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Bioinformatics Job Opportunity at Emory University
Emory University is looking for a Bioinformatics Information Analyst based out of Atlanta, with international travel.
•Master’s of Public Health with a focus on bioinformatics highly preferred.
•Ability to design and implement qualitative and quantitative research tools. A strong background in coordinating and managing data collection activities.
•Experience with mobile phone data management and digital data collection.
•Experience with software applications for database management and basic statistical analysis required (Access / Excel and SAS / Stata/SPSS/R).
•Proven ability to work independently. Good communication skills and responsive to US research team requests and correspondence.
•Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
•Prior field experience in a developing country strongly preferred.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Collects, compiles and analyzes data. Performs statistical analysis of data. Maintains databases and records and generates reports related to analysis. Assists in presenting results of analyses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in compiling and analyzing data, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
If you’re interested, send your CV to : ldenny@emory.edu
Career Opportunities for Research Programmers
Apply for positions at Mathematica Policy Research here: DC-RESEARCH-PROGRAMMER-REVISED-HS-2-2015
Spring 2015 Research Opportunity – NGO Organizational Development
Want an opportunity to gain research and data collection experience and further knowledge of organizational development? The MODE research team seeks a team of students interested in organizational development and contributing to research to conduct organizational development assessments of NGOs in Boston during March and April. Please see attached job description for details.
Contact person: Christine Lenihan, clenihan@bu.edu
GLOBAL NGO JOBS: Careers in the non-profit sector
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Team Leader - Ethiopia
An international organization which is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health is seeking a Team Leader candidate to lead a DFID funded program in Ethiopia.
The organization provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services - from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment.
The Team Leader provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects of the Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve project targets and ensure value for money. The Team Leader is accountable for all aspects of the Project’s effective management, including financial and budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and stakeholder relationship management. The Team Leader is responsible for establishing a strong and collaborative partnership with the FMOH and RHBs and to ensure ongoing knowledge and skills transfer, specifically on grants management, from Pathfinder to these entities throughout the course of the project.
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Chief of Party - Thailand
An international not-for-profit development organization providing sustainable development services in Southeast Asia is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party (COP) to manage a five-year, US $30 million project to develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Thailand. The organization has been provisionally selected (pending due diligence) to lead this project, which is expected to begin activities in March 2015.
The COP’s primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership, management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among all stakeholders, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the project proposal and annual work plans. The position requires significant management skills, broad general development knowledge, technical knowledge of STEM and/or TVET, and experience managing large development projects in Asia.
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Deputy Country Representative/Head of Operations - Ethiopia
An international humanitarian organization whose mandate is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas is seeking a Deputy Country Representative/Head of Operations in Ethiopia. The organization welcomes as a part of its staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need.
The DCR/HoOps primary function is to provide leadership and oversight of the country program’s operational support departments including Human Resources, Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Supply Chain Management, Security, and other Administration (note that Compliance and Partnership are themes). The DCR/HoOps ensures that programs are supported to effectively meet articulated needs, manage risk, and increase efficiency. The DCR/HoOps ensures that all offices have corresponding systems in place and that applicable CRS and donor policies are consistently applied. The DCR/HoOps leads and oversees activities to strengthen the capacities of partners in these same functions. The DCR/HoOps is a member of the senior management team and plays a key role in all senior management decisions and initiatives.
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Chief of Party - Haiti
An international development organization seeks Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated four-year, USAID-funded program focusing on reducing the number of out-of-school youth in Haiti. The objective of the program is to support the Haitian Ministry of Education to increase safe and equitable access to quality education for out-of-school children and youth. This will be accomplished by achieving three results: access to accelerated learning programs increased; quality of accelerated learning programs improved; and capacity strengthened of governments and partners to deliver, monitor, and evaluate accelerated learning programs.
The Chief of Party is accountable for overall vision and leadership of the program and is accountable for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant experience managing program, financial, and administrative operations of USAID-funded programs within the $17-$20 million range.
International and Haitian candidates are eligible to apply.
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Chief of Party - Mali
An international development organization seeks a Chief of Party to be based in Bamako, Mali, for an anticipated five-year, $45-million assistance agreement (Development Food Assistance Program or ‘DFAP’). USAID’s Office of Food for Peace (FFP) will award one agreement, with the goal of increasing food, nutrition, and income security, and building the resilience of vulnerable populations in the Mopti area of Mali. This Mopti Community Resilience Project (Mopti CRP) is intended to support and contribute to the achievement of USAID/Mali’s emerging Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), and particularly its objective of building resilience by increasing the adaptive capacities of vulnerable communities and households.
The Chief of Party is accountable for the overall vision and leadership of the project and is accountable for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant experience managing program, financial, and operations of USAID- or other international donor-funded projects.
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Team Leader - Ethiopia
An international organization which is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health is seeking a Team Leader candidate to lead a DFID funded program in Ethiopia.
The organization provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment.
The Team Leader provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects of the Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve project targets and ensure value for money. The Team Leader is accountable for all aspects of the Project’s effective management, including financial and budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and stakeholder relationship management. The Team Leader is responsible for establishing a strong and collaborative partnership with the FMOH and RHBs and to ensure ongoing knowledge and skills transfer, specifically on grants management, from Pathfinder to these entities throughout the course of the project.
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Chief of Party - Thailand
An international not-for-profit development organization providing sustainable development services in Southeast Asia is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party (COP) to manage a five-year, US $30 million project to develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Thailand. The organization has been provisionally selected (pending due diligence) to lead this project, which is expected to begin activities in March 2015.
The COP’s primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership, management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among all stakeholders, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the project proposal and annual work plans. The position requires significant management skills, broad general development knowledge, technical knowledge of STEM and/or TVET, and experience managing large development projects in Asia.
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Deputy Country Representative/Head of Operations - Ethiopia
An international humanitarian organization whose mandate is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas is seeking a Deputy Country Representative/Head of Operations in Ethiopia. The organization welcomes as a part of its staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need.
The DCR/HoOps primary function is to provide leadership and oversight of the country program’s operational support departments including Human Resources, Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Supply Chain Management, Security, and other Administration (note that Compliance and Partnership are themes). The DCR/HoOps ensures that programs are supported to effectively meet articulated needs, manage risk, and increase efficiency. The DCR/HoOps ensures that all offices have corresponding systems in place and that applicable CRS and donor policies are consistently applied. The DCR/HoOps leads and oversees activities to strengthen the capacities of partners in these same functions. The DCR/HoOps is a member of the senior management team and plays a key role in all senior management decisions and initiatives.
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Chief of Party - Haiti
An international development organization seeks Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated four-year, USAID-funded program focusing on reducing the number of out-of-school youth in Haiti. The objective of the program is to support the Haitian Ministry of Education to increase safe and equitable access to quality education for out-of-school children and youth. This will be accomplished by achieving three results: access to accelerated learning programs increased; quality of accelerated learning programs improved; and capacity strengthened of governments and partners to deliver, monitor, and evaluate accelerated learning programs.
The Chief of Party is accountable for overall vision and leadership of the program and is accountable for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant experience managing program, financial, and administrative operations of USAID-funded programs within the $17-$20 million range.
International and Haitian candidates are eligible to apply.
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National Director – World Vision Zambia
An international development organization is seeking a National Director for Zambia. The National Director will strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of the organization as an effective member of the Partnership in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high Ministry quality and high impact in the field. Be accountable for all of aspects of the organization’s work in the country.
The National Director will ensure that the organization’s mission is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights within families and communities. He or she will represent the organization to all donors, project partners, other Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney. He or she will also develop national governance through identifying national lay leaders for advisory council or board membership and leading organizational transition.
The organization is looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with its values and ethos. The successful candidate will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.
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Country Manager - Vietnam
An international development organization seeks to hire a Country Manager for Vietnam. The Country Manager is responsible for overall leadership and management of the Vietnam program, including management oversight of programs, partners and government relationships, financial and material resources, and personnel. Duties also include developing programs, building local staff/partner capacity and networks, and representing the organization throughout the country and in regional forums as appropriate. The position will ensure optimal strategic direction and achievement of program objectives for the organization and partners, compliance with donors’ program quality standards as well as their administrative and financial requirements. Significant emphasis will be placed on resource acquisition, including cultivation of current donors and development of new ones.
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Chief of Party - Pakistan
An international organization seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded project, Small and Medium Enterprise Program (SME) in Pakistan. SME is a five-year, $40 to 50 million project that aims to support small and medium enterprises and the business enabling environment. The ideal candidate is a senior-level manager, with demonstrated experience leading diverse teams. The chief of party will oversee multiple activities that increase the capacity of the private sector and advance progress toward SME’s objectives. The chief of party will provide overall vision, leadership, and management to the project and oversee all project activities in Pakistan. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
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CHIEF OF PARTY - Canada
An international development organization seeks to hire a Chief of Party for Canada. The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall management, including the technical, financial and administrative functions of the project. S/he will manage all national and international staff and will oversee reporting on program results and monitoring and evaluation is completed according to donor and HUB Project standards. S/he will establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with staff, funders, project implementing partners, sector stakeholders and private sector actors.
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Country Director – Mozambique
An international development organization which has been operating in Mozambique since 2006 seeks a Country Director. Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, the organization’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, with high-quality programs that deliver long-lasting benefits. The organization aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviors reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800 million.
Research Assistant opportunity with Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing AIDS Complications (CEPAC) group at MGH
The Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing AIDS Complications group within the Medical Practice
Evaluation Center is seeking full-time Research Assistants to work with an internationally
recognized, multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical
School with collaborators at the Harvard School of Public Health, Yale School of Medicine,
Weill Cornell Medical College, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital as well as multiple
international sites. The group uses methods of clinical epidemiology, economics, and simulation
modeling to evaluate clinical outcomes, costs, and cost-effectiveness of strategies for preventing,
managing, and treating HIV/AIDS as well as other diseases. Our research efforts are based in the
United States and Europe, as well as in resource-limited settings such as India, South Africa,
Brazil, Zimbabwe, and Côte d’Ivoire.
For more information see the attached job description and/or contact BUSPH alumna Erin Ryan, MPH at eryan1@mgh.harvard.edu.
Short-term Summer 2015 Work with Global Youth Leadership Institute
IYLEP Lead Program Coordinator: Expected Start Date: Summer 2015
Global Youth Leadership Institute (GYLI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering leaders in schools and communities. Our mission is to deliver transformative educational programs that foster global pluralism, collaborative leadership, and environmental care, helping students and teachers become fully engaged citizens of the world.
The Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) has four program goals:
1) Enable the participants to understand civic participation and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy;
2) Develop leadership skills;
3) Foster understanding and build relationships across ethnic, religious, and national groups; and
4) Promote mutual understanding between the people of Iraq and the United States.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Youth Programs Division, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, World Learning and GYLI will collaborate to send 10 U.S. high school students and about 30 Iraqi high school students on a four-week educational exchange within the United States. Participants will come together for a week of leadership training in Brattleboro, Vermont before dividing into 3 cohorts and traveling to one of three host communities across the country. Students will then reunite in Washington, D.C. to create social action plans. Highlights will include homestays with local families, community service project planning and presentations.
This position will coordinate programming in one of 2 host communities (the content focus of each program is listed in parentheses):
- Boston, Massachusetts (Public Health): August 6-20 or August 18- September 1 2015
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Environment): August 6-20 or August 18- September 1 2015
JOB DESCRIPTION: Global Youth Leadership Institute seeks a program coordinator. This is a short-term (approximately 2 week), contract position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand goals and objectives of IYLEP and GYLI
- Act as lead liaison between this program, World Learning staff and GYLI Executive Director
- Lead and direct all recruiting, interviewing and onboarding of Homestay Families
- Collaborate with co-coordinator in placing students in a homestay family
- Lead all aspects of planning schedule of events and logistics for the program and confirm with the GYLI office
- Assure physical and emotional safety in all aspects of the program
- Co-deliver curriculum in alignment with GYLI and World Learning guidelines
- Communicate with homestay families before, during and after the program
- Understand budget and financial reporting including reimbursements and cost share, assist with spending to stay within budget guidelines and keep records of all financial spending in relation to program
- Oversee evaluation of Program
- Submit a Post-Institute report to GYLI office
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Experience working with youth
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Strong support of the GYLI vision and mission
- Strong ability to work collaboratively
· Ability to multitask
· Ability to anticipate and address potential problems with programming
This job will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should send the following to the address:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. 2 employment references
Interested candidates should send their applications to:
Megan Bollen
Director of Programs and Education
Email: mbollen@gyli.org
Global Youth Leadership Institute
135 N. 76th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
Health Research Analysts needed at Mathematica Policy Research
Mathematica Policy Research (MPR), a social policy and research firm headquartered in Princeton, NJ continues to have great employment opportunities. We are interested in recruiting spring 2015 graduate students from your school for our Health Policy Analyst position open in our Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Oakland, CA; Ann Arbor, MI locations.
Below is a brief overview of the position, but I have also attached the job notice which details the position further (a direct URL to apply online is included). Please review and distribute to your students accordingly. We will be reviewing applications in the upcoming weeks, so please encourage any students that are interested in the position to apply by the end of this month, but we’ll be reviewing resumes into early spring.
As a health analyst, you would join our staff of approximately 90 health research professionals, which includes doctoral level (Ph.D., D.Sc., or Dr.P.H.) and physician researchers in the fields of public health, public policy, behavioral or social sciences, and economics, as well as MPH and other master's-level analysts. We offer our employees a stimulating team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership.
Health Analysts participate in key project activities including:
- Conducting site visits to assess the operations and costs of state, federal, and local health care programs
- Conducting literature reviews
- Performing quantitative analyses with large databases to determine program outcomes or conduct policy simulations
- Writing chapters of analytic reports and proposals for new projects
- Track financial progress of projects using Excel; prepare reports for monthly project reviews; assist with budget revisions and contract proposals
Qualifications of successful candidates include:
- MA in public policy, public health, economics, statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a clinical field
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Working knowledge of current policy issues in one or more of the following areas: managed care, public health infrastructure, state health policy, health care reimbursement issues, mental health/substance abuse, maternal and child health, disability, long-term care, or other relevant areas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Work experience with state or federal government, a foundation, a policy research organization, or a health care program is desirable
Full Job Description and application information: HEALTH_RESEARCH_ANALYST-2015
BUSPH Annual Career Fair, February 26th from 2-6pm
The BUSPH Annual Career Fair will be held this year on Feb. 26th from 2-6 PM in the Hiebert Lounge. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet employers from a wide range of public health organizations showcasing various practicum and regular positions.
RSVP today: Log into CareerLink, then go to events --> information sessions--> select Career Fair, click "RSVP"
Please dress professionally for the event, and bring copies of your résumé.
Are you a current student looking for part-time work? If so, the GH department is hiring a Student Administrative Assistant; apply by February 4th!
Student Administrative Assistant for the Department of Global Health & Center for Global Health & Development
The Department of Global Health and The Center for Global Health & Development at the Boston University School of Public Health is currently seeking a student for the position of Student Administrative Assistant.
The purpose of this position will be to provide general administrative support to Faculty, Staff and Students.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Manage day-to-day administrative operations activities, including: phone coverage, distributing the mail and faxes, deliveries to various departments, knowledge of AV equipment, and knowledge of computers.
- Assist with financial tasks and office management, such as, travel expense reports, ordering office supplies, submit work order requests to internal BU offices, assist faculty and staff with various projects/tasks when needed, manage various tracking sheets.
Candidates must have attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring that they are completed with accuracy. Knowledge of Excel is required.
Need someone for approximately 15-20 hours per week.
**Please send resumes by February 4th to Mary Dangora via email mmb@bu.edu
Boston University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Vietnam-based job opportunity at Clinton Health Access Initiative; apply by February 2nd!
Clinton Health Access Initiative, Vietnam
Position/Title: Malaria Associate
Base Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Length of position: One year, extendable based on performance and funding
Reports to: Deputy Country Director
Background
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a trusted advisor to governments worldwide, helping them transform the way they provide health services. In Vietnam, CHAI works with a number of entities to help the government reach national HIV, TB, and malaria targets. Established in Vietnam in 2006, CHAI has emphasized a sustainable and integrated approach to health systems strengthening premised on a close partnership with government to build national capacity.
Description
The Malaria Associate will support the acceleration of Vietnam’s drive towards malaria elimination. As a core member of the Clinton Health Access Initiative’s (CHAI) country team in Vietnam and CHAI’s global malaria team, the Malaria Associate will provide effective day-to-day support to the National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology, and Entomology (NIMPE) of the Ministry of Health (MOH) in optimizing current strategies and developing and executing new strategies to eliminate malaria.
The Malaria Associate must be a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with outstanding problem solving, managerial, analytical, and communication skills. The Associate must be able to function independently and flexibly and have a strong commitment to excellence. The position will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam, with travel within the country expected.
This position reports to the Deputy Country Director in Vietnam.
Main Responsibilities
- Support NIMPE on the reorientation of their program towards elimination, specific activities may include:
- Updating national guidelines, policies, and plans to align with global elimination recommendations
- Developing operational plans and associated training materials to build government capacity and support effective execution of malaria program
- Assist NIMPE identify potential sources for and mobilization of additional funding to address any potential gaps preventing robust implementation of national malaria strategic plan
- Support NIMPE’s implementation of national case management guidelines at all registered public and private health facilities to support accurate and prompt diagnoses and treatment of all suspected malaria cases
- Collaborate with NIMPE to support rapid and accurate reporting of malaria data from health facilities and community health care workers and that all data is appropriately stored and managed to ensure a rapid and effective response
- Identify key impediments to the successful execution of the malaria elimination strategy and other national guidelines and work with the NIMPE and partners to develop solutions to rapidly address these bottlenecks
- Explore the utilization of new tools and interventions to eliminate malaria and develop operational plans and other materials to support the implementation of these tools
- Collaborate with NIMPE and partner organizations to design and implement operational research projects to identify improved approaches that will help optimize malaria elimination interventions
- Support all CHAI staff working in collaboration with the NIMPE and partner organizations on malaria elimination in Vietnam
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus 3 – 5 years of work experience
- Exceptional problem solving skills and quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a challenging multicultural environment
- Ability to manage numerous work streams simultaneously
- Ability to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations
- Ability to work independently on large, demanding projects
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
ADVANTAGES:
- Vietnamese language skills
- Advanced degree in public health or business
- Experience working with geographic information systems
- Experience developing database systems and using statistical software for data analysis
- Experience living and working in Southeast Asia, including as a native of the region
- Experience working with Asian governments and institutions
- Experience in working with malaria and/or other infectious diseases
A one-page cover letter should specify the position sought and highlight why the candidate believes they are the right person for the position. A CV detailing professional experience and relevant qualifications should be provided. Interested candidates should send materials to either vietnam_office@clintonhealthaccess.org, or https://careers-CHAI.icims.com/job/5353/associate%2c/malaria/job. Indicate position sought in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, but must be received by 2 February 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
