The Population Division of the US Census Bureau, US Department of Commerce, has both immediate and long-term openings in its domestic and international programs for qualified individuals in the areas of demography, sociology, geography, related social sciences, and computer systems. The Population Division covers a wide variety of topics including: international analysis and technical assistance, population estimates and projections, demographic analysis, and programs analyzing the social and demographic characteristics of the population, aging population, immigration, changing racial and ethnic composition, and other major items on the national agenda. We seek individuals at all levels (BA, MA, PhD) who are self-starters and highly motivated with excellent analytic, quantitative, computer, and communication skills. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens with at least 15 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, 6 of which must be in statistics. For application instructions, see: http://www.census.gov/hrd/www/vacancy/stat2.htm or contact: the Census Bureau's Recruitment Office at 1.800.638.6719. For specific questions about opportunities in the Population Division, please contact the Recruitment Committee, Population Division, US Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233-8800; Fax: 301.457.2481; Email: pop@census.gov
The Census Bureau, US Department of Commerce, is seeking applicants for the Chief of the International Programs Center. The Center provides demographic programs and services to countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe as well as producing demographic estimates and projections for all foreign countries. The center chief will direct the world-wide activities of the center from the Census Bureau's headquarters near Washington, DC. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of and experience in international statistical and technical assistance programs, an international reputation in statistical and demographic methods, and experience in generating funding for reimbursable technical assistance or research work. US citizenship is required. To obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, please contact Kathy Clements at 301.457.3705 and refer to Announcement Number: CEN-98-29P. Should you have specific questions about the position, please contact Dr. John F. Long, Chief, Population Division, US Bureau of the Census, Phone: 301.457.2071.
PATH/Seattle, a recognized leader in international development dedicated to improving the health of women and children worldwide through the transfer of appropriate technologies and design of innovative programs in resource-limited settings, has two positions open: 1) Program Officer to assist with program development and implementation, particularly in the areas of innovative STD/HIV programs and field evaluation of new rapid STD diagnostics. The successful applicant will have a MPH or equivalent and a minimum of four years experience in international public health program development and implementation. Experience with AIDS/STDs required; other reproductive health programs, especially in cervical cancer, would be a plus. Experience in behavioral change and/or quantitative analysis. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Excellent computer skills; Epi Info and/or SPSS helpful. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%. 2) Program Associate to assist with child survival and family planning/population programs for developing countries. The successful candidate will have an MPH or equivalent, experience with public health programs in immunization, family planning, other reproductive health or MCH, with some developing country experience. Experience with program and proposal development, excellent research and writing skills required. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, computer literacy, and familiarity with Toolbook OpenScript or equivalent programming and graphic design of computer-based products, such as interactive media or websites desired. Fluency in Chinese or Spanish, preferred. S/he must be able to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. Send CV to: Human Resources Officer, PATH, Dept. 632, 4 Nickerson Street, Seattle, WA 98109-1699, Fax: 206.285.0216; Email: hr@path.org. Visit our web site at www.path.org for more information.
The International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region, Inc (IPPF/WHR) is seeking a program advisor in HIV/STD prevention, reproductive health and family planning. This individual will work with Family Planning Associations and other client agencies to design and implement programs as well as document outcomes of incorporating HIV/STDs prevention into reproductive health. S/he will also be responsible for proposal development and grant management. Requirements are a graduate degree in a field related to public health, at least 5 years of related work experience in developing country settings, fluency in Spanish and English, experience working with donors, and expertise in HIV/STD prevention. Send resume and cover letter to IPPF/WHR, Human Resources Manager, 120 Wall Street, 9th floor, New York NY 10005; Fax: 212.248 4221.
The Indian Institute of Health Management Research at Jaipur, India, invites applications for a professor, or associate/assistant professor, in public health with an emphasis on reproductive health, communication and training/hospital management/general management. Applicant should possess a PhD or equivalent with experience in the health care sector. For applicants for the public health positions an MD in a relevant field of medicine is required. IIHMR is a premier institution in South Asia dedicated to the improvement of standards of health care, and seeks to accomplish this through management research, training and consultation at national and international levels. Send CV and application to: Director, Indian Institute of Health Management Research, 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg. Sanganer Airport, Jaipur-302 011 India. Phone: 91.0141.551685; Fax: 91.0141.550119; Email: root@iihmr@sirnetd.ernet.in. Web: www.indiaconnect.com/iihmr.htm
National Center for Health Statistics Seeks Directors for National Health Surveys Opportunity to Shape Nation's Health Information System. The National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the Nation's principal health statistics agency. NCHS provides statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people. NCHS is recruiting Division Directors for its health interview, examination and health care surveys. Division Directors are responsible for:
The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs of the University of
Minnesota seeks applications to fill a tenure-track or tenured faculty
position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Social Policy
and Distributive Justice. The successful candidate must have
strong and demonstrated teaching and research in such issues as inequality,
poverty and welfare policy, teach in the Humphrey Institute core curriculum,
and engage in outreach activities. A Ph.D. or equivalent foreign
doctoral degree is required in public policy, economics, political science,
sociology, demography, or related field with a focus on domestic or comparative
international aspects of those issues. Applications should include
a c.v., the names and addresses of three references, samples of recent
research, and a brief account of research and teaching interests and experience.
Send applications by February 16, 1998 to: Professor Morris Kleiner,
(Attn: Kathy Bahma) Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, U of MN, 301
19th Ave. So., Mpls, MN 55455. The U of MN is an equal opportunity
educator and employer.