Category: Fellowships
GHFP Country Ownership and Sustainable Transitions Intern (Office of HIV/AIDS) position open for Summer 2014
Global Health Fellows Program II
Country Ownership and Sustainable Transitions Intern
Implementation Support Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: Summer 2014: Compensated 12 week internship
Location: Washington, DC
INT-P3-038
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.
INTRODUCTION:
In cooperation with the US Department of State's Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), other US Government (USG) partners, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, USAID provides global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; manages numerous research and field support programs; and monitors the impact of the Agency's HIV/AIDS programs. In this endeavor, USAID works very closely with a range of USG agencies involved in the fight against AIDS, such as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, and Peace Corps. More information about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids. Information on USAID's work in HIV testing and counseling can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids/technical-areas/promoting-high-quality-hiv-testing-and.
As USAID and OGAC embark on the third phase of PEPFAR, the focus has shifted from an emergency response to a transition to a more country led, managed, implemented and eventually financed HIV/AIDS response, known as Country Ownership and Sustainability. This transition requires a thoughtful, gradual and responsible shift of roles and responsibilities for prevention, care and treatment activities and the strengthening of in-country capacity and systems along the four dimensions of country ownership: political commitment and stewardship, local and community ownership, capacities and accountability. This process requires increasing responsibilities of host country governments, civil society and the private sector. Within OHA, a working group has formed to provide technical leadership and support to the field, the Country Ownership and Sustainable Transitions (CO&ST) working group. The CO&ST working group is seeking an Intern to support the many activities planned for this group. The Intern receives day to day guidance from the OHA Country Ownership Advisor as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Gaining a greater understanding of country ownership and sustainability global concepts, sustainability planning processes, implementation support, and responsibilities of PEPFAR and country ownership within global health at USAID.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Documenting learnings/issues from field experience. May include travel to a field Mission to develop a case study around a best practice.
- Assisting the CO&ST working group in finalizing tools related to country ownership and sustainability assessment tools.
- Assisting the working group on the documentation of lessons learned in USAID graduations and transitions.
- Developing a sustainability and country ownership training curriculum.
- Analyzing country ownership and sustainability activities from annual reports and country operational plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled masters or other post-bachelor's degree candidate in a program related to public/global health, social sciences, and/or international public policy with a focus on health systems, HIV/AIDS and/or sustainable development; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Strong written communication and qualitative data analysis skills.
- Demonstrated interest and experience working in the areas of country ownership, sustainability, health systems strengthening and institutional/organizational capacity building.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,680 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
TO APPLY:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
GHFP Gender and HIV Intern position open for Summer 2014
Global Health Fellows Program II
Gender and HIV Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division,Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Anticipated timeframe: Summer 2014: Compensated 12 week internship
INT-P3-039
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.
INTRODUCTION:
In cooperation with the US Department of State's Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator, other US Government (USG) partners, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, USAID provides global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; manages numerous research and field support programs; and monitors the impact of the Agency's HIV/AIDS programs. In this endeavor, USAID works very closely with a range of USG agencies involved in the fight against AIDS, such as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, and Peace Corps. More information about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids. Information on USAID's work in HIV testing and counseling can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids/technical-areas/promoting-high-quality-hiv-testing-and.
The Gender and HIV Intern will be assigned to the Technical Leadership and Research Division of the Office of HIV/AIDS within the Bureau for Global Health. The Office of HIV/AIDS is the focus of HIV/AIDS technical leadership for USAID and has primary responsibility for leading the Agency's efforts within PEPFAR, a multibillion-dollar, multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world.
The Intern will focus on program implementation efforts and research addressing gender norms and inequities and their role and impact on health outcomes. S/he may collaborate with other colleagues in the Bureau for Global Health on implementation of gender-focused activities and research. S/he will be managed by the OHA gender team and will work closely with the entire Technical Leadership and Research Division and collaborate with OHA expanded Gender Team and Bureau for Global Health Gender group in relevant activities as appropriate. This position receives day to day guidance from the Gender Advisor as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining a greater understanding about PEPFAR and international work being done in the area of HIV/AIDS.
- Gaining experience and expertise in gender and HIV.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting in the development and implementation of PEPFAR-supported interagency HOP activities focused on gender norms and inequities, gender-based violence and HIV.
- Preparing literature reviews and other analytical work on one or more critical topics related to gender and HIV.
- Assisting in other programmatic implementation efforts in conjunction with the Bureau for Global Health Gender Advisors to support the USAID Gender Equality Policy and the integration of gender across the Global Health portfolio (maternal and child health, family planning, TB etc.).
- Participating on technical assistance team to the field.
- Attending program-related events within and outside USAID as requested.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern's own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled master's or other post-bachelor's degree candidate in a program related to public health, health administration, international development, or a related field; or, completion of such within past 12 months.
- Background and interest in gender is desired.
- Strong writing and analytical skills, and experience in research and analysis.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,680 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
TO APPLY:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
NEW ACDI/VOCA Service Learning Corps Assignments
See below two NEW opportunities through the Service Learning Corps specifically for graduate students in International Studies, Agriculture disciplines, and International Business:
BU Fitness Department Graduate Intern-Apply ASAP!
Fitness Department Graduate Intern
Boston University Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Send a letter and cover letter to Lindsey Wallace at lwallis@bu.edu. She can also be contacted for questions about this position. Interviews will take place in early-mid March.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the management of Fitness and Wellness Center staff
Maintain regular office hours to assist with class and workshop instruction, program planning, promotion, and facility management.
Help to develop, promote, and execute health, fitness and wellness programs and classes.
Assist in supervision of the BU Fitness and Wellness Center at the BCYF Blackstone community center during scheduled opening/closing and weekend shifts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be accepted into a Graduate program at Boston University.
Experience and course work at the university level in physical education, exercise science, physiology, and public health or related area of study.
Ability/willingness to learn instruction of fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels
Preferred:
Emphasis on exercise instruction, fitness program development, fitness testing, and knowledge of fitness equipment.
Personal Training certification.
Group Exercise Instructor certification
Appointment Period: September 2014 – May 2015. Approximately 20 hours per week but collateral duties may apply. Second year appointment pending satisfactory performance
Stipend: $10,000.00 plus tuition remission of 8 credits/semester or 4 credits per summer semester.
INCD Current Events Club second meeting Feb. 20th at 12:30-all welcome!
Come to the second meeting of the new Current Events club, under the Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases emphasis area. 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, February 20th
12:30-1:30pm in CT462
Food provided!
Follow-up information from the IH Concentrator’s Meeting “Practicum Nuts and Bolts”
IH Concentrator's Meeting on Practicums - follow-up
More than 50 IH Concentrators came out to hear alum and fellow students share about their experience of finding a practicum. Special thanks to our presenters: Dana Longobardi (Ghana), Samera Akhtar-Zaidi (Pakistan), Hubert Zirimwabagabo (Boston), Leslie Pierce and Samantha Xia (India)!
Below please find the slides from the event. In addition, see two handouts that were provided: 1) the IH Practicum Primer - a compact outline of links, resources and process information, and 2) Seven Years of BUSPH IH Practicum Organizations (2006 - 2013).
Student Practicum Presentation 1
Student Practicum Presentation 2
Student Practicum Presentation 3
Student Practicum Presentation 4
IH_Practicum_Primer (updated Spring 2014)
Here’s some additional information regarding practicum requirements:
There are a number of things to do to complete the practicum requirement. For an overview of the practicum process check out this graphic: http://sph.bu.edu/otlt/practicumDiagram/
You can also go to the Practice Office website, where you can download a practicum handbook and search current and past practicum opportunities: http://sph.bu.edu/practicum/
Enhancing your Cross-Cultural knowledge will increase your ability to work effectively in a different cultural setting. This online, Cross-Cultural training course can help you whether you are working across cultures at home or abroad. Please prioritize some time to work through this training program before going on your practicum: http://sph.bu.edu/otlt/culturalawareness/
If you have secured a placement, you are ready to:
1) Request Approval from IH Faculty Representative, either Jim Wolff or Joe Anzalone. You’ll need to provide us with the name of the agency & field supervisor's information, dates of practicum, the credits you wish to register for (0 to 4). Before submitting, you should connect with Wolffy or myself to inform us about your practicum plans. Begin by going to the Practice Web: http://sph.bu.edu/practicum/practiceweb/student/studentwelcome.aspx
You will also need approval from the Practice Office, which allows you to register for your intended credits. (You'll need to comply with add/drop deadlines for the semester in which you are doing your practicum.) After you complete the registration process for your practicum, you can proceed with:
2) Submitting your Learning Contract & Scope of Work
3) Complete a Waiver & Checklist (when going outside of US; be sure to have both medical & evacuation coverage.)
4) Mid-Point review; Field Supervisor Evaluation; and the Student Evaluation (typically completed during the Practicum Finale seminar).
5) Abstract & Poster Guides - in preparing for the Practicum Finale Poster & Seminar day.
6) Submit a Practicum Report to the IH Blast, due two weeks after completing your practicum. A suggested outline is further below.
(A number of Practicum Reports are posted online via: https://bu.digication.com/GoIH/ ; If you cannot access, you many need to activate an account before you can go to this URL.)
7) In addition to your practicum, you need to attend two professional development seminars to complete your MPH practicum requirement. Those sessions are run by the practice office - see
http://sph.bu.edu/images/stories/scfiles/practice/how_to_workshops.pdf These do not need to be done prior to your practicum, but must be done to complete your practicum requirement.
USEFUL PRACTICUM LINKS:
Practice Office Blackboard site - deadlines / resources / Printable Forms
http://blackboard.bu.edu/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_2185_1
SPH Practice Office Website: http://sph.bu.edu/practice/
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Submit Trip Reports via the IH Blast: https://www.bu.edu/ghblast/gh-practicum/gh-trip-report-outline/
Practicum Report Outline. (These Reports are due two weeks after completing your practicum and should be submitted either electronically or in hard copy form by the practicum finale seminar. Practicum Reports model Trip Reports which are a common way for those in international work to document for their clients and superiors activities they have undertaken. Trip Reports often introduce the deliverable done in completion of a scope of work.
All IH Concentrators submit a Practicum Report as part of their practicum, including those doing a domestic placement. Adapt the outline as needed to fit their particular circumstance.
Suggested Outline for Trip Report (3 to 5 page maximum, not including annexes/deliverables)
Title Page (with Title, Author, Date, Acknowledgements
I. Executive Summary - (Summarize the key points of the report in one page or less.)
II. Background/Intro
a. Description of Client Organization
b. How you found this opportunity
c. Describe relevant Public Health Issues
d. Describe your Final Scope of Work
III. Activities/What you did
IV. Observations or Recommendations
a. (Also included if you would advise another student to do this, and whether interested others may read your trip report)
V. Next Steps/Follow up Actions
VI. Annexes:
a. List of Meetings & Key Events
b. Meeting Notes
c. Contacts: Person's Name, Contact Info; Identify helpful people.
d. Key Documents/Instruments/deliverables used or created.
e. Budget / Expenses - (Rough estimate of cost of doing your practicum.)
Pardee Center Graduate Summer Fellowship application open!
The Pardee Center is now accepting applications for 2014 Graduate Summer Fellows! http://www.bu.edu/pardee/2014/01/31/2014-pardee-graduate-fellowships/
