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October/07/2021
Happy Thursday Public Health Superheroes!
We would like to thank the amazing work that Bianca, Kaitlin, and Sarah have done at PH Spot. We wish them all the very best in their new adventures! It has been such a joy working with such wonderful individuals. We truly value their valuable contributions to PH Spot!
With love,
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"It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
—Nelson Mandela
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WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR BLOG POST TO APPEAR HERE?
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If there is an experience, advice, or something else that you would like to share with other (aspiring) public health professionals in the form of a blog, please feel free to email us at hello@phspot.ca. We would love to hear from you!
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CANADA
Health Emergency Planning Specialist (ON)
York Region
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Population Health Program Specialist (BC)
Interior Health Authority
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Research Coordinator III (ON)
McMaster University
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Indigenous Health Coordinator (AB)
Alberta Health Services
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Public Health Nurse (ON)
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
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Project Coordinator - SHAWNA (BC)
University of British Columbia
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Research Program Manager (ON)
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
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Research Assistant (QC)
McGill University
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Administrative Assistant, Lawson Health Research Institute (ON)
St. Joseph's Health Care London
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Public Health Nurse, Infectious Diseases (ON)
City of Hamilton
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OTHER REGIONS
Technical Officer (Switzerland, Geneva)
World Health Organization
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Senior Program Assistant, Institute for Disease Modeling (Seattle, WA, USA)
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Senior Coordinator, Integrated Campaign Digitization (Cotonou, Benin)
Clinton Health Access Initiative
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Communication, Engagement and Design Consultant (Rome, Italy)
World Food Programme
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TOOLS, RESOURCES & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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Unless otherwise explicitly stated, all opportunities shared below are not directly affiliated to PH SPOT. The PH SPOT team aims to share opportunities and resources that are presented by reputable and trusted organizations. We also encourage you to evaluate the opportunities presented below, especially if a monetary transaction is involved. In the case, you have had a poor experience with any of the opportunities/resources we have shared this week or in the past, please contact us immediately at hello@phspot.ca.
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Canadian Student and Young Professional Ambassador for Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases is seeking Canadian Student and Young Professional Ambassadors for Neglected Tropical Diseases. The deadline for applications is on October 18, 2021 at 12am ET.
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52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health
52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health is a virtual conference that will take place from October 19th to 22nd, 2021.
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Support for the organization of colloquia or virtual events
The Quebec Population Health Research Network (QPHRN) offers financial support to QPHRN members for the organization and holding of in-person symposia or virtual events dealing with a topic related to population health research and associated activities.
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WHAT WE'RE READING AT PH SPOT
Malaria trial shows ‘striking’ 70% reduction in severe illness in children
A study in Burkina Faso and Mali led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine shows a 70% reduction in hospitalisation or death when young children were given both seasonal vaccinations and antimalarial drugs compared to providing just one intervention.
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Perks and Benefits 101: Explanations and Questions to Ask Before You Take the Job
It is important to understand not only your salary but the full scope of the perks and benefits that you will be offered as well.
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When, Why, and How to Use Personal References in a Job Search
The right personal reference may just be what can help you be a step closer to your dream job.
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FREE ONLINE COURSES
Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19
World-class experts will share their theory behind the analyses of COVID-19 and its spread. Learners will also learn how to interpret new information using core principles of public health, epidemiology, medicine, health economics, and social science.
Approximately 16 hours
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Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health
The course will focus on the use of simple regression methods to determine the relationship between an outcome of interest and a single predictor via a linear equation.
Approximately 14 hours
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OTHER ONLINE COURSES
Analyzing Survey Data in R*
Learn survey design using common design structures followed by visualizing and analyzing survey results.
4 hours / 49 exercises / 14 videos
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Pivot Tables with Spreadsheets*
Explore the world of Pivot Tables within Google Sheets, and learn how to quickly organize thousands of data points with just a few clicks of the mouse.
4 hours / 54 exercises / 13 videos
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Data Analysis with Spreadsheets*
Learn how to analyze data with spreadsheets using functions such as SUM(), AVERAGE(), and VLOOKUP().
3 hours / 27 exercises / no videos
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Introduction to Data [Interactive Course]*
Learn the language of data, study types, sampling strategies, and experimental design.
4 hours / 15 exercises / 46 videos
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*Note: PH SPOT is an affiliate partner with data camp, which means, we receive a commission if you decide to sign up for a paid plan (this is at no extra cost to you) - so thank you if you do end up signing up! :)
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Blind Spot: How Neoliberalism Infiltrated Global Health
In Blind Spot: How Neoliberalism Infiltrated Global Health, the reader will experience a vivid illustration of how neoliberal ideology infiltrates the design and implementation of development programs. In Blind Spot, the readers will learn about the forces driving the decision in health and development policy, which demonstrates the harmful outcomes that privatization of health care can have on some of the world’s most vulnerable populations.
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Do you have an opportunity at your organization to share with the PH SPOT community?
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*Note: PH SPOT is an affiliate partner with Amazon Associated, which means, we receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase (this is at no extra cost to you) - so thank you if you do end up buying this! :)
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