Job Opportunity at University of Washington – Continuing Education Specialist

The University of Washington Public Health Capacity Building Center is seeking a Continuing Education Specialist (CES) to lead their...

May 02, 2016 | Nyana Quashie

  • Talking about, Testing for, and Treating STDs: The Important Role of Disease...

    The theme for STD Awareness Month 2016 is Talk. Test. Treat. Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) play an important role in local...

    Apr 20, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas

  • Zika Action Plan Summit: Lessons for Local Health Departments

    On April 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the Zika Action Plan Summit to convene state, local, and tribal...

    Apr 14, 2016 | Christina Baum

  • NACCHO and CDC Partner for Radiation Sheltering Toolkit

    Radiation preparedness is no longer just a concern for jurisdictions neighboring nuclear facilities with the risk for a radiological...

    Mar 10, 2016 | Kelsey Edge

  • Nominations Due January 29 for the 2016 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award...

    The CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award is an annual award that recognizes individuals who make a significant contribution...

    Jan 11, 2016 | Kate Drezner

  • Job Opportunity at the Boston Public Health Commission- HIV/AIDS Services Division...

    The Boston Public Health Commission has an opening for the Director of the HIV/AIDS Services Division. This position is responsible...

    Dec 30, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

  • Job Opportunity at NACCHO – Lead Program Analyst, HIV/STI/Hepatitis & Healthcare...

    NACCHO has an exciting new opportunity for a Lead Program Analyst to join the HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis team. A Lead Analyst is...

    Nov 18, 2015 | Gretchen Weiss

  • Calling All DIS: Provide Your Input to Inform a National DIS Certification Program

    NACCHO, in partnership with the Public Health Accreditation Board, the National Coalition of STD Directors, and the CDC is working to...

    Nov 18, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

  • NACCHO Interviews a Local Health Department Disease Intervention Specialist to...

    October 2, 2015 is National Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Recognition Day, a day that is celebrated annually on the first...

    Oct 02, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

  • Job Opportunity at University of Washington – Continuing Education Specialist

    The University of Washington Public Health Capacity Building Center is seeking a Continuing Education Specialist (CES) to lead their capacity building assistance program, and work with U.S. health departments to implement high impact HIV prevention (HIP) strategies in their jurisdictions. The CES will be responsible for scheduling and organizing in-person meetings and video conferences, along...

    May 02, 2016 | Nyana Quashie

    Talking about, Testing for, and Treating STDs: The Important Role of Disease Intervention Specialists

    The theme for STD Awareness Month 2016 is Talk. Test. Treat. Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) play an important role in local health department HIV/STD programs and work to improve the sexual health of their community by talking to them about STD prevention, testing in the field, and linking the clients in need to care. For […]

    Apr 20, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas

    Zika Action Plan Summit: Lessons for Local Health Departments

    On April 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the Zika Action Plan Summit to convene state, local, and tribal representatives to improve Zika preparedness and response in the United States. Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, Executive Director, and Dr. Oscar Alleyne, Senior Adviser for Public Health Programs, attended on behalf of NACCHO. I spoke […]

    Apr 14, 2016 | Christina Baum

    NACCHO and CDC Partner for Radiation Sheltering Toolkit

    Radiation preparedness is no longer just a concern for jurisdictions neighboring nuclear facilities with the risk for a radiological emergency from a radiation dispersal device (RDD) or an improvised nuclear device on the rise. Communities need to prepare for such an event, but also take into consideration that in the event of a large-scale radiation […]

    Mar 10, 2016 | Kelsey Edge

    Nominations Due January 29 for the 2016 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award Program

    The CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award is an annual award that recognizes individuals who make a significant contribution toward improving public health through their work in childhood immunization. Each year, CDC honors up to one Immunization Champion from each of the 50 U.S. states, eight U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia. Awardees will be...

    Jan 11, 2016 | Kate Drezner

    Job Opportunity at the Boston Public Health Commission- HIV/AIDS Services Division Director

    The Boston Public Health Commission has an opening for the Director of the HIV/AIDS Services Division. This position is responsible for providing programmatic direction and management for the Division, which manages Ryan White funding to provide a continuum of services to people living with HIV (PLWH). The Director is responsible for managing all day-to-day operations […]

    Dec 30, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

    Job Opportunity at NACCHO – Lead Program Analyst, HIV/STI/Hepatitis & Healthcare Integration

    NACCHO has an exciting new opportunity for a Lead Program Analyst to join the HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis team. A Lead Analyst is considered a subject matter expert with advanced knowledge and experience in an area of specialization. This position will be responsible for leading project activities that explore, support, and advance local health […]

    Nov 18, 2015 | Gretchen Weiss

    Calling All DIS: Provide Your Input to Inform a National DIS Certification Program

    NACCHO, in partnership with the Public Health Accreditation Board, the National Coalition of STD Directors, and the CDC is working to develop a national certification program for Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS). The effort aims to strengthen and formalize the role of DIS, expand the recognition of DIS and the profession, ensure adequate training, and improve […]

    Nov 18, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

    NACCHO Interviews a Local Health Department Disease Intervention Specialist to Celebrate DIS Recognition Day

    October 2, 2015 is National Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Recognition Day, a day that is celebrated annually on the first Friday in October to recognize this critical part of the public health workforce. The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) led the development of DIS Recognition Day four years ago to celebrate and honor the often […]

    Oct 02, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

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