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Job Mart
If you are looking for a public health position or have a position open, post your information here by sending it to PublicHealthNe@cs.com.
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~~~Current Job Openings~~~
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Community Health Nurse III
Closing Date: 08/25/2008
Salary: $18.920/ hour (Additional salary based on experience)
Description of Essential Duties
Develop, implement, and evaluate diabetes quality improvement activities and projects with clinics throughout Nebraska. Plan and conduct diabetes professional education presentations, trainings and workshops. Coordinate diabetes efforts and resources with other agencies, organizations and clinics. Facilitate diabetes meetings. Collaborate with other programs on public health initiatives. Provide assistance with grant preparation, diabetes guideline development, project implementation, budget preparation, evaluation, completion of reports, strategic planning and technical assistance to sub-grantees and partners.
REQUIREMENTS: Experienced RN, licensed in Nebraska. Must be able to travel and stay overnight, including statewide, national or regional meetings. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Prefer Bachelor or Masters Degree. Excellent organizational, communication, public relations and word processing skills. Prefer experience in diabetes, public health, quality improvement, medical systems, training, and evaluation.
Closing Date: 08/25/2008
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Health Educator
Grand Island, NE
Position open until filled
Assesses and provides information to individuals and communities to promote healthy lifestyles; monitors health status to identify community health problems; informs and educates people about health issues; participates in grant planning and implementation; develops informational materials; investigates disease occurrences, and other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Community Health Education, Nursing, Education or a related field from an accredited college or university. Knowledge of various cultures and learning styles. Ability to effectively communicate. One year related experience preferred.
Part-time 25 hrs a week. $18.03-25.34. Apply to:
Central District Health Deptartment
1137 S. Locust St.
Grand Island, NE.
Open until filled. EO/AAE
Posted August 14, 2008
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Project Manager Position Description
Lincoln, NE
Deadline: August 29, 2008.
WasteCap Nebraska, a leader in statewide business recycling and resource management assistance, currently has an opportunity available for a Project Manager. We focus on providing resource conservation assistance to Nebraska businesses and are currently involved in managing several grant-funded and community advocacy projects. WasteCap is a small but highly productive and fast-paced organization.
The WasteCap Nebraska Project Manager is responsible for managing several projects and providing all forms of technical assistance to current business members as well as potential clients of WasteCap Nebraska. This assistance may include, but not be limited to: Membership Recruitment, performing Waste Assessments, Recycling Contract Management, performing Service Provider Audits, Membership Maintenance, Product Recycling Research, and program fundraising. Additional duties include researching/writing technical guides, preparation of testimonials/case studies and assisting with grant writing/management.
The right person must be flexible and able to manage multiple ongoing projects while responding to frequent interruptions and new priorities/activities. The successful candidate will be an extremely organized self-starter with a strong attention to detail and who is able to multi-task and work independently. Minimum requirements include a bachelors degree, 5 years experience managing projects, some fundraising experience and a strong environmental ethic. WasteCap Nebraska offers a competitive benefits package and salary.
Application deadline: August 29, 2008.
Serious applicants should submit a resume, references, salary history, and letter of interest to:
Carrie Hakenkamp
WasteCap Nebraska
285 S. 68th Street Place, Suite 540
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-436-2384
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Team Coordinator
Gallup seeks a talented, organized, and creative self starter to join its Social Marketing and Communication team as a full time, entry level Team Coordinator.
Gallup’s Social Marketing and Communication team is a new, fast growing group currently leading a high profile Government project to promote mental health and prevent youth violence—and looking toward rapid client expansion. The chosen candidate will learn from experienced managers and grow within a flexible, fast-paced, and dynamic work environment. S/he also will have the unique opportunity to further build the team’s impact both inside and outside of the company.
The ideal candidate will have:
 An interest in social marketing, communication, and mental health issues
 Solid writing skills
 Superior attention to detail
 Experience conducting in-depth online research
 Experience or familiarity with public relations techniques, including media relations, working with third parties, writing for a variety of audiences, and event planning
 Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel spreadsheets
Administrative duties will include setting up and maintaining systems; invoice and budget tracking; note taking; and coordination of team/client travel and meetings.
A Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field is preferred, but only “smarts” and a desire to make a difference are required.
Posted August 14, 2008
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Communication Specialist
A truly unique opportunity! Known as the world-leader in polling and survey research, Gallup recently began expanding its breadth of services by creating a now burgeoning Social Marketing and Communication group. We are looking for passionate, creative, smart, and dedicated communication professionals to join our new team in Gallup’s Washington, DC office.
Currently, we lead a high profile and large Government project to promote mental health and prevent youth violence—and we’re looking toward rapid client expansion. The chosen candidate will have the flexibility and autonomy to own a substantial part of this project, while making a meaningful contribution to our dynamic group. S/he also will have the chance to help further growing the team’s impact and scope both inside and outside of the company.
Specifically, the position will provide communication and social marketing training and support to communities across the country that are working to reduce youth violence in their schools and school systems.
Our ideal colleague will have:
 6+ years experience with communication and marketing projects for Government, non-profit, and for-profit clients
 Strong, substantive writing experience
 A proven track record of team/project leadership
 The ability to juggle multiple projects at once
 Meticulous attention to detail
 An entrepreneurial spirit
 Excellent presentation skills
 Experience responding to and pitching new business opportunities
 Self management skills and a knack for working autonomously as well as with larger teams
 An infectious attitude and passion for helping others
Prior agency experience, teaching experience, and a strong knowledge of social marketing are highly preferred. Some travel is required.
Gallup offers competitive benefits, including healthcare and 401K.
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to: Christina Zurla, Christina_Zurla@Gallup.com.
Posted August 14, 2008
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Are you looking for a qualified public health professional to fill an opening with your organization? Are you a public health professional looking for that dream job? Are you looking for a position that will help unlock your potential?
Funding Opportunities
RWJ Active Living Research and Healthy Eating Research Program
Rapid Response Grants Program
Deadline: Rolling (Letters of Intent) August 15 or October 15
Active Living Research and Healthy Eating Research are national programs of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ( http://www.rwjf.org/ ) that support research to identify promising policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity, promoting healthy eating, and preventing obesity.
The programs have issued a Call for Proposals to support time-sensitive, opportunistic studies to evaluate changes in policies or environments with the potential to reach children who are at highest risk for obesity, including African-American, Latino, Native American, Asian American, and Pacific Islander children between the ages of 3 and 18 who live in low-income communities or communities with limited access to affordable healthy foods and/or safe opportunities for physical activity. Research studies may focus on one or both sides of the energy balance equation -- i.e., on physical activity (including sedentary behavior), healthy eating, or both.
Preference will be given to applicants who are either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories at the time of application.
Grants are awarded on a rolling basis; Letters of Intent may be submitted at any time. Deadlines for receipt of invited full proposals are August 15 or October 15, 2008. Grant periods are expected to begin twelve to fourteen weeks after receipt of the full proposal.
Up to $800,000 total will be awarded for rapid-response research grants in 2008. The maximum amount for a single grant is $150,000, with a maximum funding period of up to twelve months.
Visit the RWJF Web site for complete program information and application procedures. http://www.rwjf.org/
2009 Litter Reduction & Recycling Grant Program
Deadline: September 15
Applications are now available in three categories:
1) Public Education - funding to promote recycling and litter reduction awareness through educational programs and activities.
2) Cleanup - Funding for litter cleanup activities on public areas.
3) Recycling - Funding for equipment and programs.
Please send your application request to the following address, being sure to include your name and address. An application is also available online at www.deq.state.ne.us.
NDEQ
Waste Planning and Aid Unit
ATTN: Katherine Kerner
PO Box 98922
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922
Responses may also be sent by fax, phone or email to:
Katherine Kerner
Fax - 402-471-2909
Phone - 402-471-4242
Rural Health Outreach Grant
Deadline: October 16, 2008
This program encourages the development of new and innovative health care delivery systems in rural communities that lack essential care services. The emphasis of the grant program is on service delivery through collaboration, requiring the grantee to form a consortium with at least two additional partners.
2009 Youth Garden Grants Program
Deadline: November 1, 2008
NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of the following elements: educational focus or curricular/program integration; nutrition or plant-to-food connections; environmental awareness/education; entrepreneurship; and social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning.
Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups in the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to garden with at least fifteen children between the ages of 3 and 18. Previous Youth Garden Grant winners who wish to reapply may do so but must wait a year (e.g., if an organization won in 2008, it can apply again in 2010) and have significantly expanded their garden programs.
For the 2009 grant cycle, 125 grants are available. Packages are as follows: five programs will receive gift cards valued at $1,000 (a $500 gift card to Home Depot and a $500 gift card to the Gardening with Kids catalog and store) and educational materials from NGA; seventy programs will receive a $500 gift card to Home Depot and educational materials from NGA; and fifty programs will receive a $250 gift card to Home Depot and educational materials from NGA. Each award package also includes twelve months of NGA Supporter benefits.
Visit the NGA's Kidsgardening Web site for complete program information.
Minority Health & Health Equity to Award up to 33 Mini-Grants
Deadline - Varied - March 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and Health Equity announces the availability of mini-grant funding. Up to 33 mini-grants will be awarded in the amount of $500, to support projects that target racial ethnic minority populations, refugees, newly-arrived immigrants, and Native Americans. Projects need to address the health of these populations and ways to improve it.
“Addressing health disparities is a priority we have for the Division of Public Health,” said Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer. “Targeting this grant money to people who need it most could really make a difference in the health and wellness of Nebraskans.”
Applicants must be Nebraska community-based or faith-based organizations and in operation for at least one year. Local health departments are not eligible to apply. Applications are due on the first of the month for projects beginning at least 30 days later. All projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2008. The mini-grants are subject to the availability of federal funds.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Lead Outreach Grant Program
Deadline: July 17, 2008
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=41596
US Department of Housing and Urban Development - LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM,LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM, OPERATION LEAD ELIMINATION ACTION PROGRAM
Deadline: Varies - July 10, 2008 - July 17, 2008
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=41597
Captain Planet Foundation Offers Funding for Youth Environmental Projects
Deadline: Various - September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30.
hands-on environmental projects for children and youth. The foundation's objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through environmental education, the foundation believes that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation of the world in which they live.
The foundation offers small grants of $500 or less, as well as a limited number of grant awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 each. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to submit a proposal.
Deadlines for submitting grant applications are June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31. Grant proposals are reviewed over a period of three months from the date of the submission deadline.
Grants for Healthcare Programs
Applications may be submitted at any time.
The Tenet Healthcare Foundation seeks to improve the lives of people in the communities served by Tenet hospitals in California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The Foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations that address unmet healthcare needs; however, grant requests that focus on human services, civic and community, and arts and humanities are also considered.
Public Welfare Foundation
Application Deadline: Requests for new funding may be submitted at any time during the year. The review committee considers letters of inquiry on a regular basis.
Description: The Public Welfare Foundation supports organizations that address human needs in disadvantaged communities, with strong emphasis on organizations that include service, advocacy, and empowerment in their approach: service that remedies specific problems; advocacy that addresses those problems in a systemic way through changes in public policy; and strategies to empower people in need to play leading roles in achieving those policy changes and remedying specific problems. The foundation also looks for organizations that link their community and local work to other efforts to effect broader public-policy change. Funding priorities for 2004 include:
 community development
 criminal justice
 environment
 health
 human rights/global security
 reproductive and sexual health
 special opportunities
 welfare reform
 youth.
Who May Apply: Primarily, IRS 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible, but the foundation's Web site outlines alternatives for organizations without 501(c)(3) status whose activities for which they seek funds are charitable.
Funding Amount: The foundation's average grant is $44,782. Most grants fall between $25,000 and $50,000, though there are some exceptions.
FUNDING RESOURCES
NACCHO is pleased to present an online Foundation Funding Guide. In response to requests from NACCHO membership, NACCHO is working with The Foundation Center to identify funding resources at the national and state level from private foundations. Each month, the guide will focus on one area of public health. To view the guide, visit www.naccho.org and look under "Quick Links" or go directly to www.naccho.org/topics/fundingguide/index.cfm
HRSA Funding Opportunities
Federal Grant Opportunities
A single comprehensive Web site that contains information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs is a key element of President Bush's E-Gov Initiative. This site harnesses Internet-based technology to make it easy for citizens and businesses to interact with the government, save taxpayer dollars and streamline citizen-to-government communications.
The Web site now has information about more than 800 available grant programs involving all 26 federal grant-making agencies and provides information in a standardized format across the agencies and includes a "Federal Grant Opportunities" feature to help applicants find potential funding opportunities. The site also contains an "Apply for Grants" feature that greatly simplifies the application process by allowing applicants to download, complete, and submit applications for specific grant opportunities from any federal grant-making agency.
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
A guide to this year's federal funding opportunities for faith-based and community organizations across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This notebook was developed by the HHS Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in partnership with the Administration on Children and Families, the Health Resources Services Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The notebook is downloadable in PDF format at www.hhs.gov/fbci.
Other Funding Resources
Grantmakers In Health http://www.gih.org News, info and resources for health philanthropy.
Chronicle of Philanthropy http://philanthropy.com/ Includes current issues, funding announcements, and a "Guide to Grants."
Fed World http://www.fedworld.gov/ If you don't know your way around the federal programs, this friendly user-interface will guide you to the right source of money or contact.
Foundation Center http://fdncenter.org/ This searchable database includes an online librarian, foundation finder, and foundation profiles.
Funders Online http://www.fundersonline.org/ A searchable directory of European and American foundations maintained by the European Foundation Centre.
Hoovers Online http://www.hoovers.com/ The "Business Information Authority" - site's free Company Capsules contain information on more than 12,000 public and private enterprises.
NEWS
Healthy People 2010 Information Access Project:
Evidence and Research Is Just a Click Away
Evidence-based public health is an intervention or policy for which where there has been a careful examination of research relating to best practices and scientific effectiveness. Ideally, public health practitioners should consult published scientific literature before planning a program, service or policy. In practice, however, public health professionals often make decisions based on short-term demands and anecdotal evidence. Quite simply, most professionals do not have time to carefully research every planned health intervention.
A free website developed by the National Library of Medicine (an institute at the National Institutes of Health) and the Public Health Foundation simplifies the search for best practices and evidence-based literature. The HP 2010 Information Access Project website allows you to search published literature for evidence-based strategies directly related to the Healthy People 2010 objectives. There are currently 29 focus areas listed on the site:
 Access to Quality Health Services
 Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Chronic Back Conditions
 Cancer
 Chronic Kidney Disease
 Diabetes
 Disability and Secondary Conditions
 Educational and Community-Based Programs
 Environmental Health
 Family Planning
 Food Safety
 Health Communication
 Hearing Objectives
 Heart Disease and Stroke
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 HIV Immunization and Infectious Diseases
 Injury and Violence Prevention
 Maternal, Infant and Child Health
 Medical Product Safety
 Mental Health and Mental Disorders
 Nutrition and Overweight
 Occupational Health
 Oral Health
 Physical Fitness
 Public Health Infrastructure
 Respiratory Diseases
 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
 Substance Abuse
 Tobacco Use
 Vision
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Clicking on one of these focus areas takes you to specific Healthy People 2010 objectives.
For example, clicking on the term “diabetes” will bring up several specific objectives, including: Prevent Diabetes (Objective 5-02). Once you select the specific objective, the website will run a pre-formulated search in the PubMed database, which searches over 15 million journal citations from biomedical publications such as the American Journal of Public Health and the Annual Review of Public Health. Continuing our earlier example, clicking on the “Prevent Diabetes” objective will generate over 200 journal citations addressing the prevention of diabetes. These one-click strategies save time and take the guess work out of looking for evidence-based information.
The HP2010 Information Access Project is a government-funded website. For more information, go to: http://phpartners.org/hp or contact your Nebraska Liaison for the National Network/Libraries of Medicine, Marty Magee at mmagee@unmc.edu.
A report on the public health workforce released by HRSA. (2-2005) You can find the report at
Nebraska Smokers have a Quitline Options
The Smoking Quitline of the National Cancer Institute can help you quit smoking with one-on-one assistance from trained information specialists. When ready to quit, Nebraska smokers can call the toll-free Quitline at 1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848). The American Lung Association also has a Quitline. It can be reached at 1-800-548-8252.
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