Category: Fellowships

CDC Fellowship – Global Cancer & more – apply by Sep 17

July 31st, 2015 in Fellowships

ASPPH is pleased to offer recent graduates from ASPPH-member, Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited Schools and Programs of Public Health an exciting opportunity to gain practical public health experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are currently being accepted for the 2016 ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program (Cycle B); the deadline to apply is Thursday, September 17.

The ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program offers outstanding opportunities for early-career public health professionals by enabling them to train at CDC on a variety of high-priority public health issues. ASPPH/CDC Public Health fellows work closely with nationally recognized experts within the nation’s premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency and global leader in public health.

https://fellowships.aspph.org/programs/details.cfm?programID=10

Global Health Fellows Program II Maternal and Child Health Policy Intern

July 24th, 2015 in Fellowships

Global Health Fellows Program II

Maternal and Child Health Policy Intern

Maternal and Child Health Division, Office of Health, Infection Disease and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Anticipated timeframe: October 2015 - December 2015: Compensated 12 week internship

Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA

INT-P4-057

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.

Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.

BACKGROUND:

USAID works in the toughest parts of the world to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies. Ensuring the survival of mothers, newborns, and children is vital to developing healthy, prosperous nations. The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division within USAID's Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition (HIDN) provides technical and policy leadership in maternal, newborn, child health, and environmental health in support of the Agency priority of Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD). In 2014, USAID released a report outlining how it will work with partners to save 15 million children and 600,000 women by 2020. This is one exciting step toward the agency priority of ending preventable child and maternal deaths within a generation. Learn more about USAID's work in MCH and work to end preventable child and maternal deaths.

INTRODUCTION:

The MCH Policy Intern will be assigned to the MCH Division of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition. The MCH Division is divided into teams that focus on maternal health; newborn health; child health; immunization; and water, sanitation and hygiene. The Intern will work closely with MCH Senior Policy Advisor and will report to the Division Chief, MCH who will serve as his/her onsite manager. The Intern will provide general programmatic support to a number of inter-related and cross-cutting policy activities and external engagements pertaining to maternal, newborn and child health.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Gaining a greater understanding of USAID's priorities in the area of maternal, newborn, and child health.
Gaining a solid understanding of the overall global policy landscape: engaging in policy-related activities involving teams across the Bureau for Global Health (GH) and supporting relevant external engagements.
Strengthening skills in communication and coordination within a complex organizational structure (supporting communications between USAID Washington and USAID Missions in EPCMD priority countries, as well as other United States Government (USG) agencies, as appropriate).

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing support by (a) researching, collating and synthesizing information on specific policy topics; (b) coordinating inputs from various technical teams across the Division and Bureau on strategic documents; (c) managing a calendar of key internal/external meetings and events; and (d) drafting reports and updates on various policy-related meetings and teleconferences.
Supporting USAID representation on the Board of the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), including assistance with organizing periodic international teleconferences, drafting agendas, organizing briefing meetings and preparing talking points, briefing materials etc.
Supporting GH's engagement in the ongoing process to develop a 2016-2030 Global Strategy for Women's Children's and Adolescents Health and Operational Framework under the auspices of the UN Secretary General's Every Woman Every Child initiative.
Providing support on other external engagements as appropriate, including the organization of high-level policy-related events hosted/ co-hosted by USAID/ GH.
Assisting in the drafting and coordination of inputs to various policy statements, talking points, briefing documents and memos for the MCH Chief and other USAID/GH leaders, as needed.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming needs and/or the Intern's own interests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled bachelor's degree candidate in public policy, public health, international health, international relations, social sciences or a related field; or, completion of such within the past 24 months.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with professionals of diverse backgrounds, including USG personnel and representatives of international partner agencies.
Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Drive, etc.
US citizenship or US permanent residency required.

COMPENSATION:

$15.83 per hour (non-exempt, hourly wage 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 August 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.

New GHFP-II Fellowship Available: HIV/AIDS Research Portfolio Advisor

July 23rd, 2015 in Fellowships

Global Health Fellows Program

Technical Advisor I: HIV/AIDS Research Portfolio Advisor

Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Location: Arlington, VA

Assignment: Two year fellowship

GHFP II-P4-163

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 work planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.

BACKGROUND:

The US Government (USG) has made the fight against HIV/AIDS a top priority, not only for humanitarian reasons, but because the HIV/AIDS crisis threatens the prosperity, stability and development of nations around the world. The US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is a USG global initiative to control the HIV/AIDS pandemic. It is the largest commitment by any nation to combat a single disease. Over the past decade, the USG has committed more than $52 billion to bilateral HIV/AIDS programs, the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and bilateral tuberculosis programs. To achieve an AIDS-free generation, PEPFAR works closely with a variety of stakeholders including partner countries, multilateral organizations, civil society, people living with and affected by HIV, the faith community, and the public and private sectors. USAID has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of the USG response in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic since inception of its international HIV/AIDS program in 1986.

PEPFAR has moved from phase 1 (2003-2007) - the emergency response phase that brought HIV prevention, treatment, and care services to millions, to phase 2 (2008-2012) - the sustainability phase, where PEPFAR worked with partner countries among other partners to address the epidemic. The program is now in phase 3 (2013-present) and is focused on transparency and accountability for impact, as well as accelerating core interventions for epidemic control. PEPFAR is investing resources strategically and geographically to reach populations at greatest risk with evidence-based programs.

PEPFAR's Impact Action Agenda is driven by the need to do the right thing, in the right place, at the right time to control the HIV/AIDS epidemic. A key PEPFAR strategy, in this regard, is also to invest in research and innovation to maximize program outcomes and impact.

In the Bureau for Global Health (GH), the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) is the locus of HIV and AIDS technical leadership for the Agency and has primary responsibility for the Agency's HIV and AIDS program. OHA provides strategic direction, technical leadership and support to field programs in HIV and AIDS. The Office provides input to decisions concerning the strategic allocation of financial and human resources in the sector and assists in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs. This entails ensuring the technical integrity of Agency and Mission strategies; providing global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment, managing numerous research and field support programs; and monitoring and reporting on the impact of the Agency's HIV and AIDS program.

INTRODUCTION:

The HIV/AIDS Research Portfolio Advisor (Advisor) will serve as a key member of the Research Team in OHA's Technical Leadership and Research (TLR) Division. The TLR Division provides technical and programmatic guidance for state-of-the art programs for HIV prevention, care, and treatment as well as the application of related research into effective interventions and policies. The Research Team manages a portfolio of over thirty cooperative agreements and contracts in HIV Vaccine Research and Development (R&D), Microbicides R&D, and HIV/AIDS implementation research. The Advisor will support integrated planning across the research portfolio, help ensure efficient management processes, and facilitate regular communication and close collaboration between the wide variety of partners involved in various research activities.

The Advisor will be responsible for supporting continual improvements to the processes and tools by which research activities are strategized, prioritized, managed, and monitored, supporting the team to implement these changes and facilitating seamless coordination between the OHA Research Team, implementing partners, and other GH offices and USG agencies. These include helping to improve the planning processes across research activities, supporting collaborations on specific high-yield opportunities, and facilitating information sharing between research projects, GH offices and implementing partners.

The Advisor will work closely with the Research Team Lead, project management teams and technical advisors for a variety of biomedical and implementation research activities, communicate with a large number of interested parties, and strengthen linkages across OHA research portfolio as well as with other ongoing research activities at USAID/Washington and in the field. S/he will receive day to day technical and programmatic guidance from the TLR Division's Team Lead for Research as his/her onsite manager.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The HIV/AIDS Research Portfolio Advisor will be responsible for:

Supporting the development and implementation of standardized research portfolio management tools and processes:

Supporting the Research Team Lead and project management teams in efficient coordination of OHA-funded programs covering HIV and AIDS biomedical and implementation research.
Developing tools and processes for portfolio-level strategic planning, budget analysis, and fiscal monitoring, and ensuring tools and processes are consistently used and followed.
Maintaining up-to-date programmatic and budget databases.
Reviewing the accuracy of portfolio-level financial record keeping, accrual reporting, and routine research program reporting (e.g., Health Research Information Tracking).
Assisting in research strategy planning and reviews.
Assisting in developing Standard Operating Procedures across the overall portfolio.
Supporting site monitoring and mid-term and end-of-project performance evaluations.
Assisting in collating data and information for the Research Report to Congress.
Supporting harmonized planning and strategic linkages of activities across the research portfolio.

B. Facilitating team and partner communication and collaboration:

Facilitating communication between and collaboration across projects, as well as to external stakeholders, donors, and the private sector.
Coordinating effective knowledge management (scientific and programmatic) within the Research Team to ensure timely action.
Serving as the point of contact for broad (beyond project level) strategic communication with collaborators, donors, foundations, and international normative bodies.

C. Gathering scientific information and expert input to support sound decision-making:

Continuously gathering strategic information from a variety of sources.
Conducting periodic literature reviews and maintaining relevant data libraries and sharing as needed.
Assisting in organizing strategic consultations, technical groups, and project advisory committees.
Providing support to the Research Team Lead in strategic discussions, consultations and fiscal planning.
Supporting timely application of scientific developments and expert committee recommendations to inform research program management decisions.

Strengthening engagement of other USAID Offices and Missions to support biomedical and implementation science research priorities:

Supporting outreach and education to field Missions for introduction of new products, technologies, and program approaches.
Supporting and strengthening communication, coordination, and collaboration with GH Offices and USAID Missions.
Supporting communication of research developments and program priorities to the broader OHA and USAID.

International and domestic travel up to 10%.

Training and professional development (7%)

Keeping abreast of literature and latest developments of standardized research portfolio management tools and processes.
Deepening knowledge of HIV and AIDS biomedical and implementation research.
Participating in interagency and intra-agency working groups as appropriate to SOW.
Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in public health, biological sciences, social sciences or a related field.
0-7 years' experience in public health programming, preferably HIV/AIDS, with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
Experience working on research projects or assisting research programs.
Knowledge of principles and practices of biomedical and implementation research as applied to HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment.
Experience reviewing and synthesizing scientific literature and maintaining databases.
Demonstrated experience in task-oriented coordination and organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellence working in team contexts.
Experience in assisting with project monitoring and evaluation.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated flexibility and openness to effectively function in the context of evolving science and changing program priorities.
Ability to travel internationally.
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.

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 online applications must be submitted by August 4, 2015 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.

Global Health Fellows Program II – MCH Communications Intern

July 1st, 2015 in Fellowships, Practicums/Internships

Global Health Fellows Program II

Maternal and Child Health Communications Intern

Maternal and Child Health Division, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Anticipated timeframe: September 2015 - December 2015: Compensated 12 week internship

Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA

INT-P4-055

BACKGROUND:

In 2014, USAID released a report outlining how it will work with partners to save 15 million children and 600,000 women by 2020. This is one exciting step toward the agency priority of ending preventable child and maternal deaths within a generation.

The Maternal and Child Health Division (MCH) is in the Office of Health Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition. The MCH team works to identify, scale up, and track the most effective interventions to save the lives of women and children around the world. These interventions are effective and affordable such as stopping post-partum bleeding, cleaning newly cut umbilical cords, immunizing against disease, hand-washing with soap, and treating diarrhea. This work is focused on 24 priority countries that account for 70% of maternal and child deaths and half the global unmet need for family planning. Learn more about USAID's work in MCH and work to end preventable child and maternal deaths.

INTRODUCTION:

The MCH Communications Intern will be assigned to the MCH Division of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition (HIDN). The MCH Division is divided into teams that focus on maternal health, newborn health, child health, immunization, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. The MCH Division works closely with the Office of Population and Reproductive Health and the Nutrition Division, as well as behavior change and research and innovation teams.

The Intern will primarily support the Communications Advisor, who is responsible for all communications for the MCH Division. Communications is a fast paced and dynamic environment with new outreach opportunities and ideas to pursue arising every day. The Intern will also work with the Senior Communications Advisor in HIDN and will be a member of the Bureau for Global Health Communications Team. S/he will receive day to day guidance from the Communications Advisor as his/her onsite manager.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Gaining a greater understanding of USAID's work in MCH.
Gaining a greater understanding of the global MCH community and its role in the upcoming Sustainable Development Goals.
Gaining a solid understanding of strategic communications principles and how to implement them within a USG setting.
Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drafting op-eds, success stories, blogs, press releases, presentations, and fact sheets to expand the library of existing written content.
Working with agency channels, including Impact Blog and Frontlines, to publish written content.
Implementing a social media campaign promoting USAID's work in the 24 priority countries.
Utilizing and revising written content in technical documents to produce web friendly text on USAID's technical work.
Assisting in organizing, tagging, and growing the knowledge management library of existing MCH notes and internal materials in a Google Drive folder.
Providing support around major observances/conferences/events, including logistics support, speaker support, drafting talking points, and on site social media support.
Assisting with maintenance of photographic resources.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern's own interests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled senior in a bachelor's degree program; or, completion of such a program within the past 24 months.
Strong interest in strategic communications, public affairs or policy, and aspects of MCH.
Strong writing, data analysis and analytic skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
Experience developing various web/print/social media and organizing events.
US citizenship or US permanent residency required.

COMPENSATION:

$15.83 per hour (non-exempt, hourly wage 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 Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY IN: PEDIATRICS, OBSTETRICS, AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROLOGY

June 25th, 2015 in Fellowships, Jobs, Practicums/Internships

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY IN:

PEDIATRICS, OBSTETRICS, AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROLOGY

The incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is now 1 per 50 live births, a striking increase over the past several decades. While this increase may partially be the result of increased ASD awareness and improved instruments of diagnosis, the true prevalence of ASD is very likely also increasing, probably due to exposure to potentially toxic environmental factors, particularly in utero. Notably, the use of prenatal ultrasound has increased substantially during recent decades, and its previously occasional use during the first trimester of pregnancy has become much more common. New ultrasound technology results in more detailed images, but this also requires longer periods of exposure. Though ultrasound has generally been regarded as safe, limited research has been done to assess the safety of the latest ultrasound techniques on the developing fetus.

This research project aims to study the interplay between fetal ultrasound exposure and incidence of later autism in offspring of these mothers, an area of limited previous research. Our interdisciplinary team combines the expertise of leaders in the fields of child neurology, developmental pediatrics, and obstetrics. We are seeking an enthusiastic MPH or MD/MPH candidate to join our accomplished team. Specifically we are looking for a student to lead the collection and analysis of the fetal ultrasound data. Data collection could be done on the student’s own schedule and would require a time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours a week. Clinical opportunities will be available to shadow physicians in child neurology, developmental pediatrics, or obstetrics-gynecology. Participation in this project will likely result in co-authorship of one or more manuscripts as well as the opportunity to present at medical conferences.

If you are interested, please send your resume and contact information to Paul Rosman, MD (Paul.Rosman@bmc.org), Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center.

Global Health Fellows Program II seeks Reproductive Health Research Intern – paid position

June 23rd, 2015 in Fellowships

Global Health Fellows Program II

Reproductive Health Research Intern

Research, Technology, and Utilization Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Anticipated timeframe: August 2015 - February 2016: Compensated 6 month internship

Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA

INT-P4-053

BACKGROUND:

The Research, Technology, and Utilization Division (RTU) under the Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) in the Bureau for Global Health works to advance and support the generation, synthesis and utilization of empirical evidence to improve access, quality, and efficiency of voluntary family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH) programs. The PRH Office provides technical leadership, strategic direction, implementation oversight, support to field missions, partner coordination, and performance tracking for the FP component of the United States Government (USG)'s Global Health Initiative.

The mission of the RTU Division is to "Advance biomedical research and implementation science to improve sexual and RH globally, with a focus on low-resource settings." The RTU Division is composed three teams: the Biomedical Team, the Implementation Science Research Team, and the Research Utilization Team.

INTRODUCTION:

The RH Research Intern will work with the Implementation Science Team and the Research Utilization Teams, which focus on advancing research on social norms and factors that impact RH and advancing the use of research and data. An essential part of RTU's work is assisting with syntheses and translation of knowledge and evidence in the field of RH. The Intern will assist RTU to compile, review and synthesize reports related to gender and RH and specific topics such as adolescent RH and the integration of FP with health and non-health sectors.

The Intern will work closely with the Technical Advisor for Research as his/her onsite manager.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Gaining an understanding of the utility and applicability of research syntheses and reviews for RH.
Increasing knowledge of FP programming, and approaches to evaluating FP programming, as it relates to addressing gender and addressing the unique needs of adolescents.
Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
Gaining an understanding of evaluations and research related to USAID FP programming contributing to generation, synthesis, and use of reviews for RH.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting with a comprehensive literature review in understanding the impact on FP/RH outcomes in programs and interventions that integrate activities addressing gender. More specifically:
- Identifying publications, reports, and other documents in grey literature;
- Reviewing and summarizing selected documents; and
- Assisting with the synthesis of summarized documents.
- Assisting with literature reviews related to RH for adolescents.
- Engaging in other research-related activities including integration of FP with health and non-health sectors.
Collaborating on a team working with senior-level staff on a few large and comprehensive literature reviews that will culminate in the creation and publication of final reports.
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 public health, development studies, social sciences with a focus on health, or related field; or, completion of such within the past 12 months
Strong and demonstrated interest in RH, maternal health, and/or FP; experience in a related field or organization is preferred.
Interest in gender issues and how they pertain to health outcomes and other sectors in developing country contexts is preferred.
Experience doing systematic reviews, as a research assistant or work with data bases and article search engines.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Exceptional writing skills for professional and academic writing, preferably experience in producing publications.
Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Experience using EndNote and reference software.
US citizenship 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 Monday, July 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

Team Leader/Youth Expert – Youth Assessments (Nicaragua)

June 12th, 2015 in Fellowships

SSG is accepting applications for a Team Leader position to lead consultant teams in undertaking two assessments/evaluations of youth programs in Nicaragua on behalf of USAID/Nicaragua. The consultants will specifically analyze risk factors for youth in Nicaragua’s border regions and Caribbean Coast and look at various at-risk models for development. Both assessments will utilize participatory methods – engaging youth as both researchers and respondents.

Responsibilities

The Team Leader(s) will provide technical direction and oversight for the complete assessment process, serve as the primary point of contact between USAID and the assessment team, and oversee resource management. Responsibilities will also include overseeing the orientation and coaching for youth assessors.

The anticipated level of effort is 50 days (including an anticipated 40 days of fieldwork in Nicaragua). The assignment will commence as soon as possible with a target of early June 2015.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in international youth in development, with substantial state of the art knowledge on positive youth development;
MA or PhD in a related field;
10+ years of experience designing assessments specifically with non-traditional methodologies and youth-led research approaches as well as demonstrated experience working collaboratively with youth;
A proven track record in terms of being highly qualified to lead, coordinate, and deliver assessments/evaluations (USAID experience strongly preferred);
Experience managing other team members;
Strong research and analytical skills and experience identifying and developing non-traditional, participatory methodologies for assessments/evaluations;
Excellent writing/organizations skills and proven ability to deliver a high quality written assessment report and final deliverables;
Bilingual English and Spanish language fluency preferred;
Prior experience in the Latin America and Caribbean region required (Nicaragua experience highly desirable); and
Ability to travel to various areas in Nicaragua to conduct assessment activities.

How To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@ssg-advisors.com as soon as possible. Please use the exact email subject line: Nicaragua Team Leader. Please also save documents (cover letter, resume, and references) in one PDF as ‘Last Name_First Name.pdf’ (e.g., Smith_Jane.pdf). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. SSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Global Health Fellows Program seeks Technical Advisor II: Behavior Change Advisor

June 1st, 2015 in Fellowships, Jobs

Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor II: Behavior Change Advisor
Implementation Support Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Arlington, VA
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP II-P4-138

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.

BACKGROUND:
USAID has been at the forefront of the US Government response in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Agency has programmed over $7 billion since inception of its international HIV/AIDS program in 1986. USAID is a key partner in the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the largest and most comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in the world.

INTRODUCTION:
The Behavior Change Advisor (Advisor) will serve as a member of the Cross-Sector Team within the Implementation Support (IS) Division of the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) in the Bureau for Global Health, and work as an integral part of OHA's Prevention Team. The Advisor will provide guidance on social and behavior change communication (SBCC) working collaboratively to support HIV prevention, including Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC),with opportunities to assist programs across the HIV/AIDS care continuum. S/he will be devoted to a range of International HIV/AIDS related prevention activities, both at the USAID country level and at headquarters, will serve as an important member of related interagency technical working groups, and will likewise liaise with technical experts in the Bureau of Global Health (GH) and with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) of the US Department of State. The Advisor will collaborate closely with and receive day to day guidance from the Senior Behavior Change Advisor as his/her onsite manager.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Advisor serves as a focal point for programming and technical guidance related to SBCC for HIV prevention. As an Advisor for SBCC they will be responsible for:
• Serving as the advisor on SBCC who is devoted to a range of activities, both at the USAID country-level and at headquarters, to include, providing guidance on the design, assessment and evaluation of USG sponsored HIV/AIDS programs.
• Providing technical advice with respect to the behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of HIV programming.
• Maintaining knowledge of the current literature in all areas of AIDS behavioral research, both domestically and internationally, with particular attention to; determinants of risk behaviors; theoretical frameworks for individual behavior change and broader transformation of social norms; effectiveness of diverse behavioral approaches; and the state-of-the-art design and evaluation of SBCC activities.
• Providing USAID and PEPFAR country teams, host country governments and implementing partners with technical input and ongoing support to ensure best practices are incorporated in behavioral interventions and communication campaigns; developing initiatives to build in-country capacity to address management and sustainability of SBCC programs at all levels; and consulting with universities and other training institutions to strengthen SBCC education.
• Advising USAID headquarters technical working groups on health communication strategies for HIV prevention, treatment and care, including incorporation of gender, stigma and discrimination components; and participating in the development of global technical guidance for the design, implementation and evaluation of PEPFAR-supported behavioral interventions.
• Reviewing and analyzing data; disseminating lessons learned; assisting in the development of cross-sectoral communication strategies; providing advice on local capacity building, sustainability and community level involvement in HIV/AIDS communication for prevention, care, treatment and support strategies with partner country governments, civil society and the private sector.
• Responding to information requests from Agency leadership and PEPFAR implementing agencies on USAID programs; participating in inter-agency working groups, such as prevention and VMMC and acting as a liaison within the USG as well as with other donors, multilateral banks, PVOs, universities and professional organizations.
• Participating and presenting at international meetings on HIV/AIDS programming.
International travel approximately 25%.

Training and professional development
• Keeping abreast of literature and latest developments in the fields of social and behavior change communication within HIV/AIDS prevention programming.
• Deepening knowledge of social and behavior change communication.
• Participating in interagency and intra-agency working groups as appropriate to SOW.
• Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in public health, health communication or other relevant field of study.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience working on global health programs with at least two (2) years' experience in an international or resource challenged settings.
• Hands on experience designing, planning, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS SBCC programs. PEPFAR experience desirable.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and strong collaboration skills with a focus on achieving results.
• Experience collaborating with international HIV/AIDS and global health partners.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated flexibility and openness to respond to changing work priorities and environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to travel internationally to developing countries.
• US citizenship or US permanent residency is 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.

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 online applications must be submitted by June 19, 2015 5:00 pm Eastern time.

Applicants who applied previously have been given consideration and need not re-apply.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

Global Health Fellows Program seeks Information Systems Advisor

May 27th, 2015 in Fellowships, Jobs

Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor I/II: Information Systems Advisor
Strategy, Analysis, Evaluation, and Outreach Division, Office of Program, Planning, and Policy, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Arlington VA
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP II-P4-153

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.

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 Program, Planning and Policy's Division of Strategy, Analysis, Evaluation, and Outreach (SAEO), leads the Bureau review of strategic plans and coordinates their approval. Additionally, the Division liaises within the Agency and with the Department of State regarding Agency strategy, policy development and implementation. SAEO leads the Bureau in program planning and performance monitoring as well as facilitating cross-cutting issues such as supporting information technology solutions to support our Bureau's work. The Division facilitates periodic data collection, conducts analyses and provides written inputs for annual reports and other Agency performance reporting requirements. This Division serves as the primary GH resource for USAID monitoring and evaluation policies and practices; oversees implementation of the Bureau monitoring and evaluation plan and analyzes and disseminates evaluation findings, conclusions, recommendations and best practices as appropriate. SAEO provides analyses for country and GH planning and portfolio reviews and supports planning efforts for the GH Bureau and in GH technical offices.

INTRODUCTION:
The Business Intelligence Advisor (Advisor) will provide advice on matters related to the use of information technology solutions to improve both Bureau operations and programming. S/he will work closely with the SAEO Team and receive day-to-day guidance from the SAEO Division Chief as his/her onsite manager.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Business Intelligence Advisor will be responsible for:

Policy (25%)
• Reviewing and supporting the implementation of Agency policy related to the implementation of business intelligence and IT solutions.
• Serving as the Bureau's Lead Data Steward in support of the Bureau's efforts to be compliant with the Agency's open data policy (ADS 579).
Technical Assistance (30%)
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on the applicability and feasibility of IT solutions to the work of GH.
• Providing guidance on the current trends in the application of Informational and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Global Health industry, US Government, and within the Agency.
Information Systems (38%)
• Supporting the planning and implementation of an IT solution for the Bureau's portfolio management needs.
• Collaborating with The Office of Chief Information Officer (Management Bureau) to perform business analysis necessary to inform the leadership of the feasible options.
• Providing technical input to the COR of the Knowledge Management Services (KMS) contract in the implementation of IT-related activities.
• Serving as the IT lead in the planning and development of an IT infrastructure that provides data management and advanced analytics capabilities to the new GH DataHub.

Training and professional development (7%)
• Keeping abreast of literature and latest developments in the fields of IT and Business Intelligence within GH.
• Deepening knowledge of IT and Business Intelligence within GH.
• Participating in interagency and intra-agency working groups as appropriate to SOW.
• Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
Level II
The Information Systems Advisor at the Level II will further be responsible for:
• Advising Bureau senior leadership on the possible implication of new policies on GH's work both at HQ and in the field.
• Providing expert advice on the current trends in the application of Informational and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Global Health industry, US Government, and within the Agency
International and domestic travel approximately 10%.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA, MS) or Public Policy (MPP) with a focus on Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence or related field.
• Well-versed with the IT development life cycle and the associated critical success factors and risks.
• Working knowledge of the business intelligence capabilities, the necessary IT architecture, and the latest technology tools and services (Tableau, Microstrategy, Salesforce, etc.).
• Familiarity with international health programming.
• US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
In addition to the above, the position requires the following at each level:
Technical Advisor I
• Minimum 0 to 7 years' experience in Business Intelligence or related field, with or without years' experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
Technical Advisor II
• Minimum of five (5) years' professional experience in Business Intelligence or related field with at least 2 years in an international or resource challenged setting.
• Working with the federal government and familiarity with federal rules and regulations related to IT preferred.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.

TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system 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 online applications must be submitted by June 24, 2015 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.

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What: the fellowship supports young activists and organizers as thought leaders and allies in crafting solutions and new youth-focused approaches to open society challenges. Fellows may produce a variety of work products, including publications, such as reports and blog posts; infographics and other visual content; innovative education and training resources and tools; the launch of new campaigns and organizations; and creation of artistic or cultural expression projects. They may also engage in activities such as hosting panel discussions, traveling to conferences, and presenting on their work in other public spaces.

Areas of work: youth mobilization and innovation in traditional human rights movements (i.e., the LGBTQ rights movement, disability rights, women’s rights, drug policy reform, etc.)/youth participation and civic engagement particularly around elections/youth-led movements/youth-led work in the field of justice (for example, policing, pretrial detention, incarcerated youth, or alternative sentencing)/youth tactics in advocacy and awareness raising (for example new media, arts activism, peer-to-peer networks, etc.) around human rights issues/ youth in closed or transitional societies

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Eligibility Criteria : under the age of 30/ from anywhere in the world, with a particular interest in proposals from the global south/ proficient in spoken English/possess a deep understanding of their particular field and a record of successful movement-building initiatives, innovative project management experience, and/or experience in research/tools development. PLS NOTE: Only individuals may apply

Application Process: All interested applicants should complete the online application form and submit supporting materials for consideration. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended.

Selection and Notification Cycle

Applications due: May 15, 2015
Applications review: May/June 2015
Applicants notified of their status: late June 2015
Short-listed applicants invited for an in-person, Skype, or telephone interview: by July 1, 2015
Fellows notified: late July 2015
Fellows announced: early August 2015

Application:

Application form

apply online

For more information or technical difficulties with the online application form, please contact the Youth Exchange at youth.exchange@opensocietyfoundations.org.

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