The American Public Health Association (APHA) announces a call for applications for the APHA Flu Near You Fellowship. This fellowship is sponsored by a grant from the Skoll Global Threats Fund.
APHA is looking for candidates with strong public health credentials who wish to spend one year in Washington D.C. working on a new and innovative project to create the largest national self-reporting open surveillance platform for influenza called Flu Near You.
Program Purpose: The fellowship is designed to provide a unique learning experience for a recent graduate with an MPH, PhD, MD or other public health related degree to work in Washington D.C. at the American Public Health Association managing the APHA Flu Near You Challenge. The Fellow will have the opportunity to learn and engage in an array of relevant issues including health communications and the use of social marketing, research and evaluation of a new surveillance system, and influenza preparedness.
Application: This is an open competition. Please send a resume and cover letter to APHA Flu Near You Fellowship, American Public Health Association, 800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 by November 30, 2011. The Fellow can start immediately and will work through December 2012.
Eligibility: The fellowship is open to all APHA members. You must have an MPH, Phd/DrPH, MD, RN or related degree in a public health discipline. In addition to a thorough understanding of epidemiology, infectious disease and related fields, the Fellow should be interested in marketing and communications of crucial public health messages to the public. The fellow should exhibit willingness and flexibility to tackle problems beyond the scope of their specific area(s) of public health expertise; and show a commitment to apply their expertise to serve society. Candidates also should demonstrate professional excellence, integrity and good judgment; be articulate and able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, to audiences not familiar with public health; and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders. It is important that candidates display maturity and self-direction, with the capacity, initiative and flexibility to work well independently as well as in groups.
Placement and Responsibilities: The Fellow will work for one year as the manager of the APHA Flu Near You Challenge(www.aphafluchallenge.org). While based at APHA, the Fellow will work closely with HealthMap and APHA staff on topics and issues relating to the Challenge. In addition, the Fellow will help coordinate related Get Ready activities and materials for APHA. The Fellow will be responsible for developing a range of documents and tools on issues including engaging the public in public health surveillance, flu preparedness tips, marketing surveillance to the public and conducting a mid-course review of Flu Near You with partners in the U.S. and their global counterparts who have implemented self-reporting systems in Australia and Europe.
Stipends and Fellowship Support: The APHA Flu Near You Fellow who will be a contract employee with APHA will receive a salary of $65,000, health insurance and benefits for the year along with modest support for relocation if required. In addition, the Fellow will be funded to attend the APHA Annual Meeting from Oct. 27-31, 2012 in San Francisco, CA.
APHA is looking for candidates with strong public health credentials who wish to spend one year in Washington D.C. working on a new and innovative project to create the largest national self-reporting open surveillance platform for influenza called Flu Near You.
Program Purpose: The fellowship is designed to provide a unique learning experience for a recent graduate with an MPH, PhD, MD or other public health related degree to work in Washington D.C. at the American Public Health Association managing the APHA Flu Near You Challenge. The Fellow will have the opportunity to learn and engage in an array of relevant issues including health communications and the use of social marketing, research and evaluation of a new surveillance system, and influenza preparedness.
Application: This is an open competition. Please send a resume and cover letter to APHA Flu Near You Fellowship, American Public Health Association, 800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 by November 30, 2011. The Fellow can start immediately and will work through December 2012.
Eligibility: The fellowship is open to all APHA members. You must have an MPH, Phd/DrPH, MD, RN or related degree in a public health discipline. In addition to a thorough understanding of epidemiology, infectious disease and related fields, the Fellow should be interested in marketing and communications of crucial public health messages to the public. The fellow should exhibit willingness and flexibility to tackle problems beyond the scope of their specific area(s) of public health expertise; and show a commitment to apply their expertise to serve society. Candidates also should demonstrate professional excellence, integrity and good judgment; be articulate and able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, to audiences not familiar with public health; and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders. It is important that candidates display maturity and self-direction, with the capacity, initiative and flexibility to work well independently as well as in groups.
Placement and Responsibilities: The Fellow will work for one year as the manager of the APHA Flu Near You Challenge(www.aphafluchallenge.org). While based at APHA, the Fellow will work closely with HealthMap and APHA staff on topics and issues relating to the Challenge. In addition, the Fellow will help coordinate related Get Ready activities and materials for APHA. The Fellow will be responsible for developing a range of documents and tools on issues including engaging the public in public health surveillance, flu preparedness tips, marketing surveillance to the public and conducting a mid-course review of Flu Near You with partners in the U.S. and their global counterparts who have implemented self-reporting systems in Australia and Europe.
Stipends and Fellowship Support: The APHA Flu Near You Fellow who will be a contract employee with APHA will receive a salary of $65,000, health insurance and benefits for the year along with modest support for relocation if required. In addition, the Fellow will be funded to attend the APHA Annual Meeting from Oct. 27-31, 2012 in San Francisco, CA.
