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****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees. Working Title: (Casual Hire) Public Health Research Associate Position Number: ****Casual HireHiring Unit: Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Office of Public Health StudiesLocation: Off campusDate Posted: May 3, 2024Closing Date: May 16, 2024Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experienceWork Schedule: Part-time. Up to 19 hours per week. Hours to be worked Monday-Friday between 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Type: Temporary, Not to Exceed 06/30/2025Funding: ExtramuralOther Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately the end of May 2024 or soon thereafter Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, and other senior program staff, independently carry-out public health and evaluation projects for the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH), and other relevant funders on programs to achieve health equity and community wellbeing. Contribute to the development, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of public health reports, presentations, press releases, literature reviews, or scholarly products including data analysis for tracking activities, metrics, and outcomes of the project, particularly around the areas of increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, reducing tobacco use, and promoting chronic disease prevention.Write publications for local, national, and/or international dissemination. Author and coauthor reports, policy or data briefs, and/or peer reviewed articles summarizing evaluation findings to add to the public health knowledge base for practice and policy. Apply the social-ecological approach to research and evaluation in collaborative efforts to improve health among the people of HawaiiAssist with data collection, including both field work and data entry, and prepare quantitative and/or qualitative data for analysisTranscribe interviews and assist with qualitative coding and analysis tasksConduct literature searches, review in-text citations, and prepare bibliographiesAssist in grant applications or proposals as appropriateSupport event planning and implementationAssist in developing presentationsAttend staff and project meetingsSupport abstract, manuscript, and report writingOther duties as assigned Minimum QualificationsMaster’s degree in public health, social work, education, or related field from a college or university of recognized standing Knowledge of community health, public health, education, psychology, or related health-field with a health equity lens of relevance to Hawaii and the PacificStrong writing skills as demonstrated by one or more peer-reviewed publications in the past five yearsExperience with research synthesis and systematic literature reviewsKnowledge of the social-ecological model and its application to public health practice and policy Experience with data presentations and data visualizationsDemonstrated knowledge of evaluation concepts and methodsExperience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods Ability to work independently to complete tasks, prioritize deliverables, and manage multiple project deadlines Detail oriented and organizedResponsible, dependable, and efficientDesirable QualificationsExperience working with priority populations in Hawaii that experience health inequitiesExperience working in physical activity and nutrition promotion, tobacco use prevention, or chronic disease prevention Experience working on educational or public health initiatives in Hawaii Strong collegial communication and collaborative teamwork skills with an ability to build and sustain relationships and strategic partnerships Experience utilizing statistical software packages (SPSS, SAS, STATA, or R)Experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Piktochart, or related software to create infographics, presentation slides, or reports. To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: Cover letterCurriculum vitaeNames and phone numbers of three referencesOfficial transcripts or equivalent documents directly from the institution of highest educational level relevant to job sought (transcript copies are acceptable but official originals required upon hire)Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account. Inquiries: Becky Rodericks, rebekah7@hawaii.edu
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