Notice of CDC Job Opportunity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) in
the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP).
NCCDPHP leads national efforts to promote health and well-being through the prevention and control of chronic diseases. The center’s strategic priorities are strengthening epidemiology and
surveillance, promoting environmental approaches to support healthy behaviors, strengthening health systems to effectively deliver preventive services, and promoting linkages between the community and clinical settings to better manage chronic conditions.
DNPAO provides national and international leadership on chronic disease prevention and control and health promotion in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity; plans and implements
surveillance to track and analyze policy and environmental indicators and behaviors related to nutrition, physical activity, and related risk factors for obesity and other chronic diseases; builds international, national, state, and local expertise and capacity
to plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention programs; conducts epidemiologic and intervention studies related to nutrition, physical activity, and obesity; develops and disseminates new methods, guidelines, and recommendations
for effective nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention strategies in multiple settings; facilitates the translation and dissemination of practice- and research-tested findings into public health practice for optimal health impact; provides national
leadership in health communications to promote nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention and control, and integrates health communications with overall program efforts; and collaborates across CDC and with appropriate Federal and state agencies,
international/national/community organizations, and others.
Duties will include:
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Providing strategic leadership for CDC’s role as a national and international leader on chronic disease prevention and control and health promotion in the areas of nutrition, physical
activity, and obesity.
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Providing scientific leadership on surveillance, evaluation, and research in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and related risk factors for obesity and other chronic diseases.
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Guiding the DNPAO senior leadership team to meet strategic goals and objectives that integrate chronic disease prevention, health promotion, and scientific and programmatic
activities, and maintaining focus and discipline in the execution of the mission and priorities of the Division.
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Serving as the key spokesperson for the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
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Managing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of the Division.
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Working with partners and constituents to advance national goals for nutrition and physical activity promotion and obesity prevention.
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Creating and strengthening productive relationships with leadership from other divisions in the NCCDPHP, other units in CDC, HHS, other Federal agencies, the White House, state and
local health departments and tribes, as well as non-governmental organizations working on nutrition and physical activity.
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Working with Division deputy and senior leadership to improve the quality and effectiveness of the workforce, as well as a supportive work environment.
Minimum requirements:
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A Ph.D., DPH, MD or DO, with training and experience in public health, health services research, epidemiology, psychology, medical sociology, or health communications
is required. Commissioned Corps Officers are encouraged to apply. A record of scholarly publications in public health or related fields will be a significant review criteria. A demonstrated ability to provide leadership and foster collaboration across multi-disciplinary
teams in the development, execution and evaluation of major public health initiatives is essential. A track record in establishing collegial relationships is critical. Management experience with fiscal accountability is also essential.
Other Special Notes:
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Moving expenses may be authorized.
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Relocation incentive may be authorized.
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Approximately 20% travel may be required.
How to apply:
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Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief statement of interest to Stacy Robinson at
[log in to unmask] no later than December 14, 2015.
CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.