CDC Health Communications Fellowship

Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Reference Code
CDC-NCBDDD-2019-0215
How to Apply

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.

If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.NCBDDD@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

Application Deadline
12/2/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A research opportunity is currently available with the Office of the Director of the Division of Human Development and Disability, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) seeks to promote the health of babies, children, and adults with disabilities. The work of NCBDDD includes identifying the causes of birth defects, developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities. NCBDDD has three Divisions that carry out this mission: Division of Congenital and Developmental Disorders (DCDD), Human Development and Disability (DHDD), and Blood Disorders (DBD).

Specifically, this research opportunity is currently available within DHDD's Office of the Director (OD). DHDD leads inclusive programs to optimize the health and development of children and adults with, or at risk for, disabilities. Moreover, major priorities of the Division include a) identifying and reducing disparities in key health indicators (obesity, tobacco, etc.) among persons with disabilities; b) improving developmental outcomes of children; c) ensuring that all newborns are screened and assessed for hearing loss and receive appropriate intervention; and d) reducing disparities in health care access for persons with disabilities. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be involved in the following activities:

  • Contribute to various elements of the DHDD OD activities, including tracking federal disability inclusion programmatic activities and technical support, collaborating with disability subject matter experts to assess and identify program outcomes and contribute to the development of program impact statements, and products to showcase disability inclusion best practices and NCBDDD/CDC diversity achievements. The participant will have the opportunity to learn how to use public health science to analyze relevant information, prepare literature reviews, and help evaluate outcomes from disability inclusion activities, research, and other diversity initiatives. 
  • Gain experience with partnership building activities that maintain and expand the work of DHDD OD regarding increasing awareness and promoting disability inclusion at the national, state, and local levels. This may include having opportunities to engage with national partner organizations and disability advocates that champion disability inclusion and public health topics that address health disparities faced by people with disabilities as well as collaborate on program design and communication activities to improve the health of people with disabilities. Additionally, the participant will collaborate with public health and disability experts to respond to requests for information on disability inclusion activities to a variety of stakeholders across CDC and with external partners, including traditional and non-traditional partners that can help raise awareness about disability inclusion and inform the national discourse.
  • Draw upon public health training and experience to recommend, contribute to the development and promotion of health education resources, disability inclusion tools, and communications materials (e.g., briefing materials, presentations, case studies) that can be shared and used across multiple formats - including via innovative print, video, and web-ready communication and products. The participant will contribute to the framing and building out of disability inclusion communication materials to promote DHDD's mission and share best practices.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred Skills:

  • Enjoy collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and building partnerships at all levels
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Have a strong desire to learn new skills and apply them in a real-world setting
  • Background in health education/communication and promotion, behavioral science, disability inclusion, and/or maternal and child health
Eligibility Requirements
  • Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
  • Discipline(s):
    • Communications and Graphics Design (1 )
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (1 )
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (5 )
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