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  <id type="integer">118473</id>
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  <application-url>http://nccam.nih.gov/about/jobs/</application-url>
  <employer-name>The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)</employer-name>
  <company-name>The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) 
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, seeks an accomplished, expert scientific program analysis officer to serve as Director of its Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (OPPE).  This position is responsible for the science policy, legislative analysis and liaison, analysis and reporting, planning, and program evaluation functions of the Center.  This individual reports to the Director, NCCAM, and will serve as a member of the NCCAM leadership team. 

As Director, OPPE, you will provide senior leadership for NCCAM activities related to science policy, planning, evaluation, legislative liaison and analysis, and reporting; oversee the activities of the office and the staff assigned to it; and advise the Director and other senior NCCAM leadership on matters related to science policy, planning, evaluation, legislative liaison and analysis, and reporting.  

This exceptional opportunity is available to an experienced program analyst with current and extensive knowledge of the legislative process, procedures, and regulations. Current knowledge in a field of biomedical, physical, social, or behavioral science who has a demonstrated record of senior-level management of a large, nationally recognized research program, a commitment to both basic and clinical research, and leadership skills to forge team efforts with colleagues within intramural programs across the NIH.  
Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
Salary is for this position ranges from $120,830 - $153,200 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Full Federal benefits including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and a savings plan (401k equivalent).  

To view the full vacancy announcement and to apply go to:  
Director, Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation - NCCAM - MP 
Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation - NCCAM - DE 
http://nccam.nih.gov/about/jobs/

Call 301-594-1452 for additional information.

The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. 

NIH AND DHHS ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS



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  <location>Bethesda, MD</location>
  <title>Director</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:14:17 -0400</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/118473-Director</url>
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