{"id":761,"date":"2009-03-10T15:28:59","date_gmt":"2009-03-10T20:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mchtulane.wordpress.com\/?p=738"},"modified":"2009-03-10T15:28:59","modified_gmt":"2009-03-10T20:28:59","slug":"international-micronutrient-malnutrition-fellowships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatscourtney.space\/blueprint\/international-micronutrient-malnutrition-fellowships\/","title":{"rendered":"International Micronutrient Malnutrition Fellowships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;\">CDC&#8217;s International Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control (IMMPaCt) Program is currently accepting applications for both Master&#8217;s and Doctoral level fellowships. US citizenship is not a requirement; however, a US educational visa will be required. <\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;\">Applications are being<\/span><strong> <\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;\">accepted through Friday, April 3rd, 2009<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;\">by the Program Manager, Denise Sheriff at<span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"> <span style=\"color:blue;\">dsheriff@cdc.gov<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;\">J. Denise Sheriff &#8212; Program Manager<br \/>\nInternational Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control\u00a0 (IMMPaCt) Program<br \/>\nMaternal and Child Nutrition Branch<br \/>\nDivision of Nutrition and Physical Activity<br \/>\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention<br \/>\n4770 Buford Hwy, NE, MS K-25<br \/>\nAtlanta, GA 30341- 3724<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;\">dsheriff@cdc.gov<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"><span style=\"color:blue;\">www.cdc.gov\/immpact<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#1f497d;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:center;\" align=\"center\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoHeading7\"><span style=\"font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Micronutrient Specialist<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)<\/span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\"> Fellow &#8211; Master\u2019s Level <\/span><\/h6>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoBodyText2\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">International Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control (IMMPaCt) Program<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoBodyText2\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Nutrition Branch <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoBodyText2\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoHeading7\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoHeading7\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Atlanta, Georgia, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">The ORISE Fellowship program provides opportunities for postgraduates to participate in programs, projects and activities for hands-on participation in research and development and related technical activities. As a fellow working with the IMMPaCt Program and mentored by the IMMPaCt Program Team Leader and other senior staff, the incumbent will:<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>1.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Support country projects implemented by national agencies (e.g. Ministries of Health) and country offices of IMMPaCt global partners (UNICEF, WHO, USAID\/A2Z, GAIN and MI) with funding and technical support from CDC.\u00a0 The incumbent provides organizational guidance toward such projects, working closely with country-based project staff and liaisons.\u00a0 Examples of relevant duties include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Supporting the planning, implementation, and reporting of micronutrient surveys<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Developing monitoring and evaluations systems for food fortification and vitamin and mineral supplementation interventions<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>2.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Coordinate and\/or lecture in country or regional training activities (e.g. intensive courses in vitamin and mineral deficiencies [VMD] epidemiology, program design, and monitoring and evaluation) supported by CDC in collaboration with our global partners. Relevant duties include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Coordinate the development of training agenda, materials and guides<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Assist in identifying and recruiting CDC-based and external trainers<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Work closely with national and\/or international agency counterparts to ensure appropriate logistical planning and preparations for the training activities<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>3.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Provide technical guidance to CDC staff and external partners and collaborators on vitamin and mineral science (iodine, iron, vitamin A, folic acid and zinc deficiency) and monitoring and evaluation of interventions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>4.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Assist in the development of CDC cooperative agreement Funding Opportunities to support country-based or regional micronutrient projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>5.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Assist with documenting IMMPaCt Program activities and disseminating the appropriate information within CDC and externally (e.g. annual DNPAO Program Reviews, Congressional briefing documents, presentations at national and international meetings and conferences, technical manuscripts, and peer reviewed journals) under guidance of CDC staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>6.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Assist with maintaining and broadening the network of IMMPaCt Program partners within public, private, academic and civic organizations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>7.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Undertake other relevant assigned tasks in support of the IMMPaCt Program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Qualifications and Experience Requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>1.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Master\u2019s in human nutrition, public health or epidemiology with background in nutrition and vitamin and mineral science. No more than 3 years after graduation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>2.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Minimum of one year of experience working in international nutrition programs or projects, preferably in the area of micronutrients.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>3.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Knowledge of organizing, implementing, and reporting population based nutritional surveys and monitoring and evaluation systems; direct field experience preferred.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>4.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Experience in nutrition survey and surveillance data management and analysis, including use of statistical analysis software such as Epi Info, SAS and\/or SPSS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>5.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Proficiency with common word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>6.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Good coordination, communication and inter-personal skills, together with the ability to understand and communicate with people from different cultural and professional backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>7.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Self-motivated and able to work independently under general scope of program objectives and duties of the position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>8.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Strong written and oral presentation skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>9.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Fluency in English language is required.\u00a0 In addition, skill in a language beyond English, especially Arabic, French, Russian or Spanish is an asset.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Other:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">The position involves substantial international travel, at times for extended periods of up to 4 to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">Monthly stipends will be commensurate with educational level and work experience following ORISE stipend guidelines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#1f497d;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoHeading7\"><span style=\"font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Micronutrient Specialist<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)<\/span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\"> Fellow &#8211; Doctoral Level <\/span><\/h6>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoBodyText2\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">International Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control (IMMPaCt) Program<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoBodyText2\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Nutrition Branch<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoBodyText2\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoHeading7\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoHeading7\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;\">Atlanta, Georgia, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">The ORISE Fellowship program provides opportunities for postgraduates to participate in programs, projects and activities for hands-on participation in research and development and related technical activities. As a fellow working with the IMMPaCt Program and mentored by the IMMPaCt Program Team Leader and other senior staff, the incumbent will:<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>8.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Support country projects implemented by national agencies (e.g. Ministries of Health) and country offices of IMMPaCt global partners (UNICEF, WHO, USAID\/A2Z, GAIN and MI) with funding and technical support from CDC.\u00a0 The incumbent provides organizational guidance toward such projects, working closely with country-based project staff and liaisons.\u00a0 Examples of relevant duties include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Supporting the planning, implementation, and reporting of micronutrient surveys<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Developing monitoring and evaluations systems for food fortification and vitamin and mineral supplementation interventions<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>9.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Coordinate and\/or lecture in country or regional training activities (e.g. intensive courses in vitamin and mineral deficiencies [VMD] epidemiology, program design, and monitoring and evaluation) supported by CDC in collaboration with our global partners. Relevant duties include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Coordinate the development of training agenda, materials and guides<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Assist in identifying and recruiting CDC-based and external trainers<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>&#8211;<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Work closely with national and\/or international agency counterparts to ensure appropriate logistical planning and preparations for the training activities<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>10.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Provide technical guidance to CDC staff and external partners and collaborators on vitamin and mineral science (iodine, iron, vitamin A, folic acid and zinc deficiency) and monitoring and evaluation of interventions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>11.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Assist in the development of CDC cooperative agreement Funding Opportunities to support country-based or regional micronutrient projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>12.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Assist with documenting IMMPaCt Program activities and disseminating the appropriate information within CDC and externally (e.g. annual DNPAO Program Reviews, Congressional briefing documents, presentations at national and international meetings and conferences) under guidance of CDC staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>13.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Assist with maintaining and broadening the network of IMMPaCt Program partners within public, private, academic and civic organizations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>14.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Participate in the development and implementation of the IMMPaCt Program research agenda and assist in the development of CDC cooperative agreement Funding Opportunities to support country-based or regional micronutrient research projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>15.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Generate knowledge related to monitoring and evaluation that will advance and scale up interventions to eliminate vitamin and mineral deficiencies as public health problems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>16.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Publish in recognized peer review journals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>17.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Undertake other relevant assigned tasks in support of the IMMPaCt Program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Qualifications and Experience Requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EC_MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;\"><span>10.<span style=\"font-family:&quot;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;\"> <\/span><\/span>Doctoral degree in human nutrition, public health, epidemiology or social science with background in nutrition and vitamin and mineral science. 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