Integral Global Consulting (IGC) provides support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for emergency response, program analysis and evaluation, and administrative support to the mission of the agency. IGC’s technical expertise includes the provision of interpretation, language, and coaching support for DGHP staff, and support for the Performance Evaluation Office (PEO) and Policy Analysis and Engagement Office (PAEO) offices by facilitating retreats and developing training materials. IGC personnel provide overarching support to CDC in improving performance and implementing strategic initiatives.
Support for the Development of a Communications Plan and Data Release
IGC supports the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) with key tasks for the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). For the 2025 survey cycle, IGC will provide training for the YRBS coordinators, including in-person sessions, webinars, and individual skill building. Additionally, IGC will develop a communications strategy that includes creating materials, facilitating media briefings, and crafting culturally relevant content to support the release of DASH’s YRBS data, manuscripts, and the Data Summary and Trend Report (DSTR).
Training Materials Development
IGC is working with CDC’s DGHP to develop curriculum as a part of their Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) training model. IGC provides technical expertise to the project through its Instructional Designer, Graphic Designer, and Translator who work together to develop context-specific training materials. The curriculum will train clinicians and community health workers on methods to identify and respond to cases of 11 infectious diseases prevalent in Spanish and French speaking countries. These diseases include Measles, Dengue Fever, Plague, Chikungunya, Malaria, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Rabies, Influenza, Zika, and Botulism. After these trainings, countries will be better equipped to ensure a quicker response in line with the 7-1-7 target for detection, notification, and response to emerging public health threats.
Consultative and Logistical Support
IGC is supporting the CDC’s OPPE’s operational, administrative, and technical activities by implementing OPPE-led systems and processes focused on policy, performance management, public health guidance, partnership, and regulatory affairs. In addition, IGC provides logistical and technical support for updating and rolling out new agency wide strategic planning process.
Administration
IGC provides administrative support services to the Emergency Response and Recovery Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. IGC staffs an administrative support specialist to assist with the implementation of human resource processes, travel arrangements, onboarding, and security clearance procedures.
Interpretation, Language, and Coaching
IGC provides specialized consulting services to the Emergency Response and Recovery Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. IGC’s contracted Linguist instructs CDC staff in French and English, including lessons for beginners and advanced lessons in subject area language. Additionally, the Linguist in this role provides language coaching to prepare staff to deliver presentations, translates subject matter materials for circulation to CDC country partners and provides simultaneous interpretation during CDC meetings with partners.
Data Analysis Support for Polio in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
IGC provides technical support by staffing two Data Managers to support CDC’s Polio Eradication Branch Eastern Mediterranean Regional Team. IGC personnel assist with data management and analysis for Afghanistan and polio outbreak and at-risk countries in the EMR, including technical support to ministries of health and the Afghanistan NEOC in the implementation of the Afghanistan Polio Management Information System.