CDC Program Evaluation Fellowship
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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.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.NCHHSTP@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
An opportunity is currently available with the Prevention Research Branch within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Prevention Research Branch (PRB) comprises scientists from a variety of disciplines including behavioral sciences, preventive medicine, public health, and library science. These experts conduct/oversee behavioral and operational public health research and demonstration projects to develop, test, and synthesize sustainable interventions to prevent HIV transmission. In addition, there is a lot of collaboration in PrIDE, Conéctate and Telemedicine demonstration projects, and in the center's Health Equity Working Group (HEWG). Throughout the course of this project, the participant will be part of larger M&E and Project Officers groups constituted for these projects. These are multidisciplinary groups that provide the opportunity to interact and collaborate with behavioral scientists, epidemiologists, public health advisors, grantees, and colleagues from other divisions.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities are being conducted in three non-research demonstration projects at different levels of implementation: (1) Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among racial/ethnic and sexual minorities (10 health departments; dissemination phase), (2) Telemedicine for people living with HIV (one site; concluding implementation), and (3) Molecular surveillance among Hispanic/Latino MSM (4 health departments; concluding implementation). At the time of the appointment, evaluation reporting and dissemination will be the main emphasis, including translation and manuscript preparation.
Under the guidance of a mentor, participant activities may include:
- Joining biweekly and monthly meetings pertaining to the three main demonstration projects to contribute to the discussions and collaborate in the development/implementation of literature reviews, manuscript writing, and other dissemination and translation activities.
- Performing analysis summarizing results, and presenting findings at meetings or conferences.
- Participating at the monthly branch Science Meeting where branch members give presentations to generate discussion and become familiar with ongoing research studies and non-research projects, emerging/new topics, and ideas for proposals. The participant will be expected to attend the meetings and also give one presentation in the year.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 2020
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. Supplements for health insurance will be provided. 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.
The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by December 2020. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
- Qualitative analysis with/without analysis software
- Quantitative analysis using Excel and statistical programs (e.g., SPSS)
- Knowledge of/familiarity with Mixed Methods
- Knowledge and experience with scientific writing
- Knowledge and experience writing for various audiences
- Knowledge and experience with program evaluation
- Knowledge of strategic/program planning
- Knowledge of/familiarity with HIV prevention and treatment
- Knowledge of/familiarity with data visualization
- Knowledge of/familiarity with HIV service delivery by health departments
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