Friday, April 13, 2012

IRC - Internship

International Rescue Committee
221 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel 801.328.1091
Fax 801.328.1904
www.rescue.org


Nutrition Program Internship


BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. IRC Salt Lake City staff ensure new refugees have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency through English language classes, job training and placement services, and community participation activities.

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Nutrition Program intern will primarily provide direct support to the implementation component of the Program; some support will be given in the area of planning. Specific tasks include teaching group nutrition classes to recently resettled refugees, conducting grocery store orientations and updating grocery store resource lists. Additionally the intern will assist with planning and implementing a food drive that respects the cultural aspects of food of the clients we serve along with a multivitamin distribution system for clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (VARIES WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS):
□ Provide direct support to the Nutrition Program
□ Teach group nutrition classes.
□ Conduct grocery store orientations and update the grocery store resource list.
□ Assist in creating and implementing the multivitamin distribution program
□ Run a food drive that respects the cultural aspects of food of our refugee clients.
□ Data collection (24 hour food recall, Food Frequency Questionnaire, knowledge pre/post test) and data entry.
□ Other tasks as assigned and/or determined


REQUIREMENTS:
□ Background in Public health, Health education, Health Promotion, Nutrition or other related fields
□ Experience working with refuges/diverse populations
□ Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week
□ Strong teaching skills
□ Motivated, flexible and ability to work independently
□ Strong computer skill with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook
□Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
□Must be able to prioritize and manage time effectively
□Driving and criminal background check

POSITION LOGISTICS:
□ Length of Service: 12 weeks
□ Compensation: This an unpaid internship
□ Hours: minimum of 20 hours per week
□ Supervisor: Hailey Nielson, Nutrition and Food Security Program Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
221 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel 801.328.1091
Fax 801.328.1904
www.rescue.org


Nutrition Program Internship


BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. IRC Salt Lake City staff ensure new refugees have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency through English language classes, job training and placement services, and community participation activities.

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Nutrition Program intern will primarily provide direct support to the implementation component of the Program; some support will be given in the area of planning. Specific tasks include teaching group nutrition classes to recently resettled refugees, conducting grocery store orientations and updating grocery store resource lists. Additionally the intern will assist with planning and implementing a food drive that respects the cultural aspects of food of the clients we serve along with a multivitamin distribution system for clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (VARIES WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS):
□ Provide direct support to the Nutrition Program
□ Teach group nutrition classes.
□ Conduct grocery store orientations and update the grocery store resource list.
□ Assist in creating and implementing the multivitamin distribution program
□ Run a food drive that respects the cultural aspects of food of our refugee clients.
□ Data collection (24 hour food recall, Food Frequency Questionnaire, knowledge pre/post test) and data entry.
□ Other tasks as assigned and/or determined


REQUIREMENTS:
□ Background in Public health, Health education, Health Promotion, Nutrition or other related fields
□ Experience working with refuges/diverse populations
□ Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week
□ Strong teaching skills
□ Motivated, flexible and ability to work independently
□ Strong computer skill with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook
□Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
□Must be able to prioritize and manage time effectively
□Driving and criminal background check

POSITION LOGISTICS:
□ Length of Service: 12 weeks
□ Compensation: This an unpaid internship
□ Hours: minimum of 20 hours per week
□ Supervisor: Hailey Nielson, Nutrition and Food Security Program Coordinator

Reproductive Health 2012 Conference Scholarship

Greetings colleagues-

I am happy to post two scholarship programs for ARHP’s Reproductive Health 2012 conference. Please help spread the word about this great opportunity for US-based students and residents to attend Reproductive Health 2012 at no cost.

Scholarship recipients will receive paid registration and travel to Reproductive Health 2012 as well as a one-year membership to ARHP. The two scholarship programs are:
· Gary Stewart Scholarship for Research in Public Health for graduate students in public health programs
· Conference Ambassador Scholarship for students in clinical education programs (medical, nursing, PA, midwifery, or pharmacy) and residents
Detailed information and applications are available at www.ReproductiveHealth2012.org. Applications are due Monday, April 30.

Reproductive Health is the cornerstone conference in reproductive and sexual health hosted annually by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP). The program content is developed by leading experts with a focus on practical education that can be directly applied to practice change. This clinical conference combines the latest research science with interactive, hands-on training. Reproductive Health is a key networking venue for providers, researchers, and students across disciplines and specialties. Reproductive Health 2012 will be held September 20-22 in New Orleans. For more information, visit www.ReproductiveHealth2012.org.

Thank you!

Delysha D'Mellow Henry, MPH
Program Manager
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
1901 L Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036
Office: (202) 621-1437
Fax: (202) 466-3826
E-mail: dhenry@arhp.org



Save the date for Reproductive Health 2012, September 20 - 22 in New Orleans, LA
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Monday, April 9, 2012

CDC Job




The Center for Global Health has just posted the Open Continuous Vacancy (OCV) Announcements for 2012. This is a listing of overseas positions that we hope to fill in between now and April 5, 2013 when the announcements are taken down. OCVs represent about 85% of our overseas openings and fall into the following categories:

· Epidemiologist
o HHS-CDC-OM-12-621505 (Internal)
o HHS-CDC-OD-12-621510 (External)

· Medical Officer
o HHS-CDC-OM-12-621500 (Internal)
o HHS-CDC-OD-12-639923 (External)

· Health Scientist (LAB)
o HHS-CDC-OM-12-621511 (Internal)
o HHS-CDC-OD-12-639919 (External)

· Public Health Advisor (M&O)
o HHS-CDC-OM-12-636834 (Internal)
o HHS-CDC-OD-12-639858 (External)

· Public Health Advisor (Tech)
o HHS-CDC-OM-12—640613 (Internal)
o HHS-CDC-OD-12-640773 (External)

A candidate only needs to fill out one application for each job series to be considered for multiple positions in multiple locations until April 5th 2013. Applicants who are not current federal employees or individuals with non-competitive eligibility must apply as external candidates; external announcements have the letters OD in them. Current federal employees who get hired under an external announcement will be hired as external candidates and will not have a position when they finish their service.

Feel free to share my contact information with anyone who has questions about the positions.

All the best,
Laura Eloyan, MBA
Global Recruitment Specialist
Center for Global Health
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(404) 718-8864