Guest guest Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Public Health Professional The mission of the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP) is to improve the quality of life for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families by providing advocacy for member organizations that serve them. Our vision is that farmworker families will live and work in a healthy, safe environment; earn a living wage; be treated equally under labor standards laws; have increased access to education and social opportunities; and be recognized, valued and respected. AFOP seeks a Public Health Professional to join our staff. This new position will work with AFOP staff to expand our Pesticide Safety Program, developing and implementing a train-the-trainer pesticide safety program for AFOP member organizations and other groups serving the farmworker community. The Public Health Professional will provide technical assistance, on-and off-site program evaluation, training, and other program consulting to AFOP member organizations, focusing on pesticide safety training, but possibly including other health outreach areas as well. The ideal candidate will be experienced in health care, project management and program development and evaluation. The Public Health Professional will also develop publications, present at conferences and work closely with AFOP staff on other projects, helping expand AFOP's commitment to farmworker health and safety. Additional Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of two years experience in project management, program evaluation, health promotion or community health education. MPH or related Master's degree preferred (or BS/BA in similar fields plus at least 3 years related professional experience). Must have excellent writing skills. Candidate must have the ability to interact with colleagues in a team setting, develop relationships with diverse groups of people and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to community development, service to underserved populations and an interest in health education desired. Marketing experience and a demonstrated ability to speak publicly in small and large groups a plus. Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable. Monthly travel in the U.S. How to Apply: Salary in the low 40s with excellent benefits. To apply send a resume, cover letter and short writing sample to Hope Driscoll, AFOP, 1726 M Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. fax: 202-828-6005 or e-mail: driscoll@... <mailto:driscoll@...>. Last date to apply is July 8, 2005. No phone calls please. Ruiz Assistant Director, Systems Development and Policy Administration Migrant Health Coordinator National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. 7200 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 210 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 347-0442 (301) 347-0459 FAX (202) 365-0154 Cell Phone jruiz@... www.nachc.com " Youth is the gift of nature but age is a work of art. " - Garson Kanin Mark your calendar now for the NACHC CHI in Miami, Florida. Watch NACHC website at www.nachc.com for further program and registration information as it becomes available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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