OpportunityTitle: Strengthening and the Development of Applied Epidemiology and Sustainable Public Health Capacity through Collaboration, Program development and Implementation, Communication, and Information Sharing in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Organizations with experience and collaboration with FETP programs and Ministries of Health (MOH) in the EMRO region.Established networks of FETPs are in a position to work with such programs in the countries and the region, network and access data bases of graduates, establish regional teams of responders and trainers, collaborate among programs to strengthen surveillance systems in the region and provide technical assistance to other countries in their region. These networks possess the cultural sensitivity to work with and bring together MOHs to implement public health programs. They have the collective experience of well-established FETPs with graduates in positions of responsibilities at MOHs. Some of these networks have been established for many years and have demonstrated accomplishments in designing and implementing public health action and programs. In addition to established networks of graduates of FETPs, they also hold scientific conferences and meetings.Eligible applicants must have a history of experience and collaboration in the following areas:  -          Public health networking with the regional or national FETP programs-          Coordination of epidemiology and surveillance activities within and among FETP programs in the specified the middle east and north Africa-          Applied epidemiology and disease surveillance -          Outbreak response activities with FELTP programs-          Collaboration in public health programs with national Ministries of Health, universities, HHS/CDC and/or USAID, and NGOs in  EMRO Region -          Career development of public health professionals; and-          Management of grants and contracts.The applicant must provide proof of its 501(c)(3) status by providing a copy of its Internal Revenue Service designation.
Description: The FETP graduates, staff and trainees are important assets and help build sustainable public health capacity in their countries. Through public health conferences they share field epidemiology experiences and present work investigations through oral and poster presentations. This collaboration reinforces best practices in applied epidemiology, training, surveillance, and response and introduces new tools, concepts, and training materials. However, the region&#8217;s FETPs can be more effective if their collaboration extends beyond scientific conferences. Network development can enhance surveillance, investigation and response capacity globally through regular communication and exchange of information and allow for more robust response to regional and national public health threats. In 2009, the FETPs in the East Mediterranean Region (EMRO) began to organize a network in the Middle East that partner with MOH FETP representatives, CDC and EMRO closely collaborate to strengthen existing national FETPs and regional disease surveillance. This close collaboration and networking among programs is critical as the globe faces new and re-emerging public health threats. The recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika viruses clearly demonstrate the need for strong local and regional programs that can mobilize rapid response teams quickly and assist countries and global partners to control disease and strengthen public health infrastructure.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Policy
GrantorContactText: Technical Information Management Section &lt;br/&gt;Department of Health and Human Services &lt;br/&gt;CDC Office of Financial Resources &lt;br/&gt;Office of Grants Services &lt;br/&gt;2920 Brandywine Road, MS E-14 &lt;br/&gt;Atlanta, GA 30341 &lt;br/&gt;Telephone: 770-488-2700 &lt;br/&gt;E-mail: ogstims@cdc.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.