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Director of Training and Education



Date Posted: 7/8/2011
Organization: National Abortion Federation (NAF)
Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

Description of Organization:
The National Abortion Federation is the professional association of abortion providers in North America. NAF is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ensuring that abortion is safe, legal, and accessible. Our dynamic and innovative programs span a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of abortion providers and patients. Our members include clinics, hospitals, and physicians' offices, who together care for more than half the women who choose abortion each year in the United States, Canada, and Mexico City.

Position Responsibilities:
  • supervises all aspects of the design, development, and presentation of NAF’s two annual ACCME-accredited, abortion-specific educational conferences, including planning their educational content, selecting and contracting with faculty, site selection and contract negotiations, conference logistics, registration, exhibits, conference publications, and promotional materials;
  • develops new educational programming, including webinars;
  • oversees abortion values clarification workshops and residency training programs;
  • develops and edits educational materials, curricula, and syllabi; and
  • supervises two staff.

This is a senior-level position. The Director of Training and Education works closely with the President and CEO and other senior staff. This position requires frequent interaction with the Medical Education Committee of the Board, NAF membership, and leaders in the medical community. A high energy level and a strong commitment to women’s health and abortion rights are essential. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about issues involving abortion care delivery and reproductive health and have experience with professional/medical education and accreditation, program evaluation, and conference planning.



Qualifications:
  • a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience, preferably with professional education for the reproductive health community;
  • the demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and prioritize diverse and detailed tasks;
  • strong writing, editing, and communication skills;
  • interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse groups; and
  • resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to meet the unique needs of our membership.
  • A master’s degree in a related field and familiarity with abortion care delivery preferred.


Apply To:
Please send a letter of interest, including salary history and requirements, and a resume to NAF; 1660 L Street NW; Suite 450; Washington, DC, 20036; or fax to (202) 667-5890; or email to careers@prochoice.org titled Director of Training and Education position

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