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Dear Colleagues,

 

The NCI is seeking a dynamic, experienced person to serve as Assistant of the 5 A Day for Better Health Program. Please forward the

enclosed information to any qualified candidates or relevant listserves.

 

Thank you very much.

 

Linda Nebeling, Ph.D., MPH, RD

Chief, Health Promotion Research Branch

National Cancer Institute

Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences

6130 Executive Blvd, EPN 4080, MSC 7335

Bethesda, MD 20892-7335

 

httm://www.5aday.gov

httm://dccps.nci.nih.gov/hprb

 

 

February 2001

Assistant Director, National 5 A Day Program

 

Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences

National Cancer Institute

 

The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National

Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced nutrition

program leader to serve as Assistant Director of the National 5 A Day for

Better Health Program. Candidate will work closely with the National of the Program. Candidates should have a strong interest in

leadership and implementation of a nationally recognized public health

nutrition education program, with an emphasis on strengthening interagency

partnerships (federal and state) and establishing new collaborative public

health initiatives that are evidence-based. This full-time position is a

two year Title 42 appointment, with option for renewal.

 

The 5 A Day Program is a nationwide campaign to increase consumption of

fruits and vegetables to 5 or more servings a day to improve health of all

Americans through partnerships among the health community, government

agencies, the fruit and vegetable industry, and other private sectors.

The program is jointly sponsored by the NCI in the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services and the Produce for Better Health Foundation, a

nonprofit consumer education foundation representing the fruit and

vegetable industry. The 5 A Day Program is intended to significantly

impact the public's awareness, knowledge, and behavior concerning

nutrition, public health policy, Healthy People 2010 nutrition objectives,

and the health of the nation.

 

Applicants with a minimum of Master's level training (MPH, MS or

equivalent) and substantial experience in nutrition and public health

program management are being sought. Registered Dietitian status is

preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required

for work in this collaborative, challenging, and highly visible

interdisciplinary setting. The qualified applicant must be a strong

manager and will serve with the National 5 A Day Director as NCI

representatives when facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations with

private foundations, the fruit and vegetable industry, federal agencies,

and other NIH institutes who participate in the 5 A Day Program's

extensive public-private partnership. Previous experience in federal,

state or local public health programs is desirable. The location is

Bethesda, Maryland, close to Washington, D.C. Salaries are very

competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are

provided. Some travel involved. All applicants will receive

consideration without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age,

religion, disability, or sexual orientation. NCI/NIH is an equal

opportunity employer.

 

Qualified, interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and cover

letter clearly describing background and interest to:

 

5 A Day Program Director Search Committee

c/o Robert Croyle, Ph.D.

Associate Director for Behavioral Research

DCCPS/NCI

6130 Executive Blvd, Room 4060, MSC 7326

Bethesda, MD 20892-7326

Fax: (301)-435-7547

 

 

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