By Abigail Morrison
Talk: Sexual Violence against Men and Boys in the Syria Conflict – Notes from the Field
Sexual Violence against Men and Boys in the Syria Conflict
Monday November 21, 2016
5:00-6:00pm
CT305
The rape, sexual torture, and sexual servitude of women and girls in the Syria conflict has been well documented, yet little is know about their male counterparts. Are Syrian men and boys also being targeted for sexual violence? Are they at risk of sexual violence in their countries of asylum? What is the international community doing to meet the needs of survivors?
Join us for a talk with Dr. Sarah Chynoweth, a consultant for UNHCR, to hear the preliminary findings from her recent fact-finding mission to Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan where she investigated sexual violence against men and boys in the Syria crisis.
Dr. Sarah Chynoweth is an independent consultant who has worked in sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and human rights in humanitarian emergencies for 15 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Rights from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in Global Health from the University of New South Wales in Australia. She currently leads a study on sexual violence against men and boys for UNHCR and serves as technical advisor on a humanitarian research project for International Planned Parenthood Federation.
Food will be provided! Please RSVP!
Becoming a Leader in Healthcare
Becoming a Leader in Healthcare
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
4:30 PM
Questrom Auditorium
Join Ken Freeman, Allen Questrom Professor and Dean, in welcoming Jonathan Woodson, MD, Larz Anderson Professor in Management and Director – BU Institute for Health Systems Innovation as they discuss what it takes to become a leader in health and life sciences. Woodson, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for health issues, shares the skills necessary to succeed in the industry.
Boston University Questrom School of Business
Rafik. B Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
bu.edu/questrom
USAID Global Health Fellows II
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Anticipated timeframe: Summer 2017
Location: Washington, DC / Arlington, VA
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II is pleased to announce its call for summer 2017 internship applications with the US Agency for International Development (USAID). We seek candidates in a variety of technical areas who are currently enrolled in:
Their senior year of a bachelor's degree program or have completed within the past 24 months.
A master's or doctoral degree program, or have completed within the past 12 months.
GHFP-II Internships provide a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the global health field, working alongside experienced professionals on health projects of international importance.
TECHNICAL AREAS
HIV/AIDS
Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition
Infectious Diseases
Population and Reproductive Health
Key Populations and Gender
Monitoring & Evaluation, Strategic Information, Informatics
Communications
Health Governance and Finance
Supply Chain & Logistics/Business Intelligence
Data Science, Data Analytics and Visualization, GIS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This not an actual job description, but a call for applications. Should you be selected to interview, you will be provided with a finalized scope of work. Your application may not result in a position or employment offer.
TO APPLY
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website.
All online applications must be submitted by January 17, 2017 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
Social Entrepreneurship Institute
You may be interested in participating in the upcoming 4th annual Social Entrepreneurship Institute, which will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016, at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, Connecticut. Presented annually 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 a lunch networking reception with the speakers.
Register by October 31st for a 50% reduced registration rate.
Social Entrepreneurship Institute
Friday, December 2, 2016
Presented by Unite For Sight
Shubert Theater, New Haven, Connecticut
http://www.uniteforsight.org/institute
Keynote Addresses
- "Wanted: Innovative, Disruptive, Out of the Box Ideas -- Risk-Takers Need Not Apply," Jordan Levy, Chief External Relations Officer, Ubuntu Education Fund
- "How Texting is Saving Lives," Nancy Lublin, Founder, Crisis Text Line
Lessons Learned From The Experts
- "Healthcare Social Enterprise: Proven Paths to Failure," David Aylward, Senior Advisor, Global Health and Technology, Ashoka -- Innovators for the Public
- "Business Models for Social Enterprises in a Grant-Dominated World," Jason R.L. Kass, Senior Director of Finance, Dimagi, Inc.
- "What it Takes to Lead in Today's Nonprofit Environment," Mark Roithmayr, Chief Development Officer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
What Should You Do With Your Ideas? Navigating Responsible Global Engagement
- "Scaling a New Revenue Model," Jane Aronson, President and CEO, Worldwide Orphans Foundation
- "Narrative Justice: Who Has the Right to Tell Development Stories?" Lisa Russell, Emmy-Winning Filmmaker and Global Health Advocate, Governess Films
- "Growing Better Health: Taking Community-based Models to Scale," Jessie Cronan, Executive Director, Gardens for Health International
Key Strategies in Entrepreneurship
- "Title TBA," Rodney North, Fair Trade, Marketing and Communications Consultant
"High School Health Hackathon: Involving Young People in Solving Global Health Challenges," Luk Hendrik, Sana - "Title TBA," Elizabeth Johansen, Technology & Design for Global Health
Complete details and the Institute schedule can be seen on the Social Entrepreneurship Institute website.
Do you want to learn Swahili?!
Registration Open for Swahili Language with a Health Focus Course with Two Levels!
BU’s African Studies Center is offering “Swahili Language with a Health Focus” on the Medical Campus during the SPRING 2017 Semester, at two levels:
- CAS LE529 A1 - Swahili with a Health Focus 1
- CAS LE530 A1 - Swahili with a Health Focus 2 (prerequisite, previous course in Swahili)
This is a fantastic opportunity for MPH and other students on the MED campus who are interested in working in East Africa. The course is offered for 1 credit. Meeting times will be determined based upon when enrolled students are available. (Depending on interest, more than one section may be offered).
This intensive course will be scheduled for 1 hour & 45 minutes, twice a week. The class will focus on providing students with practical speaking, listening, and reading skills that will be useful in conducting fieldwork and will also highlight East African cultural notions of health.
If you are interested in taking the course please register for CAS LE529 or LE530 as soon as possible via student link. Once you have registered, the instructor will communicate with you directly about scheduling. Contact Professor Geofred Osoro at gosoro@bu.edu if you have questions.
NOTES
- Credits from language courses, will not count toward your MPH degree.
- Students taking 12-17 SPH credits can register for this class without additional tuition expense.
Call for Internship Applications
Internship Opportunities with the Global Fund’s Access to Funding Department
There are two internship opportunities in the Access to Funding Department at the Global Fund Secretariat, Geneva, Switzerland, starting January 2017.
Data management intern: Maintain quality inputs to department tracking database, liaising with multiple teams in the department to source information. Analyze data and produce/update charts and standard reports and respond to ad hoc data requests. Coordinate production of surveys, collecting responses, aggregating data and generating recommendations. Prepare dashboards for executive body to support decision-making. Support maintenance of database to capture information on allocation and grant amounts and key timing milestones in the funding cycle.
Governance support intern: Provide support to the production of Secretariat documentation to assist senior management and an independent review body as they assess funding applications and grants. Take minutes, prepare PowerPoint presentations, synthesize outcomes. Identify lessons learned, issues for follow up, and analyze policy and operational implications of key decisions. Contribute to regular reporting to the Board by tracking and reporting on key metrics for each applicant or grant. Ensure extranets for external partners are up to date. Provide troubleshooting assistance as required.
How the intern can benefit from the internship:
- Obtain experience gathering information from various sources and quickly creating professional-quality, publication-ready products.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the funding process of the Global Fund in a practical, dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Be given opportunities to learn new skills, and further develop and apply skills and knowledge acquired through existing qualifications and studies.
- Receive CHF 2,000 per month stipend for full-time internship.
Essential qualifications:
- Ability to process information from a variety of sources quickly and synthesize clear and concise communications.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Self-motivated, detail oriented and delivers on time.
- Ability to work in an environment with people from a variety of multicultural backgrounds.
- Available full time or near full time for a six-month period, with a start date of 09 January 2016.
Desirable additional qualifications:
- Good working knowledge of French or Spanish or Russian.
- High level of expertise in PowerPoint
How to apply:
- Email your CV and a one-page cover letter to A2Finternship@theglobalfund.org with the subject line “Internship application: [type of internship]” before midnight Geneva time on 15 November, 2016.
- In your letter, explain clearly the skills, experiences and characteristics that make you especially suited to this type of internship opportunity. Clearly indicate which internship you are applying for.
Additional requirements:
- Must be a minimum 20 years old on commencement of the internship.
- Must be currently studying or has completed their studies in the last year.
- Cannot be related to a Global Fund staff member.
- If applying from Switzerland, must be in possession of a valid work permit or valid work visa on the start date of the internship. If applying from outside Switzerland, ability to travel to a Swiss consulate to apply for visa (candidates selected will be provided with a visa support letter).
Job Opportunity: eHealth/mHealth Advisor
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