IH Blast
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Open Society Foundations Current Employment Opportunities
Domestic and international positions available. Learn more here!
Part-time job opening in the Department of Community Health Sciences
Admin Assistant
Part Time – Casual Temp Position
20 Hours a week
8-12 weeks
Reporting to the Department Administrator
- 2-3 years of admin assistant experience
- Experience with MS Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat
- Proficient in Excel
- Strong Computer skills
- Detailed oriented
Experienced parties contact Karen Smith (Department Administrator) directly. Kmsmith9@bu.edu 617-414-1413
Innovation Learning Network (ILN) public reception at Jillian’s (5/7)
The Innovation Learning Network (ILN) is a membership organization of 35 hospital systems from around the US and UK (including the VA) with the mission to improve the delivery of health care while reducing cost and improving patient safety (http://www.innovationlearningnetwork.org/
Leading members of the ILN are in Boston next week for three days of private meetings but there will be a public Reception hosted by BU. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
Come and mingle with the great innovation leaders in some of the largest health care systems in the US and aboard along with some of the top innovation minds from around Boston. If you are interested in attending this free event, please complete the registration link. Hope to see you there! SPACE IS LIMITED!!
Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 to 9:30 PM | Jillians | ILN welcome reception
–> Here is the registration link for the May 7 ILN reception at Jillians (http://jilliansboston.com/) on 145 Ipswich Street in Boston (Fenway Park area).
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ybaakvdab&oeidk=a07e7e6ludse26e0e96
Program Manager at Stanford University Center for Innovation in Global Health
Program Manager at Stanford University Center for Innovation in Global Health
The Global Health Education Manager at the Center for Innovation in Global Health, works with faculty and staff across the University. The main duties of this position will be to help develop and manage global health education and training programs across departments in the School of Medicine, organize global health events, develop strategic educational initiatives, oversee and supervise the maintenance of the Center for Innovation in Global Health website, calendar of events and communications.
Please apply by visiting:
IHME Data Analyst at The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
IHME Data Analyst at The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
IHME has an outstanding opportunity for several Data Analysts to join our team. The Data Analyst will perform systematic reviews and searches for health data and are responsible for related database management, preparation, and presentation of data. The Data Analyst will handle and must learn to understand data from multiple sources, including surveys, administrative data, and vital registration records. The Data Analyst will be proficient in understanding the complexities of different global health topical areas in which the pertinent projects are concerned. In each case, projects are data driven, involve quantitative analysis by senior researchers, and are incorporated into the ongoing work of thematically-focused research teams. The Data Analyst will report to a Project Officer as part of the Strategy Team. This position will work in a team environment while demonstrating strong judgment and priority-setting to help support a range of research projects.
Please apply through the UW Hires Website:
Program Assistant-Global Drug Policy Program at Open Society Foundations
Program Assistant – Global Drug Policy Program
Open Society Foundations
The Program Assistant will support GDPp and report to the Program Director. The post is based in New York. Purpose of Position: Provide administrative and programmatic support to assigned OSF initiatives. Work is carried out under general supervision. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, and one to three years of relevant experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements before May 17, 2013 to: humanresources@opensocietyfoundations.org
Include job code in subject line: PA-GDDP
M&E Advisor with the International Rescue Committee
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor with the International Rescue Committee
The IRC seeks an M&E Advisor for a forecasted project focusing on providing support to integrated community-level health services and activities. The M&E Advisor will be responsible for the overall monitoring and evaluation of the proposed project. This position is contingent on IRC being awarded funding.
Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=9166.
Paid internships with EngenderHealth: in NYC and other locations!
EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world, by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health, and transforming the quality of health care.
Check out available positions here!
Get Your Bod on the Quad This Week! (4/29-5/3)
Join Spotlight on Obesity for:
Get Your Bod on the Quad!
FREE 15-minute fitness classes
Date: April 29 – March 3
Time: 11:30-11:45 AM
Place: Outside on Talbot Green (in front of BUSM)
- MONDAY, April 29: ZUMBA!
- TUESDAY, April 30: Yoga
- WEDNESDAY, May 1: Tai Chi
- THURSDAY, May 2: “Finish the Race” – 1 mile walk to honor the Boston Marathon together as a BUMC community (more details to come on this special event).
- FRIDAY, May 3: Salsa for Health
Interested in the Indian Field Seminar? Applications are now open!
Learn more about the program here: Indian Field Seminar Presentation 2014
For questions or information contact, Andrea Sodano, HSM Interim Faculty Director at asodano@bu.edu, or Alicia Clemente in the SMG Graduate Programs office: aliciabc@bu.edu
