Applied Epidemiology Fellowships, CSTE

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) application is currently open for both Class 20 and Class 21 of the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) program application to accept new applications for placements for Class 20 (beginning by January 2023) and for Class 21 (Summer 2023).

At this time, CSTE has re-opened our application for Class 20 specifically for host sites with a focus on Maternal and Child Health. We are looking to fill the Maternal and Child Health host sites for Class 20 immediately! CSTE currently has one available host site placement focusing on Maternal and Child Health at the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Host Site Billets | CSTE Fellows (wpengine.com)).

The goal of AEF is to provide a high-quality on-the-job training experience in applied epidemiology for recent graduates and prepare fellows for long-term career placement at the state and local level. Based on their interests and available positions, fellows are matched to a State, Territorial, Local, or Tribal health department for two years under the guidance of two experienced mentors.

During their assignment, fellows develop a set of core competency skills related to epidemiologic methods, communication skills, public health practice and policy.

How to Apply

To apply for AEF Class 20 and/or Class 21 consideration, please view and complete the online application at cste_aef_candidate_application (webportalapp.com)
 

For Class 20, the available host sites will have a subject area of either Injury-Drug Overdose or Maternal and Child Health. Available host sites for Class 20 can be found by visiting Host Site Billets | CSTE Fellows (wpengine.com). In order to be eligible for Class 20, candidates must have their degree completed by December 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For Class 21, CSTE will have more subject area options for candidates which includes but is not limited to Infectious Diseases, Chronis Health, Substance Use/Mental Health, etc. In order to be eligible for Class 21, candidates must have their degree completed by June 30, 2023. Our application timeline for Class 21 can be found by visiting Prospective Fellows | CSTE Fellows (wpengine.com).

For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit www.cstefellows.org. If you have questions about the fellowship application, please contact CSTE via email at aef [at] cste [dot] org. 

Multiple Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Positions, Texas Department of State Health Services

Program: Epidemiology Branch

Position: Epidemiologist III (Oral Health)

Posting #: 544535

Closes: 11/30/2022

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The Epidemiologist III performs highly advanced (senior-level) research and epidemiological work in the Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCHE) Unit within the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Section within the Community Health Improvement Division. Reports to the Surveillance and Data Analytics Manager under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Serves as a lead investigator for MCH surveillance and analytics to inform Title V MCH Block Grant programs with a primary focus on the Oral Health Improvement Program. Proposes, designs, and conducts complex epidemiologic studies with large data sets, small data sets, and complex sample survey data to monitor the oral health of children, adolescents, and pregnant women. Uses specialized software, such as SAS, Python, SQL, Tableau, and ArcGIS, to analyze and display data for presentations, reports, publications, and other products. Utilizes advanced statistical software and techniques to automate and simplify routine data tasks. Develops and maintains complex, detailed scientific protocols and operational manuals on all projects. Identify opportunities for the use and distribution of program data to internal and external stakeholders. 

Program: Epidemiology Branch

Position: Research Specialist V (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Coordinator)

Posting #: 546329

Closes: 11/30/2022

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The Research Specialist V performs highly advanced (senior-level) research work in the area of maternal and infant health. Work involves serving as the Texas Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Coordinator and liaising with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as it relates to survey development, sampling, data collection, and analysis. Develops and revises the PRAMS data collection protocol and performs contract oversight of all data collection activities. Oversees the preparation and submission of the CDC cooperative agreement applications and progress reports to the CDC. Prepares and submits all DSHS Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents related to the PRAMS project. Monitors how PRAMS data are being analyzed and disseminated by agency staff and other partners. Generates research articles for scientific publication, as well as papers, reports, and presentations for in-house distribution and to support program management and other DSHS or state agency activities utilizing PRAMS data. Acts as a subject matter expert as it relates to complex sample survey design and analysis. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Reports to the Surveillance and Data Analytics Manager in the Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology Unit.  

Program: Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Epidemiology Branch

Position: Epidemiologist II

Posting #: 544567

Closes: 11/30/2022

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The Epidemiologist II performs advanced (senior-level) epidemiological work in maternal mortality and morbidity. Work includes serving as a lead investigator for performance evaluation and data management of maternal health and safety bundle initiatives (e.g., TexasAIM). Computes maternal health outcome measures for evaluating hospital progress in implementing maternal safety bundles designed to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. Probabilistically links birth certificate and delivery hospitalization data to monitor severe maternal morbidity trends for ongoing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) study and reporting. Leads the study of hospital performance based on maternal levels of care designations, including measure computation and analysis. Develops and maintains complex, detailed scientific protocols and operational manuals on all projects. Prepares articles, papers, and reports for publication, in-house distribution, and to support program management and other DSHS activities. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Surveillance and Data Analytics Manager in the Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology Unit. 

Prevention Evaluation Specialist, US Army Reserve Command

Army Reserve G-1, Services and Support Division

Open & closing dates: 11/09/2022 to 11/18/2022

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Location: Fort Bragg, NC; 1 vacancy

Open to Public: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/688375200

Reference Points: DoDI 6400.09; 2019-2023 Prevention Plan of Action; DoD SPARX

Position Context: This position primarily exists to serve as a senior advisor and consultant with primary responsibility for overseeing the evaluation of all primary prevention activities by performing studies and analysis on behalf of the U.S. Army Reserve. This includes but is not limited to planning for, coordinating, executing, evaluating, and monitoring a wide range of program evaluations (e.g., development of effective data collection, monitoring & evaluating, coordination with stakeholders, briefing data, and development & oversight of reporting systems).