Sexual and Reproductive Health Capacity Fellowship

Operational Research & Program Effectiveness Team
Emergency Response and Recovery Branch
Center for Global Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, GA

CDC-CGH-2015-0013

Project Description:

A fellowship opportunity is
currently available with the Operational Research & Program Effectiveness
Team (ORPET) in the Emergency Response and Recovery Branch (ERRB) of the Center
for Global Health (CGH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).




CGH leverages its core strengths to
advance four overarching global health goals: 1) improving the health and
well-being of people around the world, 2) improving capabilities for preparing
for and responding to infectious diseases and emerging health threats, 3)
building country public health capacity, and 4) maximizing organizational
capacity.




This project focuses on building
CDC's capacity for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programs. The selected
participant will develop and support projects that integrate SRH in complex
humanitarian emergencies, including material, neonatal, child health and
gender-based violence. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will
learn a variety of skills related to the design and analysis of scientific
studies in support of: Surveillance, Research and Evaluation; Data Collection
and Analyses; and Program Support. Opportunities may include:

• Statistical design
  
  
• Setup, implementation, analysis and reporting of epidemiological studies
  
  
• Technical assistance to partners, such as emergency needs assessments
  
  
• Surveillance systems
  
  
• Program monitoring and evaluation
  
  

The selected participant may have
opportunities to design and implement data collection and evaluation studies in
the field applicable to SRH and humanitarian settings. S/he will participate in
meetings and on-site collaborative relationships with a variety of governmental
and non-governmental organizations.




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 education
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.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in public health, global health, epidemiology, or a related field received within the last five years.
  
  
• Knowledge of at least one major statistical package, such as SAS (preferred), R, SPSS or STATA, is desired.
  
  
• Experience in planning and evaluating epidemiological studies related to SRH prevention and response programs is beneficial.
  
  
• Prior global experience, particularly in humanitarian settings, is also desired. Participant may have the opportunity to travel internationally; therefore, s/he much have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport.
  
  
• Command of the French language is preferred
  
  

How to Apply:

To be considered, please send a
current CV/resume to the attention of [email protected].
Please reference CDC-CGH-2015-0013 in all communications