From: Statistics Advisory Group Subject: PROF: Opportunity for Fellowship job with health care surveys

Please share the following with persons who may be interested in working with health care surveys.

Deadline for applications is December 15, 2010.

The Fellow will collaborate on the development and implementation of several supplements to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) and the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS). For more about these surveys, see http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ahcd.htm <http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ahcd.htm> .

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be e-mailed by December 15, 2010. Interested applicants should e-mail a CV, cover letter describing relevant experience, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a published or unpublished paper written by the applicant to Dr. Paul Beatty at pbeatty@cdc.gov <mailto:pbeatty@cdc.gov> . Official transcripts will be required, if selected.

KEYWORD: Surveys

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ASSOCIATE SERVICE FELLOW

Ambulatory and Hospital Care Statistics Branch

Division of Health Care Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Position and Organization: The Ambulatory and Hospital Care Statistics Branch, Division of Health Care Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), located in Hyattsville, MD, is seeking a full-time Associate Service Fellow. The mission of NCHS, as the nation's principal health statistical agency, is to compile accurate, relevant, and timely statistical information to guide actions and policies that improve the nation's health. The Branch conducts nationally-representative surveys of hospital inpatient, emergency, and outpatient departments; ambulatory surgery centers; and office-based physicians. These surveys collect data about clinicians and organizations, their patients, and management of patients' conditions. Policymakers and researchers use the data to analyze patterns and management of specific conditions, quality of care and disparities among populations, and effects of policy changes.

Fellowship Overview: The Fellow will collaborate on the development and implementation of several supplements to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) and the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS). One supplement will explore physician practices regarding the diagnosis and management of asthma and opinions regarding management guidelines; another will obtain clinical data on colonoscopies, and the relationship between provider characteristics and procedures that are performed. Primary responsibilities will include collaborating on the design of data collection instruments and procedures, evaluating pretest results, and analyzing survey data.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a master's degree or higher in health services research, statistics, survey methods, epidemiology, medical informatics, or a related social science or health field. Applicants should have strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. In addition, applicants should have experience working with national surveys, especially surveys of establishments. Skill in using SAS, STATA, SUDAAN, or other statistical software for complex survey data is expected. This opportunity is open to all United States citizens and legal permanent residents with a work authorization. Applicants are responsible for obtaining the necessary work authorization.

Terms of Appointment: The Fellow will be offered an initial 24-month, full-time appointment, which may be extended by mutual agreement. An initial salary of $51,630-$81,204 will be offered, based on education and experience. Fellows are eligible for sick leave, annual leave, thrift savings (401(k) equivalent), and health and life insurance. A flexible work schedule may be arranged. Also available is free on-site parking or a transportation subsidy for using the nearby metro area subway.

Application Process: To be considered for this position, all application materials must be e-mailed by December 15, 2010. Interested applicants should e-mail a CV, cover letter describing relevant experience, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a published or unpublished paper written by the applicant to Dr. Paul Beatty at pbeatty@cdc.gov <mailto:pbeatty@cdc.gov> . Official transcripts will be required, if selected.

**The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. **