The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a new vacancy for a senior community engagement expert. This position is located in the Program Office of the National Children’s Study, a large epidemiological longitudinal cohort study of the effects of the environment on child health and development. The Program Office provides the direction and leadership for the activities of the National Children’s Study and is ultimately responsible for the success of the Study. The incumbent will direct a major component of the scientific planning and research design for the Study (the community outreach and engagement component) and will serve as a key member of the senior staff for the National Children’s Study.
The position is available for the Health Scientist Administrator category. Additional information about this position, located in Rockville, MD, is posted on http://www.USAJobs.opm.gov. The position will be open until January 30, 2009. The Job Announcement numbers for this position are: NICHD-09-307759-CR-DE and NICHD-09-307759-MP. Applicants should apply through the USAJOBS Web site.