Notice2023-16102
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to CDC's Advisory Committee to the Director Data and Surveillance Workgroup
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Published
July 31, 2023
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director Data and Surveillance Workgroup (DSW). The DSW consists of approximately 15 members who are experts in fields associated with public health science and practice; policy development, analysis, and implementation; and surveillance and informatics.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 145 (Monday, July 31, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49464-49465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16102]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to CDC's Advisory
Committee to the Director Data and Surveillance Workgroup
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking
nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director
Data and Surveillance Workgroup (DSW). The DSW consists of
approximately 15 members who are experts in fields associated with
public health science and practice; policy development, analysis, and
implementation; and surveillance and informatics.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the DSW must be received no later
than August 30, 2023. Late nominations will not be considered for
membership.
ADDRESSES: All nominations (cover letters and curriculum vitae) should
be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#662235312725222605020548010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="286c7b7f696b6c684b4c4b064f475e">[email protected]</span></a> with the subject line: ``Nomination for
CDC ACD DSW Workgroup.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Agnes Warner, MPA, Office of Public
Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop H21-10, Atlanta, Georgia
30329-4027. Telephone: (404) 639-3372; Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3a7e696d7b797e7a595e59145d554c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4f0b1c180e0c0b0f2c2b2c61282039">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The purpose of the Advisory Committee to the Director,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ACD, CDC) is to (1) make
recommendations to the Director regarding ways to prioritize the
activities of the agency in alignment with the CDC Strategic Plan
required under section 305(c); H.R. 2617-1252; (2) advise on ways to
achieve or improve performance metrics in relation to the CDC Strategic
Plan, and other relevant metrics, as appropriate; (3) provide advice
and recommendations on the development of the Strategic Plan, and any
subsequent updates, as appropriate; (4) advise on grants, cooperative
agreements, contracts, or other transactions, as applicable; (5)
provide other advice to the Director, as requested, to fulfill duties
under sections 301 and 311; and (6) appoint subcommittees. The ACD, CDC
consists of up to 15 non-federal members, including the Chair,
knowledgeable in areas pertinent to the CDC mission, such as health
policy, public health, global health, preparedness, preventive
medicine, the faith-based and community-based sector, and allied
fields.
Purpose: The purpose of the ACD, CDC Data and Surveillance
Workgroup (DSW) is to provide input to the Committee on agency-wide
activities related to the scope and implementation of CDC's data
modernization strategy across the agency, ultimately playing a key role
in the agency's work with public health, healthcare, and academic and
private sector partners and with the promotion of equity. The DSW
membership consists of approximately 15 members. It is co-chaired by
two current ACD, CDC Special Government Employees. The DSW co-chairs
will present their findings, observations, and work products at one or
more ACD, CDC meetings for discussion, deliberation, and decisions
(final recommendations to CDC).
Nomination Criteria: DSW members will serve terms ranging from six
months to one year and be required to attend DSW meetings approximately
1-2 times per month (virtually or in person), and contribute time in
between meetings for research, consultation, discussion, and writing
assignments.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have the expertise
and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of
the committee's/workgroup's objectives. Nominees will be selected based
on expertise in the fields of public health science and practice;
public health preparedness and response; public health policy
development, analysis, and implementation; public health surveillance
and informatics; artificial intelligence; data analysis, data science,
and forecasting; health information technology; and healthcare delivery
from jurisdictional government agencies, non-government organizations,
academia, and the private sector. To ensure a diverse workgroup
composition, nominees with front line and field experience at the
local, state, tribal, and territorial levels are encouraged to apply.
This includes nominees with experience working for, and with,
community-based organizations and other non-profit organizations.
Federal employees will not be considered for membership. Selection of
members is based on candidates' qualifications to contribute to the
accomplishment of the DSW's objectives.
HHS policy stipulates that membership be balanced in terms of
points of view represented and the workgroup's function. Appointments
shall be made without discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, disability,
and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. Nominees must be U.S.
citizens. Current participation on federal workgroups or prior
experience serving on a federal advisory committee does not disqualify
a candidate; however, HHS policy is to avoid excessive individual
service on advisory committees and multiple committee memberships.
Interested candidates should submit the following items:
[ssquf] A one-half to one-page cover letter that includes your
understanding of, and commitment to, the time and work necessary; one
to two sentences on your background and experience; and one to two
sentences on the skills/perspective you would bring to the DSW.
[ssquf] Current curriculum vitae which highlights the experience
and work history being sought relevant to the criteria set forth above,
including complete contact information (telephone numbers, mailing
address, email address).
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Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/
organization recommending the candidate.
The Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices
pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management
activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the Chief
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2023-16102 Filed 7-28-23; 8:45 am]
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