Fulbright Scholar Program Information Session today, Nov. 18th at 12 in R103

November 18th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars

Fulbright Scholar Program Workshops

Medical Campus Information Session

Monday, November 18th

12:00PM

BU School of Public Health, 715 Albany St., Room R103


Charles River Campus Information Session

Monday, November 18th

3:00PM

BU Castle, 225 Bay State Road

As part of BU’s International Education Week, Debra Egan, Director of Scholar Academic Partnerships at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) will offer a workshop on the Fulbright Program for Faculty and Professionals:

Learn about teaching and research opportunities in more than 125 countries

Get Advice on selecting countries for application & making contacts abroad

Explore how your campus can host visiting foreign Fulbright scholars

Get Tips on how to prepare the Fulbright application

There is no charge for the workshop. Space is limited.

Fulbright campus representatives and interested faculty are encouraged to attend.

 

Interested in the CGHD Ethiopia Internship opportunity for Summer 2014? Apply by Nov. 22nd!

November 15th, 2013 in Practicums/Internships

Applications and CV's are due to Elizabeth DeMare at edemare@bu.edu by November 22nd.

You can find the application form here: Ethiopia_Internship_Application_Form_2014.

For those who missed the information session, please find attached the slides that were presented: 2013 Info session presentation.

You can learn more about the scope of work and logistics of this project here: CGHD-Ethiopia internship information.

A note from our current student Tej Mishra on ways to support The Refugee Center

November 15th, 2013 in Outside Announcements

I am a MPH student at BUSPH. I am Bhutanese by birth and lived in Nepal as a Refugee for 19 years and came to the US in 2010. I have been enrolled at BU since the fall of 2011. I am graduating fro the MPH program in January 2014. I currently work at Harvard School of Public Health. I started volunteering at the RCO as a board member since Fall 2012 and I am still an active board member.

To give a little background, The Refugee Center Online is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate successful refugee resettlement transitions by providing educational opportunities, access to resources, community building, and one-on-one mentoring to refugees in the US. All members at RCO work voluntarily.

The Refugee Center Online (RCO) is launching its first e-Auction. The e-auction starts 16th Nov and ends on the 23rd. We are doing this through ebay. The e-Auction features a variety of unique and fun items, such as refugee artwork, tickets to entertainment shows, gift cards to stores throughout the country and more! The e-Auction is the perfect way to support RCO because it helps you get a jump-start on your holiday shopping and supports this wonderful cause at the same time.

You can find updated information about this event everyday on our facebook page as well https://www.facebook.com/refugeecenteronline

Flyer attached: RCO E-Auction

 

Global Access Coordinator at Harvard School of Public Health

November 15th, 2013 in Jobs

Learn more here!

Job opening at Management Sciences for Health

November 15th, 2013 in Jobs

Learn more here: MSH_Center for Pharmaceutical Management job position

Applications Period EXTENDED- Student Health Policy Forum, Jan 2014

November 15th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars

NEW Application Deadline: 11/20/13

On January 7-8, 2014, over 50 graduate students from around the commonwealth will have unprecedented access to health policy makers and legislators at the 13th annual Student Health Policy Forum. This two-day conference at the MA Statehouse brings together leaders in public health and graduate students ready to enter the workforce.

Students from all concentrations in their final year are strongly encouraged to apply! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Click here for application

Submit applications to hlmitch@bu.edu no later than 11/20/13

Successful applicants will have to opportunity to:

  • Network – meet prominent elected officials, leading state health care policy makers and managers, advocates, and other students!
  • Discover – gain insight into the legislative process, health politics, and policy implementation from the front lines.
  • Engage – become a part of conversations that will directly affect you and your community.


Application process is competitive and forum participation is free for successful candidates.

 

 

Program Manager positions with Acumen

November 15th, 2013 in Jobs

There are TWO exciting job opportunities at Acumen! See the below links to view the full job descriptions:

- An East Africa Fellows Program Manager (based in Nairobi, Kenya)

- An India Fellows Program Manager (based in Mumbai, India)

For each of these roles, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the social impact sector as well as significant experience in training and/or group facilitation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please click here to apply immediately. Applications received after December 1st will not be accepted.

A message from alum Sera Bonds, founder of Circle of Health International, regarding aid in the Philippines

November 13th, 2013 in Outside Announcements

As you know, a massive storm has left millions homeless and possibly tens of thousands dead in the Philippines. COHI is responding, this will be our 13th emergency response, and we'd like to solicit your support in spreading the word. Mamas and babies, as we all know, are in a lot of danger right now, and COHI is responding to their needs.

Please share this in your networks, our most recent blog post where folks can read about COHI's response: http://cohintl.org/blog/150-amidst-the-waves-and-winds-cohi-responds-to-typhoon-haiyan

Donations are needed, we are maintaining our commitment to bringing green and environmentally responsible supplies in country, and purchasing as much locally as we can to support the local economy.

COHI is also taking CV's and letters of interest for midwives, nurses, physicians, trauma specialists, public health professionals, and documentarians, interested in joining a team heading to the region. Students with relevant experience will be considered. We are not yet sure we will send a team, we are communicating locally in order to meet a need, we don't want to future overwhelm the local responders. In the meantime we will start interviewing.

Please email me (sera@cohintl.org) with your CV, a letter of interest stating your availability (date you can leave and how long you can stay), and three professional and personal references. Fundraising will be part of each volunteer's participation, until a donor is secured.

Thank you, and please share this with your network, colleagues, and community!

Sera Bonds, MPH

Founder/COHI

1905 Paramount Ave

Austin, Texas 78704

347-712-1721

www.cohintl.org

Looking for a summer practicum opportunity? Kenya Field Practicum information session Nov. 19th

November 13th, 2013 in Practicums/Internships

Kenya SFS info session

Come learn more about the summer SFS field practicum in Kenya!

Tuesday, November 19th

12:30-1:30 in CT305

AmeriCares Manager in Africa & Middle East Partnerships, great for a French speaker

November 13th, 2013 in Jobs

Manager, Africa & Middle East Partnerships

Job Location

US-CT-Stamford

Department

Partnership Management

Category

Global Programs/Global Operations

# of Openings

1

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More information about this job:

Summary:

With the support of generous corporate and financial donors, AmeriCares largest program, Global Medical Assistance, provides medicines, medical supplies and other relief on an ongoing basis to hospitals, clinics and community health programs in over 40 countries, including the United States. The program helps our health care partners deliver quality care by providing aid to fill critical resource gaps, including essential products that are unavailable or financially inaccessible.

The Manager develops, nurtures and manages AmeriCares relationship with these partner organizations in the following countries: Ghana, DRC, Senegal, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Liberia. She/he will develop an in-depth understanding of the needs and conditions of their assigned countries, prepare long term and annual plans and play an active leading role in determining the numbers and contents of shipments as well as targeted initiatives and capacity building projects. Additionally, the manager plays an important role in the oversight and management of the portfolios on-going program and project initiatives and contributes to new program and project development activities.

The role also provides administrative and logistic support to Partners and conducts research activities as assigned by the Regional Director.  Research includes gaining insight into local health priorities and regulatory issues and developing an understanding of the initiatives of other health oriented organizations.  Administrative activities may include tracking shipments and maintaining program records of historical partner information and current activities. The Manager ensures that required reporting materials are sent to and received from partners and solicits additional feedback on shipments and needs.

Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner Communication and Information Collection

  • Ensure regular (daily/weekly/monthly) communication and interaction with partners to provide information from AmeriCares (e.g., upcoming shipments, products available for donation) and collect information/reporting (e.g., signed manifests, distribution reporting),
  • Develop and maintain a shared understanding of partnership expectations with each partner, including nature and volume of product donations, impact on partner organization of product donations, AmeriCares policies and standards, partner capabilities
  • Provide effective support of data capture and collection; organization and presentation of information; and standardized reporting to effectively and efficiently manage AmeriCares medical donation partnerships;
  • Prepare reports and analysis of partner feedback, including distribution analysis
  • Oversee shipment building process from inception to completion

Program and Project Management

  • Serve as project manager for initiatives in the region including One Child One World, Fistula Program and Health Workforce Safety
  • Support program development and implementation activities in the region
  • Oversee grants to partners, monitor the implementation of project plans and ensure that grant reports are received on time and reformatted for donors
  • Work with partners to develop concept papers for new project ideas which includes key project components, deliverables and budgets
  • Participate in and/or lead program evaluations and baseline assessments
  • Develop proposals to funders for projects

Partner Advocacy/Internal Networking

  • Prepare reports regarding partner activities to internal and external constituents including Resource Integration, Operations, Communications and Development;
  • Assist the regional Director with the preparation of new partner applications and moving applications through the approval process.

Research

  • Conduct research on health and regulatory issues in countries/region of responsibility in order to inform the development of partnership, country and regional plans;
  • Research activities of national Ministries of Health as well as other NGOs actively engaged in health issues in region of responsibility, in order to frame issues/opportunities

Administrative Support

  • Provide administrative support including handling business correspondence, meetings preparation, database and file management, travel arrangements, etc.;
  • Actively participate in department task forces as well as provide leadership and/or support on department wide initiatives.

PRIMARY DELIVERABLES:

  • Effective information collection and management;
  • Thorough execution of all tasks required to maintain integrity and effectiveness of AmeriCares partnerships;
  • Travel, as required

CORE AMERICARES RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work in a manner that is consistent with AmeriCares values of respect, collaboration and teamwork, trust, passion and commitment, compassion and excellence

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree with concentration in a relevant field including, but not limited to, global health/public health, international relations/development/affair
  • 3-5 years field experience required;
  • Must have prior program management, program development, and proposal writing experience;
  • Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and language barriers;
  • Fluency in French (speaking and reading/writing skills as required);
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills; curiosity to understand partners’ interests, commitment , energy to advocate for partner with internal and external constituents and ability to develop & maintain effective partnerships;
  • Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
  • Ability to travel 30-40%

Personal Success Factors:

  • Passion for our mission and the desire to work within the global health/humanitarian aid field;
  • Predisposed to problem solving and applying creative solutions to project implementation and increasing impact in the provision of humanitarian aid;
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, with balanced focus on personal accountability and team goals;

· Demonstrates initiative and follow-through and is self motivated in the completion of deliverables in a dead-line driven environment;

· Commitment to excellence;

· Employs sound judgment and decision making to actions and activities, especially as applied to planning, organizing and managing multiple priorities;

· Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations with the flexibility and adaptability to change focus and priority when needed.