Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Communications Associate based in DC
http://theglobalfight.org/communications-associate/
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications
Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an advocacy organization that works to increase public awareness and understanding of the Global Fund as well as knowledge about HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The Communications Associate position is an integral part of the team. Working with the Director of Communications, and the Associate Director of Communications, this individual will support outreach to audiences including Members of Congress, the media and partner organizations both in the U.S. and globally.
Communications Objectives
The communications team works to further Friends of the Global Fight’s policy objectives via:
- Relationships with key journalists
- Relevant, timely and accurate collateral materials and thought leadership pieces
- Executive visibility (speaking engagements, events, authored pieces)
- Effective use of digital media
- Close collaboration with the Global Fund
- Engagement with advocacy partners
Duties
- Conduct extensive research to drive content development.
- Manage social media efforts.
- Oversee daily monitoring of Twitter, Facebook and other relevant social media platforms.
- Develop and post content for social networking sites.
- Manage implementation of media relations program.
- Writing & editing media materials (press releases, pitches, talking points, backgrounders and interview briefings)
- Conduct proactive media outreach
- Responding to media inquiries
- Developing and maintaining relationships with target journalists
- Support Deputy Communications Director in maintaining Web site.
- Support Friends’ presence at key events and conferences.
- Develop and manage the graphic collateral capabilities within the department and overall organization.
- Support the Deputy Director with quarterly newsletters and monthly Board updates.
- Draft press releases, op-eds, blogs and letters to the editor, as needed.
- Manage distribution of materials to appropriate audiences.
- Manage intern program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills
- Strong research skills; ability to use open source and scholarly research as well as social media sources
- Strong project management capabilities
- Ability to make complex policy ideas accessible to various audiences
- Knowledge of software programs including Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign), Constant Contact and content management systems
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to take initiative and be flexible
- Knowledge of public policy and legislative matters, international health care issues or international development a plus
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-3 years of professional work experience
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Jobs@TheGlobalFight.org.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those applicants whose qualifications closely matches the job description. No phone calls please.
Equal opportunity employer.
Global Health Corps Program Associate Job
Program Associate Job Description
Global Health Corps
The extreme disparity in health outcomes and access to healthcare that exists today between the world’s rich and the world’s poor is unjust and unsustainable. To change this unacceptable status quo will require a new generation of leaders with diverse skills and backgrounds. Emerging leaders need opportunities to build their skills and build meaningful connections with other young leaders who share a vision for transformative change.
Global Health Corps is mobilizing a global community of emerging leaders to build the movement for health equity. We do this by:
• Increasing the impact of great organizations today: Fellows work with high-impact organizations in year-long paid positions. During their fellowship year, fellows make a significant and measurable contribution to the partner organization and the target population.
• Training and supporting the leaders of tomorrow: Over the course of the fellowship year, fellows participate in a wide range of activities aimed at increasing their effectiveness as practitioners and their development as leaders.
• Building a global community of change-makers: Fellows build a set of shared values, commitment and skills that they carry well beyond the fellowship year. The GHC community and alumni program serve as a source of opportunity and strength throughout fellows’ lives and careers.
Fellows work in teams of 2—one international fellow, one in-country fellow—in a wide range of areas to support our partners in improving healthcare access and health outcomes for the poor. Fellows have built financial management systems for grassroots HIV organizations in Uganda, counseled homeless teenagers in New Jersey, supported district pharmacies in Rwanda in rolling out new supply chain management tools, and conducted policy research in Washington DC.
The Candidate
The Global Health Corps is seeking a well-organized, hard-working Program Associate to join our small, entrepreneurial team in November 2013. The ideal candidate will thrive in an informal, fast-paced, start-up environment and will be excited to support, strengthen and build out fellow and alumni programming at GHC. The ideal candidate will:
-Be an innovator – able to design systems and think outside the box
-Enjoy solving problems
-Be a self-starter
-Enjoy working collaboratively in a team
-Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
The Work
The Program Associate will report to the Vice President of Programs and fill a pivotal role in a small, dynamic team that is spread across six countries. Because the team is small and innovative thinking is valued, there will be many opportunities to grow and experiment. The role includes supporting the range of program activities, such as the Placement Organization selection process, GHC’s Advising Program, Alumni events and the various US and Africa-based workshops and retreats, including the two-week training for incoming fellows at Yale University. This role will provide many opportunities to connect and liaise with leading health organizations in Africa and the US and support a wide network of emerging leaders from around the world. This is the perfect role for someone who wants to understand how a small nonprofit operates and is excited to dive in and gain experience managing a range of functions. Specific responsibilities include:
-Assist with preparations for fellow workshops and retreats throughout the year, including Training Institute at Yale University
-Track partnership application process for renewing and new placement organizations
-Support GHC’s Advising Program and identify strategies to cultivate advisor and fellow relationships
-Research leadership development approaches and learnings that can inform GHC’s programming
-Assist with alumni planning and coordination of events and activities
-Support and liaise with Program Managers in all GHC countries, including Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi and the US
-Update and maintain all program-related materials
-Support a range of other program activities as needed throughout the year
Skills/Experience
-Great organizational skills and top-notch attention to details
-Experience working in cross-cultural communities
-Ability to communicate and interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders, both in person and written
-Skilled in using Excel and ability to design presentations in Powerpoint
-Tech savviness and interest in new technologies; ability to use Google tools and other online platforms to streamline work
-Passion for global health, social justice and service programs
-Previous experience in nonprofit settings a plus
How to Apply
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to apply@ghcorps.org. Please indicate Program Associate in the email subject. Feel free to submit any other writing or work sample that will help us get to know you better.
BMC Administrative Fellowship Program-Applications due 12/1
Seeing the Future for Safety Net Hospitals, from Interim Chair Professor Rich Feeley:
Applications are open for the Administrative Fellowship at BMC described below. An IH graduate, Kristen Apa, is one of the current fellowship holders. She reports that the job is both challenging and fascinating. BMC faces major strategic decisions as it navigates the transition to a system where most people have health insurance, but undocumented and recent immigrants do not. These individuals use safety net hospitals which face a much more restrictive environment for the recovery of uncompensated care costs. This problem will become acute for all US urban safety net hospitals if Obamacare survives, and the way the problems are resolved will greatly affect the health care available to immigrant communities. If you want to be at the center of this developing policy issue, consider applying for the BMC Administrative Fellowship. I particularly urge those who have done well in health systems and financial management courses to consider applying.
Boston Medical Center Administrative Fellowship Program
The BMC Administrative Fellowship is a one-year administrative program which provides exceptional health care management and leadership training to individuals at New England’s largest safety net hospital. Fellows will be able to engage in the complexities and functions of a large academic and community-based medical center, while working in state-of-the-art clinical facilities and having unsurpassed exposure to a large, diverse patient population.
Through project-based learning guided by members of the BMC executive team, fellows have the distinctive opportunity to become qualified in areas such as corporate structure, capital finance, operations and system-wide strategic planning. Due to the flexible format of BMC’s Administrative Fellowship, fellows focus on a variety of assignments tailored to their background and further define their areas of interest. Fellows will collaborate with senior health care executives, as well as lead their own special projects and initiatives. Fellows expand their skills as they build a meaningful career – one that will impact the way in which modern health care is delivered.
Opportunities and Benefits of the BMC Administrative Fellowship:
- Advanced experience directed towards preparing fellows for administrative leadership positions in academic medical institutions
- Develop an understanding of BMC organizational structure and the interrelation between departments and personnel, as well as the affiliation with Boston University School of Medicine
- Obtain an applied foundation in one of the following: financial management, ambulatory care management, research administration, human resources administration, facilities, and strategic planning
- Gain an awareness of rewards and challenges of providing the highest quality, patient-focused care to a patient population of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Establish a performance record through project work and departmental staff responsibilities
Eligibility
BMC is seeking individuals motivated by a strong sense of social responsibility and interest in fostering our unique mission of providing exceptional care, without exception.
Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Health Services Administration, Nursing Administration or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Candidates should be team players, excellent communicators and knowledgeable of past and current health industry perspectives.
BMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Boston University graduates, women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
About Boston Medical Center
Located in Boston´s historic South End neighborhood, BMC is a private, not-for-profit, 496-bed, academic medical center and the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. Consistent with its mission to provide the best in health care to all, BMC is the largest safety net hospital in New England and reaches into the community as a founding partner of Boston HealthNet, a network of 15 community health centers through Boston serving more than a quarter million people annually.
As a central component of the greater Boston area, our commitment to serving individuals with various cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds is an essential part of who we are at BMC. Approximately 70% percent of BMC‘s patients come from underserved populations, including low-income families, elders, people with disabilities and immigrants, and 30% do not speak English as a primary language. By bringing together differences — a rich variety of traditions and viewpoints — we can remain truly engaged in providing the utmost service to our community.
http://www.bmc.org/about/careers/administrative-fellowship.htm
New England Medical & Dental Student Conference on Global & Community Health
Please see the attached flyer for details: Global Health 2013 Flyer
Launching a new model: Challenges and Successes event October 10th
A Monitoring & Evaluation and Health Program Management event!
Launching a new Model: Challenges and Successes
Addressing the ongoing crises of female and child security in Addis Ababa, The Global Family Initiative's
Betasab project forms families from vulnerable Ethiopian women and children, and provides them with a holistic package of support: education, nutrition, healthcare, housing. When this new model launched in May 2012, there was little research or data to support its efficacy. Join us for a discussion of how Betasab, with the help of a BUSPH student, undertook this challenge.
thursday, october 10
12:30 p.m., CT460A
RSVP to Emily at emorin@bu.edu by Tuesday, October 8. Food provided.
APHA “Free Student Day” November 6th
Please find the information attached: APHA Boston Free Student Day
Social Entrepreneurship Institute December 6th presented by Unite for Sight
Social Entrepreneurship Institute
Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, Connecticut
Presented by Unite For Sight, the Social Entrepreneurship Institute provides mentoring, guidance, and successful strategies for participants to apply to their work in global health, social entrepreneurship, and international development. In addition to unique interactive sessions by leaders in global health and social entrepreneurship, the Institute also includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner networking receptions with the speakers.
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. A very reduced early bird registration rate is offered through October 15. We would appreciate it if you could also please forward this message to others who may be interested in attending.
The confirmed Social Entrepreneurship Institute speakers are:
- Keynote Address
- "Rethinking Social Entrepreneurism: Moving from Bland Rhetoric to Impact," Ned Breslin, CEO, Water For People
- Key Lessons From Innovators in Global Health and Social Entrepreneurship
- "Growing an NGO and Making Systemic Change," Jane Aronson, MD, CEO, Founder, Worldwide Orphans Foundation; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Cornell Weill Medical College and Columbia University; Global Health Center, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
- "Business with a Mission: Do You Have What It Takes?" Ron Bills, Chairman and CEO, Envirofit International
- "Breaking Cultural Barriers: Design with Empathy," Will Harris, Designer, Design that Matters
- Building an Effective Organization
- "Global Health 2.0: Creating Health Care Systems in the World’s Most Impossible Places," Mark Arnoldy, Executive Director, Nyaya Health
- "City Health Works: Creating Sustainable Jobs in Communities that Struggle with Chronic Disease," Donya A. Williams, Director of Operations, City Health Works
- "Launching a Tech Startup with a Social Mission," Jen Chiou, Executive Director, Crisis Text Line
- Measuring Impact
- "Quantity and Quality: Integrating Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Improvement for Action and Impact," Lisa Hirschhorn, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement Director, Partners In Health
- "Creating and Applying Evidence to Tackle Health and Poverty Problems," Annie Duflo, Executive Director, Innovations for Poverty Action
- "The Challenges of Measuring Impact and the Strategies to Overcome Them," Salimah Walani, Director, Global Health Programs, March of Dimes
- Reaching Potential: How to Successfully Scale
- "Let's Be Honest: What it Takes to Grow a Successful Organization," Debra Eschmeyer, Co-Founder and Vice President of External Affairs, FoodCorps
- "Leveraging the Marketplace and a For-Profit Model to Maximize Impact," Rodney North, The Answer Man - Information for the Public and Media, Equal Exchange Coop
- "Tools and Strategies for Staying True to Mission," Sophie Faris, Community Development, B Lab
Complete details and the Institute schedule can be seen at http://www.uniteforsight.org/institute/
Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program Information Session
Information Session cohosted by BUSPH Career Services and the Department of International Health:
Thursday, October 3rd 5-5:50 in CT386
Learn more here: IDFP Flyer-Boston University_2013
Interested in getting to know Latin America better?
Interested in getting to know Latin America better? BU offers a host of Latin American Studies Program at BU:
Note - many of these programs are focused on undergrads and aren't eligible to be part of the MPH degree program. For more details on process for including non SPH but relevant graduate-level courses into MPH program, see: http://sph.bu.edu/Degree-Programs-and-ConcentrationsSub-Pages/approved-non-sph-courses/menu-id-617656.html
Quito Latin American Studies Program (Fall and Spring) http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/quito-latin-american-studies-program/
Argentina Cultural Studies Program (Summer) http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/argentina-cultural-studies/
Lima & Ayacucho: Understanding Contemporary Peru (Summer) http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/lima-ayacucho-understanding-contemporary-peru/
Rio de Janeiro Intensive Portuguese Language Program (Summer) http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/rio-de-janeiro-intensive-portuguese-language-program/
Tropical Ecology Program (Fall and Spring) http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/ecuador-tropical-ecology-program/
Quito School of Education Program (Fall and Spring) http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/quito-school-of-education-program/
Guatemala Archaeology Program *(Spring of even-numbered years) http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/guatemala-archaeology-program/
