ORISE Fellowship, Maternal Mortality Prevention Team
Category : Alumni
CDC’s Maternal Mortality Prevention team is offering an ORISE fellowship opportunity, with a desired start date of January 3, 2022. Full details are below. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and scientific writing sample to astpierre [at] cdc [dot] gov by Monday, November 29th. Strong proficiency in using SAS for data management and analysis is required. Please forward to interested applicants.
Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location and ability to relocate.
Description
The mission of CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) is to promote optimal reproductive and infant health and quality of life by influencing public policy, health care practice, community practices, and individual behaviors through scientific and programmatic expertise, leadership, and support. The mission of DRH’s Maternal Mortality Prevention Team (MMPT) is to lead national approaches to the systematic collection, analysis, and use of data to end maternal health disparities, eliminate preventable maternal mortality, and improve the health of all women. MMPT leads two major surveillance approaches to understanding and preventing pregnancy-related deaths through state and local Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) and the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS). MMPT supports MMRCs across the country to identify, abstract, and review pregnancy-related deaths and identify prevention opportunities, through the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) program.
This fellowship provides opportunities to conduct data analyses that improve understanding of characteristics of, and prevention opportunities for, addressing pregnancy-related deaths; support ongoing development and modernization of the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) used by MMRCs for data collection, review, and analysis; and build state epidemiologic capacity for using maternal mortality review data for prevention.
Examples of learning opportunities
· Train in quantitative and qualitative analyses of maternal mortality data to improve understanding of characteristics of and prevention opportunities for addressing pregnancy-related deaths
· Draft and revise manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and government reports with feedback from staff scientists
· Present results of analyses of maternal mortality data to internal and external audiences, including scientific conferences
· Support ongoing surveillance database development and modernization
· Develop epidemiology and data analysis-related resources for MMRC data analysts including data analysis guides and standardized SAS programs for data cleaning and analysis
· Assist with providing epidemiology and data analysis-related technical assistance to MMRCs on a variety of topics including identification of pregnancy-associated deaths and analysis of MMRIA data
· Assist with coordination of monthly MMRC data analyst office hours, as well as workgroups of MMRC data analysts on specific topics of interest (e.g., pregnancy-associated death identification, data visualization)
Qualifications and Necessary Skills
· Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, or closely related disciplines is required. Candidates who are currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and are interested in completing a part-time fellowship will be considered.
· Strong proficiency in using SAS for data management and analyses
· Excellent analytic skills including experience in data management, data cleaning, and conducting epidemiologic analyses for large datasets
· Experience with or interest in analyses that address health equity and social determinants of health
· Strong background in epidemiology methods
· Highly detail oriented, works well within a diverse team, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner, and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing, and editing complex documents such as detailed reports and peer-reviewed articles.
· Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.
Desired Start Date: January 3, 2022
Length of Appointment: The current appointment runs through May 31st 2022, with the possibility of extension for an additional 12-months beginning June 1, 2022
This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) program. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. A monthly stipend is provided and a health insurance stipend is also available.
Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location and ability to relocate.
