CDC Rural Public Health Communications Fellow

ORISE.CDC.PHIC@orau.org

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a training opportunity that will support health marketing, communication activities, and health communication research in a rural health priority area that may include considerations for tribal populations. The fellowship will take place in the CDC Office of Rural Health (ORH) in Atlanta, Georgia beginning September, 2024.

Learning objectives:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of public health communication research methods and best practices for demographic analyses
• Use health communication science and theory and clear communication principles in developing health messaging for communications materials and products for intended audiences
• Acquire skills in determining effective channels for disseminating public health communication resources focused on rural (and potentially tribal) populations, including the rural public health workforce
• Develop proficiency in coordinating multidisciplinary staff and stakeholders to support health communication initiatives and research endeavors in rural public health
• Learn how to coordinate and participate in meetings

Qualified candidates will have received a master's degree in public health, health communication, behavioral health, social sciences, or a related field within the past 5 years.

Stipend rates vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience.

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