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BULLETIN POSTINGS
"The Word on WIC"
The Word on WIC… The Minnesota WIC Program is launching an e-newsletter for public health administrators, directors and WIC Coordinators. The newsletter will be sent out electronically on a quarterly basis and will include information on WIC funding, how WIC is partnering with local public health across the state, and updates on...
Contact: | health.WIC@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/wic
Registered Nurse for Scott County
In this position you’ll perform skilled nursing duties determining client eligibility for home- & community-based service programs. Positions rely on your use of independent nursing assessment skills & professional judgment to coordinate services & assure the health & safety of Scott County citizens in community settings. ...
Contact: Not available
Web site: http://www.co.scott.mn.us/CountyGov/Employment/Pages/JobPostings.aspxWIC Community
Health Nutritionist for Hennepin County
WIC Community Health Nutritionist -- Hennepin County, Minneapolis, MN Hennepin County is currently hiring for a WIC Public Health Nutritionist positions open. This position will help provide eligible women, infants, and children (WIC) in Hennepin County with WIC services. WIC services include providing nutrition education, supplemental...
Contact: Not available
Web site: Not available
Introduction to Health Care Homes Webinar Series
The Health Care Homes Learning Collaborative is hosting a webinar series entitled, "Introduction to Health Care Homes," which is designed to increase knowledge of innovative practices and standards in primary care, and help equip clinics to begin the transformation process. The webinar series will help clinic teams identify and plan for...
Start & End Date: 08/01/2013 - 10/31/2013
Contact: | 651-201-5421 | health.healthcarehomes@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/healthreform/homes/collaborative/introhchwebsrs.html
Invitation to Join the Minnesota Health Impact Assessment Coalition
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is very excited to initiate the Minnesota Health Impact Assessment Coalition (MN HIA Coalition). MDH is inviting a broad range of stakeholders, including HIA practitioners and HIA enthusiasts, to participate on the Coalition. Please consider participating and feel free to forward this invitation to others...
Contact: Kristin Raab | kristin.raab@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hia/coalition.html
Community Initiatives Evaluator (Research Scientist 3, Health) for MN Department of Health
This position is located at the MN Department of Health's Freeman Building in St. Paul, MN and is in the Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives (OSHII), Evaluation & Surveillance Unit. This position exists to plan, design, implement, analyze, interpret and report on assessment, evaluation and surveillance research...
Contact: Dawn Reckinger | 651-201-5392 | dawn.reckinger@state.mn.us
Web site: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=13HEAL000299
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Respiratory Disease Newsletter Available
The Summer issue of the "Breathing Space" Respiratory Disease Newsletter is now available at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/cdee/asthma/Newsletter.html. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis by the Minnesota Department of Health's (MDH) Asthma Program. The newsletter provides up-to-date information and resources on...
Contact: Kelly Raatz | 651-201-5899 | kelly.raatz@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/asthma/
Environmental Specialist/Senior Environmental Specialist for Washington County Department of Public Health & Environment
This position inspects licensed food, beverage, lodging, pool, manufactured home park, campground, and youth camp establishments. They conduct sanitary surveys and collect well samples for licensed non-community public water supplies. They provide consultation and technical assistance and enforce the applicable state rules and county ordinances....
Contact: Washington County Human Resources | 651-430-6081 | humanresources@co.washington.mn.us
Web site: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washingtonmn/default.cfm
PLANNER PRINCIPAL for STATE, Health
This vacancy is located in the Office of Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). This Public Health Quality Improvement Planner position exists to improve capacity and performance of MN's public health system by developing statewide plans related to performance improvement; and by providing...
Contact: Chelsie Huntley | 651-201-3882 | chelsie.huntley@state.mn.us
Web site: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=13HEAL000293
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Human Services Representative 1 (MNsure Specialty) for Hennepin County
Hennepin County’s Human Services and Public Health Department (HSPHD) is seeking individuals with strong communication skills, an interest in the field of social services and a desire to help others and serve the community to fill multiple Human Services Representative (HSR1) positions. These employees will play a part in implementing the...
Contact: Not available
Web site: Not available
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PHN for Chisago County
This position will be assigned duties in the WIC Program area and Maternal Child Health program area....
Contact: Renee Kirchenr | 651-213-8868 | rlkirch@co.chisago.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.chisago.mn.us
PHN Team Lead for Chisago County
Day to day operation of Maternal Child Health department. Ability to problem solve cases and staff assignments, Metro Alliance Health Families programming and accreditation process through Healthy Families of America....
Contact: Renee Kirchner | 651-213-8868 | rlkirch@co.chisago.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.chisago.mn.us
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Child & Teen Checkup Policy Specialist for Minnesota Department of Human Services
This position serves as the agency's medical and technical expert for the Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Program which is Minnesota's name for the federal Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. This program area is responsible for leading state initiatives to improve the health of children enrolled in Minnesota...
Contact: Steve Masson | 651-431-2490 | steve.masson@state.mn.us
Web site: Not available
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MN Lynx HIV/AIDS Awareness Night
Join the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Human Services as the Minnesota Lynx hosts their third annual “HIV/AIDS Awareness Night” at 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the Target Center, Minneapolis, when they play the Atlanta Dream. The purpose of this event is to heighten the awareness that HIV/AIDS...
Start & End Date: 07/09/2013 - 07/09/2013
Contact: Carley Knox | 612-673-8408 | knox@lynxbasketball.com
Web site: http://www.wnba.com/lynx/
Registered Nurse (2 positions) for Countryside Public Health
Countryside Public Health, a five county (Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine) public health agency, has two full-time Registered Nurse (with experience) positions open; one in the Montevideo (Chippewa County) office and the other in the Madison (Lac qui Parle County) office. The duties will...
Contact: Lacy Joyce | 320-843-4546 | ljoyce@countryside.co.swift.mn.us
Web site: http://countrysidepublichealth.org
Community Health Awards - Nominations now open
The State Community Health Services Advisory Committee (SCHSAC) Nominating and Awards Workgroup is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Community Health Awards. The awards will be presented by Commissioner Ehlinger on Wednesday, Sept. 25 during the Community Health Awards Ceremony at the Cragun's Conference Center. The award categories are: ...
Contact: Peggy Malinowski | 651-201-3878 | Peggy.Malinowski@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/ophp/system/conference/
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MN WIC Accepting Nominations for Sheila Farnan WIC Leadership Award
Sheila Farnan was a public health nutritionist, long-term MDH employee, and a passionate advocate for the nutrition needs of mothers and children. She died in 2004. To honor Sheila’s work and our memory of her, the Minnesota WIC Program established the Sheila Farnan Leadership Award, to be given to someone who has demonstrated exemplary...
Contact: Pat Faulkner | 651-201-4402 | patricia.faulkner@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/wic
Public Health Nursing Supervisor for St. Louis County
An employee in this class is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the public health nursing services provided by an assigned group of Nursing Division staff. Responsibilities include, directing staff and implementation of Division programs, assigning and coordinating work schedules, coordinating Nursing Division programs with...
Contact: Joaquim Harris | 218-726-2422
Web site: http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobs
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Registered Nurse for Benton County
Job Summary: Provide professional nursing services to residents of Benton County. The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Assess client needs and level of service required. Coordinate service providers. ...
Contact: Not available
Web site: http://www.co.benton.mn.us/Employment/Job_Openings.php
Public Health Educator for Benton County
Job Summary: To Provide education and awareness of health education programs and public health plans dealing with emergency situations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as designated planning coordinator for the local public health preparedness and response program. Participate in local, regional and state emergency...
Contact: Not available
Web site: http://www.co.benton.mn.us/Employment/Job_Openings.php
Study Clinic Coordinator for Minnesota Department of Health
This position is located in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) Division, Diabetes Unit. This position provides clinical interface and expertise in efforts to address primary prevention of diabetes by planning, implementing, and administering research studies, initiatives and programs aimed at increasing detection of prediabetes,...
Contact: Gretchen Taylor | 651-201-5390 | gretchen.taylor@state.mn.us
Web site: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=13HEAL000280
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Division Director for Minnesota Department of Health
This vacancy is located in the Environmental Health (EH) Division. This Division Director position provides direction and management oversight to the EH Division to ensure that the programs are meeting their goals and operating within the parameters of federal and state rules and regulations applicable to EH programs and assuring the...
Contact: Aggie Leitheiser | 651-201-5711 | aggie.leitheiser@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us
Child and Teen Checkups: Best Practices in Well Child Screenings (1/2 day) Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Martin County Resource Center - 115 West 1st. Street, Fairmont, MN 56031 Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) is Minnesota's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. This workshop includes an overview of Child and Teen Checkups and provides information on evidenced-based best practices and components of a...
Start & End Date: 07/24/2013 - 07/24/2013
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Web site: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?cmd=mchedtrain.details&oid=102226
Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals & Communities
The Bridges Out of Poverty workshop provides both the social service provider and the community member key lessons in dealing with individuals from poverty. Topics include increasing awareness of the differences in economic cultures and how those differences affect opportunities for success. This workshop is based on the book Bridges Out of...
Start & End Date: 07/24/2013 - 07/24/2013
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434 | tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://www.sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/bridges-out-of-poverty-strategies-for-professionals-communities/
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Nominations Open for Betty Hubbard MCH Leadership Awards
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Advisory Task Force is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Betty Hubbard MCH Leadership Awards. Solicitation information and the nomination form are available on the MCH Advisory Task Force website. The awards are presented in two categories: Statewide: recognizing the nominee’s...
Contact: DeeAnn Finley | 651-201-3874 | deeann.finley@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mchatf/bettyhubbard.html
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Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Best Practices in Well Child Screenings - Thursday, August 15, 2013
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) is Minnesota's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. This workshop includes an overview of Child and Teen Checkups and provides information on evidenced-based best practices and components of a complete C&TC well child exam. This training is a collaborative effort between the...
Start & End Date: 08/15/2013 - 08/15/2013
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Web site: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?cmd=mchedtrain.details&oid=102226
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HIV/STD Prevention Outreach Specialist for Hennepin County
HIV/STD Prevention Outreach Specialist- Hennepin County, Minneapolis, MN The Public Health and Clinical Services Area of the Human Services and Public Health Department is seeking a permanent, full-time HIV/STD Prevention Outreach Specialist who will plan, implement and monitor Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) services and a sexually...
Contact: Not available
Web site: Not available
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Minnesota Department of Health
Office of Performance Improvement
651-201-3880 | health.ophp@state.mn.us
www.health.state.mn.us
