Category: Fellowships
GHFP II Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships 2-year fellowship
Global Health Fellow Program II
Technical Advisor I: Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships
Front Office, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP II-P2-081
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. 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 work 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 objective of the Bureau for Global Health’s Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) is to improve global health through strategic investment in the following areas: infectious diseases (including tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, avian influenza and other pandemics), nutrition, maternal and child health, water, sanitation and hygiene and health systems strengthening.
INTRODUCTION
HIDN seeks a Private Sector Partnerships Advisor to engage the private sector in improving health outcomes by supporting the development, introduction and scale-up of innovation, evidence-based interventions, and commercial solutions. The Advisor will be responsible for a range of strategic, research, partnership development, and communications activities such as analyzing current trends related to the intersection between business and global health, conducting background research on potential and current partners, and building and managing relationships with the private sector. S/he will also support the development of written materials to inform corporate partners and the public on HIDN’s portfolio and opportunities for private sector engagement.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of the Private Sector Partnerships Advisor include:
1. Supporting the operationalization of HIDN’s private sector partnership engagement strategy:
- In close coordination with the Senior Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships, maintain communication with potential and current corporate partners; create communication materials to inform the corporate sector of HIDN’s portfolio and opportunities for engagement; create, maintain and track a corporate contacts database for all HIDN health elements; and manage communications with corporate entities as requested.
- Support new and potential private sector partnerships through such activities as conducting background research on new corporate partners, coordinating communications, and providing support to the technical staff on partnership design and strategy.
- Liaise with technical staff and external partners in the preparation of quarterly newsletters and ad hoc reports on HIDN private sector partners, in an effort to inform and engage the future private sector partners.
- Actively participate in, and contribute to, technical meetings related to partnership development and management.
- Support USAID internal and external communications efforts through activities such as developing and writing briefers, blog posts, case studies, and journal articles.
2. Providing program support, technical advice and strategic guidance to mHealth partnerships. Activities will include participating in and/or coordinating partnership committees as needed and providing support for mHealth partnership activities related to such areas as global learning, communications, partnership website development, country programming, monitoring and evaluation.
Training and Professional Development
- Keep current on the latest literature, reports and international programs related to private sector partnerships and mHealth.
- Participate in professional working groups, professional meetings and conferences and USAID trainings as appropriate.
- 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 15-20% or as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree or higher in international development, international health, foreign affairs, business or a related field.
- 0-7 years’ experience in private sector work, partnership building, international development or communications with or without experience in an international resource challenged setting.
- Experience and/or knowledge of private sector partnerships and/or mHealth initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to set and achieve realistic targets and demonstrated ability to close deals and deliver products.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people of varied profession, cultural and educational backgrounds; and ability to work under pressure and in teams.
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
- Excels at, and comfortable with, providing oral communications and presentations to a wide variety of audiences at all levels and sizes.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Power Point, Excel; proficiency in database management and visual communications/graphic arts.
- 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 2013 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 September 2, 2013.
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GHFP II Nutrition Advisor-2 year fellowship in Washington, DC
Global Health Fellows Program II
Technical Advisor I: Nutrition Advisor
Nutrition Division, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-II-P2-090
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. 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 Nutrition Division, located within the Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition in the Bureau for Global Health (GH), provides global technical leadership to USAID Missions, host governments, partners and stakeholders to improve nutrition and food security strategies, policies and programming. The Division works with various USAID operating units and partners in the implementation of food security and nutrition programs; including Title II Cooperating Sponsors/Private Voluntary Organizations; the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief partners; Child Survival and Health Grant Program partners; and host country institutions.
INTRODUCTION:
The Nutrition Advisor serves as a member of the Nutrition Division and provides technical advice and support in food security, nutrition programming, nutrition in emergencies, food/nutrition interactions with HIV and other infectious diseases, monitoring and evaluation, and support communications and outreach for these programs.
The Nutrition Advisor will contribute to the implementation of USAID's strategies, policies, and programming as they relate to nutrition and food security. S/he will primarily provide assistance with backstopping centrally funded projects, focusing on research, monitoring and evaluation, and providing support to activities related to the Global Health and Feed the Future Presidential Initiatives, the Scaling-Up Nutrition Movement, and the Thousand Days Partnership. The Nutrition Advisor will also provide technical support related to the integration of nutrition into food security, humanitarian assistance, health and infectious disease programs.
On behalf of the Nutrition Division, s/he will collaborate with other USAID bureaus in accomplishing Agency objectives, including policy and strategic development, program and project planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and food security activities. The Nutrition Advisor will receive day to day guidance from the Nutrition Team Leader.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Nutrition Advisor will:
- Collaborate with Nutrition Team members to provide guidance and recommendations on nutrition-related topics across a broad program portfolio.
- Assist in providing support to the Division's centrally-managed programs, such as the Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA) 3 Project, Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING), and other programs as needed. The focus will be on technical nutrition areas including maternal and child anemia; programs to address other micronutrient deficiencies; infant and young child feeding; promotion of early and exclusive breast feeding; and introduction of complementary foods.
- Provide assistance to the Nutrition Division and its participation in the Scaling-Up Nutrition Movement and the Thousand Days Partnership, and assist with tracking relevant global activities and responding to requests for information on food security and nutrition.
- Collaborate with the Nutrition Senior Scientist and with staff from other USAID/Washington bureaus, USAID missions, the US Government (USG) interagency nutrition team, other donors, and implementing organizations, in leading the development of programmatic strategies and guidance related to nutrition programming.
- Assist in the development of and provide nutrition technical and policy positions for USAID through consultations with USG interagency nutrition teams, NGO partners, other donor agencies, the international humanitarian community, and other USAID staff working in the nutrition sectors. In addition, attend and participate in pertinent meetings and other nutrition-related events as appropriate.
- Coordinate with Nutrition Team members and staff from other divisions/bureaus on the production of communications materials, talking points, briefers, analyses, and reports.
- Support the coordination with GH, the Bureau for Food Security, Office of Food for Peace, the Office of HIV/AIDS, and USAID missions to integrate nutrition into food security, family planning and reproductive health, maternal and child health, water and sanitation, and infectious disease programs.
Training and Professional Development
- Keep abreast of literature and latest developments related to nutrition programming.
- Deepen knowledge of latest developments related to USG nutrition policy and frameworks, especially as it relates to interagency collaboration.
- Participate in interagency working groups and professional meetings, as appropriate to SOW.
- Participate in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in public health, food security or related disciplines.
- 0-7 years' experience in food and nutrition programs in health, or food security settings, with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
- Experience in data analysis; monitoring and evaluation; research ethics, design and implementation; and in nutrition communications and outreach in low-resource settings preferred.
- Familiarity with USG policies and procedures; experience working with USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication, public speaking and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- High degree of professional judgment, ingenuity, and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work, and to monitor and evaluate programs.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Fluency in French or another foreign language preferred.
- US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency 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 2013 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 on August 29, 2013.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
Courses to remember when planning your schedule at BUSPH
Dear IH students,
This is a reminder that there are courses in other departments that can count as the required 16 credits you must take to fulfill your concentration credits. They are listed on your audit sheets, and are also listed below:
PH825
EH735, 745, 749, 780, 806
EP 755, 764, 784
LW740
MC 730, 786, 802
PM 721, 735, 736, 807, 832
GMS MA 622.
Career PREP still has open spots for Fall 2013, get prepped for your next career move!
Career PREP is for BUSPH students who want to learn powerful skills to more effectively market themselves during theirjob search, both now and in the future. Delivered in a "cohort" model.
Students must have completed their first semester to qualify. Attendance and assignments required for all sessions. Registration deadline: August 28, 2013.
IH/MCH course with open seats! MC786 – Immigrant and Refugee Family Health: Public Health Across Borders
MC786 – Immigrant and Refugee Family Health: Public Health Across Borders
Immigration has again been in the news lately, and controversy surrounds almost every aspect of immigration. Boston itself has long been a major destination for immigrants, including the Irish, the Italians, and the Chinese in the last century; more recently the Cape Verdeans, Haitians, Dominicans, Guatemalans, Salvadorians, Vietnamese, Cambodians, Somalis, Sudanese, and many other groups have made Boston their new home. If you are interested in participating in the immigration debate, or would like to deepen your knowledge of the public health issues facing immigrants and refugees, then this course might be a good choice for you. Perhaps you have worked with, or plan to work with immigrant populations – or perhaps your parents, grandparents or you yourself are recent arrivals to the US. If so, this course will broaden your understanding of the issues and make you a more effective practitioner.
MC786 will be jointly taught between the International Health and Maternal and Child Health / Community Health Sciences departments, and will carry IH and MCH concentration credit. It will be taught by Prof. Emily Feinberg, ScD CPNP of the Community Health Sciences Department, and Prof. Susie Foster, PhD of the International Health department. Teaching methods will be interactive, and will include case studies, small group work, videos and films, and in-class exercises. Guest speakers from the Boston community have also been invited.
MC786 is a four-credit course, and will meet on Monday afternoon from 2-4:45. This course has no prerequisites, so is ideal for interested first semester concentrators. Course size will be limited to 40 students. For further information contact Prof. Foster at sfoster@bu.edu or Prof. Feinberg at emfeinbe@bu.edu.
Article by IH Alumnae Published in the Online Journal of Public Health Informatics (OJPHI)
The article “Steps to a Sustainable Public Health Surveillance Enterprise,” co-authored by BUSPH grads Nabila Mirza (’13) and Tera Reynolds (’11), was published in the latest issue of OJPHI released on June 30, 2013. The paper presents the recommendations of a Sustainable Surveillance Workgroup convened by the International Society for Disease Surveillance (ISDS) to identify strategies for building, strengthening, and maintaining surveillance systems that are equipped to adequately promote and protect the public’s health.
The citation of the paper is: Mirza N, Reynolds T, Coletta M, Suda K, Soyiri I, Markle A, Leopold H, Lenert L, Samoff E, Siniscalchi A, Streichert L. Steps to a Sustainable Public Health Surveillance Enterprise. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 2013;5(2). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5210%2Fojphi.v5i2.4703.
The article is available for viewing and download at http://ojphi.org/ojs/index.php/ojphi/article/view/4703.
Congratulations to both Nabila and Tera for this publication! We encourage all BUSPH students to disseminate the article and its key messages to the broader public health community, specifically to public health practitioners and decision makers at all levels, in order for it to have maximum impact.
WiseMama Zambia and Babies Breathing Better-support IH faculty in the Saving Lives at Birth challenge!
Department of International Health faculty have been selected as finalists for the Gates Foundation-funded “Saving Lives at Birth” project. Their two proposals are described below. Unlike most of the peer-reviewed competitions we enter at DIH/CGHD, there is a “popular choice” option in this competition.
WiseMama Zambia: Feasibility, Acceptability and Preliminary Effect of Wireless Technology to Improve Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Pregnant and Postpartum Women:
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) improves health and long-term survival of people living with HIV, but only if high adherence is maintained. Several studies have found perilously low ART adherence in pregnant and postpartum women (PPPW), the consequences which are dire: disease progression and death in women; HIV infection, death and orphanhood for babies; and a rise in drug resistant HIV. To improve ART adherence in PPPW, we will test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the use of wireless technology by PPPW and women's support networks in Zambia. Our integrated approach taps the potential of wireless technology to monitor adherence in real time and engages PPPW and their support networks to use the data generated to improve adherence. Women will use a pill container that wirelessly monitors adherence and automatically sends a text message reminder to women who fail to take a dose on time. Women's support groups will then use the monitoring data to provide follow up counseling and support. Demonstration of impact on adherence combined with cost data will enable us to evaluate the potential of this approach to help PPPW and all people living with HIV achieve the full life-saving benefits of ART. Our study will, for the first time, yield rigorous data on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a novel ART adherence intervention that harnesses breakthrough wireless technology, women's empowerment, and community-based service delivery to achieve healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.
Babies Breathing Better:
Indoor air pollution from burning biomass fuels increases the risk of low birth weight, prematurity, and pneumonia. With ≈1% of the Zambian population having access to improved stoves, most pregnant women and neonates are unprotected from indoor air pollutants. Little effort is invested in identifying interventions to reduce exposure of pregnant women and neonates to fine particles and carbon monoxide. Air quality interventions in homes of pregnant women and neonates have the potential to substantially reduce several causes of neonatal mortality (low birth weight, prematurity, and pneumonia). Among pregnant women, new mothers, and household decision-makers, we will evaluate acceptability and willingness to use/pay for structural interventions, such as improved stoves and solar fans, and behavioral interventions to reduce time spent near stoves. We will then evaluate the impact of an acceptable set of air quality interventions on maternal and neonatal exposure to air pollutants (PM2.5 and carbon monoxide). We will also assess feasibility of implementing recommended strategies, yielding information crucial to scale-up. This project is innovative in its goal to tackle the substantial risk posed to pregnant women and newborns by poor indoor air quality.
Link to proposals and voting: http://savinglivesatbirth.net/news/13/07/18/press-release-round-3-finalists-announced
GHFP II Technical Advisor II: Health Advisor for the Bureau for Asia, United States Agengy for International Development position
Global Health Fellows Program II
Technical Advisor II: Health Advisor
Office of Technical Support, Bureau for Asia, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two-year fellowship
GHFP-II-P2-088
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. 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 work 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 Asia Bureau is the primary interface with USAID field missions in countries in South and Central Asia (SCA). This Bureau is tasked with enhancing oversight and strengthening interagency coordination for USAID programs in these regions. The SCA countries consist of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The Office of Technical Services (TS) is one of five offices in the Middle Asia Bureau (ME) along with the Office of East Asia Affairs, the Office of South and Central Asian Affairs, the Office of Administrative Services, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Operations. Currently ME/TS supports both the ME Bureau and the Asia Bureau, but in the very near future ME/TS will split so that each bureau will have its own Office of Technical Services.
The Office of Technical Services provides leadership on development issues in Asian countries through analysis, strategy development, program design, technical assistance and information dissemination in the areas of democracy and governance, natural resources management and environment, agriculture, education, conflict mitigation, and global health. Global Health (GH) includes aspects of public health such as family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), maternal and child health (MCH), HIV/AIDS, other infectious diseases, nutrition, and health system strengthening.
Advising the leadership of both the Asia and ME bureaus on technical issues, the ME/TS sits organizationally (for supervisory purposes), in the ME Bureau. The GH sector is the largest in terms of budget, at $403 million in FY 12 in Asia and the ME.
INTRODUCTION:
The Health Advisor (Advisor) is assigned to the Office of Technical Services and will receive day to day guidance from the Senior Health Advisor/Team Leader. The Advisor works in conjunction with two additional Health Advisors in providing technical expertise and support to the Asia Bureau and its missions in the areas of MCH, FP/RH, HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, other infectious diseases and health systems. In collaboration with the team, the Advisor will support the missions' health programs and activities and will serve as the primary point of contact for the missions in SCA on all health-related programs including the GH Initiative and A Promise Renewed.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of the Health Advisor include:
1. Providing technical advice to the Asia Bureau by:
- Analyzing health status indicators and demographic data in the SCA regions; identifying priority concerns in the PHN sector; advising missions and the Asia Bureau in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and programs towards the design, development and evaluation of PHN sector activities; and sharing technical insights on the implications of observed trends and significant statistics.
- Researching and reviewing current literature; and following issues such as identification and evidence generation of high impact practices and their scale-up, monitoring and evaluation, emerging health topics, gender and youth and compliance with US Government (USG) policy on FP implementation.
- Developing analytical, strategic and programmatic recommendations which demonstrate and/or take into consideration USG, Agency, and Asia Bureau policies and approaches.
2. Providing technical analysis and leadership by:
- Reviewing mission strategies, operational plans, performance reports, project proposals, workplans, requests for funding, interim and final project reports, annual assessments of program impact, scientific and policy papers, interagency memos/cables, as well as documents for the GH Bureau and missions as requested.
- Creating reports, briefs and cables recommending actions by the Asia and GH Bureaus, missions, and others; briefing Ambassadors, Mission Directors, foreign Ministry of Health officials, and other political and development partners on USAID's health portfolio in SCA; responding effectively and in a timely manner to legislative and public inquiries, as well as requests for information from within and outside the Agency, on health activities in SCA.
- Visiting missions for the purpose of mission support, program development, project design, evaluation, and monitoring.
- Orienting and mentoring interns, junior officers on rotation, and FSNs on rotation in Washington; supporting the Health Team in the area of Asia regional budget management and oversight.
3. Collaborating, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with:
- The other Health Advisors to design, manage and monitor the Health Team's regional health activities across the Asia region. Serving as point of contact for implementing partners and activity manager for activities, as determined by the team.
- International development partners such as other multilateral and bilateral donors, UN agencies, foundations, the private sector and think tanks.
- The Asia Bureau, with missions in the region, the GH Bureau and other relevant parts of the Agency, in addition to sister agencies such as the CDC and the State Department, among others.
- GH Bureau country leads, non-governmental organizations, and other partner organizations to organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and briefings on health related projects in the region.
Training and Professional Development
- Keeping abreast of the current literature and familiarity with regional and country trends, programs, initiatives and projects.
- Deepening knowledge of the analysis and evaluation of data related to global health activities.
- 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 Advisor's own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in public health or a related discipline.
- Minimum five years' work experience in international health programs with at least two years' experience in an international or resource challenged setting. Experience working in SCA countries desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one of more of these health areas: FP/RH, MCH, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, malaria, TB, and health systems.
- Extensive knowledge of public health principles, concepts, methods and techniques.
- Experience working closely with high level government officials, implementing partners, international donors and other counterparts.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation and team building skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data, as well as produce reports using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate, influence and convince verbally and in writing.
- Ability to travel internationally.
- US Citizenship 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 2013 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 July 19, 2013.
GHFP Population and Reproductive Health Itern position open
Global Health Fellows Program II
Population and Reproductive Health Intern
Office of Regional Sustainable Development, Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, US Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
August 20, 2013 -December XX, 2013: Compensated Internship
OND-P2-008
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. 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:
The Population and Reproductive Health Intern (Intern) will assist the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) health program's Deputy Team Lead with family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) programming in the region. USAID's FP/RH work aims to improve the access, quality, efficiency, and sustainability of host countries' FP and RH programs.
The Intern will support the Deputy Team Lead in providing oversight and quality control to USAID's regional FP/RH program, including participation in the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition's LAC Forum teleconferences. S/he will also participate in the Agency's working group that ensures high quality FP programs by promoting informed and voluntary decision-making.
The Intern will liaise with a range of staff from external organizations, including other USG agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private firms, and international donors. S/he will support the Deputy Team Lead's management of implementing partners' (IP) deliverables. Finally, s/he will assist in providing timely responses to questions asked from a variety of stakeholders: Agency leadership, implementing partners, missions and external organizations. Often these questions require research and data gathering. S/he will coordinate closely with the Bureau for Global Health in planning and carrying out his/her work. S/he will work closely with appropriate members of the LAC/RSD health staff and with the Health Team Lead or Deputy Team Lead as his/her onsite manager
