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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 - 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 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
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
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
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
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
