CDC Evaluator Fellowship
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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
10/5/2022 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 Program Evaluation Team, Program Services Branch in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect 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.
Research Project: The Program Evaluation Team leads national evaluations of two important cancer screening programs, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program | CDC) and the Colorectal Cancer Control Program (Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) | CDC). To implement the NBCCEDP, DCPC provides funding to 71 organizations across the country to provide breast and cervical cancer screening to low-income, un- and under-insured women. For the CRCCP, DCPC provides funding to 35 organizations to implement evidence-based strategies in health care settings intended to increase colorectal cancer screening. The Program Evaluation Team conducts extensive, standardized data collections for both the NBCCEDP and CRCCP for program monitoring and evaluation. The Program Evaluation Team ensures data are of high quality and cleaned, then conducts analyses and disseminates data/results via data dashboards, presentations, and publications. The Team also leads several special studies to address particular evaluation questions that require varied methodological approaches.
Learning Objectives: The ORISE participant will participate as part of the Program Evaluation Team, learning about program evaluation planning, methods and approaches. The ORISE participant will participate in conducting literature review, survey design and administration, data collection, data quality assurance processes, data management and data analysis, and data dissemination, including Tableau dashboard design. The ORISE participant will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of manuscripts for publication.
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Amy DeGroff (adegroff@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 31, 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 up to five years 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 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). Additionally, the fellow will follow the telework schedule based on guidance and recommendations applicable to all Division staff.
Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.CDC.NCCDPHP@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred Skills:
Work experience in public health
Knowledge of cancer prevention and control
Knowledge of and experience in program evaluation of public health programs
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
Discipline(s):
Communications and Graphics Design
Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
Life Health and Medical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Affirmation
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.)