By Emily Morin
A note from our current student Tej Mishra on ways to support The Refugee Center
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
Job opening at Management Sciences for Health
Learn more here: MSH_Center for Pharmaceutical Management job position
Applications Period EXTENDED- Student Health Policy Forum, Jan 2014
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!
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
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
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
Looking for a summer practicum opportunity? Kenya Field Practicum information session Nov. 19th
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
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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. |
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Partner Communication and Information Collection
Program and Project Management
Partner Advocacy/Internal Networking
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· 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. |
Preparing for Safe Travel Abroad seminar Nov. 15th in CT305
Preparing for Safe Travel Abroad
What: A hands-on introduction to the basic steps all travelers can take to manage risk and ensure safe and productive travel abroad, whether the travel is for study, teaching, research or business work.
When: 1:30 – 2:30 pm on Friday, November 15, 2013
Where: School of Public Health, Fendall Room (#305)
All students, faculty and staff are welcome. No reservations necessary! Call 617-353-5401 for more information.
A similar workshop will be held on Thursday, at 11 am, at BU Study Abroad (888 Comm Ave), Room 240
Full-time Admin Assistant Position at BUSPH!!
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, School of Public Health, Environmental Health-Position OPEN
Job Description
The School of Public Health at BU has an administrative assistant position opening. The employee will divide their time (50% each position) between the following two positions.
· Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Research (ADR) at BU-SPH duties include support for the ADR scheduling meetings, assist in the organization of special events, interacting with all levels of the school leadership, writing meeting minutes, supporting committees activities, monitoring pilot funding, general administrative duties, telephone and email communication with committee members, and other activities as assigned by the Associate Dean. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and organizational abilities, attention to detail, time management/prioritization skills and initiative are required for this position.
· Administrative Assistant to the Department of Environmental Health (EH) at the BU-SPH duties include administrative support for faculty and staff within the EH department, process invoices/disbursements/purchases for the department, assist in financial activities as required (including batching), answering telephones, scheduling of conference room and other activities as assigned by ADR. The position reports to the Associate Dean for Research. The candidate should have a BA/BS and one to two years’ experience in an office or academic setting.
Required Skills
Associates Degree required, Bachelors Preferred
1-3 years of related experience
Job Location
BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
Please apply here: https://bu.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=295571&company_id=15509&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=1016504&startflag=1
