Program Evaluation Fellowship, CDC

Description 

CDC Office and Location

A research opportunity is currently available with the Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Sciences (CSELS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

Research Project

The Fellow will collaborate with subject matter experts and other stakeholders (internal and external) to plan and implement an evaluation of key components of the electronic case reporting (eCR) program. In the United States, jurisdictions are required to report more than 200 conditions diagnosed by doctors or laboratories to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These notifiable diseases or conditions require timely information on individual cases to prevent and control spread. eCR is automated generation and transmission of case reports from electronic health records to public health agencies for review and action is an important component of public health data modernization nationwide. The Fellow does not need previous knowledge or experience specific to information technology, informatics, electronic case reporting, or public health surveillance. The Fellow will contribute to a high-profile evaluation, start to finish that will include opportunities to develop public-facing products that will be disseminated widely (e.g., logic model and narrative explanation of the graphic, conference presentations, peer-reviewed manuscript). The Fellow will interact closely with personnel in the Public Health Informatics Office (PHIO) and other evaluators in the Center.

Learning Objectives

• Importantly, the Fellow will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills relevant to (a) facilitation to support stakeholder participation in the evaluation (e.g., to develop a logic model, prepare an evaluation plan, interpret analyzed data); (b) plain language writing; (c) presentation of efforts to diverse audiences; and (d) project planning and management that includes how to articulate decision points and deliverables over time. These opportunities to develop cross-cutting skills are an important complement to evaluation-specific competencies.

Mentor(s)

• The mentor for this opportunity is Joyce Dieterly (lyv6 [at] cdc [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

• July 13, 2021. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Qualifications 

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred

• Experience working on small to medium-sized program evaluations
• Training in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis

How to Apply 

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Community Advisor, Emory School of Medicine

Description

The Community Advisor will be responsible for answering inbound calls for PEACE for MOMS, Georgia’s perinatal psychiatry consultation and access program, triaging those phone calls, scheduling consultations, and providing access to support service referrals to clinicians and their patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of communication between PEACE for MOMs and clinicians in the community (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives
• Answer inbound calls, primarily from physicians regarding our services, referrals, and registration
• Schedule consultations for perinatal patients with our PEACE for MOMS Psychiatrists, as well as our psychiatrists and community clinicians
• Performs resource and referral duties in a HIPAA compliant manner, including correspondence with providers and patients regarding clinical and referral updates.
• Maintains HIPAA compliant case file documentation both in electronic and paper format in accordance with programmatic standards
• Gather necessary information from physicians and enter it accurately and promptly into REDCAP for P4M psychiatrist to review prior to consultations
• Perform outreach via mail, email, and phone to various mental health and medical offices
• Assist with the development and distribution of program materials
• Maintain psychotherapy referral data base
• Perform all duties with the highest level of customer service
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills to convey information clearly to inbound calling clinicians
• Supports patient operations with overall care coordination for patients, serving as their primary point of contact for all customer service, administrative and scheduling needs.
• Acts as the liaison for the patient and family, working with both administrative and clinical staff from multiple departments to improve the patient’s overall experience.
• Position enhances the patient experience by serving as the primary point of contact and administrative care coordinator for established patients and/or family members.
• Ensures that all related patient appointments for care are secured in a timely manner and coordinated for patient convenience and addresses and resolves process or administrative issues impeding timely access to care.
• Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the care delivery team to triage, coordinate and consistently manage the patient care experience.
• Position works with patients and families to answer questions, provide emotional support and resolve issues concerning the administrative coordination of their care.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma required;
• Two (2) years of work experience in a patient care coordination or patient scheduling role required.
• Proficient computer skills required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service is required.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human/Social Services, Social Work, Psychology/ Counseling, Public Health, or related field. 
• Experience or a strong interest in mental health and women’s health.
• Expertise utilizing various software applications including Microsoft Office applications
• Work independently while prioritizing workload
• Detail oriented
• Comfort with speaking to physicians and mental health professionals, as well as patients
• Respect for diverse views and approaches of team members, providers, and patients

How to Apply 

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Epidemiologist I, Maryland Department of Health

Description 

This position will review and analyze data, as well as increase surveillance for communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and biological, chemical, nuclear, and/or radiological terrorism incidents. This position will also provide increased capability for the tracking and investigation of morbidity and mortality. Finally, this position will identify grant opportunities for the Calvert County Health Department (CCHD), in addition to assisting staff members with developing grant proposals and monitoring grant-related activities.

Qualifications 

Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: None

How to Apply 

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Child Development and Disability Fellowship, CDC

Description 

CDC Office and Location

A research training opportunity is currently available with the Child Development and Disability Branch (CDDB) of the Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD), within the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

NCBDDD seeks to promote the health of babies, children, and adults with disabilities. The work of NCBDDD includes identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities. NCBDDD has three Divisions that carry out this mission: Division of Congenital and Developmental Disorders (DCDD), Human Development and Disability (DHDD), and Blood Disorders (DBD).

This opportunity is within DHDD’s Child Development and Disability Branch (CDDB). The mission of CDDB is to conduct inclusive surveillance, research, and programs to improve the lives of children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. Under the guidance of mentors from the Office of the Branch Chief, the participant will train and contribute to CDDB’s portfolio in developing and communicating research and furthering the scientific base of several of the programs within the branch currently underway, including applied research and surveillance related to Child Development and Disabilities. 

Research Project 

The overall purpose of the primary project is to identify population-based indicators related to autism and developmental disabilities that are currently sought by different groups in communities and at the national level.  The participant will train with staff to describe the audience that would utilize identified data indicators, CDC’s current capability to produce the indicator from existing data and resources, and any barriers or steps needed for that indicator to become routinely reported.

Additional training activities may include:

• literature reviews and synthesis of data/information
• data management
• statistical data analysis
• writing/revising of peer-reviewed manuscripts
• contributing to the development of responses to scientific inquiries and requests for information about assigned projects
• creating presentations for internal and external use at meetings or conferences
• contributing to developing, updating, or maintaining quality assurance protocols
• contributing to program evaluation efforts
• developing/revising web or other materials for the public
• other related activities as discussed with mentor that further the science base related to promoting early identification and understanding child development and disabilities

Learning Objectives

Although this fellowship research opportunity is focused in the topic area of child development and disability, the activities of the fellowship will enhance knowledge and develop skills that are transferable to other areas within public health.

Mentor(s)

The mentor for this opportunity is Sarah Tinker (zzu9 [at] cdc [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

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 the past five years.

Preferred Skills

• Data Analysis
• Research
• Public Health surveillance
• Data Collection
• Writing skills

How to Apply 

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Epidemiology Analyst, Healthcare Staffing Professionals

Description 

Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for an Epidemiologist Analyst. The Epidemiology Analyst will help   LADPH’s Covid-19  Surveillance team with data entry, data analysis, death certificate match assessment/entry, death verification and quality analysis. The candidate will also be asked to follow up with facilities for missing case information and produce writing data reports.

The position will start immediately upon acceptance and employment clearance and is initially funded through 2/22/2022 with potential renewal.

Job Duties

• Data entry and analysis
• Follow-up with facilities for missing information etc.
• Death certificate match assessment/entry
• SAS coding (entry level)
• Producing and writing data reports
• Death verification
• Close collaboration with other teams
• Quality Analysis
• Resolving duplicates
• Updating protocols
• Managing covid death email inbox.

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited college with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in SAS;

Desirable Qualifications

• Windows-based laptop or desktop device, with a speaker and mic;
• Reliable Wi-fi/internet access;
• Experience in designing, conducting, evaluating and interpreting epidemiological studies or investigations; and
• Knowledge of communicable disease surveillance

How to Apply 

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