Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

Posted:
8/13/2024, 2:28:15 AM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ Town of Islip, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Applications to be submitted by August 20, 2024


Compensation Grade:

H96

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $20.00 - Maximum: $20.00 Hourly

Department

(OPH) Office of Public Health

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work with Metropolitan Area Regional Office (MARO) Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Control (HEIC) Program.  The incumbent will perform HEIC outbreak and surveillance data management activities including entry, cleaning, and analysis; present findings of surveillance data analysis to the MARO HEIC group; prepare summaries and line listings in response to cases in healthcare associated infection clusters and outbreaks; summarize rates and trends in healthcare associated infection clusters and outbreaks; and perform other appropriate related duties.


Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate student in Public Health, Nursing, Biostatistics, Biology, Epidemiology or a related field, and/or practical experience with infection prevention activities in a healthcare setting


Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate student in Public Health, Nursing, Biostatistics, Biology, Epidemiology or a related field, and/or practical experience with infection prevention activities in a healthcare setting.

  • Experience performing basic statistical analyses of HEIC surveillance data. 

  • Familiarity with the Health Commerce System, or a related system, healthcare facility operations, and/or infection prevention and control.

  • Prior experience with clinical and public health surveillance data systems.

Conditions of Employment
Grant funded, hourly position expected to last through 12/13/2024. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.


Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will not be available.

Travel, up to 25%, will be required.


HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.


HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of nondiscrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.


Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans


www.healthresearch.org

About Health Research, Inc.

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.


HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

  • Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;

  • Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;

  • Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;

  • Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;

  • Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;

  • Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

  • And so much more!