Project Associate Position (10-12 month term) with Progressive Health Partnernship in Uganda
Project Associate Position
Progressive Health Partnership
Founded by students at Duke University in 2007, Progressive Health Partnership (PHP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to decreasing the burden of disease on the global poor. PHP works in southwestern Uganda and will be undertaking an expansion of its Omukazi N’amagara Program (ONP) over the next year. This is a maternal and neonatal health program aimed at promoting safe deliveries for pregnant women and improving reproductive health.
PHP is currently recruiting a project associate for a 10-12 month term, beginning in January 2013. As a PHP staff member, you will work with PHP and its community partner in Uganda to help manage the ONP. You will have the opportunity to help manage the delivery of antenatal services, develop materials for health education campaigns, work closely with community members and village health team members, collaborate with government officials, and help oversee quantitative and qualitative research. An in-depth list of responsibilities is provided in the application; these may vary depending on the individual.
We are looking for applicants who demonstrate a history of hard work, a commitment to PHP’s mission, an ability to work well with others, and an ability to take initiative and to work effectively in an unstructured environment. All interested candidates who meet these qualifications should apply.
You should be prepared to live in a rural area without electricity or running water for a substantial portion of the year. You will receive a stipend to cover all work, travel, and living expenses during the year.
Required for application:
1. Basic Information
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Personal Statement
4. Letter of recommendation
5. Additional reference
Please see www.proghealth.org for further information about our organization and projects. Any questions regarding PHP or the PHP Project Associate position may be directed to info@proghealth.org.
The application and all supplemental materials (curriculum vitae and letter of recommendation) are due to info@proghealth.org by 5:00PM on Friday, August 17, 2012. Selected candidates will then be interviewed in the month of September either online or over the phone.
The application can be downloaded from http://www.proghealth.org/projectassociate. We look forward to getting to know you!
