Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeking Health Policy Fellows
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Health Policy Fellowship program is searching for outstanding midcareer health
professionals, behavioral and social scientists, as well as others with an
interest in health care who possess the skills and commitment to use the
fellowship experience to provide leadership in improving health policy at the
national, state and local level; bring a depth of expertise and knowledge about
health care to the policymaking process; and can offer an informed perspective
on important and complex challenges facing policymakers. Fellows participate in
the formulation of national health policies in the congressional or executive
branch offices and accelerate their careers as leaders in health policy. The
fellowship requires, at a minimum, a 12-month residential experience in
Washington, D.C., with additional support for health policy leadership
developmental activities. All applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. ET
on Nov. 15. For more information, click here.
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Searching for MCH
Epidemiologist
Located in Baltimore, the Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a full-time Epidemiologist at the Maternal
and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). This position is responsible for surveillance,
investigation and evaluation of MCH program data, as well as related issues for
the MCHB. Duties include maintaining and analyzing comprehensive MCH datasets
in order to assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs
to improve maternal and child health in Maryland. Minimum qualifications
include having a master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, population health,
demography or closely related public health degree and at least two years of
professional experience. For fullest consideration, please send cover letters
and resumes no later than Oct. 28 to Lawrence Reid at lawrence.reid@maryland.gov. For
more information, click here.