Public Health Maternal and Young Child Nutrition Specialist

McKing Consulting Corporation is seeking a public health specialist who focuses on maternal and young child nutrition to engage with CDC’s Maternal, Infant, and Toddler Nutrition Team in implementing the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity’s (DNPAO) strategic activities to improve optimal nutrition in the first 1,000 days (pregnancy through 24 months of age)

The Public Health Breastfeeding Specialist will:

&#8226           Provide subject matter expertise to help advance optimal nutrition in the first 1,000 days.

&#8226           Provide expertise and subject matter knowledge in nutrition security, with a focus on nutrition during the first 1,000 days.

&#8226           Provide expertise and subject matter knowledge on developing and reviewing documents, reports, or other materials to ensure equity and cultural competency are embedded.

&#8226           Use knowledge of maternal and child nutrition science to provide subject matter expertise on briefing documents, publications, and presentations, or other materials as needed.

&#8226           Coordinate the provision of indicators on maternal, infant, and toddler nutrition for release in reports, interactive data websites, or other consumer-friendly avenues.

&#8226           Provide knowledge and content expertise on infant and young child feeding in emergencies.

&#8226           Perform systematic reviews of scientific literature on topics related to maternal, infant, and young child nutrition and associated health outcomes.

&#8226           Update and lead the development of surveillance reports and communications materials as needed, based on the team’s priorities and planned activities.

&#8226           Assist in responding to public inquiries about maternal, infant, and toddler nutrition topics.

&#8226           Prepare, review and develop briefing documents, publications, and presentations for key partners.

&#8226           Review and provide subject matter expertise, suggested edits and recommendations on documents related to maternal and young child nutrition submitted from Federal partners for CDC input.

&#8226           Routinely communicate information on activities and efforts to team members and team leader, as requested.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience

&#8226           Master’s degree in human nutrition, dietetics, public health, epidemiology, behavioral science, nursing, or a related public health discipline.

&#8226           Experience working in a research or public health setting focused on maternal and child nutrition.

&#8226           Proven verbal, written, listening and presentation skills.

&#8226           Fluency in English language. 

The ideal candidate will also have the following:

&#8226           Registered Dietitian, experience working as a nutritionist (e.g., in a WIC clinic or with a WIC Program), or have a certificate in Maternal Child Health/Nutrition.

&#8226           Experience in behavioral, environmental, policy aspects of breastfeeding support, and addressing equity in maternal, infant, and toddler nutrition.

&#8226           Proficiency with common word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

&#8226           Ability to work independently (self-motivated) under a general scope of program objectives and duties of the position.

&#8226           Strong written and oral presentation skills.

&#8226           Fluency in another language, such as Spanish (not required).