Category: Fellowships
Franklin Fellows Program with USAID
Learn more here!
Fellowship Opportunities in Food Security and Nutrition (Global Health Corps)
Job Description:
Global Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. One-year paid fellowship positions are available with high impact NGOs and government organizations in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia. Applicants can apply for up to 3 fellowship positions that match their interests and skills, from project management to monitoring and evaluation, engineering, communications and more. We are looking for people from a broad range of sectors and disciplines.
We provide our fellows with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through strengthened skills and many new partnerships.
Fellowship positions beginning July 2014 include the following food security and nutrition placements:
B02-USA: Health and Nutrition Fellow, Burundi Ministry of Health, Burundi
http://ghcorps.org/placements/b02-usa-health-and-nutrition-fellow-burundi-ministry-of-health-burundi/
M07-USA: Community Nutrition Support Fellow, Clinton Development Initiative, Malawi
http://ghcorps.org/placements/m07-usa-community-nutrition-support-fellow-clinton-development-initiative-malawi/
R09-USA: Community Nutrition Education Fellow, Partners In Health, Rwanda
http://ghcorps.org/placements/r10-usa-community-nutrition-education-fellow-partners-in-health-malawi/
Please see links below positions for full description and qualifications.
Qualifications:
The only requirements are that applicants must:
- Be 30 years old or younger
- Hold a university degree
- Be proficient in English
No prior health or international experience is necessary!
Benefits:
- Livable monthly stipend
- Free housing and utilities
- Health insurance
- A professional development grant of $600
- A completion award of $1500
- An advising program that pairs fellows with a mentor in their area of work or interest
- A two-week Training Institute at Yale University in the United States to begin the fellowship
- An End-of-Year retreat in East Africa to finish the fellowship
- Three multi-day retreats during the year
- Travel to placement site, all trainings and back home
- Professional development and personal support from a dedicated in-country program manager
- Accompaniment program led by Still Harbor
How to Apply:
Full job description listings can be found at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/. Applicants can apply for up to 3 positions that match their skills and interests.
Applications will close January 26, 2014. Apply at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/.
LGBT Health course in the Spring 2014 semester-open seats!
NEW Spring Course: LGBT Health
Weds, 10:00 a.m. -12:45 p.m.
In response to student requests, Professor Uli Boehmer is offering a new 4-credit course: SB760: LGBT Health. In this course, students will examine the health of minority populations who are marginalized due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Students will identify and practice techniques for measuring LGBT populations as well as ways to better recognize the assets that are found within these communities. Course readings, class lectures, and exercises will be used throughout the course to analyze and discuss the micro and macro determinants of LGBT populations’ health. Students will build skills by utilizing secondary data, performing a content analysis, conducting a key informant interview, and by producing a final paper, which analyzes the literature on a LGBT health topic of their choice for the purpose of proposing next steps in research or program development for the LGBT community.
Global Health Fellows Program II Applications open from Jan. 6th-20th, get your online profile started early!
Get ready now for Summer 2014!
The Global Health Fellows Program II is pleased to announce its upcoming Summer 2014 internships with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC.
Work with the largest development agency in the world
USAID is home to a wide range of world-renown global health experts working on projects of international scope and importance. Here's your opportunity to contribute your skills to specific activities in one of the offices in USAID's Bureau for Global Health and other USAID bureaus. Internships will be based in several offices including the Office of the Assistant Administrator, Office of HIV/AIDS, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, and Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
These compensated internships will not only provide you a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of global health, you'll be at the center of some of the most important and interesting work being done today. All internships require US citizenship or permanent resident status.
Technical areas include:
Infectious diseases: HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria Maternal and child health Reproductive health Nutrition Commodities security and logistics Youth programming Demography
A variety of competitive positions are available. While most 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. We are interested in people from a broad range of disciplines including:
Public health Social work Education International relations/development Supply chain management Medicine Nutrition Commodities security and logistics Youth programming Demography
Start the process now!
The application period will run from January 6-20, 2014, but you can get a head start by completing your online profile now and by answering the general essay questions which are up on the website. Please note that as we review your application materials, the answers to the essays will carry considerable weight. We strongly recommend that you give them some thought and develop compelling and relevant answers. There will also be an additional question related to the specific internship(s) that you apply for (you can apply for up to two) and that question will not be accessible until the open application period begins. Log on to www.ghfp.net to create your profile.
We anticipate approximately 30 openings in total. We'll be sending out additional announcements as new scopes of work come online. Below you'll see the positions that are already confirmed. All positions are in USAID/Washington:
Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Intern
Policy, Evaluation & Communication Division, Office of Population & Reproductive Health
Policy, Advocacy, Financing and Governance Intern
Policy, Evaluation, and Communication Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health
Children in Adversity Outreach Intern
Center for Excellence on Children in Adversity, Office of the Assistant Administrator
Global Fund Intern
Tuberculosis (TB) Team, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition
Health Financing Intern
Tuberculosis (TB) Team, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition
Laboratory Strengthening Intern
Tuberculosis (TB) Team, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition
PRH Communications Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health
Health Communications Intern
Policy, Evaluation, and Communication Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health
Public Affairs Communications Intern
Office of HIV/AIDS
Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS
Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Research Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Care and Support Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling Intern (2)
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Condom Programming Intern
Implementation Support (IS) Division, Office of HIV/AIDS
Health Workforce Intern
Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Division, Office of HIV/AIDS
Africa Bureau Health Team Intern
Office of Sustainable Development
Fistula and Postabortion Care Intern
Service Delivery Improvement Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health
Neglected Tropical Diseases M&E Intern
Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition
Create your profile now at www.ghfp.net!
GHFP Child Protection Advisor open position-application deadline Jan 3rd
Global Health Fellow Program II
Technical Advisor II: Child Protection Advisor
Technical Assistance Group, Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-II-P3-102
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 Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) within USAID is responsible for facilitating and coordinating US Government (USG) emergency assistance overseas. As part of USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, OFDA provides humanitarian assistance to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the social and economic impact of humanitarian emergencies worldwide. Within OFDA, the Technical Assistance Group provides technical oversight and support for a variety of humanitarian sectors.
INTRODUCTION:
OFDA defines protection as humanitarian assistance activities designed to mitigate risks and address the effects of harm, exploitation, and abuse for disaster-affected populations. Populations affected by disaster often face challenges that material assistance alone cannot adequately address. Conflicts and natural disasters often separate families, disrupting normal care-giving for children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The resulting displacement, loss of family members, or disruption of livelihoods may increase vulnerability to violence, exploitation, and abuse for men, women, and children.
Conflict often increases exposure to threats such as attacks or landmines. Disaster-affected populations face protection challenges such as these in many countries around the world. In response, OFDA supports stand-alone protection activities aimed at minimizing risks and addressing the effects of harm, exploitation, and abuse, as well as by working with implementing partners to incorporate protection principles into all other relief activities through protection mainstreaming. OFDA supports stand-alone protection programs focused on child protection, psychosocial support, prevention and response to gender-based violence, and protection coordination and advocacy.
The Child Protection Advisor will be part of the Technical Assistance Group's protection team, receiving day to day guidance and onsite management from the Internal Displacement and Protection Advisor.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the Child Protection Advisor include:
- Providing technical support and advice related to child protection and psychosocial support interventions in disasters to OFDA and other USAID staff based in Washington, DC or in field offices.
- Reviewing funding proposals submitted by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and United Nations partners for humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction; providing technical feedback on proposals related to protection mainstreaming and technical standards for child protection and psychosocial support.
- Participating in OFDA meetings with the USG agencies related to child protection and psychosocial support at global, regional, or country levels.
- Responding to information requests related to OFDA's work addressing child protection issues or psychosocial support activities.
- Liaising with NGO partners, other donor agencies, and the international humanitarian community, particularly as related to child protection and psychosocial support.
- Participating in the development of new and revised training materials, including reference documents and curriculum design, for the OFDA Protection Workshop.
- Participating in assessment teams, Disaster Assistance Response Teams, Response Management Teams, and other office duties as requested.
International travel to the field to assess protection concerns or monitor ongoing protection programs as necessary.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor's own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree or higher in public health, social work, international development or related field.
- Minimum five (5) years' experience in child protection or related field with at least two (2) years' experience in child protection work in international or resource challenged setting.
- Experience in humanitarian assistance desired.
- Comprehension of guiding concepts of emergency child protection interventions in developing countries.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write technical documents and deliver presentations and trainings.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in an independent capacity and as a member of the team.
- Ability to travel internationally on pre-planned trips as well as rapid deployments.
- US citizenship required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs. Please view the benefits information on our website at https://www.ghfp.net/fellowships/benefits-and-Allowances/.
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 January 3, 2014.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
Application deadline extended (to Jan. 3rd) for the GHFP Communication Advisor
Global Health Fellows Program II
Technical Advisor II: Communication Advisor
Office of Country Support, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-II-P2-094
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 Bureau for Global Health (GH) is the USAID/Washington operating unit charged with providing technical support to improve the health of people in the developing world by expanding health services, including family planning/reproductive health and maternal/child health; strengthening health systems; and addressing HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, avian influenza and other public health threats. GH's primary role in the health program area is to strengthen field operations, promote research and technical innovation, and provide leadership and training.
Within GH, the Office of Country Support (OCS) supports the vision, implementation and analysis of the Agency's health initiatives (e.g., the Global Health Initiative) and Agency-wide priorities (e.g., USAID Forward). The OCS serves as a nexus for informing and coordinating with field programs and strategy development and implementation; as such, it is responsible for direct communication with USAID mission health teams. To undertake this function, OCS manages the USAID/Washington Country Health Team System, working closely with GH staff and across USAID/Washington to provide strong strategic support to the field and to conduct analysis and documentation of the Agency best practices. Primarily, the OCS:
- Coordinates strategic technical and management assistance, talent and knowledge management.
- Ensures high-quality information and advice on country context, issues and challenges.
- Provides leadership in interagency policy development and field implementation.
- Is at the vanguard for sharing knowledge and influencing strategic reforms, ensuring interface and impact in country programs.
INTRODUCTION:
As a catalytic office working across GH and regional bureaus, OCS is the critical link for ensuring strong support and implementation of health programming. The OCS plays an essential role as the primary contact, advocate and principal coordinator of health technical, strategic and programmatic support for USAID mission health programs. OCS staff has two primary interrelated responsibilities: 1) developing tools, systems and policy; and 2) supporting missions and the US Government (USG) on Global Health Initiative program implementation, within USAID and interagency.
The Communication Advisor will strengthen communication channels between Washington and missions; ensure strong communication and learning between missions; and strengthen the knowledge of OCS's work within the Bureau and Agency. S/he will receive day to day guidance from the Senior Advisor.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Communication Advisor is responsible for:
Communications Strategy, Vision, and Leadership
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating an OCS communication strategy for GH Bureau and Mission-based audiences.
- Analyzing the OCS communication strategy for consistency with GH's Bureau's strategic vision.
- Developing and implementing a strategic plan to advance OCS's brand identity; broadening awareness of its programs and priorities; and increasing the visibility of its efforts across key stakeholder audiences.
- Work with leadership and staff to identify and address internal communications opportunities and solutions, and defining and executing appropriate strategies to support them.
Communications Operations
- Developing, distributing, managing, and coordinating all OCS communications output including print, marketing and electronic materials, (including but not limited to e-newsletters, GH-related websites and new media).
- Managing OCS messaging and branding of OCS responsibilities, successes, and projects to a variety of internal (GH Bureau) and external (regional bureaus, other pillar bureaus and field missions) audiences. This may be accomplished by updating OCS's section of the GH website and providing posting on OCS's work as needed; and keeping abreast of new information (e.g., article links, stories, events) related to OCS's work. Developing and advancing Global Health's south-to-south learning and sharing opportunities.
- Preparing talking points, speeches, presentations and other material as needed in support of OCS management.
- Publishing videos and photography on organizational website and blogs.
- Establishing communications vehicles to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities.
- Coordinating and organizing meetings that engage OCS's discreet audiences.
Bureau/Agency Collaboration
- Liaising with key technical and communications staff across the GH Bureau and throughout the Agency to coordinate communication efforts. Working collaboratively with USAID communication teams/staff.
- Promoting high performance in communication skills within the Office/Bureau/missions (e.g., reporting, blogging, posting, success stories) and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality - through training and in-service learning.
- Providing technical advice to OCS and field staff on the use of key communications tools using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
Professional Skills Development
- Keeping up to date on the latest communication strategies and information related to OCS work.
- Deepening knowledge of developing and implementing a communications strategy in a complex international organization.
- Participating in interagency working groups and professional meetings as appropriate to SOW.
- Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
International travel approximately 20%.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Senior Advisor's own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in a relevant field including journalism, communications, or a related degree.
- Minimum five (5) years'progressively responsible experience in the communications field, planning, writing, editing, and producing communications through a variety of print and online media, with new media technology utilization, with at least two (2) years' experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a comprehensive strategic communications program to advance an organization's mission and goals.
- Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships and demonstrating influence with staff at all organizational levels. .
- Proven creativity in the utilization of new media technologies for internal communications purposes.
- Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
- Experience in coaching team members in the importance and value of strategic communications.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to be self-reliant and results oriented.
- Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team player who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to convey messages through clear and concise writing.
- Proficiency in desktop publishing and photo editing applications. Knowledge of html and website management critical.
- 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. Please view the 2013 GHFP-II Benefits Booklet.
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 January 3, 2014.
Applicants who applied previously have been given consideration and need not re-apply.
Financial Aid & Foreign Language Studies (FLAS) Fellowships available-apply by Feb. 15th!
BU African Studies Center scholarships for those wishing to pursue courses in an African language! Learn more here-applications due by Feb. 15th!
Paid international reporting fellowship with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
The BU Center for Global Health & Development (CGHD), School of Public Health (SPH), and the College of Communication (COM) in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting are offering a paid international reporting Fellowship to two BU students. During this summer Fellowship, two outstanding BU students will have the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., at the Pulitzer Center headquarters and to travel internationally (likely to a developing country) on a 2-3 week reporting trip mentored by a professional journalist.
Qualifications: Applicants must have some documented experience in both public health and journalism. This experience can be demonstrated through course work and instructor recommendations.
SPH Student Eligibility: Current student enrolled in any SPH concentration, enrolled in or already completed an approved class at the College of Communication (COM). It's not too late to register for a COM course in the 2014 spring semester! The list of pre-approved courses can be found at http://www.bu.edu/sph/files/2012/03/transfer_credit_for_pre-approved_classes.pdf. The last page of the form includes the COM courses as well as other pre-approved courses students can take for SPH credit. This form along with other student forms can be found at http://www.bu.edu/sph/students/resources/forms/ on the new website. If a student wants to take a different COM course they can consult with the registrar's office.
Funding Available: Approximately $5,000 will be available per student to be used toward each Fellow’s international reporting trip to cover transportation, lodging and related hard costs, and toward living expenses in Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: March, 2014
Please click here to more learn about Pulitzer Student Fellowship
CSTE Fellowship opportunities-great for IH students interested in epidemiology
Attached is an excellent Applied Epi Fellowship opportunity which starts in the summer of 2014. Applications are due by Jan 17th. Here are some quick highlights:
· Focus areas include Infectious Disease, Chronic Diseases, Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases (including HAI, Quarantine, and Food Safety), Injury Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, Occupational Health, Oral Health, and Substance Abuse.
· Fellows have 2 mentors at their site, so there is a lot of guidance as they learn the ropes
· Candidates are NOT required to be epi concentrators, but must have had at least 3 courses of epi, and 1 of biostats.
· Applications are due January 17, and there is an essay requirement and 3 letters of recommendation, so applicants may want to get started soon.
· There is also one-year fellowship offered by CSTE - the Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship. Further information about both fellowships is below, and fact sheets are attached.
· Interested students can contact Natalie Kratz, 2013 MPH graduate, with any questions. She is happy to speak with them and can be reached at nkratz@bu.edu.
Please see the attached documents to learn more!
