Live Webinar hosted by Doctors Without Borders; May 14th
Ebola in West Africa: Looking Back, Moving Forward
Thursday, May 14, 8:00PM EDT
Doctors Without Borders aid workers reflect on their recent work in West Africa, current challenges, and what remains to be done.
Register now: http://ebola-update-webcast.eventbrite.com
Now over a year into the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) remains active in all three affected countries. Although the number of positive cases has decreased in Liberia and Sierra Leone, it continues to fluctuate in Guinea, with each new case carrying the potential to reignite the outbreak.
Much work remains to be done, and vigilance remains essential. The outbreak ravaged existing health systems throughout the affected region, forcing many medical facilities to close and killing hundreds of health personnel. This undercut the ability of health workers to treat preventable diseases or vaccinate children. The crisis made it very difficult for people to access assistance for non-Ebola illnesses or maternal care. Even if the worst of the outbreak is over, as we hope it is, the consequences of the epidemic will be with us for a long time to come.
On Thursday, May 14th, 8:00PM EDT, our outstanding panel of recently returned aid workers will explore the reality in the field at this stage of the outbreak. The panel will also discuss what lessons MSF has learned about responding to situations like this, and where we go from here.
Viewer participation is encouraged via a chat feature available during the webcast.
Panelists:
Sophie Delaunay is the executive director of MSF-USA and recently visited West Africa.
Craig Spencer, MD, worked as a physician in an Ebola treatment center in Guinea in the fall of 2014. After developing symptoms back home in New York, he was himself diagnosed with Ebola. While undergoing intense media scrutiny, he was treated and was declared Ebola-free on November 10. And in March 2015, he went back to Guinea to continue fighting Ebola as an epidemiologist.
Ella Watson-Stryker began working for MSF in March 2014 as part of MSF’s initial response to the Ebola outbreak in Guinea. She returned for subsequent missions as a health promotion manager in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and was recently featured in Time magazine with other health care providers and aid workers in West Africa who were collectively named Person of the Year for 2014.
Gillian Burkhardt, OBGYN, recently returned from Sierra Leone, where she worked in an Ebola treatment center that was transitioning into a maternal care center. Her first assignment for MSF was at the beginning of 2014 in Sierra Leone prior to the Ebola outbreak.
Tim Shenk, MSF-USA press officer, spent two weeks as the lead field communications officer in Liberia in 2014, and will moderate the discussion.
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Seats are available in Fall offering of PH825 – Analysis of Emerging Infections Using the One Health Approach.
This course (recently renamed) qualifies for credits in GH and EH. It also contains lots of infectious disease epidemiology.
PH 825 - Analysis of Emerging Infections Using the One Health Approach
Instructors: David Hamer and Jean van Seventer
Credits: 4
Meeting Time: Fall Thursday 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
This class employs One Health, an approach to public health emphasizing the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and the environment, to provide a basic understanding of factors involved in the natural history of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs), and of approaches required for the control and prevention of these diseases. The number of reported EIDs has been steadily increased over past decades and while the global burden of individual diseases is often minimal, historically, some EIDs (e.g., HIV, influenza, chikungunya, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)) have had enormous global public health impact, and local impacts can often be quite severe, particularly in developing settings (e.g., Ebola in West Africa). The majority of EIDs are vector-borne and/or zoonotic, and a wide range of social, behavioral, and physical environmental factors contribute to their emergence, making the One Health approach crucial to understanding these diseases. In this class, case study of specific EIDs is used to illustrate the involvement of multiple factors in disease emergence and spread. Emphasis is placed on understanding the natural history and pathogenesis of these EIDs, and the laboratory methods commonly used for their diagnosis and surveillance. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to apply the principles they have learned to analyze and determine the factors involved in the new emergence or re-emergence of an infectious disease; knowledge which is ultimately essential for determining appropriate disease control and prevention strategies
Global Call for Applicants: Seeking Fieldwork Coordinators and Field Project Managers
Research group at Oxford seeks a Project Managers to support their fieldwork teams in running research projects in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
View the full job posting here: YOUNG CAREERS VACANCY
Mali Health mHealth Coordinator position available
Mali Health mHealth Coordinator
Reports to: National Director
Location: Bamako, Mali
Start Date and Duration: 1 year, beginning 6/1/2015, with opportunity for renewal
Position Description:
Working from Mali Health’s Bamako office, the mHealth Coordinator will manage the organization’s growing mobile health activities, cutting across several programs and departments, include monitoring and evaluation, database management, Community Health Worker Training, and communications. The position will involve the management and prioritization of several simultaneous responsibilities and will report directly to Mali Health’s National Director.
Position objectives:
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Continue to develop Mali Health’s D-Tree mobile health application system as a dynamic and useful tool for Mali Health’s Community Health Workers
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Develop the capacity within Mali Health’s local structure to ensure the ongoing success of the implementation and management of the program
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Liaise with internal and external actors to troubleshoot, adjust, and improve the program
Primary Responsibilities:
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Provide mHealth training to new and existing Community Health Workers
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Work with our mHealth partnering organization, backstopping support to troubleshoot mHealth system
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Manage back-end data collection system
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With M&E Coordinator, analyze incoming results to inform Community Health Worker training and share data with the external health system
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Liaise with external (government, INGO) actors to share ideas, improve system, and advance strategies
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Provide appropriate training to future mHealth Program Coordinators
Secondary Responsibilities (where time permits):
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Wok with Operations Manager in Boston to provide general communications support (images, video, and other content)
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When necessary, provide ongoing translation support to Mali management team
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Other responsibilities, as needed
Position Requirements:
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1-2 years of experience in project management & evaluation
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Advanced-level French skills
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Experience working in under-resourced communities in the developing world, preferably West Africa
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Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
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Excellent communication skills
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Must be able to work in teams and independently
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Must be self-motivated
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Must be comfortable working in a cultural environment different from one's own
Compensation and Benefits:
The mHealth Program Coordinator will be provided with housing, international insurance, and a small living stipend. Benefits include 2 weeks of vacation for every six months worked, program management experience in international development, and a local phone.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume (up to two pages), cover letter, references, and writing samples in English and French to applications@malihealth.org
Open Society Foundations Youth Fellowship Program; deadline to apply is May 15th
What: the fellowship supports young activists and organizers as thought leaders and allies in crafting solutions and new youth-focused approaches to open society challenges. Fellows may produce a variety of work products, including publications, such as reports and blog posts; infographics and other visual content; innovative education and training resources and tools; the launch of new campaigns and organizations; and creation of artistic or cultural expression projects. They may also engage in activities such as hosting panel discussions, traveling to conferences, and presenting on their work in other public spaces.
Areas of work: youth mobilization and innovation in traditional human rights movements (i.e., the LGBTQ rights movement, disability rights, women’s rights, drug policy reform, etc.)/youth participation and civic engagement particularly around elections/youth-led movements/youth-led work in the field of justice (for example, policing, pretrial detention, incarcerated youth, or alternative sentencing)/youth tactics in advocacy and awareness raising (for example new media, arts activism, peer-to-peer networks, etc.) around human rights issues/ youth in closed or transitional societies
How much: $35,000–50,000
Eligibility Criteria : under the age of 30/ from anywhere in the world, with a particular interest in proposals from the global south/ proficient in spoken English/possess a deep understanding of their particular field and a record of successful movement-building initiatives, innovative project management experience, and/or experience in research/tools development. PLS NOTE: Only individuals may apply
Application Process: All interested applicants should complete the online application form and submit supporting materials for consideration. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended.
Selection and Notification Cycle
- Applications due: May 15, 2015
- Applications review: May/June 2015
- Applicants notified of their status: late June 2015
- Short-listed applicants invited for an in-person, Skype, or telephone interview: by July 1, 2015
- Fellows notified: late July 2015
- Fellows announced: early August 2015
Application:
For more information or technical difficulties with the online application form, please contact the Youth Exchange at youth.exchange@opensocietyfoundations.org.
Laterite seeks a Project Manager, a Research Associate and a Junior Research Analyst to join its Kigali office
Laterite Ltd. is looking to hire a Project Manager, a Research Associate and a Junior Research Analyst to join its Kigali office. Laterite (www.laterite-africa.com) is a data, research and advisory firm dedicated to social and economic development.
They are looking for someone with at least 4 years of experience for the Project Manager position, more than 1 year for the Research Associate but not necessarily for the Jr Research Associate, strong quantitative skills and excellent fluency in English.
These positions are great opportunities for individuals looking for experience that combines research and management in an international setting. For more information, please see the attached Terms of Reference, or go to http://www.laterite-africa.com/work-with-us/.
Candidates should apply as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis--however, the final deadline is on June 1st. Don't hesitate to pass along to your networks!
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New Summer Course Offering Now Accepted for GH Concentration Credit!
SPH EH750 S A1, Water Quality and Public Health
2 credits
Professor Wendy Heiger-Bernays
Pre-reqs: EH717 or permission of instructor
Meets June 1-June 17, 2015
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
4:00 PM-7:00 PM, except on June 8, when class will start at 3:00 PM to accommodate a field trip
Involves field work and independent group work after class hours
Students should dress for muddy conditions for field work
GRM Futures Group is offering several summer internships in DC
| GRM Futures Group is offering the following summer internships in DC. Please apply online at www.futuresgroup.com and feel free to send the application to my email (cmarona@futuresgroup.com) as well.
Impact Investment Intern External Brand Launch Communications Internship (http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURESGROUP&cws=1&rid=1077) Research Intern (http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURESGROUP&cws=1&rid=1092) |
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Short-term, paid video editing project for Professor Laing’s GH756 Course
Professor Laing is looking for a student to help him edit some videos for GH756 course; strong video editing experience preferred. Project involves merging PowerPoint and video content using Camptasia software. The video material will be recorded Skype and ECHO 360 videos as well as two conventional videos. Prior experience with Camptasia would be an advantage.
Work to be done during the period May 18th to June 19th. Email Richard Laing directly with interest.
