Network

 The NHCN website has links to job listings from over 100 public health organizations and institutions around the country.

Public Health Employment Connection

 This job bank is maintained by the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and contains listings for jobs around the country.

PublicHealthJobs.com

 PublicHealthJobs.com lists job openings by state and city.

USAJOBS

 USAJOBS is the job bank for the U.S. government and contains listing for all government agencies.

WHO Job Listings

The WHO job bank lists current WHO positions around the world and explains the WHO application process.

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Summer 2017

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

One of CPHA’s themes for this year is membership involvement.  CPHA is only as strong as our membership and at the beginning of the year, we encouraged you to get involved in any way that you could.  It has been an active Spring, and we are happy you were a part of it.

In March, we sponsored a legislative breakfast, along with the Connecticut Association of Directors of Health and the Connecticut Association of Boards of Health, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.  Victoria Veltri, from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, gave a great talk about how changes to the ACA will impact healthcare in CT, and with about 10 legislators in attendance, this was unequivocally a successful event for getting our message out. 

In April, several events were held during National Public Health Week.  The headliner was CPHA’s annual Awards Breakfast, which was hosted by Goodwin College.  We were able to honor an amazing slate of award winners.  These individuals have given, and continue to give, so much to CT’s public health community that a single day is hardly enough recognition.  I encourage everyone to read about the awards and the award winners on the CPHA website. 

Check out our Facebook page for pictures of the legislative breakfast and the Awards event.

Also during National Public Health Week, the Community Health Workers Association of Connecticut, CPHA’s newest section, celebrated Community Health Worker Day, and community health workers and partners from around the state celebrated, learned, networked, and even got some exercise in.  Additionally, CPHA’s Mentoring Committee organized several forums where public health practitioners talked to high school students about the role of public health and how public health careers start.  It was a pleasure to participate.

CPHA’s Advocacy Committee was also active throughout this year’s legislative session, submitting testimony on several bills and supporting efforts to protect the ACA at home and in DC.  We hope you joined their advocacy efforts by reaching out to your senators and representatives.  It is your voice that matters.  It is your voice that counts.

Finally, while people break for their much deserved summer vacations, CPHA will be hard at work planning our biggest event of the year: the 2017 CPHA Annual Meeting and Conference.  Entitled “From Patient to Population Health - Disparities Matter,” this year’s conference will be held on Monday, October 30^th at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.  Save the Date Now!  We hope to break last year’s record setting attendance!  Registration will open in August.

Happy Summer everyone! And remember, get involved, stay involved.

UPDATE FROM MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The drive for more CPHA members continues throughout the summer.  If you have not done so already, ask a friend or colleague to join CPHA.  For our “Refer a Friend” campaign, if the new member lists you as their referral source at the time of registration, both you and the new member will receive a CPHA member pin.  Membership matters.  Our strong membership numbers give us a voice in the debate on any public health issue.  CPHA is also the home for public health professionals in Connecticut, a place to network and a place to continue learning.

HEALTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE UPDATE

The Health Education Committee (HEC) has held two successful webinars this year. In April, attendees heard from local public health professionals about the opioid epidemic in Connecticut, the role of public health professionals in addressing the opioid crisis, and local initiatives from health departments in Farmington Valley and Stratford. Slides from this presentation are available on the HEC page of the CPHA website. In June, CT experts provided attendees with an overview of tick-borne and mosquito-borne diseases in preparation for the summer season. The June webcast is archived on www.ct.train.org (Course #1071180). Future webinars are scheduled for September 13 and December 6, from 9 am to 11 am (topics TBD).

In addition, the HEC is excited to announce its new partnership with the New England Public Health Training Center, who will provide us with support, exposure, and access to the CT TRAIN platform for hosting and archiving the HEC quarterly webinars!

CPHA’s HEC always welcomes new members. For more information, please email the CPHA Health Education Committee at hec@cpha.info.

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE UPDATE

The legislative Session wrapped up on June 7^th this year though the state budget is still under negotiation. The Advocacy Committee provided testimony for and against several bills this session. We appreciate everyone that assisted in developing testimony, provided information on bill progress, and contacted their state representatives in support of or against a bill. Below is a breakdown of the bills we were tracking most closely.  All submitted testimony has been posted on the CPHA website.

The following bills were signed into law or are awaiting the Governor’s signature:

HB 6695 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF YOUTH FROM CONVERSION THERAPY - This bill will protect youth from conversion therapy by defining conversion therapy as unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action, by making it unlawful for any person to engage in trade or commerce to provide conversion therapy, and to prevent the use of public funds from being used on any activity related to conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is a dangerous attack on the LGBTQ community, and youth are especially susceptible. CPHA viewed this bill as critical to protecting children’s health and will continue to monitor its progress. This bill was signed into law by the Governor on May 10^th.

SB 126 - AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS – The amended bill provides a definition of Community Health Workers and requires that the Director of Healthcare Innovation work with DPH to: determine the financial implications of a CHW Certification Program; develop recommendations on certification requirements, methods for administering a certification program, and requirements to recognize training programs; and provide final recommendations to the General Assembly by October 2018. CPHA sees CHWs as critical to the healthcare workforce in the state, and has adopted the CHW Association of CT as an official section. Both CPHA and CHWACT submitted testimony in support of this bill. CHWs provide critical prevention services to communities across the state. While they are often utilized in underserved populations, CHWs improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare delivery costs for many populations. Although the profession has existed for a very long time, there is no sustainable financing mechanism in the current healthcare system. CPHA believes that defining CHWs scope of practice and providing standardized credentialing and certification will lead to more sustainable funding opportunities for this critical workforce.  CPHA’s testimony reflected the need to establish such a Certification program. This bill was passed by both the House and the Senate.

The following bills gained traction during session but were not ultimately passed:

SB 586: AN ACT EXPANDING MANDATED HEALTH BENEFITS FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS- This bill would protect health benefits gained through the Affordable Care Act at the state level, in the event that the ACA or particular provisions are repealed at the federal level. This bill was passed by the Senate and passed temporarily by the House, giving the legislature the ability to take action in special session if provisions are repealed federally.

HB 5210- AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS PAY FAIRNESS AND EQUITY MATTERS- This bill would strengthen the pay fairness and equity statute by prohibiting employers to ask about salary history prior to an offer of employment and salary negotiation. It would further prohibit employers from using past salary history as a defense against unfair compensation based on sex. CPHA submitted testimony in favor of this bill as studies have continuously shown that equitable pay is key to improving health outcomes for women and families. This bill made it out of Committee and to the House Calendar.

HB 5384 – AN ACT RAISING THE LEGAL AGE FOR PURCHASE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS – This bill would raise the legal age for purchase and use of tobacco products to 21. This bill was in accordance with the American Lung Association’s Tobacco 21 initiative. The American Lung Association grades states on their tobacco cessation and control efforts across five categories, of which CT currently has a B, C, D and two Fs. This legislation would improve our overall standing, with studies showing that raising the age to 21 will significantly decrease the number of individuals who become regular smokers. CPHA has long supported efforts to reduce tobacco use, especially among youth, and will continue to do so during next year’s session. This bill made it to the House Calendar.

SB 35 - AN ACT CONCERNING BEVERAGES WITH ADDED SUGARS, SWEETENERS AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, AND OBESITY. –This bill was originally intended to change consumer behavior regarding the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages. In the updated form, the bill would require DPH to post information on its website directing the public to information on SSBs and obesity through the CDC. While CPHA was disappointed that the bill did not contain stronger language, we hope that this bill will lead to stronger recommendations regarding sugar-sweetened beverages in future years. CPHA submitted testimony in favor of a tax on sugar sweetened beverages, referencing the very successful tax passed in Berkeley, California which reduced SSB consumption by 21% and increased water consumption by 63%. Numerous other cities have now passed similar legislation. CPHA will advocate strongly in the next session for bills that move further, as the consumption of added sugar contributes to numerous chronic conditions currently plaguing our communities. The bill was passed by the Senate but did not make it off of the House calendar.

The following bills did not make it out of Committee:

HB 6200 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESENTATION OF A PERMIT TO CARRY A PISTOL OR REVOLVER – This bill would require individuals who openly carry a pistol or revolver to produce their permit upon request of a law enforcement officer if the firearm is visible to such officer. CPHA has also long supported prevention efforts to reduce gun violence, which is currently considered a public health epidemic. We have also continued to share with our members news of federal attempts to weaken state gun laws and will continue to stay vigilant of potential threats. Connecticut is a leader in the country on common sense gun laws, and CPHA is committed to maintaining that status.

HB 7170 – AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE INTEGRATION OF MUNICIPAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS INTO REGIONAL HEALTH DISTRICTS. – This bill would regionalize local health departments as of July 1, 2020. CPHA opposed the bill, as detailed in testimony which was submitted. Though CPHA is not against regionalization, we could not support the bill as it had not thoroughly considered the repercussions, nor had it outlined a plan for mitigating those repercussions. More of our specific concerns are detailed in the testimony that was submitted to the Public Health Committee.

Two additional bills of interest include:

HB 5314: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION AND TAXATION OF THE RETAIL SALE AND CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA FOR USE BY PERSONS TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.- While CPHA takes no strong position on this bill, should this bill be written into statute, CPHA urges revenue generated to be used for the purpose of public health prevention efforts, specifically to fund research into marijuana misuse and abuse. Further, CPHA urges that the statute include APHA’s recommendations on this issue which include standards for determining impaired operation of motor vehicles, standards for the quality and potency of commercially available marijuana, and overall to establish commercial legalization as a public health approach to reduce and prevent the drug’s misuse and abuse.

SB 795: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY AND IMPROVING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM- This bill would centralize several of the state’s health reform efforts and modernize the Certificate of Need program. The issues included in this bill will be addressed through the State Budget process.

To get involved with Advocacy Committee, please contact Jenna Lupi, jenna.lupi@gmail.com.

Courses for UCONN’S New CERTIFICATE IN ADDICTION SCIENCE – Available Fall 2017

The health and social burden attributable to the misuse of psychoactive substances is enormous.  The scientific study of addiction to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs is one of the most promising ways to address the public health challenge of addiction. Addiction studies is devoted to the understanding, management and prevention of alcoholism, opiate addiction, nicotine dependence, pathological gambling and multiple substance use.  The Certificate in Addiction Science (CAS) is designed to engage prospective addiction scientists, knowledge translators and research collaborators in the practical business of investigating substance use disorders and applying that knowledge to clinical practice and health policy.

CAS is a four-course (12 credit) certificate within the Graduate Program in Public Health at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. It is supported by a grant from the US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Grant #R25 AA024435). The courses are designed to promote an understanding of basic, clinical, epidemiological and policy research on alcohol and other substances. The CAS is intended for a wide array of health professionals, including individuals currently practicing in their professions and those in training for research, program management and clinical careers.

Program highlights include:

· A graduate certificate with global reach and local relevance.

· Courses conducted with the help of leading addiction researchers from around the world.

· Innovative, fully online course designs that engage and immerse each student in the material.

· A focus on the conduct, interpretation and translation of addiction science into policy and practice.

Visit https://health.uconn.edu/community-medicine/certificate-in-addiction-science/ for more information.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Department of Health – City of New Haven

Public Health Nurse, Department of Health, City of New Haven

Assistant Water Superintendent, City of Waterbury

Environmental Resources and Water Quality Manager, City of Waterbury

Public Health Nurse - Part Time, Greenwich, CT

School Based Health Center Program Director, Fair Haven Community Health Center

Program Manager - Office for Community Child Health, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Healthcare Analyst, Connecticut Hospital Association - Wallingford, CT

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Senator Chris Murphy
Senator Richard Blumenthal
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
Congressman Joe Courtney
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty

SAVE HEALTH CARE
Join Us In Support of the Affordable Care Act

Sunday January 15, 2017 
1:00 pm

Connecticut State Capitol
Bushnell Park side
210 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT

Can you join us? RSVP to RSVP_Connecticut@murphy.senate.gov

JOB POSTING

BUSINESS MANAGER – FULL TIME

The Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) is currently seeking to hire a full time Business Manager to provide district operations, financial and general management functions. The Naugatuck Valley Health District is the local health department for the municipalities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton, and serves a population of approximately 127,273

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred with 2-3 years’ experience in accounting, business management, or related field. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. Exceptions to the requirements may be made for compelling reasons. Experience in human resources management, facilities management, and grants management is desirable.

Responsibilities:

The Business Manager is responsible for all accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, audit interface, general ledger, and preparation of financial statements; oversight of purchasing; human resources coordination of employee records, payroll, retirement plan, workers’ compensation plan, insurances, and other related benefits; accounting functions related to grants; and oversight of facilities management functions, among others.

Compensation:

This 35-hour per week position offers a comprehensive benefit package of medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

To Apply:

Please forward a letter of interest and current resume by noon on August 26, 2016 to Colleen Lindholm at Naugatuck Valley Health District, 98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483 or by email at clindholm@nvhd.org. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

Job Opening

Public Health Specialist

The Naugatuck Valley Health District is seeking a full-time Public Health Specialist to work in a Local Health District serving six municipalities. The position will encompass a range of activities in the areas of assessment, quality improvement, program evaluation, performance management, strategic planning, and workforce development, among others. This position reports to the Director of Health, coordinates with the Management Team, and serves as the Accreditation Coordinator for the agency.

The Public Health Specialist Position

This unique position provides the opportunity to coordinate initiatives at all levels of the organization that meet national standards for local public health departments. The Public Health Specialist will implement principles and model practices for public health programs and administration while striving to improve the health of the community.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

-Have a graduate level degree (or enrolled in a course of study at the graduate level) in public health, health administration, public administration, business administration, or a related field and a minimum of one year demonstrated work experience

-In lieu of the above, a BA/BS degree with 3 or more years work experience 

-Have effective oral and written communication skills

-Be enthusiastic, motivated, organized, and team-spirited

To Apply:

This position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary level commensurate with experience and education. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Naugatuck Valley Health District, 98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483 or email as an attachment to clindholm@nvhd.org. The deadline is noon on Friday, August 26, 2016. However, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. 

The Connecticut Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network AmeriCorps Program aims to improve academic engagement of economically disadvantaged students through participation in the Youth Health Service Corps (YHSC) and Collegiate Health Service Corps (CHSC) service learning programs, as well as health workshops. The YHSC and CHSC programs are health careers recruitment programs that engage diverse students as leaders in meaningful service learning that address community health issues. Student volunteers are trained to serve in health care settings that serve the underserved. Students are exposed to entry level health care careers and learn how to successfully enter onto upwardly mobile health care career ladders. The program will increase AmeriCorps members' educational and professional status by providing a vast amount of experience in the field.

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=50056

Eastern Highlands Health District has an opening for a full-time Community Health and Wellness Coordinator. This position performs professional work in planning, designing, and managing a wide range of both employee wellness and community health programs. Experience and knowledge of individual nutrition and fitness, health and wellness promotion, employee wellness programming, public and population health, community networking, program evaluation, and grant writing is a must. Candidate must have excellent communication, and supervisory skills.

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, kinesiology, health education, public health, nursing or a related field supplemented by at least four years of relevant experience, including supervisory duties, are required. Master’s degree and certification as a registered dietician, or Certified Health Education Specialist is highly desirable. Annual salary range $59,000 to $70,000, with a competitive benefit package.

Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of at least three professional references to HR@mansfieldct.org and an employment application at www.mansfieldct.gov/jobapp. Application deadline July 22nd at noon.

The term of this contract shall be from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. By mutual consent of all parties, this contract may be extended at the same prices, terms and conditions for an additional one (1) year period. There is no guarantee of future work beyond June 30, 2017.

The awarded contractor shall provide the following scope of services:

Meeting Facilitation
Facilitate meetings including those of Mass Dispensing Area 33. Facilitation services include preparing agendas, presentation agendas, presentation materials, and handouts; communicating with committee members; and meeting evaluation.

Emergency Plans
At the direction of the Manchester and Glastonbury Directors of Health, draft changes to existing emergency response plans and their annexes; review plans for consistency and integration with other relevant local, regional, state, and national plans; and facilitate planning process with the goal of continuous improvement of MDA 33’s ability to respond to a public health threat.

Communication
Serve as the chief editor of MDA 33’s Volunteer Newsletter. Communicate as needed with MDA 33’s committee members. Assist MDA 33 staff in maintenance and testing of MDA 33’s Health Alert Network (HAN). Complete annual HAN progress report for DPH submission.

Knowledge Transfer
Stay current with public health emergency preparedness standards, best practices, and resources. Monitor key sources for disease surveillance trends and inform Health Directors periodically. Network with PHP Coordinators across the state of Connecticut. Synthesize and transfer information as appropriate within MDA 33.

Training
Conduct orientation and regular continuing education emergency preparedness training for staff as directed by each town’s health department. Conduct emergency preparedness and response training for volunteers as requested.

Training and Exercise Coordination
Facilitate annual training and exercise workshop for MDA 33; coordinate all training and exercise activities in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines; integrate the training plan with regional Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) training plans; facilitate planning, hot wash, and debriefing sessions; prepare notice of drill/exercise reports and After Action Report (AAR). Promote use of TRAIN Connecticut within MDA 33. Monitor and document training records as required.

POD Supplies
Maintain inventory of MDA 33’s Point of Dispensing (POD) supplies in cooperation with POD Supplies Coordinators.

Volunteers
Provide administrative support to MDA 33 Volunteer Committee working closely with MDA 33 health directors to define annual recruitment objectives and strategies. Update and Maintain volunteer database and recruitment kits. Assist with recruitment activities as needed. Prepare and submit the Public Health Emergency Response Team deliverable as specified by DPH.

Operational Readiness Review (ORR)
Lead annual or biannual ORR including documentation submission and plan review/enhancement.

Regional Planning
Participate in regional public health preparedness planning meetings as directed by the Manchester and Glastonbury Health Directors including participation on workgroups or subcommittees. Participate in regional drills as directed.

Reports
Prepare invoices, submit supporting documents, and grant expenditure reports along with health directors as required by DPH no later than 15 business days after receiving information from the health departments. Prepare and submit the annual progress report for the grant in cooperation with the Manchester and Glastonbury Heath Directors and other Planning Committee members.

Contractors are requested to provide the following information with their proposal.
A. Letter of Transmittal.
B. Understanding and approach to the project.
C. Information on firm, qualifications and experience of those individuals assigned to the project.
D. References and examples of past work product as it relates to this RFP.
E. Detailed fee proposal.

All proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m., June 28, 2016. Eight (8) copies shall be placed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “RFP 16/17-4: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator”.
Proposals shall be addressed and delivered to the Town of Manchester, Director of General Services as indicated:

Postal Service 
Town of Manchester, Connecticut

Mr. Gerald R. Dupont

Director of General Services 
Lincoln Center 
494 Main Street PO Box 191
Manchester, CT 06040 

All proposals shall be opened publicly and recorded as received. There will be no public reading of proposals. Proposals received later than time and date specified will not be considered. No proposal may be withdrawn within 30 days after the submission due date.

Questions about this RFP may be directed to Gerald R. Dupont, Director of General Services, by email gensvcs@manchesterct.gov or fax (860) 647-5206 or no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the date proposals are due. All information given by the Town except by written addenda shall be informal and shall not be binding upon the Town nor shall it furnish a basis for legal action by any Proposer or prospective Proposer against the Town.

JOB OPENING
Chesprocott Health District is seeking to employ a full-time
SANITARIAN

Chesprocott Health District is centrally located and serves the towns of Cheshire, Prospect and Wolcott. We serve over 56,000 residents and are currently seeking to hire a full time Sanitarian

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should be certified in Food Service Inspections. Phase I and II subsurface sewage disposal certification preferred. Must have a BS in public or environmental health or a related field; have the ability to interface and problem-solve with the public; have computer skills and the ability to work safely and independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sanitarian will investigate health, environmental, and nuisance complaints; inspect day care centers, housing complaints; public pools and salons. The Sanitarian shall inspect food service establishments, inspect subsurface sewage disposal systems, water supply wells, public swimming pools, and salons for compliance with Federal, State, and local codes and ordinances.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

Please forward letter of interest and resume to the Director of Health

Chesprocott Health District
Maura Esposito, MPH
1247 Highland Ave
Cheshire CT 06410

Deadline for submitting: April 18, 2016

POSITION TITLE: PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

SALARY RANGE: $22.80 - $33.74 hourly               HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M.

The City of Middletown is accepting applications for the position of Public Health Sanitarian Enforcement Officer. This position is located in the Middletown Health Department. Completed City of Middletown Application for Employment forms must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 19, 2016. Complete job description and application forms may be obtained in the Human Resources Division, Room 206, Middletown Municipal Building, 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown, Connecticut 06457; or, applications can be printed from our website at www.cityofmiddletown.com. Click on Employment. (Faxed or e-mailed applications are not accepted.)

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a related field with one year of inspection/enforcement experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. This position requires Phase 1 and 2 Septic System Inspector Certification, Food Service Inspector and Lead Inspector Certifications. Must have a valid CT Driver’s License. (Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be attached to application).

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the above listed training and experience requirements, as stated on the application form, or application may be rejected.

POSITION PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Director of Health and the Chief Public Health Sanitation/Office Manager, performs inspection, review and enforcement duties in administering the Connecticut Public Health Code and other related health, environmental statues, regulations and ordinances. The position may also be required to enforce and administer housing codes, law and statutes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interprets, enforces & administers the CT Public Health Code and related Health & Environmental statutes, regulations and ordinances; Performs a variety of inspections including food service, health facility, septic system installation, school, bathing area, public pool, day care facility and underground fuel oil tank removal inspections; Investigates nuisance complaints; Responds to emergency situations, Is subject to call for emergency response after hours; May assist in special housing placements; Reviews plans for septic systems, site plans for restaurants and house; Reviews demolition procedures and permits; Organizes, monitors and reviews lead abatement and asbestos removal plans, May receive complaints of housing code violations; May act as Fire Marshal in one and two family houses where other Fire Marshal has no jurisdiction; Prepares a variety of reports & correspondence; and, Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

CLOSING DATE: Completed Application for Employment forms must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 19, 2016. Incomplete applications or resumes submitted without the completed application form will not be considered.

The City of Middletown provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Division prior to the application closing date or the testing date, whichever is applicable.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

POSTING DATE: March 2, 2016                    CLOSING DATE: March 9, 2016* (still open as of 4/8/16)

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!

OPEN TO: Candidates on a current examination list

POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: 113675TS      NOTE: THIS NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED ON YOUR APPLICATION

LOCATION: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

SHIFT/HOURS: 1st Shift/35 hours per week

SALARY GROUP/RANGE: HC 23/$58,073*- $78,713 (*NEW State Employees)

NOTE: Candidates must have applied for and passed the Epidemiologist 2 (InfChrDis) exam and be on the current certification list promulgated by the Department of Administrative Services. State employees currently holding the above title or those who have previously attained permanent status in the class may apply for lateral transfer. Applicants will not have the opportunity to take the exam prior to the above closing date to qualify for this particular vacancy.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience organizing and analyzing epidemiological data using the National Healthcare Safety Network’s (or a similar system’s) protocols and software for surveillance of healthcare associated infections;
• Experience accessing and abstracting epidemiological data from medical records;
• Experience working with medical professionals, including infection preventionists, in epidemiological surveillance for healthcare associated infections;
• Experience performing data analyses using standard biostatistical tests;
• Experience using computer software (including ACCESS, Epi Info, and SAS) for epidemiological analysis;
• Ability to independently perform epidemiological investigations following protocols used in surveillance for healthcare associated infections;
• Ability, with supervision, to prepare epidemiological surveillance protocols in surveillance for healthcare associated infections;
• Experience preparing written data reports, including the use of text and graphics to describe analyzed data;
• Experience giving verbal presentations on epidemiological data and analyses, to answer both professional and lay audience questions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Considerable knowledge of relevant disease processes which affect humans and animals; considerable knowledge of epidemiological methods and techniques; knowledge of basic biological processes; oral and written communications skills; interpersonal skills; computer skills; ability to independently perform epidemiological investigations; ability to independently collect, analyze and interpret epidemiological data. Considerable knowledge of infectious and/or chronic disease processes.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
General Experience:
Six (6) years' experience conducting epidemiological investigations in a responsible technical or professional capacity.
Special Experience:
One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved interviewing and performing trend analyses at or above the level of Epidemiologist 1.

Substitution Allowed:
1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor degree.
2. A Master's degree in Public Health, Community Medicine or a related health science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. A Doctorate in a related discipline such as Public Health, Medicine or a natural or behavioral science may be substituted for the General Experience.

Special Requirement:
1. Incumbents in this class must be willing to be immunized for communicable diseases as necessary and appropriate.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

PLEASE NOTE: This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Application Instructions: ANYONE WISHING TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE State of Connecticut Application Form for Examination and Employment (Form CT-HR-12), INCLUSION OF A RESUME IS OPTIONAL. THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE CLOSING DATE AT THE TOP OF THIS FORM AT:

FAX: 860-730-8386
EMAIL: dph.recruitment@ct.gov
If mail is necessary, please send to:
Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue, MS #13PER
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Post Date 3/21/2016

DESCRIPTION
DataHaven is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that directly supports hundreds of community, academic, government, health care, and institutional organizations throughout Connecticut by collecting, interpreting, and sharing high-quality public information. As an organization with a 25-year-history of public service, DataHaven is also a formal affiliate of the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), a collaborative national effort by the Urban Institute and local partners to further the development and use of neighborhood information systems in local policymaking and community building.
The Survey Research Manager is a full‐time or part-time position based in downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The Survey Research Manager will perform analysis of population-based survey data, prepare graphs and other visual presentations, write summary reports, and help to collect and analyze national, statewide, and Connecticut town data pertaining to demographics, health, economics, and quality of life. This position requires strong writing skills, including a careful eye for detail and accuracy. The ideal candidate will enjoy following trends in national research or policy related to these issues, and at communicating their findings to a broad audience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A bachelor’s degree and at least 1-2 years of experience working in population-based survey research, epidemiology, public health, social sciences, or a related field;
• At least 1-2 years of experience in the processing, storage, and analysis of large-scale national or statewide survey datasets using statistical software programs (R, SPSS);
• Understanding of research methods, survey design, and statistical evaluation of data, and strong quantitative skills;
• Demonstrated experience in preparing graphic representations of data and publishing written reports or journal articles;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with staff on multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and within tight timeframes;
• Curiosity and love of data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced academic degree or other specialized training in epidemiology, public health, demographics or social sciences;
• Active interest in key issues related to public policy, economics, or community health;
• Experience working within Connecticut, Greater New Haven, or Fairfield County and/or an understanding of the diverse communities that live in these areas;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND BENEFITS
• Competitive hourly salary, work schedule, start date, and term of service to be negotiated.
• Sixth-floor downtown office overlooking City Hall, Yale University, and New Haven’s beautiful public square. New Haven is one of the nation’s most walkable cities, and is located 60 miles from New York City and 130 miles from Boston.
• Help change public policy and improve your community.

DataHaven is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. We commit to affirming the value of diversity and promoting an environment free of discrimination.

TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter, and a resume with salary history, via email to info (at) ctdatahaven.org, or via mail to 129 Church St, Suite 605, New Haven, CT 06510. Due to our small staff size, we may be unable to respond to inquiries about this position, and phone calls will not be accepted. The cover letter should explain your interest in the position and describe your relevant experience, as well as indicate your potential availability or preferred start date.

DESCRIPTION
DataHaven is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that directly supports hundreds of community, academic, government, health care, and institutional organizations throughout Connecticut by collecting, interpreting, and sharing high-quality public information. As an organization with a 25-year-history of public service, DataHaven is also a formal affiliate of the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), a collaborative national effort by the Urban Institute and local partners to further the development and use of neighborhood information systems in local policymaking and community building.

The Research Associate is a full‐time or part-time position based in downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The Research Associate will help collect and analyze Connecticut town data pertaining to demographics, health, economics, and quality of life. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with different research techniques to document and answer questions about social and economic well-being in our communities, and will use their strong written and oral communications skills to communicate these issues to a broad audience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Educational background in statistics, social science, city planning, public health, or related fields.
• At least 1 year of work experience processing and analyzing data through the use of Microsoft Excel, Access, R, SPSS, and/or similar software programs, and a rigorous attention to detail;
• Expertise in at least one of the following: Web application development, Python, database development (SQL), GIS, and statistical analysis software (R, SPSS);
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with staff on multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and within tight timeframes;
• Curiosity and love of data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of methods used to analyze, visualize, or describe existing raw data sets in ways that make them more useful to the general public;
• Knowledge of principles and applications of social science and public policy, including but not limited to statistics, survey methods, geography, urban planning, economics, environmental issues, education, and public health; and/or experience working with raw data from large-scale, high-quality national or statewide surveys;
• Experience working within Connecticut, Greater New Haven, or Fairfield County and/or an understanding of the diverse communities that live in these areas;
• A bachelor’s degree or advanced degree, or the equivalent combination of training or experience, with a strong track record of academic achievement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND BENEFITS
• Competitive hourly salary, work schedule, start date, and term of service to be negotiated.
• Sixth-floor downtown office overlooking City Hall, Yale University, and New Haven’s beautiful public square. New Haven is one of the nation’s most walkable cities, and is located 60 miles from New York City and 130 miles from Boston.
• Help change public policy and improve your community.

DataHaven is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. We commit to affirming the value of diversity and promoting an environment free of discrimination.

TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter, and a resume with salary history, via email to info (at) ctdatahaven.org, or via mail to 129 Church St, Suite 605, New Haven, CT 06510. Due to our small staff size, we may be unable to respond to inquiries about this position, and phone calls will not be accepted. The cover letter should explain your interest in the position and describe your relevant experience, as well as indicate your potential availability or preferred start date.

Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of Public Health, performs duties relating to the improvement of community health. P/T to F/T

Essential Job Functions-For illustrative purposes only:

To assist in conducting communicable disease follow-up.

To complete the objectives of the Preventive Health Block Grant as well as the Putting on Airs program.

To update and develop media contacts and begin developing routine press releases on pertinent public health topics that will be sent to the media.

To seek out health education and preventative health grants and apply for them with approval of the Director of Public Health.

Will assist the Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator with planning and training of non-medical staff and others related to Bioterrorism assignments.

Works with staff members and the Director of Public Health on various special projects related to community health and environmental health.

To utilize existing Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) plans and data. In conjunction with the Director, to participate in our District’s catchment area hospitals’ Community Health Needs Assessment processes as well as Community Health Improvement Plan processes.

To outreach to our communities and meet with government, hospital, social services and other agencies where appropriate to encourage health education and prevention to build bridges and coordinate as well as produce health education and prevention programs for the good of the citizens of our towns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of communicable and chronic disease. Ability to prepare health promotion/disease prevention grants. Ability to work with others in planning and implementation of community health programs. Requires competency in oral and written presentations. Ability to perform related duties as needed under the direction of the Director of Public Health. Must be comfortable with public speaking and facilitating programs.

Personal Attributes:
Must be a people person with exceptional interpersonal skills. Neat and professional appearance. Emotional stability, ability to present ideas in an easily understood manner to varied audiences, to use proper judgement and tact, to work within the government structure and chain of command, and to work with the staff and the Board of Directors as a team player.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health, and Nursing, Dietetics or health related field. Master’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health or another health related field is desirable. CHES-certification is a plus. Six (6) months or more of responsible experience in the field of health education is a plus. Salary will be based on qualifications.

EOE-M/F, Minorities encouraged to apply.The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter to Patrice Sulik, Director of Health, North Central District Health Department at 31 North Main Street, Enfield, CT 06082 or via email to psulik@ncdhd.org

·         A program director

·         Two research and advocacy fellows, and

·         A staff attorney

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

The Collaboration for Research Integrity and Transparency (CRIT)

CRIT is a new collaboration that will be launched at Yale in July 2016.  CRIT’s mission is to ensure that the evidence base that supports decision-making regarding pharmaceuticals and other medical products is accurate, comprehensive, and accessible.  The initiative aims to strengthen the integrity of the research used to make decisions about medical products by ensuring the data are both rigorous and reliable, by promoting full access to all clinical trial information, and by supporting independent research and analysis of those data.  It also will work to achieve a legal and regulatory environment that supports the production and sharing of high quality data. CRIT will undertake academic research, advocacy, and litigation to inform and shape the policy environment in this area.

CRIT Program Director Opening

In collaboration with CRIT faculty leaders, the Program Director will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and development of the CRIT. S/he will, coordinate the efforts of the various team-members, manage the budget, and facilitate the collaboration’s work. 

Duties include:

• Coordinating the efforts of the CRIT team (which includes faculty across several schools at Yale, four additional staff members, and student assistants),
• Directly supervising the full-time CRIT administrator
• Developing and managing the program budget
• Coordinating weekly or biweekly CRIT meetings for staff and faculty, as well as longer-range strategic planning processes at least once each year.
• Leading in the planning and execution of an annual symposium on research integrity and transparency at Yale, and a regular seminar series on related issues (meeting approximately five times a year).
• Facilitating convening of an advisory committee at least annually
• Working with the administrator and business office to perform financial forecasting and monthly expenditure oversight
• Assuring appropriate and optimal utilization of various restricted sources of funding, and leading CRIT development and grant reporting activities.
• Leading in the management of an internal small grants fund, which will seek applications for, and award and oversee reporting on, a series of small research grants available to faculty working on issues of relevance to the CRIT.
• Working with colleagues across the campus on related work on data integrity and transparency
• Developing relationships with outside collaborators, including other organizations working on data transparency and quality.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree; at least five years of work experience; a proven track record as a supervisor; proven administrative and organizational expertise; and budget-management experience. Graduate training preferred. The director will be encouraged to contribute, in addition, to the substantive work of the center, via publishing and public speaking engagements, and should have superb oral and written communications skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of constituencies.

This position starts on July 1^st, 2016, or possibly sooner.  Salary range: $70,000 - $87,500, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent health and retirement benefits and access to university facilities. This position is initially funded for three years and we will be applying for funding renewal.  You can view University benefits at: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/benefits/index.html.

CRIT Research and Advocacy Fellows

The CRIT research and advocacy fellows will undertake original research related to the central concerns of the project and aim to publish the results in both academic and non-academic fora.   The fellows will be directly supervised by GHJP and CORE faculty and staff, with one fellow based in GHJP and one at CORE. Both fellows will be mentored by faculty drawn from Yale’s law, public health and medical schools, and will in turn help mentor Yale students interested in these topics.  

The ideal candidates will have professional training in law, medicine, and/or public health; as well as experience translating academic work into policy circles. She or he will be an excellent writer and communicator and have an interest in data integrity and transparency and in drug, medical device or biologics research, development and regulation.  Familiarity with the FDA and First Amendment law and prior research experience are an advantage. 

The fellow will receive tailored training in research methods, and may attend relevant courses in the law, medical, and public health schools. Key duties will include:

·         Developing publishable papers that address, for example, policy, regulatory and legal barriers to ensuring that research of pharmaceuticals and medical devices is accurate, comprehensive, and accessible; or policy or legal measures to remedy existing barriers

·         Developing publishable papers that document, for example, reasons for and problems associated with the lack of transparency, of clinical research data; or the association clinical implications of this lack of transparency 

·         Producing policy papers and briefings, to disseminate CRIT research and shape policy and law reform recommendations in appropriate areas

·         Facilitating CRIT’s advocacy and policy work generally, including by travelling to conferences and policymaking settings, and assisting the CRIT staff attorney with amicus briefs and other legal advocacy work

The fellow will be part of the larger CRIT staff and may assume responsibility for other shared work from time to time (e.g. organizing events and seminars).  

This position starts on July 1^st, 2016, and will be for one year, renewable on mutual agreement for up to three years.  Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000, depending upon qualifications, plus health and retirement benefits and access to university facilities.  You can view University benefits at: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/benefits/index.html

CRIT Staff Attorney Opening

The staff attorney will be a member of both CRIT and the MFIA Clinic, with responsibility to develop and implement legal strategies that will increase transparency for clinical trials involving drugs, biologics and medical devices.  At least five years of previous litigation experience is required; knowledge of FOIA, FDA drug approval policies and practices, clinical testing design and ethics, administrative procedure law, or First Amendment is preferred.

Under the supervision of MFIA director David Schulz, the staff attorney will work with CRIT faculty drawn from Yale’s law, public health and medical schools to devise and implement strategies that can achieve a significant systematic impact on access to clinical trial data, and that can shape the quality of clinical trial data produced.  These strategies may include such steps as initiating litigation to enforce clinical reporting requirements, pursuing FOIA litigation, petitioning for FDA regulatory reforms, and coordinating with private and government attorneys.  Activities may also include amicus work in cases of importance to CRIT issues, for example, involving First Amendment challenges to the FDA’s regulatory authority.

To implement these strategies, the staff attorney will have the assistance of Yale law students in the MFIA Clinic, and another licensed attorney who serves as a MFIA fellow.  In his or her role as a supervising attorney in the Clinic, the CRIT staff attorney will play a significant role in training a new generation of lawyers to be both excellent advocates and future leaders in this area of the law.  The staff attorney will supervise students on all active Clinic cases undertaken in support of CRIT’s mission, and teach a number of substantive and skill-based sessions each semester. 

The staff attorney will also be able to participate in the scholarly activities of the MFIA, and its parent organization, the Information Society Project (ISP), directed by Knight Professor of Constitutional Law And the First Amendment Jack Balkin.  ISP activities include regular academic lunches, workshops, conferences, and talks. 

This position starts on July 1^st, 2016.  Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000, depending upon qualifications, plus health and retirement benefits and access to university facilities.  You can view University benefits at: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/benefits/index.html

Applications

Review of applications for all positions will begin on February 15, 2016, and continue thereafter until the positions are filled.

Application materials should include:

For the program director:

• A one to three page statement describing the applicant’s interest in the position and relevant experience;
• A copy of the applicant’s resume or CV;
• Transcripts from undergraduate and any relevant professional school; and
• At least one sample of recent written work;
• Contact information for three references, at least two of which can speak to the candidate’s professional experiences

For the GHJP research and advocacy fellow:

• A one to three page statement describing the applicant’s interest in the position and relevant experience;
• A copy of the applicant’s resume or CV;
• Transcripts from undergraduate and any relevant professional school; and
• At least one sample of recent written work;
• Contact information for three references

For the CORE research and advocacy fellow:

• A one to three page statement describing the applicant’s interest in the position and relevant experience;
• A copy of the applicant’s resume or CV;
• Transcripts from undergraduate and any relevant professional school; and
• At least one sample of recent written work;
• Contact information for three references

For the staff attorney:

• A one to three page statement describing the applicant’s interest in the staff attorney position and relevant practice experience;
• A copy of the applicant’s resume;
• A law school (and any graduate school) transcript; and
• At least one sample of recent legal writing, preferably a brief or memorandum.
• Contact information for three references

**Please indicate clearly in the application materials the position for which you are applying **

Further information about CRIT is available at http://www.yaleghjp.org/#!crit/cgu.  Contact Meredith Berger with any questions, at (203) 432-3283 or meredith.berger@yale.edu. Application materials should be sent (in electronic form) to crit.admin@yale.edu and meredith.berger@yale.edu.