I wanted to let everyone on Lactnet know about an opportunity for a breastfeeding position at the American Academy of Pediatrics which has just been developed. The information on it is as follows: TITLE: Program Manager REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the director of the Division of Community Health Services in the Department of Community Pediatrics BASIC FUNCTIONS: (1) Manage and coordinate the activities of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Breastfeeding Promotion in Pediatric Office Practices program; (2) staff the Work Group on Breastfeeding; (3) assist in the education of AAP members and others about the promotion of breastfeeding and the care of breastfeeding infants. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Establish and implement a program that will encourage physicians and staff employed in pediatric office settings to promote breastfeeding and manage the care of breastfeeding infants. 2. Staff the AAP Work Group on Breastfeeding and other oversight committees related to the AAP breastfeeding initiative. Prepare agenda materials and minutes; implement related activities. 3. Assist in the development and dissemination of resources and incentives for pediatricians, including a support kit for providers, an assessment tool, and materials that promote collaborative activities between pediatricians and other health care professionals. 4. Provide ongoing support to, and coordinate activities of, AAP chapter breastfeeding coordinators, including development and dissemination of a quarterly newsletter. 5. Work with state Maternal and Child Health directors and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) breastfeeding coordinators and related national organizations to encourage collaborative efforts at the state and local level. 6. Attend national meetings of pertinent organizations to foster collaborative efforts on the promotion of breastfeeding. 7. Develop, support, and promote a network of experts willing to provide technical assistance to AAP members and other health professionals. 8. Develop and implement a mechanism for providing technical assistance to AAP members on the promotion of breastfeeding and the management of breastfeeding infants. 9. Monitor operating budgets and assist in procuring funding for program initiatives, as needed. 10. Prepare progress reports and internal reports as required by funding sources or the AAP administration. 11. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: Graduate degree in health administration, nursing, public health, or related field. Certification as lactation consultant preferred. EXPERIENCE: Knowledge and experience with maternal and child health initiatives, specifically breastfeeding promotion, is essential. Experience with grant writing, grants management,\publication development, and community-based health planning preferred. Management and medical association experience also helpful. ABILITIES: Strong organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to handle heavy workload, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects. Demonstrated proficiency in word processing and familiarity with financial software packages (eg, Excel) and electronic communication systems (e-mail and Internet). CONTACT: SHERRY LYONS at American Academy of Pediatrics E-mail: [log in to unmask] Phone: 1-800-433-9016, Ext. 4729 Snail mail: 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 This position sound so good I may apply for it myself! Larry Gartner Lawrence M. Gartner, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics/Gynecology The University of Chicago MC6060 5841 S. Maryland Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 Phone: (773) 702-0389 FAX: (773) 702-0764 E-Mail: [log in to unmask]