CDC USMU CureTB Program Fellowship

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Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Reference Code

CDC-DGMQ-2022-0129

How to Apply

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A complete application consists of:

An application
Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

Application Deadline

5/18/2022 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ), within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in San Diego, California.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ) works to reduce morbidity and mortality among immigrants, refugees, travelers, expatriates, and other globally mobile populations, and to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases through regulation, science, research, preparedness, and response.

Research Project: The CDC/CureTB program collaborates with the CDC DGMQ Quarantine operations, local and state health Departments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prevent and reduce tuberculosis transmission among global mobile populations. CureTB collaborates with ministries of health internationally to establish a continuation of TB treatment among international travelers diagnosed with TB who cross international borders in the U.S. and are repatriated to their country of residence.

The CureTB program works to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) among people who cross international borders to reduce disease transmission and the emergence of drug-resistant TB. CureTB connects people with TB to healthcare services as they move between the United States and other countries. CureTB collaborates with health authorities throughout the United States and around the world to link people with TB to care at their destinations.

The researcher will be assigned to DGMQ, U.S./Mexico Unit (USMU) with communication and strategy development and implementation. This training will include, but not limited to, developing and implementing communication and linkage activities and assisting with conducting evaluation and quality improvement activities. The researcher will also assist with the evaluation of communication materials and operational procedures and use results for improving program outcomes.

The participant will be a part of an interdisciplinary team coordinating transnational illness referrals, linkage, and communication with domestic and international public health partners. Under the direction of a mentor, they will take an active part in documenting, interviewing, and discussing requirements as needed with appropriate public health jurisdictions. The participant will take an active role in the project evaluation, documentation, and recommendations for improvement in coordination with the mentor and team. These program findings and recommendations will be communicated through publications and presentations.

Learning Objectives: By coordinating transnational illness referrals, linkage and communication with domestic and international public health partners, the participant will gain awareness of the mobile population health needs, develop skills in communications of public health and cultural competency, and learn the different approaches and interventions to improve health outcomes for mobile population.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Carlos Vera-Garcia (lwr0@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: April 2022. 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: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.CDC.NCEZID@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g. Public Health, Health Education), or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by the end of May, 2022. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:

Effective communication and writing skills
Ability to work within a team
Strong problem-solving skills
Fluency in Spanish
Experience working with Spanish-speaking entities

Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
Degree: Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2022 11:59:00 PM.
Discipline(s):
- Communications and Graphics Design (1 )
- Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (1 )
- Life Health and Medical Sciences (3 )
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 )

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