From: Jacqueline Tran
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 11:23 AM
Subject: Job Opportunities at OCAPICA
OCAPICA is pleased to announce two job opportunities (Program Coordinator and Research Manager) with the agency in the areas of health. Please share this with interested parties. Both positions are full time positions at the OCAPICA office in Garden Grove.
Special Service for Groups
Job Announcement
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Title: Program Coordinator – Health
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific
Islander Community Alliance, Inc.
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FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Director, CEED
Pay Range/Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Benefits are included
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Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the Director of the Center of Excellence to Eliminate Disparities (CEED), the Program Coordinator will coordinate, conduct and assist in evaluation of a program focused on breast and cervical cancer disparities among Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Responsibilities will extend to other health areas such as chronic disease and diabetes education, health care access, health policy, and include other health programs as needed. “Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer”
Background
The Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health in the U.S. Promoting Access to Health for Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian Women Project (REACH US PATH for Women) is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The project is 1of 18 nationally funded programs in the effort to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the U.S. The project focuses on the Cambodian, Chamorro, Hmong, Laotian, Marshallese, Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Thai, Tongan and Vietnamese communities to address the disparities in breast and cervical cancer.
Essential Functions
Program (75%)
§ Coordinate activities, as lead agency, working with community partners
§ Develop scopes of work with community partners
§ Assist in the implementation of scopes of work
§ Coordinate health programs among numerous community based organization partners
§ Coordinate and facilitate trainings and gatherings, including educational seminars and conferences
§ Conduct analysis of local, state and federal policies and legislation that impact community health
§ Work with program researchers to assist in evaluating programs
§ Assist in coordination between researchers and community partners
§ Facilitate strategic planning for each program, often coordinating with a diverse set of community partners and sometimes mediating disputes between partners
§ Assist with ongoing capacity building of organization and partners
§ Learn and implement community-based participatory research principles
§ Collaborate with other REACH U.S. grantees and affiliates in efforts
§ Actively engage in dissemination of findings and reporting to communities
§ Conduct presentations at local and national conferences and gatherings
§ Able to travel locally and out of state
Administration and Finance (25%)
§ Write reports and coordinate reports from community partners
§ Provide reports to partners and program leads
§ Work with the Director to assure program funds are appropriately utilized
§ Maintain correspondence with funders, as needed
§ Document and produce semi-annual reports as required by the funding entity
§ Assist in operating and managing CDC’s MIS system on an ongoing basis
Minimum Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
§ Must have excellent program development skills
§ Have at least 3 years experience working on health programs, especially with diverse communities
§ Must have excellent networking and communication skills
§ Must be comfortable with the philosophy and goals of OCAPICA.
§ Must have a valid California driver license, car insurance and reliable transportation. Proof must be submitted
§ Eligibility of Employment. Proof must be submitted.
§ Background check to be completed
§ Bachelors degree or higher
§ Bilingual in any Asian or Pacific Islander language
Desired Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
§ Experience with program development, evaluation, and community health research
§ Experience with coalition building and working with several community partners
§ Experience working for or with community based nonprofits
§ Ability to speak an Asian or Pacific Islander language, but not necessary
§ Committed to supporting the community needs of underserved and immigrant AAPIs and willing to work in a non-profit setting
§ Must be comfortable working in a team environment
§ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
§ Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative
§ Master’s degree in public health and/or ethnic studies
Supervisory Responsibilities
§ No supervision of employees required at this time.
Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
§ The environment for this position is an office environment as well as out in the field, exposed to weather conditions and noise level prevalent at the time.
Physical Requirement
§ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.
Mental Requirement
§ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.
Application Process:
Application deadline: September 15, 2008 or until filled.
Please e-mail or fax a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Jacqueline Tran
E-mail: jtran@ocapica. org or fax at (714) 636-8828
(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Program Coordinator – Health)
Jacqueline Tran, Director Center of Excellence to Eliminate Health Disparities (CEED)
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
12900 Garden Grove Blvd, Ste. 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
No Phone Calls Please
Agency Background:
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community’s opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.
Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer to this position. “Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer”
Special Service for Groups
Job Announcement
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
Title: Research Manager – Health
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific
Islander Community Alliance, Inc.
.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Director, CEED
Pay Range/Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Benefits are included
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _______
Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the Director of the Center of Excellence to Eliminate Disparities (CEED), the Research Manager will assist in developing, coordinating, and evaluating a program focused on breast and cervical cancer disparities among Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Responsibilities include development of databases for data collection, data analysis, and report writing. Responsibilities will extend to other health areas such as chronic disease and diabetes education, health care access, health policy, and include other organizational programs such as education and policy, as needed. “Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer”
Background
The Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health in the U.S. Promoting Access to Health for Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian Women Project (REACH US PATH for Women) is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The project is 1of 18 nationally funded programs in the effort to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the U.S. The project focuses on the Cambodian, Chamorro, Hmong, Laotian, Marshallese, Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Thai, Tongan and Vietnamese communities to address the disparities in breast and cervical cancer.
Essential Functions
§ Coordinate evaluation activities, as lead agency, working with community partners
§ Develop evaluation plan in collaboration with research advisory team
§ Develop databases, as appropriate for data analysis
§ Conduct data cleaning, data analysis and report writing of program findings
§ Provide statistical analysis, as appropriate
§ Conduct data analysis utilizing software packages to include, but not limited to, Teleform, SPSS, SAS and Atlas.ti
§ Provide technical assistance to community partners in data analysis and database development; ensuring data collection and reporting meets program regulations
§ Create survey instruments
§ Assist in operating and managing CDC’s MIS system on an ongoing basis
§ Assist in the development, writing and production of program reports and publications
§ Learn and implement community-based participatory research principles
§ Collaborate with other REACH U.S. grantees and affiliates in efforts
§ Actively engage in dissemination of findings and reporting to communities
§ Conduct presentations at local and national conferences and gatherings
§ Able to travel locally and out of state
Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
§ Must have excellent data management and analysis skills
§ Ability to analyze data using SPSS required, experience working with Teleform, SAS, and Atlas.ti preferred
§ Knowledge about data confidentiality required
§ Have at least 5 years experience working on health programs, especially with diverse communities, in a research capacity
§ Must have excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
§ Must be comfortable with the philosophy and goals of OCAPICA
§ Committed to supporting the community needs of underserved and immigrant AAPIs and willing to work in a non-profit setting
§ Must be comfortable working in a team environment
§ Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative
§ Must have a valid California driver license, car insurance and reliable transportation. Proof must be submitted
§ Eligibility of Employment. Proof must be submitted.
§ Background check to be completed
§ Masters degree or higher; preferred in Public Health, especially Epidemiology
§ Bilingual in any Asian or Pacific Islander language
Supervisory Responsibilities
§ No supervision of employees required at this time.
Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
§ The position requires primarily sitting and working at a computer workstation, including reading and typing.
Physical Requirement
§ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.
Mental Requirement
§ The position requires the ability to process and analyze information from multiple sources and to articulate the significance of that information.
§ This position also requires the ability to work independently and prioritize in order to meet deadlines.
§ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.
Application Process:
Application deadline: September 15, 2008 or until filled.
Please e-mail or fax a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Jacqueline Tran
E-mail: jtran@ocapica. org or fax at (714) 636-8828
(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Research Manager – Health)
Jacqueline Tran, Director Center of Excellence to Eliminate Health Disparities (CEED)
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
12900 Garden Grove Blvd, Ste. 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
No Phone Calls Please
Agency Background:
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community’s opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.
Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer to this position. “Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer”
Jacqueline H. Tran, MPH
Director, Center of Excellence to Eliminate Disparities (CEED) in Breast and Cervical Cancer among Asian and Pacific Islander Women
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Telephone: 714-636-9095
Facsimile: 714-636-8828
Email: jtran@ocapica. org
Website: www.ocapica. org
