CDC Emergency Response Fellowship, ORISE
Category : Alumni
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
Description
A research opportunity is currently available within the Emergency Response Capacity Development Unit (ERCDU), Emergency Response and Recover Branch (ERRB), Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) of the Center for Global Health (CGH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.
ERCDU is tasked with the development of trainings and provision of response capacity consultations to improve the global emergency workforce to better respond to international public health emergencies.
Duties and Activities
Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be trained on the development and delivery of global public health emergency preparedness activities. The participant will have the opportunity to learn about and gain hands-on experience in the following activities:
- Designing and developing curriculum in collaboration with CDC subject matter experts for CDC responders, foreign governments, and international organizations during both peacetime and response activation
- Quantitative and qualitative evaluation data collection and analysis to improve capacity development strategies
- Participating in the development of plans, procedures, and tools for more streamlined execution of capacity building activities including the provision of simulations, tabletop exercises, workshops, and in-country consultations
- Contributing to the preparation of training activities, reports, presentations, and communication materials
- Enhancing professional growth and development by participating in trainings, workshops, and meetings centered around global emergency preparedness
The participant will have the opportunity to network with subject matter experts across the agency to learn what CDC does for global public health emergencies and preparedness as well as opportunities to network with foreign governments and international organizations.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or 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.
Other Information
- Anticipated Appointment Start Date: June 1, 2020
- If you have questions, send an email to ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] CGH [at] orau [dot] org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity (CDC-CGH-2020-0091) in your email.
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