Total 255 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in US- GA- Alpharetta- 1120 (Atlanta)

As a Health Scientist you will:

• Serves as the principal advisor and directs and oversees multi-functional program activities involving a broad and complex range of public health programs that are operated domestically or abroad
• Serves as senior advisor and management coordinator of national and international scientific public health program activities.
• Participates with the director and shares in the responsibility for planning, evaluating, and managing the programs of the Division.
• Serves on review committees, study groups, public health task groups, or comparable groups' delegated responsibility for reviewing and developing public health policies, procedures, and guidelines as they relate to programs.
• Participates in projects and program evaluations assuring that periodic reviews are accurate and timely.
• Serves as a special projects officer and conducts comprehensive research, review, and analyses on a wide variety of public health programs to provide a wide variety of complex staff papers that address complex multi-functional issues.
• Serves as a leading authority and integrates knowledge and experience of public health programs and policies to provide guidance on cross cutting procedural and multilayered and multifaceted policy issues to other components of the agency and other governmental agencies; resolve problems, modify procedures; develop and interpret complex policies to meet new and novel conditions; and defend public health policies before representatives of other governmental agencies, State and local governments, private industry, academia, consumer organizations, Congress, and the scientific community.
• Supervises a small contingent of positions.

As a/an Health Communications Specialist you will:

• Plan, apply, and evaluate various communication science and marketing techniques to achieve optimal program results and promote positive health outcomes.
• Guide the development, testing, and dissemination of scientific information and audience-based products, tools, and messages (i.e., via written, electronic, and audiovisual formats).
• Conduct and manage audience research and program evaluation activities for health communication and marketing.
• Liaise with other communicators and communication staff on cross-cutting issues.
• Provide advice, technical assistance and leadership in planning and developing communication and marketing priorities, campaigns, strategies, and practices for effective communication and marketing directed toward professional and lay audiences, including underserved populations and populations at risk.

As a Health Scientist you will:

• Design, oversee, implement, and conduct major scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health problems.
• Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on operations that are critical to the public health community at large.
• Develop and or use innovative methodologies and techniques.
• Search, synthesize and interpret information relevant to public health.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to national, state and local health agencies and to various other organizations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides assistance to team members in performing duties associated with the day-to-day operation of Nursing Operations.
• Managing all incoming and outgoing correspondence (with contract agencies and intermittent staffing vendors),
• Obtaining background information, formulating responses to routine and non technical inquiries,
• Routing correspondence of a technical nature to appropriate staff members within Nursing Operations
• Arranges, prepares for and attends department staff meetings. Takes minutes and prepares them for distribution.
• Reviews outgoing correspondence and reports prepared by Nursing Operations/Recruitment, ensuring proper format, and correctness of detailed information
• Establishes and maintains suspense control records on correspondence, recurring and non recurring reports, and other action documents, and follows up to ensure timely reply
• Assists in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical sets and retrieves computerized data
• Serves as the timecard keeper for all intermittent/contract nursing staff
• The incumbent serves as program support assistant in Nursing Operations-Staffing and Resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides assistance to team members in performing duties associated with the day-to-day operation of Nursing Operations.
• Managing all incoming and outgoing correspondence (with contract agencies and intermittent staffing vendors),
• Obtaining background information, formulating responses to routine and non­ technical inquiries,
• Routing correspondence of a technical nature to appropriate staff members within Nursing Operations
• Arranges, prepares for and attends department staff meetings. Takes minutes and prepares them for distribution.
• Reviews outgoing correspondence and reports prepared by Nursing Operations/Recruitment, ensuring proper format, and correctness of detailed information
• Establishes and maintains suspense control records on correspondence, recurring and non­ recurring reports, and other action documents, and follows up to ensure timely reply
• Assists in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical sets and retrieves computerized data
• Serves as the timecard keeper for all intermittent/contract nursing staff
• The incumbent serves as program support assistant in Nursing Operations-Staffing and Resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned

As a Health Scientist you will:

• Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on scientific operations that are critical to the public health community.
• Serve as expert in the fields of epidemiology, survey research and public health surveillance, statistics, and program development and evaluation.
• Serve as an advisor for planning, designing, implementation, and analysis of projects.
• Design, oversee, implement, and conduct scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve health system related problems.
• Provide technical advice to state and local health agencies and to various other health-related organizations about measuring and evaluating public health capacity and performance at local, state and national levels.
• Conduct statistical studies or continuing projects that represent an important segment of the center's primary investigative program.
• Lead scientists and program consultants in various aspects of the study or survey design process, and other study support duties including analyzing and reporting of data and data dissemination to audiences.
• Provide advice and assistance in evaluating the methodology of past and proposed studies conducted within the program and assist subject-matter experts in the design of studies conducted within or sponsored by the program.
• Review literature to maintain current knowledge on measuring and evaluating public health capacity and performance at local, state and national levels.
• Supervise a small contingent of positions.

As a Public Health Analyst (Recent Graduates), you will:

• Serve as an analyst responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and advising on a well-defined and established program of moderate complexity.
• Provide substantive program consultation and develop, implement, and evaluate program operations and strategies.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the assigned public health program(s).
• Provide coordination, advice, oversight, and data management for components of research and/or demonstration projects.
• Monitor and evaluate progress reports and recommendations toward the achievement of program objectives.
• Participate with developing data collection instruments, instructions, and other substantive resources and analyzing the resulting data.
• Develop and/or implement standards and recommendations; gather data and coordinate with others to develop program guidelines, goals, plans, and strategies; develop qualitative and quantitative methods and strategies for planning, evaluating, and documenting program activities.

Major Duties Include (but are not limited to): Provides strategic planning authority and determines agency workforce needs through detailed analysis of employment, demographic data, current and anticipated missions and programs, and changes in training methods and technology; Performs a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems; Plans, coordinates, designs, implements, and evaluates the new employee's onboarding that includes a sponsor program; Implements knowledge-sharing strategies for new or revised policies and practices to support strategic succession planning management activities; Formulates and administers strategic management plans and human capital programs and goals for the agency; Oversees and assesses organizational needs by means of surveys, focus groups, employee feedback, and trend analysis; Uses data to plan organizational intervention strategies utilizing a variety of Organizational Development tools and techniques; Oversees a variety of mission oriented organizational development programs to include onboarding and leadership development; and Plans, coordinates, designs, implements, and evaluates the leadership development and mentorship program for both supervisors and non-supervisors.

Promotion Potential: This GS-13 position is being announced at the full performance level.
Work Schedule: M-F, 8 hour shift between 6AM-6PM (TBD by Supervisor)
Telework: Available. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Location: Remote option or Telework option (from one of the current Member Services locations)
Please Note: Selectee must reside within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center (does not include Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), Vet Clinics, etc.) in the contiguous U.S. or a Member Services location.
Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/PD06010A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

As a Public Health Advisor you will:

• Serve as a principal representative responsible for coordinated controversial, unconventional, or novel public health related matters between and among Federal, local, state, and international agencies addressing public health issues.
• Research and analyze all aspects of use such as lay user/patient education via information directed through health professionals; environmental influences; internal and external pressures such as time constraints and political pressures; design, operation, and relative safety and effectiveness of devices; and patient variables.
• Establish and or apply evaluation criteria and standards for multiple programs to monitor and ensure standards of adequacy, legal and regulatory compliance requirements, and program effectiveness are met.
• Design, develop, implement, manage and evaluate all aspects of a complex, politically sensitive, or developmental special project or program within an assigned area.
• Develop, extend, and/or improve health care systems, public health strategies, communications and services.
• Plan, implement, and presents training systems for health practitioners, researchers, and other professionals; conduct and/or assist in the development and delivery of training courses (e.g., community planning, prevention and intervention, outreach strategies, data collection, etc.); and assist with special studies and/or demonstrations.

As a Health Scientist (Informatics) you will:

• Provide scientific advice, consultation, and leadership in designing, coordinating, and maintaining public health informatics and cloud-based project goals, objectives, and priorities within a CIO and/or CDC/ATSDR and in the public health community.
• Apply new methods, approaches, and technology, namely cloud-based computing, to new and unusual situations and these methods have broad applications in the field.
• Manage projects involved with public health informatics and serves as a subject matter expert in the design and implementation of cloud-based IT systems integrating epidemiologic, laboratory, and other information from a scientific perspective.
• Utilize database software, communications software, operating systems, statistical analysis systems, and cloud-based computing approaches to ensure database and software are compatible with other applicable environmental, epidemiologic, and surveillance systems both within and outside the agency.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines, influence organizational mission and health care, and responsibility for outcomes. The Nurse IV is responsible for administrative functions of their assigned nursing units/programs. Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Nursing/Patient Care Services and other services. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to (1) Assist nurse managers and advanced practitioners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, (2) Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide, (3) Assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and (4) Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. The population of male and female Veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. The Atlanta VAHCS is an interdisciplinary teaching facility providing care for a large Veteran population with multiple medical and/or mental health co-morbidities.
Below are the approved Nurse IV positions:

- Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services
- Chief Nurse for Geriatrics and Extended Care
- Chief Nurse for Medical Specialty Care Services
- Chief Nurse for Primary Care Services (2 positions)
- Chief Nurse for Perioperative & Surgical
- Chief Nurse for Mental Health Services
- Chief Nurse for Nursing Education
- Chief Nurse for Nursing Operations
- Chief Nurse for Call Center
- Chief Nurse for Sterile Processing Services
- Chief Nurse for Emergency Department

3. FUNCTIONS:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Deputy Associate Director for Nursing/Patient Care Services and Service Line Manager or Service Line Designee, as appropriate for practice area. Refer to the Organizational Chart for the supervisory chain of command. The Chief Nurses report directly to the Atlanta VAHCS Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS) for nursing practice and administrative issues.

The Chief Nurses are responsible for assuring fulfillment of nursing, Atlanta VAHCS, and VISN Mission, Vision and Values and for establishing productive working relationships with other administrative services, professional discipline consultants, and community agencies and organizations. As a member of the Nursing leadership team, the Chief Nurses participate in assessing the environment, forecasting trends, transmitting ideas and values, developing and implementing policies, initiating programs, systems, and managing resources. In addition, the incumbent is accountable for all issues that affect nursing practice, such as credentials, functional statements, job descriptions, standards of practice and performance. The Chief Nurses provide active participation in the achievement of Nursing Strategic Goals. The incumbent may also participate in the Atlanta VAHCS Nurse Practice/Protocol Councils and may serve as chairperson of various Atlanta VAHCS committees. The incumbent will be responsible for interpreting and assuring fulfillment of VHA, VISN, and Atlanta VAHCS mission, goals, values and performance standards to nursing staff. As the Chief Nurse, the incumbent is responsible for the provision of high-quality customer-focused, cost effective patient care. The incumbent is responsible for establishing productive working relationships with the staff in all disciplines across clinical centers.

The Chief Nurse of nursing education is responsible for the overall design and execution of nursing education throughout the Atlanta VA Healthcare system, including maintaining and expanding all nursing institution affiliations and nursing accredited programs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (subject to change based on agency needs)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

As a Health Scientist you will:

• Serve as the Deputy Director to the Extramural Research Program Officer (ERPO) Director to develop and implement strategies and plans for meeting national program objectives.
• Serve as the Special Program Officer providing technical assistance, advice, coordination, and/or other functions above and beyond the usual level of program stewardship for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants and contracts.
• Serve as a senior adviser in formulating and administering plans and policies designed to meet critical program objectives.
• Identify and evaluate information, data requirements, and resources to establish priorities and to maintain capacity to respond to internal and external demands.
• Establish and forge relationships with other local, national and/or international organizations to collaborate and facilitate the development and integration of operating public health program initiatives and activities across a broad area.
• Participate in establishing and implementing internal procedures to carry out the ERPO's responsibilities.

Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution.

Responsible for the administration and distribution of medication to inmates in various locations, including the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, or other designated areas within the institution.

Administers medications to include but not limited to Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin, in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices, to include accurate identification of the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route.

Reports and records adverse medication reactions.

Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to, entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, preparation of medication administration records, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, etc.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

As a Health Scientist (Program Evaluation) you will:

• Form and lead collaboration on program monitoring and evaluation projects/studies and coordinate efforts, as appropriate, with other program staff; other CDC Centers, Institutes, and Offices; CDC country offices; other federal agencies; national, state, and local health agencies; private and non-profit organizations; and/or other relevant stakeholders.
• Synthesize evaluation and monitor results into written documents and/or oral presentations, using tailored communication and data visualization techniques.
• Provide program evaluation advice and/or assistance in the resolution of complex technical problems and/or issues that include significant barriers to the evaluation of programs or projects.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work, when necessary.

As a Public Health Advisor you will:

• Serve as the main liaison to coordinate study activities with participating public health organizations.
• Design and execute programs or projects that provide essential information for important segments of the general public.
• Research and evaluate key public health policies that are central to the organization's mission.
• Serve on review committees, study groups, public health task groups, or comparable groups delegated responsibility for reviewing and developing public health policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare Congressional testimony, policy documents, briefings, reports, summaries, responses to requests for information, and other substantive documents.