Author: Emily Rogers

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with Dexis

Dexis is seeking an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to provide expertise in qualitative research methods to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Division. The M&E Specialist will work on the global performance evaluation of the Feed the Future Initiative as well as other potential performance and impact evaluations with USAID and Department of State. The work […]

A Mobile Monday Event: Mobile Phones in Ebola Response – What Did We Learn?

In the recent West Africa Ebola outbreak, cell phones were heavily used for mass communication, disease tracking, and response coordination. As part of Mobile Monday Boston, tech experts from Boston-based global health organizations Dimagi and Partners in Health will share their experiences developing and deploying mobile tech for Ebola response. Panelists will touch upon several […]

Graduation Applications Due February 15

All SPH degree candidates who plan to graduate in May 2016 need to apply for graduation. The form can be found on the Students page of the website or by clicking here. Applications are due February 15. Initial reviews are done in the order received. They will hopefully be completed by mid-March. Applications submitted after mid-February […]

UMass Boston Free Film Screenings

Film screenings at UMB this semester! Many have a global and/or health-related focus. Check them out! https://www.umb.edu/filmseries The University of Massachusetts Boston Film Series is an initiative of the Chancellor’s Office. This monthly series, which is free and open to the public, showcases innovative and thought-provoking filmmakers and their work. The UMass Boston Film Series […]

Health IT Practicum with eSociates LLC

Health IT Practicum Company Overview eSociates LLC (www.eSociates.org) is social enterprise firm looking to develop innovative solutions that address society’s most pressing challenges. Project Overview We are currently working on a solution (Project Website: www.helpfie.com) that seeks to provide emergency care instructions to bystanders to empower them to help before arrival of trained rescuers. By […]

Summer Global Research Opportunity with Institute for Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis

Institute for Public Health 2016 Summer Programs These eight-week programs are open to national and international students currently enrolled at the time of application and participation in the program in the following degree programs at a U.S.-based university: Full-time college undergraduates Graduate students pursuing a Master in Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW) or Population Health […]

Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda with Uganda Village Project – Summer 2016

About Uganda Village Project The Uganda Village Project (UVP) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in international public health, working with the people of Iganga to promote public health and sustainable development in the rural communities of Iganga, in southeast Uganda. Summer 2016 Internship Opportunity We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2016 internship program. Interns spend 8-9 weeks living and working in a […]

GH Concentrator’s Meeting: Practicum Need-to-Knows!

Join fellow GH Concentrators for an informational meeting on the experience of finding, setting up, and defining the scope of work for your practicum. Several students who have already completed their practicum will share their experiences: How to find your practicum How to negotiate/define your scope of work Suggestions for navigating pitfalls & challenges of setting up and completing […]