Category: Fellowships
Ice cream social May 5th to hear about Dr. Gill’s and Dr. Fox’s current work at CGHD!
Join CGHD and the BU Crowdfunding Initiative in welcoming two of our faculty, Dr. Matt Fox and Dr. Chris Gill to speak about their upcoming work:
Matt Fox’s project for promoting post-natal care among HIV-positive mothers in South Africa, and
Chris Gill’s novel proposal to use photographs of ears to identify infants in contexts where more high-tech identification techniques aren’t practical.
All students are welcome to join Matt & Chris at an ice-cream social on Monday, May 5 at 2pm in the L Building (Room L109) to learn more about their projects and to celebrate the launch of crowdfunding at BU.
BU Initiative on Cities – Student Fellowship Opportunities for this summer, check them out ASAP!
The Boston University Initiative on Cities is delighted to announce the creation of two new student fellowship opportunities for this coming summer.
They include:
- One summer fellowship for a BU graduate student to work in the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics in Boston. The Urban Mechanics office is the City’s award winning internal civic innovation team.
- Multiple fellowship stipends for undergraduate or graduate students who have secured unpaid internships with a city government agency or department. Students may apply for financial support via the Initiative on Cities. Internships may be in any city and in any government agency or department, including health, economic development, education, housing, environment, urban planning, etc, anywhere in the world.
Learn more here:
New GHFP-II Fellowship Available: Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Community Networks Advisor
Global Health Fellows Program II
Technical Advisor II: Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Community Networks Advisor
USAID/South Africa
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-II-P3-110
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative is the largest commitment ever by a nation toward an international health initiative for a single disease. For almost 10 years, South Africa and the United States have partnered to respond to HIV/AIDS and TB, and to improve the health of South Africans through PEPFAR. Through the PEPFAR program, South Africa has received extensive support including funding totaling almost R25 billion (US$3.2 billion) to support HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment.
The South African HIV and AIDS epidemic has created an unprecedented number of children without adult protection, nurturing and financial support. About 3.3 million South African children (18% of all children aged 18 years or less) have lost one or both parents. Over 250,000 have lost both parents, and over 100,000 are estimated to be living in child-headed households. By 2015, nearly 5 million children under 18 years will have lost one biological parent, and 1 million will have lost both. About 10% of children starting school and 25% of all children will have lost their biological mother. The impact of such numbers of orphans and other vulnerable children is substantial for the children, their families, and the communities in which they live. NGOs are providing the kind of support needed to care for these children and their families. NGOs are also meeting the needs of adolescents. In collaboration with the South African Department of Social Development, USAID supports a variety of comprehensive, community-based programs to assist children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS including nutritional, psychosocial and emotional support, bereavement, and assistance in accessing government grants.
INTRODUCTION:
PEPFAR South Africa has rapidly scaled up orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) activities in the last five years. Over 450,000 OVC are now receiving support under PEPFAR-funded programs. In the future, PEPFAR South Africa will be expected to rapidly focus on capacity building, mentoring, system strengthening and innovative sustainable programming for OVC activities. There is an immediate need for a highly skilled and experienced individual to assist with the development of a sustainable and innovative Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) portfolio; to assist new grantees with startups and to monitor the on-going programs to ensure that outcomes are achieved and provide skilled technical assistance to the Department of Social Development. Finally, with the overall desire for new indigenous partners, there is need to examine the structure of the OVC program and determine innovative ways to increase the efficiency of its implementation.
The OVC and Community Networks Advisor will provide technical, management, and operational expertise on OVC issues and community mobilization to the PEPFAR HIV/AIDS Team. The Advisor will provide technical advice to US Government (USG) contractors and grantees for OVC related activities and will provide guidance regarding technical work plans, child-focused activities, and research agendas. The Advisor will work under the leadership of the Health Director, and the day to day guidance of the Senior OVC and HIV/AIDS Prevention Team Lead.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of the Advisor include:
- Contributing to the Country Operational Plan with specific emphasis on children and community issues.
- Participating in Government meetings and interacting with the South African Government specifically the Department of Social Development (DSD), multilateral agencies, the Global Fund, PEPFAR Implementing Partners and other key stakeholders involved in HIV/AIDS programming to improve the health and well-being outcomes for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and AIDS.
- Providing guidance to the PEPFAR implementing partners and assisting them with meeting the USG documentation requirements for promoting evidence based interventions to protect against risk, interrupt cycles of vulnerability and build pathways to resilience leading to an AIDS Free Generation under PEPFAR.
- Providing technical assistance in support of the DSD to strengthen the coordination of OVC programs at all levels and building the monitoring and evaluation capacity of partners.
- Preparing documentation such as portfolio reviews, data quality assessments and evaluations of interventions for the USG program in support of children in the HIV epidemic.
- Providing guidance on community mobilization and networking initiatives for families caring for OVC to 20 implementing partners specifically focusing on linking community based and clinical services to promote comprehensive care for vulnerable children.
- Providing support and technical advice to local OVC programs to encourage and support linkages and referrals to programs that keep parents alive and prevent Orphan hood.
- Preparing and assisting OVC partners for high level site visits by developing site sheets and programs that are then presented to delegations.
- Conducting site visits to review program implementation and meet with beneficiaries to track the outcomes.
- Organizing and participating in partner quarterly progress and annual OVC portfolio review meetings.
- Based on the information collected during field visits, communicating findings and recommendations to the Senior OVC and HIV/AIDS Prevention Team Lead and the Health Team.
- Reviewing semi-annual and annual reports from OVC partners and providing an analysis of the program direction and progress towards meeting targets to the Senior OVC Technical Advisor.
- Participating in evaluation assessments and studies to increase the evidence base of programs that create a supportive multi-sector environment to protect and nurture vulnerable children by building the knowledge base of which interventions work, are cost effective, and strengthen communities and families.
- Reviewing and providing technical assistance to OVC partners as needed.
Training and Professional Development:
- Keeping abreast of the latest development and literature in OVC programming.
- Deepening knowledge of OVC programming and community mobilization and networking.
- Participating in interagency working groups and professional meetings in OVC related activities.
- Participate in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Advisor's own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree or higher in social work, sociology, public health, epidemiology, social or behavior science or related field.
- Minimum five (5) years' experience working with children's issues and programs, with strong preference for experience in programs to mitigate the effects of HIV on children and their families, with at least 2 years' experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
- Experience in working with USAID Missions, host country governments, Implementing Partners, Private Voluntary Organizations and/or Faith Based Organizations, and other bilateral donors, internationally.
- Knowledge of or experience working with the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief highly preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention and community-based social welfare initiatives, including program design, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to apply policy directives to activity design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation and teambuilding skills/experience required.
- Demonstrated ability in maintaining close counterpart relationships, both governmental and in the partner community is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in negotiating and managing diplomatically sensitive issues.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- US citizenship or US permanent residents required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on May 16, 2014.
Global Health Fellows Program: Supply Chain Advisor position
Global Health Fellows Program II
Technical Advisor II: Supply Chain Advisor
Supply Chain for Health Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health Bureau, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-II-P3-106
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
USAID has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of the US Government (USG) response in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Agency has funded over $6 billion in HIV/AIDS programs in nearly 100 countries worldwide since inception of its international HIV/AIDS program in 1986. The Agency is a key partner in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the largest commitment ever by any nation for an international health initiative dedicated to a single disease.
To effectively implement PEPFAR, USAID's Supply Chain of Health (SCH) Division under the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) has established and is operating a safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable supply chain to procure and distribute pharmaceuticals and other commodities needed to provide care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS and related infections. This supply chain is being provided under the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) Project as an activity under PEPFAR.
INTRODUCTION:
The Supply Chain Advisor will serve as a public health advisor on a sustainable supply chain to procure and distribute pharmaceuticals and other commodities needed to provide care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS and related infections, and to advise on program priorities and budgets. S/he will play an important role in ensuring that the USG's investment in the fight against HIV/AIDS is being used effectively and efficiently.
The Supply Chain Advisor will receive day to day guidance from the SCH Division Chief.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of the Supply Chain Advisor include:
- Serving as a subject matter expert in supply chain management issues in areas such as management storage and distribution, performance management, and healthcare waste management, and serving as point of contact for the Division in these technical areas.
- Serving as a member of the Country Support team in SCH, which is responsible for backstopping countries and organizations on the full range of PEPFAR issues.
- Providing technical guidance and management support to in-country USG teams (i.e., Haiti, Namibia, Rwanda, and Vietnam) and contributing to the development of new project management tools and processes to improve USG oversight of the SCMS project.
- Supporting Contracting Officer's Representatives to improve project and contract management for the SCMS contract and other supply chain procurements through refined tools, strategies, and processes.
- Serving as an Activity Manager for specific projects and activities as assigned and providing technical direction, budget development and review, and project management.
- Contributing guidance to internal technical and advisory groups (e.g., the Sustainability Technical Advisory Group).
- Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with staff of relevant USAID operating units, implementing partners, the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services, and other agencies involved with HIV/AIDS activities.
Training and Professional Development:
- Keeping abreast of the latest development and literature in supply chain management.
- Deepening knowledge of the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals and other commodities as it relates to HIV/AIDS activities within PEPFAR.
- Participating in interagency working groups and professional meetings in Supply Chain Management.
- Participate in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Advisor's own interests.
International travel approximately 25% each year.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, sociology or related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in logistics, laboratory procurement, with preference in an HIV/AIDS context, with at least 2 years' experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
- Experience working with USAID, PEPFAR or other USG policies and procedures desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the technical issues that arise in health commodity procurement and issues related to PEPFAR specific procurement.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across and between large organizations and cross-culturally with diverse teams.
- Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with light supervision.
- Ability to travel internationally.
- US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on April 25, 2014.
Last Infectious Disease Current Events Club meeting of the semester-all students welcome!
Come to the last meeting of the IH Current Events club, under the Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases emphasis area for this semester. We’ll talk about recent developments in international health and infectious disease, as well as where these developments fit in the bigger picture. Bring in any stories you think your fellow students should know about! All concentrations are welcome.
Thursday, May 1st 12-1pm in CT376 Pizza provided!
HE2RO QuantCorps Fellowships for 2014
The HE2RO QuantCorps offers Boston University master’s graduates and South African honours and master’s graduates an opportunity to participate in valuable research studies and projects, under the supervision of HE2RO’s senior staff and faculty from Boston University and the University of the Witwatersrand. It seeks to train South African and international public health graduates in the skills of applied research in epidemiology, health economics, data analysis, and health policy analysis and creates an opportunity for young researchers to gain experience and become eligible for professional positions at HE2RO. HE2RO expects to appoint approximately four QuantCorps Fellows in 2014.
Learn more here: HE2RO QuantCorps Fellowships 2014
Health for America Fellowship Opportunity
Learn more here!
Closing Soon (4/18/14): Health Business Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships with GHFP program
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M&E Emphasis Area event April 24th-pizza provided!
We will be hosting our second Monitoring and Evaluation Emphasis area meeting on April 24th from 1:00-2:30pm in room CT374.
Along with discussing a journal article, we will be streaming a Coffee Break Special Series from American Evaluation Association on Linking Your Work to the Body of Knowledge in Your Field by Matt Von Hendy.
If you would like to attend the meeting and be part of the discussion, please email Pavitri Dwivedi at pavitrid@bu.edu. All concentrations are welcome and pizza is provided!
Deadline extended to contribute to the student-run SPH journal “The Movement”
Contribute to The Movement, the student-run journal at the School of Public Health. The deadline has been EXTENDED to April 14th. This semester’s theme is Social Justice in Health, but other subjects are also accepted! Email your writing as Word documents to bumovement@gmail.com.
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Twitter: @BUMovement
Website: www.bu.edu/themovement
Email: bumovement@gmail.com
