SQHC and AMSA Speaker Series: Where is the Money?
SQHC and AMSA Speaker Series: Where is the Money?
Friday, December 2nd 12PM – 1:30PM BUSM Instructional Building R103
Join us on December 2, 2011 from 12PM to 1:30 PM as we discuss the intricacies involved in how providers and insurers negotiate contracts despite conflicting financial goals and differing public demands. The exciting panel will feature Dr. Mark Prashker (Associate Dean, Institutional Development & Strategic Planning at BUSPH) as moderator, Pete Healey (Chief Contract Negotiator at BMC), and Dr. Patrick Gilligan (Senior Vice President at BCBS of Massachusetts).
Food will be provided!
Please RSVP at http://goo.gl/TS1Z8
Nvivo Users Group – Weds., Nov 30
Please join us at 11 AM this Wednesday, Nov 30th, at Talbot 211 East for the Nvivo Users Group.
The newly formed group and is intended for faculty, staff and students to share their experiences using Nvivo to analyze qualitative data. At each meeting we plan on sharing one or two projects, discussing strategies for coding, analyzing, and interpreting data and helping each other problem solve. In the future we look forward to inviting experienced faculty from across BUSPH to share their experiences analyzing qualitative data and using Nvivo in order to help us all better utilize this software in our work.
Any questions? Feel free to email Liz at ehenry@bu.edu.
Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for Minority Students
The Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for
Minority Students invites current undergraduate, master
and doctoral degree students or recent graduates to
participate in an exciting and unique international
exchange program.
Interns will work on research projects under the
guidance of prominent international scientists in one of six
countries in Latin America, Europe or Africa.
Before interns travel to their assigned countries, they
receive one week of Orientation at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City.
Benefits:
Round trip and housing expenses to attend
Orientation Week in New York City and for travel
to/ lodging in host country.
Emergency health insurance while in host country.
Monthly stipend of between $1,000 - $1,900,
depending on level of education attained.
How to Apply
Application instructions are available for download at the
Program’s Website:
http://www.mssm.edu/ExchangeSummerProgram
International Internship Announcement
Completed applications, along with the respective
attachments, must be received by January 27, 2012.
Several BU SPH students have received this award over the last few years. One, Latoya Comer is willing to answer questions about her experience lcomer@alum.trinity.edu
Deputy Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation for the Maternal Health Task Force
Auto req ID
25089BR
Business Title
Deputy Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for the Maternal Health Task Force
School/Unit
Harvard School of Public Health
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Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Function
Research
Time Status
Full-time
Department
Global Health and Population
Salary Grade
059
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Duties & Responsibilities
The Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF), an integral part of the Women and Health Initiative and housed within the Department of Global Health and Population, will improve global maternal health policies and programs by strengthening the maternal health community through expanding access to critical knowledge, evidence and information; providing a neutral space for scientific debate and consensus building; strengthening the capacity of developing country professionals; and expanding the knowledge base on how to improve and evaluate the content and quality of maternal health care. The ultimate goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity. By doing so, we will significantly improve women’s, newborns’ and children’s health, as well as families’ and communities’ well-being. The Deputy Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, in close and constant dialogue with the P.I. and relevant partners, will have overall responsibility for developing and overseeing the research strategy, directing research-related work plans and activities, and achieving the implementation research agenda’s indicators and milestones. With regards to the research agenda, s/he will identify critical issues and collaborators for all projects; stimulate innovative thinking, approaches, and ways to translate new evidence into action; establish and implement tracking systems and compile data on project indicators for reports; assist individual project investigators in the development and implementation of all project-related activities; obtain project approval from institutional review boards at Harvard and in-country; lead and support development of scientific papers and reports for publication in peer reviewed journals and other dissemination tools; manage the Technical Advisory Group; staff the external evaluation that the BMGF will commission at the end of the first year of the MHTF project; and monitor and evaluate the MHTF project activities in close collaboration with the PI, directors and staff of the project. The Deputy Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation will assist in establishing the MHTF at Harvard School of Public Health and engaging participation of HSPH stakeholders; identify the critical areas and gaps in the maternal health field in consultation with the Technical Advisory Group, members of the Task Force, the PI and the project deputy directors. This periodic exercise will provide the basis for the development and implementation of the research agenda; and assist in managing communications and relationships with the Gates Foundation, MHTF members/participants, other donors and stakeholders, and the media in all matters related to the MHTF research agenda. Please note: This is a grant-funded position through 10/31/2014.
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in the fields of medicine or health sciences including epidemiology, public health, health systems, monitoring and evaluation, or maternal health. At least 8 years related work experience, including experience with developing country counterparts and health professionals; experience in monitoring and evaluation.
Additional Qualifications
- Doctoral degree or higher in the fields of medicine or health sciences including epidemiology, public health, health systems, monitoring and evaluation, or maternal health strongly preferred
- Demonstrated technical/programmatic competence and recognized international leadership in maternal health or other related areas
- A track record of success designing and overseeing complex projects and research programs
- Vast experience with monitoring and evaluation of large, complex projects - Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and communications skills (verbal and writing)
- Successful track record in peer- reviewed publications and presentations in scientific conferences and meetings
- The ability to foster collaboration, consensus-building, and the development and implementation of global agendas
- Strong quantitative skills in data collection, data base management, data analyses, and writing skills
- Ability to synthesize, present, and convey findings to various technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to technically interact with researchers and specialists in the areas of maternal health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, family planning and perinatal health
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the duties listed above
- Problem-solver approach to roles and responsibilities
- Demonstrated initiative
- Experience working in developing country settings, preferably India, Ethiopia, or Nigeria
- Willingness to travel extensively to diverse countries
- First-rate spoken and written English; proficiency in another language would be an additional asset
- Ability to develop work plan for several projects and be accountable for successful completion of projects
- Experience in fundraising as member of a team
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Problem-solver approach to roles and responsibilities
- Must be a team player
To apply, visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^1WiZEQ_slp_rhc_boq0RwzocLaJd7abjL1FL88FVHuBs1Z2k/TtdvvQP1rYZxMWRJI77_slp_rhc_ZrI&jobId=829655&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5341&JobSiteInfo=829655_5341&GQId=0
Multiple openings at PIH
Partners In Health ("PIH"), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH has major programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Burundi, Kazakhstan, the Dominican Republic, and Boston, working tirelessly to lessen the joint burden of disease and poverty.
Analyst and Guideline Writer for Programmatic Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=177
Medical Doctor Fellowship in TB: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=178
Informatics Systems Administrator: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=184
User Interaction Designer: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=185
Chief of Party, TB Care II, Malawi: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=170
BMC World AIDS Day Event!
World AIDS Day is fast approaching and preparation is underway to make this year’s event successful. Boston Medical Center will be hosting an event for World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the new Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center.
The Guest Speaker Event will be in the Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center Lobby and will include:
- Meg Sullivan, MD, Medical Director, Section of Infectious Diseases of Boston Medical Center
- Kate Walsh, President and CEO of Boston Medical Center
- Stephen Pelton, MD, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases of Boston Medical Center
- Dawn Fukuda, Director of the Office of HIV/AIDS, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- People living with HIV/AIDS
We'd love to have you join us for our Community Agency Health Fair will be on the 9th floor of the Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center. Please RSVP by email no later than Friday, November 18, 2011 if your agency would like table space at the Health Fair. Space is limited this year, so act fast!
House- and Pet-Sitter Opportunity Over New Year’s Holiday
An International Health faculty member is seeking a house-sitter to live in her house in Jamaica Plain when she travels and take care of two very friendly,largish dogs and a very social cat. The house is located in the Bourne Neighborhood of JP, 10 minutes’ walk from the Forest Hills T Station on the Orange Line. Daily tasks are to feed and water the animals, walk the dogs for about an hour a day, and clean up as necessary. The house is quite nice and comfortable and the neighborhood is safe. Off street parking is available.
First dates needed are over the winter holiday, December 29 to January 5 or so. $30/day. Please contact Sydney Rosen, sbrosen@bu.edu.
Hablas Español? Join the December Spanish lunch meet-up!
Want to practice your Spanish?
Join us for our December Spanish lunch meet-up!
Thanks for the great turn-out for the November meet-up. We will be meeting in a bigger room this time so please bring your lunch and your Spanish speaking friends and join us!
All language levels are welcome. We can talk about anything/everything - even better if it doesn't have to do with school. We just want to provide a safe, non-threatening space for you to come and practice.
The only rule is - once you walk in the door, no English allowed!
Joanne Wilkinson, MD, MSc, Associate Director of Predoctoral Education at BUSM and Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the BU School of Public Health will also be joining us.
Other faculty will also be invited and will join if their schedules allow. In addition to practicing your Spanish, we hope this will be a fun way to get to meet other classmates and faculty at the BU School of Medicine and the School of Public Health!
Bring your lunch and join us!
Date: Tuesday, December 6
Time: 12:30-1:20pm
Location: Medical School Building room L-201
Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Esther Han (han@bu.edu), Caroline Mullin (cmullin@bu.edu), Hugo Carmona (hcarmona@bu.edu)
Jobs at Fenway Health
There have been a number of new part- and full-time job opportunities posted at Fenway Health in Boston. There are jobs suitable for MDs, nurses, and non-clinicians. Check them out here!
Help write discussion papers for CHW & iCCM scaling up conference
Initiatives Inc. a Boston-based, firm addressing health capacity issues for the improvement of health services in the developing world, seeks two to three interns for immediate Boston-based internship, with a modest stipend.
Scope of Work for Internship(s)
Initiatives Inc. seeks interns to support preparations for a March 2012 meeting on scaling up effective Community Health Worker (CHW) programs.
Purpose of project: To develop one or more discussion/background papers to be used during the upcoming African forum on CHW program functionality, sustainability and scale-up.
Background: Global interest in, and support for, community health worker (CHW) programming is continually increasing. This, in turn, is leading to increased dialogue about, and scrutiny of, what factors make a CHW program functional, how they can be optimized when scaling up CHW programs and how they support sustainability. The CHW AIM Matrix is a tool designed to enable organizations, government ministries and/or funding agencies to assess CHW program functionality. The Matrix guides participants through a facilitated self-assessment process during which CHW programs first compare their practices to recognized best practices and standards and then develop an action plan to address any gaps identified.
In March 2012, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Health Care Improvement Project and Initiatives are convening a forum of policy makers, program managers and technical experts in CHW programming. The purpose of the meeting is to review the CHW AIM Matrix, build participants’ capacity in applying the matrix and collaborate on expanding an understanding about how highly functional CHW programs can be supported to scale up to reach wider swaths of populations in need of access to primary health care.
Initiatives is currently seeking interns to assist in researching and preparing background materials and discussion papers to be used as the basis for discussions during the meeting.
Possible Projects for Interns:
1. Two-Tiered Policy Review – working with Initiatives Inc. and the Earth Institute at Columbia University
• Collect detailed information on national policies on CHW programming
• Develop a table or other format to clearly present detailed information on national CHW policy frameworks
• Tier1: Develop detailed country overviews of CHW policies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia
• Tier 2: Populate the table with information on national policies on CHW programming in the six participating countries as well as other countries with significant national CHW policies/programs (including Bangladesh, India, Nepal; Thailand and Pakistan; Benin, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, and Swaziland; Brazil, Haiti and others)
• Develop a concise (2500 words) summary paper with the table and country overviews as appendices
2. Case Study on iCCM – working with Initiatives Inc. and UNICEF
• Collect, through document reviews and telephone/email interviews, detailed information on one country’s experience of scaling up integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) for child survival nationwide
• Develop a case study that provides background, description of the policy development and implementation process and current status
• Develop discussion questions
• Develop facilitation guidance for use with the case study
3. Case Study on Service Delivery for Achievement of MDGs – working with Initiatives Inc. and the Earth Institute at Columbia University
• Collect, through document reviews and telephone/email interviews, detailed information on one country or community’s experience of using CHWs to work towards one or more of the health-related MDGs
• Develop a case study that provides background, description of the program development and implementation process and current status
• Develop discussion questions
• Develop facilitation guidance for use with the case study
Logistics: These assignments are expected to take approximately 10 hours per week. The work will begin around December 5, 2011, and take approximately three months (through February, 2012). Interns should have access to their own computer and research facility. Work can be done offsite or at the Initiatives office in Back Bay, Boston. A small stipend will be provided to each intern upon submission of a final draft of the project materials.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing or completed advanced degree in public health or relevant field
• Knowledge of/experience with community health workers preferred
• Strong reading, research (including literature searches) and analytical skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Able to dedicate adequate time to the project between now and March 2012
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
How to apply: Please submit a cover letter explaining which one of the three possible projects you would like to work on and why, a CV and a short (MAXIMUM 1500 words) writing sample to recruitment@initiativesinc.com . Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
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About Initiatives Inc.: Initiatives Inc. is committed to improving access to quality primary health care for people in under-served communities. A women-owned small business, Initiatives assists governments and NGOs, primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Near East, to strengthen health services. We have managed development assistance projects and assembled and supported short- and long-term technical teams of expatriate and national experts in more than 50 countries. Please visit www.initiativesinc.com for more details.
About Health Care Improvement Project: HCI is a five-year task order contract issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support countries in improving the quality and impact of health services. The prime contractor for HCI is University Research Co, LLC, with partners Initiatives Inc., Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs, EnCompass LLC, Family Health International, Health Research, Inc., and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Please visit www.hciproject.org for more details.
