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Reminder: Katie Evans Memorial Scholarship: Feb 15 deadline
Consider applying for the Katie Evans Memorial Scholarship as you begin to finalize your international field work plans for 2012.
Up to $3,000 can be applied toward a graduate student’s fieldwork project, and student leaders can gain up to $500 in support of the completion of their education, attendance at conferences, and individual projects.
Don’t wait! Deadline is Wednesday, February 15.
Please visit KMF website for more information:
Summer Internship Positions with Vestergaard Frandsen
Vestergaard Frandsen is a Europe-based international company specialising in complex emergency response and disease control products. It is guided by a unique Humanitarian Entrepreneurship business model, whose "profit for a purpose" approach has turned humanitarian responsibility into its core business.
Our commitment to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) drives our business objectives and provides the impetus for our continued focus on saving lives. We strive to develop disease-prevention interventions, which when implemented with our dedicated partners, contribute to the realisation of the MDGs. We are especially interested in addressing Goals 4 (reduce child mortality), 5 (improve maternal health), and 6 (combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases), which play a critical role in the achievement of the MDGs.
By innovating products and concepts focusing on preventable diseases like malaria, diarrhoea, HIV/AIDS and neglected tropical diseases, we turn our commitment into action. We innovate for the developing world, rather than developing products for wealthier regions, and then trying to adapt to those who actually need them the most. This is a large part of what separates Vestergaard Frandsen from other companies working in public health
Positions
Two non-paid summer internship positions but stipend eligible
Qualifications
Graduate level student - dual degree MBA/MPH, MBA or MPH
Undergraduates will be considered based on qualifications
Candidates must be independent, confident, motivated, meticulous with excellent follow-through
Internship period
May 29, 2012 through August 17, 2012 (negotiable)
Location
Vestergaard Frandsen Inc.
2300 Clarendon Blvd
Suite 603
Arlington, VA 22201
Scope of tasks (all projects will focus specifically on either water or vector control)
- Review and update the current body of donor-profiles and track funding flows
- identification of respective key program managers and influencers
- Evaluate donor/foundations based in the US with relevant interest sets and identify up to 20 new donor partners and schedule introductory meetings for VFUS staff and intern to attend together
- Government donors
- Private foundations
- Corporate philanthropy and CSR
- Support coordination/organization of large stakeholder conference in the Fall – intent of meeting should be to address a pressing public health and facilitate a dialogue amongst high-level attendees from implementers, technology, and donors.
- Generate appropriate documentation and next steps based on donor stakeholder meetings
- Create and update donor book and to assist VF staff in maintaining communications with donor POC to ensure information flow
- Will attend and cover meetings and hearings on Capitol Hill and Advocacy work groups
- Analysis of new Congress and impact to Global funding and international aid
- Analysis of role of DoD for humanitarian aid funding
- Analysis of domestic water issues opportunities for LifeStraw / LifeStraw Family
Supporting
Vestergaard Frandsen will support you with the following:
- Reimbursement for business related expenses
- Based on your internship performance, a stipend may be provided at the conclusion of your internship
Application Requirements
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter
- Two recommendations from a professor, supervisor and/or guidance counselor
- Writing sample 1-2 pages related to your public health interest and why an internship at Vestergaard Frandsen
- Transcript
- Must have in person interview (Paul will want to meet with applicants while visiting Boston, between January 25 and January 27)
Please send resume and cover letter to Paul Chen at pqc@vestergaard-frandsen.com
MPH STUDENTS: Please be sure to CC Wolffy and Joe Anzalone on your email to Paul Chen.
Application Deadline
January 27, 2012
Website
www.vestergaard-frandsen.com
Summer Internship at Uganda Village Project
Uganda Village Project - a public health and development nonprofit in rural Uganda - is now accepting applications for its 2012 Summer Internship Program.
Our Mission: Uganda Village Project is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that collaborates with diverse partners on the design of sustainable rural health and development solutions through networking, advocacy and project innovation in the Iganga District, a rural area in eastern Uganda.
Interns spend 8 weeks living and working in a village in rural Iganga District, Uganda, gaining experience in community education and public health while organizing education programs in the villages, assisting in planning and implementing health care and development oriented programs, and working in partnership with local NGOs and community groups which focus on issues such as sanitation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, orphan and widow support, and reproductive health.
Applications are due January 31, 2012.
Visit the Summer Internships page of the UVP website to learn more about our the 2012 summer internship program.
Uganda Village Project accepts adults ages 18 and over with an interest in medicine, public health, global health or international development. Applicants with previous experience in these areas, with previous experience working in the developing world, or with a demonstrated talent for languages, will be given special consideration. Visit our website and apply today!
For more information, please contact internships@ugandavillageproject.org.
Quality Management Program Coordinator at BPHC
Quality Management (ID Bureau: HIV/AIDS Services Division)
SALARY: $815.65 - $955.67 Weekly
OPENING DATE: 11/14/11
DEPARTMENT: Infectious Disease Bureau
LOCATION: 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
DESCRIPTION:
HIV/AIDS Services Division, Client Services / Quality Management
In addition to all duties in Program Coordinator I, Program Coordinator II will perform these duties: Under supervision of the Director, will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a quality management system for funded services.
Assists direct service medical providers funded through the Ryan White program to assure that funded services adhere to established HIV clinical practice standards and Public Health Services (PHS) guidelines; implements strategies for
improvements to quality medical care including vital health related supportive services to achieve appropriate access and adherence with HIV medical care; utilizes available demographic, clinical and health care utilization information to monitor the spectrum of HIV related illnesses and trends in the local epidemic.
Plans and develops monitoring and reporting systems for program performance for funded programs.
Develops procedures for continuous quality assurance monitoring activities including program site visits.
Provides technical assistance to funded community based organizations in the implementation of quality assurance
mechanisms.
Prepares quarterly program reports and annual reports for HRSA & program summaries for use during the RFP process on program performance and as needed, and other written assignments as necessary.
Performs other duties as required.
May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of a Program Coordinator II, as set forth in the BPHC
Program Coordinator Series. This job description is based on the Program Coordinator Series.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS and 2 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community
organizing OR Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy Administration, or a related discipline, such as sociology, organizational psychology, public health nursing, or health communications OR 5 years equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing may be substituted for undergraduate degree.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing complex projects.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with providers serving a variety of populations, including gay men, communities of
color, substance abuse populations, women and youth.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective communications and working relationships with community providers.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability of developing time lines and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated cultural competence with the diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to write clear, concise reports, and to follow and give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable
manner.
Significant experience working with multiple disciplines & a variety of service providers.
Demonstrated knowledge & experience with WordPerfect/MS Word, Lotus/Excel and Windows (and other related software)
Prior experience in data base management and data analysis preferred.
Knowledge of public health, and epidemiological, outreach and educational models related to HIV and AIDS.
Bilingual and/or bicultural preferred.
Boston residency required, or willingness to relocate.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.bphc.org
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
1010 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-534-5657
jobs@bphc.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job #00324
New 2-credit Spring course offering in Biostats Dept
The Biostatistics Dept is teaching a course on how to use R -- a public domain statistical software package, on Monday evenings, this Spring, for the first half of the semester. If interested, go ahead and register for it. Have more questions? Contact the Curriculum Coordinator of Biostats Dept, MyHanh Tran (mhtran@bu.edu).
SPH BS 720 Introduction to R: software for statistical computing environment
Students will learn how to conduct statistical analysis using the public domain and free statistical software, R. Many public, private, and international organizations use R to conduct analysis, thus experience with R is a great skill to add to one's credentials. R offers flexibility, ranging from ease of writing code for simple tasks (e.g. using R as a calculator) to implementing complex analyses using cutting-edge statistical methods and models. Additionally, the R language provides a rich environment for working with data, especially for statistical modeling, graphics, and data visualization. This course will emphasize data manipulation and basic statistical analysis including exploratory data analysis, classical statistical tests, categorical data analysis, and regression. Students will be able to identify appropriate statistical methods for the data or problems and conduct their own analysis using the R environment. This hands-on and project-based course will enable students to develop skills to solve statistical problems using R. R can be used as an alternative or in addition to SAS (BS723). R is compatible with Apple OS, Windows, and Unix environments.
Grad Prereq: MPH Biostatistics core or equivalent
Professor: Ching-Ti Liu (ctliu@bu.edu)
Important upcoming CE deadlines and instructions
For students working on their Culminating Experience this fall:
The final, approved draft is due on December 20 by 5:00pm. If you are working on your CE this fall and do not think you will be able to submit your final draft by this deadline, please let me know ASAP. Directions for the CE are available through the IH Blast CE tab, and also copied here:
When you have completed your CE:
1) Forward your advisor’s approval email to jump@bu.edu or ask them to CC Emily when sending it to you. This is the email where they say “final CE approved!”
2) Update your CV.
3) Complete a CE Cover Sheet
4) Complete the online Submission of CE Form. You may upload your completed CE with cover sheet and your CV at the end of the online form.
Once Emily has received all of your documents, she will notify the Registrar of your successful completion and confirm with you by email!
For students intending to do their CE this spring:
The first deadlines come sooner than you might think!
For Option 2 and 3 (Journal Article or Independent Project), your project proposal and CE contract are due January 11th. Option 2 and 3 project proposals should be reviewed and approved by your CE advisor before they are submitted. This means that you should be sure to communicate with your CE advisor well before the January 11th deadline, which falls before classes resume in Spring term. A committee will then review your project proposal and notify you of any necessary changes.
For Option 1 (Policy Analysis), the problem purpose statement and CE contract are due January 24th.
To start your CE:
1) Complete a CE Completion Contract for the semester. If you started your CE in a previous semester and wish to continue work into the next semester, you will need to re-submit your contract. Contracts must be signed by you and your advisor. If your advisor is unable to sign the contract, you may forward an email indicating their approval to jump@bu.edu.
You may download the appropriate Contract here:
CE Completion Contract Spring 2012
2) Depending on your CE Option, complete either a Problem Purpose Statement or a Project Proposal.
3) Complete the online “Request to Complete CE Form“. You may upload your CE Completion Contract and Problem Purpose Statement/Project Proposal at the end of the online form.
Support for International Change info session – Monday, Dec 5th, at 5 PM in CT 462
Interested in health education abroad? Volunteer with Support for International Change!
Support for International Change was founded in 2002 with the dual mission to limit the impact of HIV/AIDS in underserved communities in Tanzania and to train future leaders in global health and development. SIC works in the most rural, hard to reach communities, where poor infrastructure and widespread poverty limit access to HIV testing and prevention services, leaving those living with HIV socially and physically isolated from care. SIC offers a comprehensive set of community based services to address this crisis.
The primary responsibility of volunteers is to run an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign in assigned partner communities. During orientation, volunteers are divided into teams of 3 or 4 American volunteers with 2 Tanzanian counterparts. The majority of their time in Tanzania is spent teaching HIV/AIDS educational seminars, lesson planning, training peer educators and community leaders within the village, as well as organizing testing days. Volunteers are also involved in community assessment within the villages. Each team will work with several school and village groups. In addition to these responsibilities, SIC urges volunteer’s to take the lead on other projects related to their work.
“The Social and Political Cost of Inaction on Adolescence” – A conversation with UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake and Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen
Thursday, December 8th at 4.00 pm
Barker Center, 12 Quincy Street, Cambridge
Reception to follow
RSVP at crc@hsph.harvard.edu
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.
