Category: Fellowships
Senior Research Associate position in Zambia
Global Health Corps and ZCARHD will be hiring a Senior Research Associate who will provide technical support to the Research Unit of the Ministry of Health headquarters in Zambia. Please follow this website to learn more about the application process and the position requirements.
After the application deadline, February 17th, the selection process will proceed in 3 stages:
- Application Review, Feb 17 – March 6 [GHC]: Global Health Corps will review applications and identify 10-12 semi-finalists for each position. Candidates are judged based on a scoring rubric that covers relevant skills and experience, leadership potential, and strength of character.
- Semi-Finalist Interviews, March 12-30 [GHC]: Semi-finalists are interviewed by GHC (staff, fellows, and alumni). The top 3-4 candidates from these interviews are identified as finalists.
- Finalist Interviews, April 2-13 [Your Organization]: Partner organizations will receive contact information and application materials for the 3-4 finalists from the American pool of candidates and 3-4 finalists from the Malawian pool. Your team will have until April 13 to interview the candidates, and return your ranking of preferences for both positions.
Fellowship Opportunity: US Embassy Policy Specialist Program
Deadline: March 14, 2012
IREX is pleased to announce the competition for the 2012-13 U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program (EPS). The U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program provides funding for U.S. scholars and professionals to travel to Eurasia and serve U.S. Embassies or USAID Missions as policy specialists on a research topic proposed by the Embassy/Mission. Researchers are able to directly contribute to the formation of U.S. public policy by conducting research on topics vital to the policy-making communities, as well as increase their understanding of current regional issues and develop and sustain international networks. The fellowship provisions include: logistical support, international airfare, visa support, in-country housing and workspace, a living expenses stipend and emergency evacuation insurance.
To find out more about this opportunity and its requirements, click here!
Learn more about IREX here.
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Culminating Experience Reminder
If you will be working on your CE during the Spring semester, be sure to submit your CE contract and Problem Purpose Statement via the online form by Tuesday Jan. 24th! For CE Guidelines and a link to the online form, check the CE tab on the IH Blast: https://www.bu.edu/ghblast/ce/
Deadline for GHFP Summer internships is approaching!
The Global Health Fellows Program II is pleased to announce its Internships with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Agency’s Washington, DC headquarters. These exciting positions consist of a summer cohort of 25.
Work with the largest development agency in the world
USAID is home to a wide range of global health professionals working on health projects of international scope and importance. Contribute your skills to specific activities in one of the offices in USAID’s Bureau for Global Health—Office of the Assistant Administrator, Office of HIV/AIDS, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
These internships provide a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of global health. Interns will be working with experienced professionals on health projects of international importance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All positions are open until January 31, 2012.
To learn more about the Global Health Fellows Program, please visit www.ghfp.net. To learn more about USAID, the largest government donor organization in the development field, please visit www.usaid.gov.
Global Health Fellow Program II Technical Advisor II: Family Planning/Reproductive Health Technical Advisor Job Opening
Global Health Fellow Program II
Technical Advisor II: Family Planning/Reproductive Health Technical Advisor
Service Delivery Improvement Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP II-PI-022
To learn more about this position and to apply, check out Global Health Fellows Recruitment!
All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on 1/24/2012.
One Year Internship Opportunity with Stipend in Guatemala!
Hospitalito Atitlán is a non-profit, non-governmental hospital located on the beautiful shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. It primarily serves the indigenous Maya people of Santiago Atitlán and nearby communities. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, clinics and education. There is a special emphasis on maternal and infant care, as the maternal and infant mortality rates in this region are among the highest in the Western Hemisphere. The hospital staff is comprised of a unique combination of local, permanent staff including physicians, nurses and social workers along with medical and non-medical volunteers from around the world. The hospital is currently looking for an intern to work in their development office in order to assist with the development of new plans and programs for the hospital.
The specific job description is posted on Idealist. Learn more about Hospitalito Atitlán and the work that is going on there on their website.
Please contact them via email if you are interested in this job position at info@hospitalitoatitlan.org. Include some brief information such as your educational background, the level of Spanish you speak, and what timeframe you are interested in.
Global Health & Innovation 9th Annual Conference 2012
Presented by Unite For Sight at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Saturday, April 21 - Sunday, April 22, 2012
"A Meeting of Minds"--CNN
The Global Health & Innovation Conference is the world's largest global health conference and social entrepreneurship conference. This must-attend, thought-leading conference annually convenes 2,200 leaders, changemakers, students, and professionals from all fields of global health, international development, and social entrepreneurship. Register during January to secure the lowest registration rate.
Interested in presenting at the conference? Submit a social enterprise pitch for consideration.
Check out all of the speakers at http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference
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Program Director position available with Hope Through Health
Hope Through Health (HTH) seeks a Program Director to be based in Togo for a minimum one-year commitment to lead and strengthen a growing health equity and social justice organization. Find out more about Hope Through Health to see if this organization is right for you.
Application Deadline & Process:
Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to hth@hthglobal.org. Write “Program Director Application” in the subject line. Anticipated Start Date: January 2012.
Structure:
- Full-time volunteer position with generous living stipend, housing, and travel health insurance, plus an additional allowance for one round-trip airfare to Lomé, Togo
- Minimum 12-month commitment
- Based in Kara, Togo, with frequent travel throughout the Kara Region and to Lomé.
To find out more about this position, click here!
GHFP-II’s Summer 2012 and On-demand Internships Still Available
Looking for a way to gain more public health experience this summer? Apply to the GHFP Fellows Program in Washington, DC. Applications due by January 31st!
The Global Health Fellows Program II will have a number of exciting internships in summer 2012. These positions will be located in USAID’s Global Health Bureau in Washington, DC.
For these positions, GHFP-II is interested in individuals from a broad range of disciplines, including:
- Public health
- Social work
- Education
- International relations/development
- Commodity security and logistics
- Medicine
- Nursing /midwifery
- Public policy
- Pharmacy
- Business/health administration
For more information, check out http://www.ghfp.net/content.fsp?id=40680
Or learn about and apply for an On-demand Internship at http://www.ghfp.net/content.fsp?id=42540
To learn more about GHFP-II, please visit www.ghfp.net. To learn more about USAID, the largest government donor organization in the development field, please visit www.usaid.gov.
