Centers for Disease Control
Thursday, January 31, 2008 08:19 PM
The Centers for Disease Control function to organize information, research, and services related to various diseases, illnesses, and similar risks to citizens. It is an operating division of the Department of Health and Human Services, and is headquartered in Atlanta GA.
Director: A Director is in charge of this Agency and reports to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, an appointee of the President and a Cabinet member.
Current Issues: The CDC is under scrutiny on problems related to bacteria which have become resistant to antibiotics and are causing illness and death at this time. Terrorist issues bring attention to the Agency because of threats which could come into the country in the form of communicable illnesses and diseases.
Positions: Applicants should contact the CDC directly. Many of the positions are for physicians and people involved in medical research and organic chemistry. (Use the link below.)
The Centers for Disease Control is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services
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