By Emily Morin
Junior Professional Officer with the International Diabetes Federation. Applications due Jan. 18th
The International Diabetes Federation is looking for a Junior Professional Officer in Public Health. The candidate should be a recent graduate from a Master’s programme with permission to work in the EU. Full details are available here: http://www.idf.org/junior-professional-officer-public-health
Jan. 22 BUMC Student Flu Clinic
There will be a walk-in flu clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Hiebert Lounge.
This clinic is open to all BUMC students who have yet to receive the flu vaccine. There is no cost for students covered by the BU Health Plan. Cost of the shot for all others is $30 and the fee will charged to your BU Student Account. A receipt will be provided at the clinic for reimbursement.
Public Health Museum Re-Opening Party January 30th, all students welcome!
SPH students are welcome to the Re-Opening Party at the Public Health Museum on January 30th. The school will be providing transport for interested students and faculty. Mary Murphy-Philips is coordinating the event so watch for an announcement from her (or let Joe Anzalone know you want a seat on the bus).
TA needed for HS363 – Global Health: Beyond Germs and Genes (undergrad course). Paid position for $19/hr!
TA needed for HS363 - Global Health: Beyond Germs and Genes
(undergraduate level course)
Course description: This course will focus on the social determinants of health--the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, age, and die. We will examine case studies from around the globe that reveal the ways in which health inequities are shaped by the distribution of resources, money, and power at the local, national and global level, and the critical role played by social policies in reducing or exacerbating these inequities. Social inequities, and their health consequences, are not natural or inevitable. Changing practices and policies can help improve outcomes and extend lives.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the social determinants of health
- Appreciate and describe the links between income and health
- Describe the social gradient in health within and across populations
- Discuss critical connections between health and equity
- Understand and describe the relationship between lived environment, resources, and health
- Describe impact of development on environment and health
- Understand the impact of conflict situations on health and its potential to potentiate emergence and transmission of infectious diseases.
- Describe the importance of women’s health to individuals, families and communities
- Understand the relationship between social exclusion racism and health
- Appreciate the importance of secure neighborhoods, jobs, access to care, freedom from discrimination and racism as essential to health and health equity.
- Demonstrate proficiency as a discussion group leader
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral presentation
- Demonstrate critical thinking in response to complex global health issues through response papers
- Demonstrate proficiency in small grant writing
Employer: Boston University, Sargent College, Charles River Campus
Scope of work: TA will be required to attend all classes (Mondays 2-5pm), correct assignments and tests, hold weekly office hours, manage the course’s Blackboard site, and help organize course material
Skills required: Must be an MPH student, be familiar with Blackboard, be organized, and have good communication skills; experience working with disadvantaged populations preferred
Start/End Date: 1/28/13 – 5/13/13
Hours: Approximately 8 hours a week (this includes time attending class and office hours)
Stipend: $19/hr.
To Apply: Please send letter of interest outlining skills and experience, resume, and contact information for 3 references to:
Leanne Yinusa-Nyahkoon, ScD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Boston University, Sargent College, Department of Health Sciences
For More Information: Email Leanne Yinusa-Nyahkoon at lyinusa@bu.edu
Uganda Village Project now accepting applications for Summer 2013 internships. Apply by Feb. 1st!
** Accepting Applications for Summer Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda - Summer 2013 **
About Uganda Village Project
The Uganda Village Project (UVP) is an international public health organization that works with people of Iganga to promote public health and sustainable development in the rural communities of Iganga, in southeast Uganda.
Summer 2013 Internship Opportunity
We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2013 internship program. Interns spend 8-9 weeks living and working in a village in rural Iganga District, Uganda, gaining experience in public health, community education, and international development. Interns work in diverse teams composed of Ugandan and non-Ugandan team members. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in several focus areas, including water, sanitation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, malaria, and reproductive health.
Learn more about our internship program here: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/
Intern Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who are passionate and have experience in public health, medicine, or international development. We give extra consideration to individuals who have prior experience working in developing and low-resource settings. Ideal applicants are those who have a strong interest in development and/or global health and are looking for a cross-cultural and entrepreneurial opportunity to work in a rural setting. All interns must be at least 18 years old. Historically, interns have come from all around the world as medical students, graduate students, undergraduate students, and professionals.
Internship Program Dates
- Team Leaders: Monday, June 17, 2013 – Tuesday, August 20, 2013 (9 weeks)
- All Interns: Thursday, June 20, 2013 – Saturday, August 17, 2013 (8 weeks)
Internship Fundraising Requirement
Once accepted, all interns are required to fundraise $2,000 USD for UVP, in addition to a deposit of $500 USD. The deposit is refundable upon successful completion of the program. This sum includes a donation towards UVP's programs in Uganda as well as pick-up and drop-off at Entebbe Airport, orientation costs, room and board, in-country transportation, food, and Uganda-based staffing costs. All interns are required to individually purchase airfare to and from Entebbe Airport in Uganda.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications for the Summer 2013 internship is February 1, 2013 at 11:59PM PST. In order to apply, there are two steps:
- 1) Complete the online application at http://bit.ly/SbEItX
- 2) Submit your CV and essay questions via email to internships@ugandavillageproject.org — instructions on both are on the last page of the online application
Questions?
Email us at internships@ugandavillageproject.org
Learn more about the internship: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/
Visit us at http://www.ugandavillageproject.org.
Follow us on twitter: @uvp
At Play in the Fields of the Lord-Film and Discussion
At Play in the Fields of the Lord, tells the story of conflict between indigenous peoples, missionaries and mercenaries that has been repeated throughout history. Co-written and directed by Argentinean-Brazilian writer-director Hector Babenco, this 1991 film takes place in the Amazonian rainforest, and highlights the issues of clashing cultures, disease, religious intolerance, and greed. A must see film!
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
and a follow on discussion
Tuesday, January 15th, 1:30-5:00pm
Location: CT460A
This film is rated R and contains nudity. Running time: 186 minutes + 30 minute discussion.
Summer 2013 Internship Applications for GHFP is January 28th! Check out all of the available positions and apply ASAP
| The internship application deadline is approaching! Submit all your application materials by January 28th, 5:00 PM EST.Make summer 2013 your career stepping stone The Global Health Fellows Program II (GHFP-II) is pleased to announce its Summer 2013 internships with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Agency's Washington, DC headquarters. We have added 4 positions since the initial announcement, for a total of 25 available summer internships! Work with the largest development agency in the world These internships will provide you a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of global health. You'll be working with experienced professionals on health projects of international importance. To learn more about what it's like to be a GHFP-II intern, check out this great video made by a GHFP-II 2012 Summer Alumnus. Technical areas include:
Positions and Applicants A variety of competitive positions are available. While most positions are at the graduate level, some positions are also open to undergraduate students who meet certain criteria, as well as some that will be challenging for PhD candidates and mid-career changers. We are interested in people from a broad range of disciplines including:
25 Summer 2013 Internships are available, including: NEW Office of HIV/AIDS Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Social Service Workforce Strengthening (SSWS) Intern NEW Office of HIV/AIDS; Implementation Support Division Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Psychosocial Support and Evaluation Intern NEW Office of Health, Infectious Disease, and Nutrition Private Sector Partnerships Intern NEW Center to Accelerate Innovation and Impact Saving Lives at Birth Intern |
| INTERNSHIP DATES: May 28, 2013 - August 20, 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINE:All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time January 28, 2013. TO APPLY, please find detailed instructions at www.ghfp.net. NOTE: All internships require US citizenship or permanent resident status. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer. Applicants can apply for up to two internship positions. If you apply for a Winter On-Demand Internship, you will only be allowed to apply for one Summer 2013 Internship. |
| To learn more about USAID, please visit www.usaid.gov.
To learn more about GHFP-II, please visit www.ghfp.net. |
The tutoring program is recruiting core course tutors and writing assistants for Spring semester!
Please see the attached documents for more information:
A special note about Blackboard for the Spring 2013 semester
Blackboard Learn
This spring the University is rolling out an updated version of Blackboard, the learning management system that provides for course websites. This system, referred to as Blackboard Learn, is a more flexible and faster system than the version we have been using in the past and one which, depending on course goals and teaching styles, can allow for greater student participation in the course website. It is our hope that as many of our courses as possible will move to Blackboard Learn for the spring semester. You will be able to access the websites for the courses using the new system which you are enrolled in at http://learn.bu.edu. It may take a week to 10 days for course webs for Spring 2013 to be created and made available so please be patient. Your instructors will clarify for you the system that will be used for a given course (our former Blackboard system <http://blackboard.bu.edu> or Blackboard Learn <http://learn.bu.edu>).
Program Manager, MMRS with Boston Public Health Commission
BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION invites applications for the position of:
Program Manager, MMRS - Boston EMS
Check it out here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/bphc/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=566716
