2015 AAMC-CDC Public Health Policy Fellowship Fellowship Project: Engaging Corporate Chief Medical Officers: Analysis of Operationalized Efforts for Partnership Development Located in the Office of Chief of Staff (OCoS), CDC Roybal (Main) Campus Project Disciplines: 1. 2. 3. 4. Communication Policy Program Planning and Development Strategic Planning Project Description: The fellow will develop a foundational analysis of healthcare/CMO engagement strategies for proposal and/or publication. The analysis should include a benchmark evaluation of business engagement activities against goals of the program over time. The fellow will work with the Team and leadership to design a best practice, potential, or opportunity specific to the engagement strategy. In order to build the case for a compelling analysis of CDC healthcare-sector engagement, the fellow may support strategic operational functions including: Program and Partner Engagement Management: • • Support research for the development of strategic initiatives for outreach activities Develop research-based documents for the advancement of program activities Partnership identification, development and support: • • Identify partners priorities within the business community and develop ways in which CDC can help them address any obstacles that they have encountered related to this subject area Facilitate direct contact, networking, and referrals from existing partners who recognize gap areas and have identified skilled partners to close the gaps Support continuous improvement of partner relationships: • Assist with the evaluation of individual partnerships centered on project outcomes against stated objectives Expected Benefits: The Fellow will participate in a specialized function at CDC which intersects between strategic planning, policy implication and program. This unique role will provide the fellow an opportunity to experience CDC activities from a perspective very few people get to see. The role is on a small team where the fellow will participate fully and will contribute to the vital functions of the office. As the function is two years old, the fellow will contribute to the formative analysis and evaluation of the impact of the work. Academic institutions will benefit by recognizing the importance CDC is placing on the whole of community approach to public health and how this novel function has developed to leverage businesses for broader reach and potential policy change. This approach could be documented and incorporated into curriculum as innovation in public health. The public will benefit from the work of the Fellow, as part of the larger team effort, by the impact the corporations engaged by CDC contribute to public health. The Fellow's work will refine the engagement activities for greater impact and scalable opportunities to engage with Chief Medical Officers and businesses investing in the health of their workforce and communities where they do business. Special Skills Required by the Fellow: 1. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods specific to partnership engagement outcomes against stated objectives as the best indicator of a successful partnership. Skill in recommending effective and efficient courses of action. 2. Experience in networking and partnership development including building associations with internal and external stakeholders to advance public health goals. Skills with corporate engagement such as Chief Medical Officers are beneficial. 3. Knowledge in implementing strategies for identifying and involving organizations, resources, and participants regarding identified needs and interests. 4. Knowledge of organizational structure and mission for CDC and HHS. 5. Knowledge of public health principles and practices including surveillance, research, intervention, and program planning and implementation. 6. Ability to communicate in writing. 7. Skill in oral communication. Travel and Training: Fellow will be offered the opportunity to attend strategic planning/evaluation trainings and health communication courses. All courses will be Atlanta-based. Examples could be: • • Social Marketing in Public Health: This course provides a step-by-step process in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans for social marketing campaigns, as well as instituting social marketing strategies and techniques into public health programs. Pre-course work: participants will identify an idea or project that needs a marketing plan and will bring their plan with them on the first day of class. The plan will be developed throughout the 2 day course. Strategic Planning and Implementation: Strategic planning and implementation involves defining end-goals and developing a systematic path to achieve them. At the full performance level, you should be able to analyze a public health problem or situation and articulate the potential role of communication or marketing to address the specific problem, consult with relevant stakeholders to assess a specific public health need or problem and possible resources, assets, or solutions, and apply strategic planning principles, including developing appropriate goals, objectives, and targets. Application Checklist: Eligible applicants must: __ be U.S. citizens or permanent residents __ have completed residency or fellowship training within two years of applying (surgical residents may also apply to participate during their research year) You must upload all of the following items for your application to be considered complete: __ Your current resume or curriculum vitae __ Two signed letters of recommendation Note: At least one letter should be from your residency or fellowship director confirming that you have satisfactorily completed USMLE Step 1-3 or COMLEXUSA and all residency or fellowship program requirements for the current postgraduate year. __ A personal statement (1000 words or less) that addresses: a. How do your personal and/or professional interests align with the fellowship position? b. In what ways will your professional skills and/or experiences contribute to your success in the fellowship position? c. How will this fellowship position benefit your long-term career goals as a physician? Please upload these documents as PDF files within your online application form here: https://surveys.aamc.org/se.ashx?s=7C7E87CB26F2B461 If you prefer, you may email these documents to [email protected]. Applications in their entirety are due by 11:59 PM EST on January 22, 2015. Failure to submit any of the items listed above (either online or by email) will result in your application being withdrawn from consideration for this fellowship.
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