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2016 – 2017 Concentrator’s Guide

Brookline-Quezalguaque Sister City Project – Summer Practicum in Nicaragua

By Emily Rogers
January 12th, 2018 in GH Announcements, Practicums/Internships.

Program Information Company Name: Brookline-Quezalguaque Sister City Project, Inc. Organization Description/Mission Statement: 30th year of partnership between Brookline and Quezalguaque, a rural township in western Nicaragua Program Description: Last year students, in concert with the neighboring medical school the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, (UNAN) León, faculty and students, surveyed Quezalgauqiue's adolescents on their sexual knowledge, More

Initiatives Inc. & Community Health Workers Central – Internship

By Juliana Restivo
October 23rd, 2017 in Practicums/Internships.

                         Internship to support CHW Central  Initiatives Inc. 264 Beacon Street Boston, MA www.initiativesinc.com / www.chwcentral.org Are you interested in Global Health?  Good at research and writing?  Skilled in website design? If so, Initiatives Inc. is looking for someone like you to help... More

Work for One of Our Grads! Job Posting: Assistant Executive Director, Konbit Sante

By Juliana Restivo
October 2nd, 2017 in Jobs.

SUMMARY: The Assistant Executive Director works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director to promote and advance the Mission of Konbit Sante.  S/he is responsible for the management and day-to-day administration of the US Konbit Sante operations with particular focus on human resources, volunteer liaison, communications, development and fundraising, and... More

Consortium of Universities for Global Health – Call for Campus Representatives!

By Juliana Restivo
September 5th, 2017 in GH Announcements.

Dear CUGH Member Institution, We are reaching out as the Trainee Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Consortium of Universities in Global Health (CUGH) in an effort to engage and bring the voices of local student groups together who are involved in Global Health. We would like to further strengthen and harmonize... More

TA Needed ASAP! – HS440 Qualitative Research for Global Health

By Juliana Restivo
September 5th, 2017 in Jobs.

Interested in teaching and qualitative research? Professor Susie Foster is looking for a current MPH student to be the TA for HS440, Qualitative Research for Global Health. The course meets from 11-2 pm on Fridays in KCB106 (Near Kenmore Square). The role would entail attending class, meeting with students and helping... More

Part-time Administrative Assistant position available (Department of Global Health/Center for Global Health & Development)

By Juliana Restivo
June 19th, 2017 in Jobs.

The Department of Global Health/Center for Global Health & Development at SPH is now hiring a MPH student for a part-time Administrative Assistant for the summer starting in the end of May. This is a great opportunity for students to join a vibrant team and get further involved with the Department... More

Global Nursing Caucus (GNC) Coordinator Position

By Juliana Restivo
May 11th, 2017 in Jobs.

JOB OPENING Global Nursing Caucus (GNC) Coordinator Position The Global Nursing Caucus is looking for an organized and efficient coordinator to join our growing team of nurses across the world. This individual will report directly to GNC directors in Boston and work with other team members to support and... More

Executive Assistant (EA) to a Global Health Advocate and Founder of Care 2 Communities

By Juliana Restivo
May 11th, 2017 in Jobs.

Executive Assistant (EA) to a Global Health Advocate and Non-profit Founder   The EA will work directly with Elizabeth Sheehan, a social entrepreneur, founder and president of a nonprofit (Care 2 Communities), and impact investor.  Areas of Elizabeth’s focus are: Strengthening global health systems at the base of the pyramid, with a focus... More

Global Maternal and Child Health Research Data Manager

By Juliana Restivo
May 4th, 2017 in Jobs.

  Global Maternal and Child Health Research Data Manager Boston Children's Hospital & Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health Dept. of Global Health and Population   Responsibilities Summary and Overview The Data Manager will lead data coordination, data management and data analysis for global maternal and child health research projects.  We are working on several newborn and child survival... More

Global Health Dept. Summer Send Off Ice Cream Social

By Juliana Restivo
April 20th, 2017 in GH Events.

Global Health Dept. Summer Send Off Ice Cream Social - RSVP HERE Wednesday, April 26th 5-6pm CT-305 YOU'RE INVITED to the end-of-year Global Health Department Summer Send Off Ice Cream Social to celebrate the soon-to-be graduates, send off everyone going abroad for their practicum, reconnect with your current classmates and to connect with faculty... More

HEAAL Project: A community-based mental health collaboration with an African faith community in Lowell, Massachusetts

By Juliana Restivo
April 13th, 2017 in Practicums/Internships.

HEAAL Project: A community-based mental health collaboration with an African faith community in Lowell, Massachusetts Anticipated Start Date: Spring/Summer/Fall 2017 Time commitment: 10-20 hours/week, but flexible Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Christina Borba   The BMC Department of Psychiatry recently received a second round of funding to continue a community-based mental health initiative entitled, “Health and Mental... More

Gardens for Health International: Multiple positions open

By Nishika Ramchandani
April 13th, 2017 in Jobs, Practicums/Internships.

What We Believe We believe that growing and eating healthy food can – and must – be a part of the long-term solution to malnutrition. The world is facing an acute food and nutrition crisis. We must meet the world’s food needs with an approach that is environmentally sustainable, recognizes the primacy... More

Call for International Health Economics Association Conference Volunteer Opportunity (paid opportunity)

By Juliana Restivo
April 13th, 2017 in Outside BU Events.

Revolutions in the Economics of Health Systems Conference More information about the IHEA here: https://healtheconomics.site-ym.com/page/BostonCongress2017  ***Exciting Opportunity**** *Short term employment opportunity to work as an International Conference Monitor for International Health Economics Association 2017 World Congress,   being hosted by Boston University (6-11 July, Charles River Campus) * Tasks include: facilitate conference registration; assist conference delegates; manage... More

Action Against Hunger: Moringa Proposal Development

By Nishika Ramchandani
April 13th, 2017 in Practicums/Internships.

Terms of Reference for Student Placement Moringa Proposal Development Background Cambodia remains one of the poorest countries in Asia and trails behind on human development indicators (HDI ranking: 138 out of 182 countries). While poverty was reduced significantly, the number of vulnerable people has increased. Most people who escaped poverty did... More

Action Against Hunger: Water System Proposal Development

By Nishika Ramchandani
April 13th, 2017 in Practicums/Internships.

Terms of Reference for Student Placement: Water System Proposal Development Background Cambodia remains one of the poorest countries in Asia and trails behind on human development indicators (HDI ranking: 138 out of 182 countries). While poverty was reduced significantly, the number of vulnerable people has increased. Most people who escaped poverty... More