Full-time Permanent Positions Internships Pre-doctoral/Doctoral/Post-doctoral Opportunities Opportunities in Public Service Job Fairs Business Cards OCS Announcements OCS Password Protected Sites

1. Full-time permanent positions

2. Internships

A. ASPH/CDC Summer Internships - Any full- or part-time student, enrolled in a master's or doctoral level degree program may apply.  Applicants must be affiliated with an Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) member school of public health. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the internship program.  The internship program is part of a collaborative initiative between the Association of Schools of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to provide an opportunity for students of public health to gain "hands-on" experience. Internships typically offer a stipend of $6000 and are for ten weeks/40 hours a week.

As internship deadlines are made public, they will be advertised at the ASPH website, Internships and Fellowships. 
If you plan to apply, please contact Phyllis Hulen, OCS, for information on sigh-off procedures.

3. Pre-doctoral/Doctoral/Post-doctoral Opportunities

4. Opportunities in public service

Within the next five years, 30 - 50% of the federal work force will be retirement eligible. Click here for information on opportunities.

5. Job Fairs

6.Business Cards

Fall 2008

The ordering periods for business cards are as follows:

September 2-8
October 1-7
November 3-7
December 1-5

To order 200 cards for $24.00 (new price for 08-09) submit a check or money order payable to Columbia University with the order form to the Assistant Director, Office of Career Services in Room 1005.

The ordering form is attached.

7. OCS Announcements

September 12th

From the OCS
Featured F/T Opportunities
Featured Internship
Featured P/T Opportunities
Featured Fellowship
McKinsey & Company Web Presentations on Opportunities in Asia
American Society on Aging Competition for Research Projects in Aging
International Career Employment Weekly
Public Health Jobs Worldwide

From the OCS
Please register asap for OCS events at http://www.mailmanschool.org/sph/rsvp/career_workshops.asp. The first employer information session (McKinsey & Co's Health Payor & Provider Practice in the Middle East) is on September 22nd, and the first career education workshop (Resume Writing Tips) is on September 24th.

Featured F/T Opportunities
For details on three positions (IT Data Management Specialist, Promotion and Communications Specialist and Community Engagement Specialist), see here.

Featured Internship
The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) is recruiting a Mailman intern for 08/09. For details, see here.

Featured P/T Opportunities
For details on 2 research associate positions supporting work at NYU Medical Center that focuses on randomized controlled trials (RCT's) of behavioral interventions and involves working with research teams in clinical settings, see here. These are paid positions (prorated based on full-time salary of $44,178). E-mail CV and cover letter to natars01@med.nyu.edu for consideration.

Featured Fellowship
The Center for Women in Government & Civil Society is seeking highly qualified graduate students to invite them to its 2009 Fellowship on Women & Public Policy Program. The Fellowship is a rigorous leadership development program which prepares students for careers in public policy through intensive academic and practical training. For more information about the Fellowship program, please visit our website at http://www.cwig.albany.edu.

McKinsey & Company Web Presentations on Opportunities in Asia
A schedule of presentations by country and practice is listed below. Each session will be 60 minutes hosted by 1-2 consultants from that office or practice. The session includes a 40 minute presentation and a 20 minute Q&A. Students are required to rsvp through our surveylink for the ones they are interested in joining, and log-in details will be accessible upon signing up. Students are welcome to join multiple sessions based on their interests. If there are any questions about the presentations please feel free to contact Mimi Loo at mimi_loo@mckinsey.com. McKinsey Asia Web Presentations

Mon, 9/15, 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST - Korea
RSVP required through
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HinzATXORSiOObw29eEVVw_3d_3d

Tue, 9/16, 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST - China
RSVP required through
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=is6UVzGWqK51X6yXerKwjQ_3d_3d

Tue, 9/16, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST - Marketing Practice Asia
RSVP required through
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=UYXYaX_2fenT_2bJK07y9V8SbQ_3d_3d

Wed, 9/17, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST - McKinsey Centre for Asian Leadership
RSVP required through
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bWRbTVNAUkoRZ4KyMGgneg_3d_3d

Thu, 9/18, 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST - Operations
RSVP required through
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=sPSMx7OeXHySVTDb6WGiOQ_3d_3d

American Society on Aging Competition for Research Projects in Aging
The American Society on Aging is accepting applications for its award for graduate research projects in the field of aging. The award is given for the best research paper on a completed project. The award is presented annually to a graduate student for research relevant to aging and applicable to practice. Applicants must either be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or must have completed their studies no more than one year before the point of submission. Applicants do not need not be ASA members. Papers that have been published are not eligible for submission. The winner will be expected to attend the 2009 Aging in America Conference to present the winning paper and will receive a $500 cash prize and complimentary ASA membership and conference registration. Visit http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15014889/asaging for complete guidelines and information. Deadline: October 1.
For additional RFPs in Aging, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_aging.jhtml

International Career Employment Weekly
The September 12, 2008 issue of International Career Employment Weekly is now posted on the Web.
To access the weekly issues, go to: http://www.internationaljobs.org/current.html
Enter User Name: gsh385 - Enter Password: 372yca.

Public Health Jobs Worldwide
The September 12, 2008 issue of Public Health Jobs Worldwide is now posted on the Web. To access this issue, go to: http://www.jobspublichealth.com/current.html. Then click on the "Latest Issue". Enter User Name: awh462 - Enter Password: 945xdt.

September 5th

From the OCS
Graduates' Survey for October (August) Graduates
Featured Internships
Featured F/T Opportunities
Administrative Fellowships/Residencies
Fulbright Awards Competition
Alumni Events Sponsored by the Columbia Center for Career Education
International Career Employment Weekly
Public Health Jobs Worldwide

From the OCS
For those of you who are new to the School and as a "reorientation" for those who are returning, we are providing the following information on important OCS (Office of Career Services) virtual and physical locations.

a. The OCS Career Resource Room, 722 West 168th Street Suite 1029, features computers, printer, copier and fax for your use for career-related endeavors. The room also features a small reference library. See here for titles.
b. For a list of fall career services events (workshops, alumni panels, career day, etc) visit http://www.mailmanschool.org/sph/rsvp/career_workshops.asp. Our first resume workshop is scheduled for 9/24 and your rsvp is required.
c. To stay on track with the myriad of career development milestones, review the month by month career planning and job search calendar at http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/careerservices/events_deadlines/cal_job_search.html.
d. To check "what's on top", visit the Newsbox at http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/careerservices/index.html
e. To order Business Cards, visit the Newsbox at http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/careerservices/index.html and scroll to the Business Cards icon. The September ordering period ends on September 8th (200 cards for $24). Complete the order form, attach it to your check or money order payable to Columbia University and submit to the Assistant Director, Office of Career Services in Room 1005.
f. SAVE THE DATE NOW for Fall CAREER DAY - Friday, November 14th, from 1-4pm
g. For resume and cover letter samples (to which you should conform your resumes and cover letters prior to requesting a resume and cover letter critique), interviewing and networking tips and more, visit http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/careerservices/index.html, click on Student and Alumni Services, scroll to Career Management Strategy.
h. For job postings, visit Mailman eRecruiting at http://mailman.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp. Please register with eRecruiting to use the full range of OCS services and resources. Login instructions will be forwarded under separate cover.

Graduates' Survey for October (August) Graduates
The OCS would like to take this opportunity to remind you that completing the Graduates' Survey at http://www.mailmanschool.org/survey/index.asp?idcode=ocsgrads is a mandatory part of the graduation clearance requirements.
a. Your responses to the Graduates' Survey provide the School with information that can impact the activities of the Admissions, Career Services and Alumni Offices.
b. Information about your career choices can help us to market the School more effectively to prospective employers and prospective students.
c. Finally, data on graduates' post-graduation plans is required for the School's upcoming accreditation.
We look forward to hearing about your plans (whether they include employment, continuing your education or starting/continuing your search) via the Graduates' Survey.

Featured Internships
a. The Antibiotic Resistance Unit (ARU) of the Bureau of Communicable Diseases at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is looking for a Health Research Training Program (HRTP) Intern to assist with our qualitative community-acquired (CA) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) investigation. The study is exploring mechanisms for MRSA transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM). The HRTP Intern will be performing literature searches; recruiting, screening and interviewing participants; performing data quality checks; entering data; analyzing data; attending meetings; and presenting preliminary findings at internal and external meetings/ conferences. Ideally, we are looking for a student who will begin in the Fall semester and carry thru the Spring semester (and possibly thru Summer of 2009). In addition the student will assist with outbreak investigations in the Bureau as needed as well as assisting in other ARU quantitative projects. The student should have familiarity with qualitative methods, familiarity with MSM populations in NYC, and a working knowledge of CA-MRSA. If interested and/or you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Gabriel Galindo at ggalind1@health.nyc.gov or 212-788-5190.
b. For details on an fall/winter internship with the ICAP Clinical Unit, supporting the development of electronic materials. see here.
c. For details on an internship with the Columbia University/Mailman International Family AIDS Program (IFAP) as a Website Copywriter, see here.

Featured F/T Opportunities
a. The Latin American Youth Center in Washington, DC is recruiting and MPH interested in working on health promotion for Latino youth. Visit http://www.layc-dc.org. Under Social Services, scroll to Prevention, Team Leader.
b. For details on the Postgraduate Fellowship Program in Healthcare Administration at Kaiser Permanente, see here or visit http://adminfellowship.kp.org/
c. For details on the Administrative Fellowship at the University of California, San Diego, see here.
d. For details on two positions with the Public Health Institute in Oakland, CA (Development Specialist and Attorney), see here and here.
e. For details on the Director of Group Health position at EmblemHealth, see here.

Administrative Fellowships/Residencies
For a comprehensive listing of administrative fellowships/residencies, visit http://www.ache.org/pgfd/pgfd_listings.cfm.

Fulbright Awards Competition
Applications continue to be accepted for some Fulbright Scholar awards for lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research awards in public health during the 2009-2010 academic year. Faculty and professionals in public health may apply for awards specifically in their field, and also for one of the many "All Discipline" awards open to any field. Visit www.cies.org for descriptions of available awards and new eligibility requirements. Awards are closing daily, so please consult the relevant program officer before applying.

Alumni Events Sponsored by the Columbia Center for Career Education
a. Explore Your Purpose and Find Work You Love
Tuesday, September 9, 12-1 PM (ET). Tele-seminar (access by phone)
Maggie Mistal, Career Consultant and Career Coach on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, www.maggiemistal.com
Most people spend more time planning their two week vacations than their thirty year careers. Join Maggie for a one-hour workshop to define your personal career mission statement and customized career development. If you do, you'll not only find out what your true purpose is in life but translate it into a practical career path.
b. Assess Yourself: Utilizing Career Tools to Facilitate Career Change
Thursday, September 18, 6:00-9:30PM
Do you feel it may be time for a career change but are not sure what you would do? In this workshop, participants assess their values, skills, interests, talents, and personality traits through helpful discussions, exercises, and career tools, including the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and consider how results apply to the working world. Alumni will leave with a clearer sense of their career options. *Note: Participants must register at least three days prior to the workshop and will receive a packet of career assessments and exercises to complete by September 17. Cost: $50 – includes sandwiches, drinks, and materials.

International Career Employment Weekly
a. The August 29, 2008 issue of International Career Employment Weekly is now posted on the Web. To access the weekly issues, go to: http://www.internationaljobs.org/current.html. User Name: zus875 - Password: 562tvc.
b. The September 5, 2008 issue of International Career Employment Weekly is now posted on the Web. To access the weekly issues, go to: http://www.internationaljobs.org/current.html. User Name: dnc824 - Password: 485xvh.

Public Health Jobs Worldwide
a. The August 29, 2008 issue of Public Health Jobs Worldwide is now posted on the Web. To access this issue, go to: http://www.jobspublichealth.com/current.html. Then click on "Latest Issue". User Name: hes984 - Password: 753smu.
b. The September 5, 2008 issue of Public Health Jobs Worldwide is now posted on the Web. To access this issue, go to: http://www.jobspublichealth.com/current.html. Then click on the "Latest Issue". User Name: wbc483 - Password: 453cvh

August 22nd

From the OCS
Fall Term Employment Opportunities
Mailman eRecruiting
Featured F/T Opportunities
Featured Internships
Featured P/T Opportunity
Public Health Jobs worldwide
International Career Employment Weekly

From the OCS
Welcome to the fall semester at the Office of Career Services. OCS Announcements are
distributed every Friday. The Announcements highlight career-related issues which are critical to your career education. Until the end of September, the Announcements will be made available to all students, both new and continuing, here. At the end of September, you can expect to receive them via e-mail only.

Fall Term Employment Opportunities
Since many of you hope to identify employment options for the fall semester, the first few September issues of OCS Announcements will highlight p/t, internship and f/t opportunities. Additionally, if you have not already done so, refer to http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/careerservices/employer-services/ijo.html for additional suggestions to facilitate your job search.

Mailman eRecruiting
If you haven't registered with Mailman eRecruiting, you are missing opportunities such as these that were recently posted. For log- in information, e-mail Liz Sung, Employer Relations Coordinator, at kas2124.

New York University Medical Center Development Communications Coordinator
Pfizer Inc Research Associate
Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. Kidney/Urology Epidemiologist
Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. Senior Research Scientist
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Associate Program Officer - HIV

Featured F/T Opportunities
a. March of Dimes
b. Public Health Inspector, Environmental Investigation and Enforcement Unit (EIEU), NYC DOH& MH (New York City Department of Health)
c. A full time Project coordinator is needed for a randomized clinical trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health, to test the effectiveness of a family weight management intervention for obese inner city children. The project coordinator will work closely with the principal investigator and research team to develop/maintain the manual of operation and to implement quality control measures for intervention implementation and data collection. Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator include keeping IRB documentation, training and supervising research staff, monitoring recruitment, retention and intervention fidelity, among other administrative duties. Candidates should be bilingual in Spanish and have experience in research project coordination. Prior experience in behavioral research and/or intervention is preferable. Education requirements: Master's degree in health-related field is preferable, BA with significant experience in medical research will be considered. Send resumes to: Carmen Isasi, PhD, aCarmen Isasi at crisasi@aecom.yu.edu.

Featured Internships
a. Community Researcher, NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault
b. Research Practicum, National Center for Disaster Preparedness
c. Breastfeeding Promotion Initiative, NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation

Featured P/T Opportunity
Research Assistant, Population Counci

Public Health Jobs Worldwide
a. The August 15, 2008 issue of Public Health Jobs Worldwide is now posted on the Web. To access this issue, go to: http://www.jobspublichealth.com/current.html, then click on the "Latest Issue". Enter User Name: nmz657 - Enter Password: 967nsy.
b. The August 22, 2008 issue of Public Health Jobs Worldwide is now posted on the Web. To access this issue, go to: http://www.jobspublichealth.com/current.html Then click on the "Latest Issue". Enter User Name: zdc738 - Enter Password: 543pku.

International Career Employment Weekly
a. The August 15, 2008 issue of International Career Employment Weekly is now posted on the Web. To access the weekly issues, go to: http://www.internationaljobs.org/current.html. Enter User Name: zeu892 - Password: 526tku.
b. The August 22, 2008 issue of International Career Employment Weekly is now posted on the Web. To access the weekly issues, go to: http://www.internationaljobs.org/current.html User Name: bpm384 - Password: 523sdu.

8. OCS Password Protected Sites