Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Position Summary
The Michigan State UniversityHurley Childrens Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative (PPHI) in the C.S. Mott Department of Public Health at Michigan State University is seeking a Pediatrician for its twoyear postresidency Alice Hamilton Scholar public health training program. This position will be based in Flint Michigan. The Alice Hamilton Scholar under the direction and supervision of Dr. Mona Hanna will complete public health training mentored research and clinical care with PPHI.
A tremendous lesson we have learned in Flint is that we need to have a competent and capable workforce to identify and tackle pediatric public health issues. In January 2016 Michigan State University and Hurley Childrens Hospital formed the PPHI to address the Flint communitys populationwide lead exposure and help all Flint children grow up healthy and strong. The initiative brings together experts in pediatrics child development psychology epidemiology nutrition toxicology geography education and community and workforce development. PPHI is divided into five work teams: Child and Health Development Nutrition Exposure Assessment Health Informatics and Child Health Policy and Advocacy. These teams work closely with the PPHI Parent Partner Group and the PPHI Flint Kids Advisory Group.
The Alice Hamilton Scholar program aims to provide the Pediatricstrained Scholar with:
- Postdoctoral training in the area of public health. The Scholar will complete a Master of Public Health degree at Michigan State University which is a Flintbased online program;
- Working knowledge and experience on how to conduct and complete research in pediatric public health; and
- Clinical pediatric experiences at Hurley Childrens Clinic which participates in many innovative public health programs and is colocated with the Flint Farmers Market. The Scholar will teach residents and medical students and provide direct clinical care.
The Michigan State University and Hurley Childrens Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative seeks to provide employees with a diverse challenging set of duties that foster learning new skills and knowledge and a collegial environment where employees regularly share information ideas resources and solutions to problems.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
- Completion of US ACGMEaccredited Pediatrics residency program
- American Board of Pediatrics certified and/or board eligible pediatrician
Desired Qualifications
- Strong communication and teaching skills
- Motivated learner
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- CV
Review of Applications Begins On
12/18/2024
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remotefriendly. Remotefriendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
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Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing lifechanging opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degreegranting colleges.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
