New BST ORISE fellow opportunity

National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System Information Management Fellowship
Behavioral and Clinical Surveillance Branch
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, GA
CDC-NCHHSTP-2014-0034

Project Description:

• Assisting the Lead for Reporting to develop and implement and information management process, including the development of a database, for internal tracking of changes and decisions to the questionnaire and other NHBS activities

• Assisting the Lead for Reporting with coordination, information management and preparation of priority publications

• Assisting with the coordination of NHBS questionnaire activities

• Collaborating with web developers to provide updated content for NHBS external website

• Collaborating with external and internal stakeholders

• A Master’s degree in a related field received within the last five years.

• Experience and/or skills in information management/data modeling, MS Access or a similar software, and SAS is necessary.

• Experience in informatics, questionnaire development and program coordination is preferred.

Qualifications:
How to Apply:

A fellowship opportunity is currently available in the Behavioral and Clinical Surveillance Branch of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

With 20 participating metropolitan project areas throughout the United States, the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) collects and reports data on three populations at increased risk for HIV infection: men who have sex with men (MSM), injection drug users (IDU), and heterosexuals at increased risk (HET) in the United States. NHBS data are used to monitor issues affecting these populations, which include describing racial disparities, reporting HIV prevalence and awareness, exploring the prevalence of HIV-related risk behaviors, such as drug use and sex, and examining access to HIV testing, care and prevention.

NHBS collects data through personal interviews and HIV testing and is the only national source of data on HIV-positive individuals unaware of their infection, HIV-positive out of care and HIV-negative populations. In 2013 and 2014, a large-scale evaluation and improvement of the NHBS questionnaire was conducted. This fellowship will focus on information management and documentation related to the NHBS questionnaire and will assist with dissemination of NHBS data. Specific opportunities may include:

The Research Participation Program for CDC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend depending on educational level and experience. The participant must show proof of health insurance. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

To be considered, please send a current CV/resume and a one-page cover letter addressing your relevant experience and interest in this position to the attention of CDCrpp@orau.org. Please reference CDC-NCHHSTP-2014-0034 in all communications.

Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship - Host Site Applications Open

                 

Host Site applications are now being accepted from state and local public health agencies to host a fellow in the Class II Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship program! Host Site Applications will be accepted: September 19, 2012- November 6, 2012 The Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program is designed to give Informatics Fellows an accelerated training experience and on-the-job training at health departments in preparation for a career as public health informaticians at the state or local level.  Over the course of one year, Fellows will address projects to strengthen the public health informatics capacity of the host health agency.  Activities might include working on disease surveillance systems, public health registries, public health activities with Health Information Exchanges and other public health informatics priorities for the host site. Fellows will have Masters or Doctoral level education with demonstrated expertise in Public Health Informatics and a commitment to working in applied public health.                                                                                                                                                                                           Fellows are supported through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are matched to a health departments. One application per state and local health agency will be accepted per host health agency. Assignments will begin by June 1, 2012. Host Site Application Information: Host site applications should describe the Fellowship assignment, supervision, support structure, and workplace environment proposed for the Fellow. All applications must include a letter of support from the applicant's State Health Officer, State Epidemiologist or Local Health Officer. Complete applications will be reviewed by a review panel and are evaluated on: The scope, quality, and diversity of experience offered to the Fellow, Experience of supervisors in management, informatics, and mentoring, Potential long-term career placement for the Fellow, Potential professional development opportunities and state financial support provided for the Fellow, Availability of office space, computer and office/technical support, and Letters of support for the mentor seeking a Fellow. Mentorship: Applications must also include a description of two designated mentors: a primary mentor and a secondary mentor. The primary mentor is required to hold a doctoral level degree, and it is preferred that the secondary mentor have doctoral level training as well. Both mentors must devote four hours per week to spend with the Fellow during the first month of the Fellowship and two hours per week for the duration of the training period. Health agencies approved to host a fellow will have demonstrated capacity to provide a Fellow with technical training, applied research opportunities, and opportunities for experience in the application of public health informatics in a practical setting. How to Apply: Please visit www.aphif.org for complete information and the link to our electronic application. HostSite Applications will be accepted September 19, 2012- November 6, 2012. Please note: Application to the Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship does not guaranteeplacement of a Fellow at your host health agency. If you have any questions about the Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship program or the host site application please contact aphif@cste.org or 770-458-3811.