American Academy of Pediatrics
Elk Grove Village, IL
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, has an opening in our Department of International Child Health. You can make a real difference in the world!
This opportunity will manage and coordinate child health grant funded projects, focusing primarily on immunization and other child survival health priorities. International and domestic travel (25%) and weekend work will be required to execute the proper development, implementation, and management of programmatic activities in collaboration with our international partner agencies and funders. Back “home” in Elk Grove Village, this position will manage the development of a global immunization Project Advisory Committee (PAC) and Project Technical Advisory Group by building relationships with other national pediatric society leaders and strengthening the communication between leaders and AAP technical advisors.
International and domestic travel (25%) and weekend work will be required.
The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.
Please reference position code when providing a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
ATTN: HR/AF/805
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
FAX: 847-228-5099
E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org
www.aap.org
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, health policy, health education, health communication or related field required; at least three years of experience coordinating or managing public health programs required, including collaborating effectively with various external constituents and partners, meeting planning, budget tracking, and drafting correspondence and reports. Experience writing grant applications and managing grant budgets is essential; experience with US government-funded grants preferred.
Experience with developing educational and promotional materials, and working in a medical association and/or with health care professionals is highly desirable. Proficiency with MS Office is required. Must be able to take initiative, manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively communicate, manage projects within tight deadlines, handle a heavy workload, work both independently and as part of team, think creatively and pay close attention to detail. Fluency in foreign language(s) is desirable.
Internal Number: HR/AF/805
About American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP has approximately 64,000 members in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. More than 34,000 members are board-certified and called Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).
Internal Number: HR/AF/805
About American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP has approximately 64,000 members in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. More than 34,000 members are board-certified and called Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).