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Helen Armstrong <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 31 Jul 2002 13:13:25 -0400
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This fellowship position that might be just the thing for some one of you.  I would like to encourage international LactNetters to apply, not just the US citizens.  The CDC works internationally and your experience and language(s) might be just what they are looking for.  Apply directly to Paulette Murphy.  

>  <<BF-ORISE.doc>> 
> Position Description
> 
> Public Health Specialist - ORISE Fellow
> Maternal and Child Nutrition Branch
> Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
> 
> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
> Atlanta, Georgia, USA
> 
> 
> The Maternal and Child Nutrition Branch (MCNB) within the Division of
> Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA), National Center from Chronic
> Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) has a fellowship
> position available through the ORISE mechanism (see last paragraph).  The
> MCNB Branch Chief will serve as a mentor.  The participant will assist in
> the development and implementation of a program on breastfeeding promotion
> and support.  The fellow will gain experience in public health practice in
> the area of maternal and child health and nutrition.  Specific activities
> would include:
> 
> * Review of scientific literature on factors affecting breastfeeding
> * Preparation of briefing documents on breastfeeding policy and
> program for review by policy makers, hospital administrators, employers,
> etc.
> * Organization of national meetings on breastfeeding policy
> * Coordination of national surveys or data collection systems on
> current breastfeeding policies
> * Coordination of CDC grants on the evaluation of breastfeeding
> promotion and support programs
> 
> 
> Qualifications and experience requirements:
> 
> 1. Graduate degree in human nutrition, public health, or epidemiology
> with background in maternal and child health (received within 3 years or
> less preferred).
> 
> 2. Proficiency with common word processing, spread-sheet, and graphics
> software (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
> 
> 3. Good coordination, communication, and inter-personal skills,
> together with the ability to understand and communicate with people from
> different cultural and professional backgrounds.
> 
> 4. Self-motivated and able to work independently under general scope of
> program objectives and duties of the position.
> 
> 5. Strong written and oral presentation skills.
> 
> 
> The fellowship is managed by the Oakridge Institute for Scientific
> Education (ORISE).  Fellows will work on site at the CDC offices in
> Atlanta, GA.  CDC will provide office space and computer access.
> Fellowships are initially for one-year, renewable for up to a maximum of
> three years.  Salary is negotiable, but will be set commensurate with
> education and experience (typically range $35,000-55,000).  To apply,
> please send a letter of interest and curriculum vita to:
> 
> Paulette E. Murphy, MLIS
> CDC, Mailstop K25
> 4770 Buford Hwy.
> Atlanta, GA  30341
> [log in to unmask]
> 770-488-5702
> 770-488-5369 fax
> 
> 
> 

Best, Helen 

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