Public Health Analyst

The CDC Foundation advances the mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through effective philanthropy and public-private partnerships that protect the health, safety, and security of America and the world. Established by Congress more than two decades ago, the CDC Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that has launched nearly 900 programs and raised more than $662 million through partnerships with philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals. The CDC Foundation currently manages more than 300 CDC-led programs in the United States and in 85 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Public Health Analyst position to support and coordinate global surveillance for acute gastroenteritis and rotavirus vaccine impact, effectiveness, and safety evaluations in Africa and Asia. The incumbent would support a team of epidemiologists, liaise with international partners and funding organizations, and coordinate activities in Africa and Asia. Responsibilities may include developing routine site progress reports with international partners, managing partner communications and meeting planning, and overseeing proposal submissions for CDC IRB review. It may also involve limited international travel.

This full-time position will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Clifton campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The position will be located at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) within the Viral Gastroenteritis Epidemiology Team in the Viral Gastroenteritis Branch (VGB) of the Division of Viral Diseases. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public's health. The CDC Foundation offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary staff of researchers with responsibility for supporting and performing research for the improvement of healthcare and disease prevention.

2. Establishes and maintains an integrated system of information gathering and reporting devices and analyzes the data and assesses the program needs in terms of strategies, services, and resources.

3. Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities and explains program policies, procedures, activities, services, and benefits to public health personnel and other parties.

4. Collects and analyzes data and findings to address program needs.

5. Interprets legislative, regulatory, and/or policy guidance for use in managing public health programs.

6. Develops and/or recommends program intervention, prevention, and/or control strategies for meeting program objectives.

7. Prepares reports for use in evaluating program operations and the other work incidental to the development of the information gathering system.

8. Performs duties related to the development, extension, and improvement of health care systems and/or communications.

9. Performs other duties as assigned related to this position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, management, or a related field, with 2-5 years of experience with managing public health programs and interventions. Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, or related field preferred.

• Strong understanding of the elements of public health practice, including the use of epidemiologic data, disease surveillance and control, and program design, implementation, and evaluation.

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned programs.

• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, determine the accuracy/relevance of information, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.

• Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite tools.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly grasp scientific and technical information.

• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to collaborate with others on projects and investigations.

• Flexibility and sensitivity in working with international partners.

• Proficiency in written and spoken French is highly desirable.

The CDC Foundation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 as a condition of employment effective November 22, 2021. All offers of employment after that date are contingent upon proof of full-vaccination status as a part of the pre-employment process.

*Fully vaccinated is defined as follows: At least two weeks have passed since receipt of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine, or the second dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose vaccines.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• managing public health programs: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• French (Preferred)

Work Location: One location