Evaluation Fellows Program
Office of the Associate Director for Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, GA)
CDC-OADPG-2011-0032
Project Description:
CDC seeks applicants for the inaugural class of the CDC Evaluation Fellows Program. This is a new initiative within CDC and represents a major commitment by the Agency to program evaluation and program improvement. Fellows will be selected and will be housed in the newly-created Office of the Associate Director for Program and collaborate with the evaluation team under the leadership of CDC’s Chief Evaluation Officer. Fellows selected for this new initiative will be assigned out to CDC programs to help develop and implement program evaluations and evaluation studies. These host programs will be selected through a competitive process to ensure Fellows are being assigned to important and productive evaluation projects that will build the knowledge base of the program and enhance the professional development of the Fellow.
Fellows will conduct evaluations and help to build the evaluation skills and capacity of the staff in the program to which they are assigned. Fellows may be assigned to one program/project for the duration of their fellowship or may rotate to several programs, depending upon the duration of the project. Fellows will have a point of contact within the program as well as mentoring and support from AD Program staff. In addition, we have reserved some dedicated resources for training and professional development of Fellows.
The participant will receive a monthly stipend depending on education level and experience. The participant must show proof of health insurance. The appointment will be full-time at the CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.
Additional details regarding the ORISE Research Participation Program can be found at http://www.orau.gov/cdc
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has a PhD in evaluation, social sciences, public health, or other relevant discipline plus some experience with applied evaluation projects. Master’s-level candidates with significant experience in applied evaluation projects are also welcome. Candidates must have received their degree within the past five years to qualify for this program.
Technical Questions:
The Research Participation Program for CDC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. To be considered, send a current resume to Tasha Powell via email at Tasha.Powell@orau.org or via fax at (865) 241-5219. Please reference Project # CDC-OADPG-2011-0032 in all communications.
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