Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)
 Health Research, Inc | |
vision insurance, paid time off
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 United States, New York, Central Islip | |
| 320 Carleton Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Mar 24, 2025 | |
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Applications to be submitted by April 07, 2025
Compensation Grade: H96Compensation Details: Minimum: $20.00 - Maximum: $20.00 HourlyDepartment (OPH) Office of Public HealthJob Description: Responsibilities Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Metropolitan Area Regional Office (MARO) Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Control (HEIC) Program. Healthcare-associated infections are a major public health problem globally, nationally, and in New York State. The MARO HEIC Program has the mandate of monitoring and investigating cases of healthcare facility-associated infectious diseases in more than 100 hospitals and 330 skilled nursing facilities in the New York City, Long Island, and Mid-Hudson Valley areas. MARO HEIC has the responsibility of managing and investigating more than 1200 annual reports of healthcare facility associated infections submitted through the NYSDOH Health Commerce System's Nosocomial Outbreak Reporting Application (NORA) as well as cases reported by local health departments. MARO HEIC epidemiologists have well-established expertise in managing outbreaks of healthcare facility associated infectious disease outbreaks. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work directly with these infection prevention experts, as they perform surveillance work and conduct both virtual and on-site infection control assessments. The incumbent will also work with related outbreak and surveillance data to document these investigations, conduct analyses, and prepare written reports/presentations. This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program. The position will last approximately 10 weeks from 6/2/2025 to 8/8/2025. It is made available through funding from the Center for Disease Control's Public Health Infrastructure Grant to expand opportunities to strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available. HRI participates in the E-Verify Program. HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans www.healthresearch.org About Health Research, Inc. Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities. HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
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