The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support epidemiologic and surveillance activities to reduce maternal mortality. The Research Assistant will work closely with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct a sustainability evaluation of a program implemented in Tanzania to improve access, quality and demand for maternal and reproductive health services. The Research Assistant will support the analysis and dissemination of multiple activities to identify successful elements of the intervention model to improve maternal and reproductive health services to inform other countries in similar remote, low-resource settings.
The Research Assistant will primarily support the preparation of technical reports documenting the changes in quality of emergency obstetric and neonatal care, maternal and neonatal care, pregnancy outcomes and maternal morbidity and mortality. The Research Assistant will also support the development of manuscripts, as well as preparation with the training and dissemination materials. Additionally, the Research Assistant may be asked to support other project activities as needed.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public's health. The Research Assistant will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health, Field Support Branch. The length of the assignment is through March 31, 2025.
This position is based in Atlanta, GA and relocation expenses are not provided.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. Relocation expenses are not included.
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.