CDC A Public Health Science Quality and Evaluation Fellowship
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- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
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CDC Office and Location: A public health science quality and evaluation fellowship opportunity is available in the Science and Evaluation Unit (SEU), Division of Partnership Support (DPS) within the National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.
Research Project: The DPS leverages partnerships to support CDC in developing the capacity of the public health system and state, tribal, local, and territorial departments of health to sustain and strengthen public health foundational, infrastructure, and workforce capabilities. The SEU sits in the Office of the Director in DPS. The function of the SEU is to make all division products and activities scientifically strong, clear, compelling, and leading to action. The DPS SEU promotes excellence in science and evaluation through data quality, scientific integrity, and innovation to advance public health priorities and outcomes. You will train with the Public Health Infrastructure Center, Division of Partnership Support, focusing on evaluation studies and projects, including the following diverse activities:
- Participating in quantitative and qualitative survey design and administration, data collection, data quality assurance processes, data management, data analysis, and data dissemination.
- Searching, synthesizing, and interpreting information relevant to public health. Conducting literature reviews to identify evidence-based methodologies for measuring and assessing public health partnerships and programs.
- Identifying and analyzing public health issues and their impact on public health systems, partnerships, and programs critical to the public health community.
- Collaborate on developing protocols to improve division-wide science competencies.
- Collaborating on the development of manuscripts for publication.
- Train to establish an action plan for the collection, storage, and analysis of DPS partner investment data. Collaborate on the development and expansion of a dashboard to collect, store, visualize, and analyze DPS science and evaluation science data.
Learning Objectives:
- Build competency in designing and planning science studies, including performance measurement and mixed-methods data collection.
- Strengthen skills in applying quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to public health data.
- Develop the ability to synthesize and interpret scientific and public health information to support decision-making.
- Enhance skills in identifying and assessing public health issues and their impacts on systems, partnerships, and programs.
- Expand capacity to use scientific evidence to inform organizational objectives and strategic planning.
- Strengthen scientific communication skills through collaborative manuscript development and preparation of technical summaries.
- Strengthen data visualization and reporting skills.
Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Jeniffer Concepcion (ypi5@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If you are interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time and if selected, your appointment offer will include the monthly stipend rate.
The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Skills in public health monitoring and evaluation planning and design, planning and implementation of science-based data collection activities (qualitative and quantitative) and data analysis. Strong science communication skills, both written and oral. Experience in logic modeling, strategic planning, program planning, and implementation science is desirable.
I certify that I have not previously been employed by CDC or by a contractor working directly for CDC. I understand that CDC does not permit individuals with a prior employment relationship with CDC or its contractors to participate as trainees in the ORISE program. (Exceptions may be granted for individuals who, since the previous CDC employment, have obtained a new STEM degree which necessitates training in a new field.)
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