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
• Two educational or professional references

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

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

A fellowship opportunity is currently available in the Emergency Risk Communication Branch (ERCB) within the Division of Emergency Operations (DEO), Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

During a response, ERCB staff make up the core teams within the Joint Information Center. Main response functions include:

• Coordinating and integrating cross-agency communication activities.
• Serving as CDC's primary communication liaison during public health emergencies.
• Providing the results of communication surveillance as input into agency decision making and communication planning.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the Joint Information Center and emergency communication activities.

Under the guidance of a team lead, the selected participant may be involved with the following activities to support the development and assessment of CDC emergency communication partnerships and outreach activities during emergency events and will include coordination, development of educational activities, partner outreach and relationship building.  Outreach to healthcare professionals and state/local public health partners will include the following:

• Coordinate CDC emergency-related information-sharing and outreach efforts with clinicians and public health professionals using various channels including email, Web, and social media.
• Assist with recruitment and maintenance of partners and promotion of Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) and Health Alert Network (HAN) activities.
• Develop proposals for conference call presentations, secure subject matter expert (SME) participation, and ensure message/material dissemination and follow-up.
• Conduct periodic assessments of public health and medical professional organizations to identify and address outstanding emergency-related information needs.

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 is for 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 or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

A Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental public health, or a science-related field received within the last five years.

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (1 )