HHS Intersex Health Policy Fellowship
HHS Office and Location: There is a fellowship opportunity with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D.C.
The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
Research Project: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH) is seeking an ORISE Fellow to support and coordinate OASH's report on national intersex health policy.
This national report, mandated by the 6/15/22 Executive Order on Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals, will be developed through consultation with medical and policy experts and intersex individuals.
Appointment Activities:
- 1. Support coordination across HHS agencies and offices, including other offices within OASH
- 2. Develop relationships with stakeholder organizations
- 3. Engage in external partner engagement, including coordinating listening sessions and other meetings
- 4. Support the development of communications and presentations, including report drafting and editing
- 5. Support planning and coordination of report dissemination
- 6. Supporting program, policy, and process evaluations
Learning Objectives:
- 1. Develop expertise in Federal intersex health policy
- 2. Draft and edit technical health policy reports
- 3. Gain experience engaging with senior-level leadership and other Federal agencies
- 4. Gain experience creating a government-wide report
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Sarah Boateng (sarah.boateng@hhs.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 17, 2022. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of HHS and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation: The appointment is 20-40 hours to be negotiated during selection.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.
Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.
ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and HHS. Participants do not become employees of HHS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).
Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email HHSrpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Most recent degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
- General knowledge and experience with intersex advocacy
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to independently prioritize time-sensitive work activities
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
- Demonstrate attentiveness to details and professional and diplomatic judgment