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Research Assistant Position Available-Community Based Participatory Research
The Research Assistant for the Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) infrastructure will work with the PIs to develop and foster the growth of CBPR at BUSPH. The RA will work with faculty in the development of reports of the CBPR activities at SPH, and assist in development of a CBPR website; they will act as liaison with various departments and faculty within SPH to collect information and to create and build a database of researchers, community organizations, funders and relevant RFPs; and they will establish a moderated e-mail list serve. The student will work well in a team setting as well as take initiative in implementing the actions, including conducting interviews and making cold calls to faculty and community organizations. The position will pay $15 per hour and requires approximately 16.5 hours a week for the year. Those interested please send a resume and cover letter to Carolyn Weber (carolyn5@bu.edu).
Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit – Research Assistant (RA)
The BU School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center’s Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit is seeking a bright and motivated student to assist faculty and staff with research activities. The CARE Unit is an academic unit addressing clinical, education, and research aspects of alcohol and other drug use disorders, including the relationship between substance use and HIV/AIDS in international settings.
Research Assistant (RA) responsibilities may include:
- Literature searches & maintaining a reference database (i.e., RefWorks)
- Writing summaries of scientific articles
- Creating & editing research presentations with PowerPoint
- Editing & submitting journal articles
- Assisting in the preparation of grant proposals
- Coordinating meetings (e.g., preparing handouts, taking minutes, arranging conference calls)
- Making travel arrangements
- Assisting with planning and evaluation of an addiction medicine training program
- Setting up and orienting international fellows and other visiting trainees
- Editing website content
- Misc. tasks (e.g., on-campus errands, data entry, and chart review)
Preferred experience, skills, & interests:
- Searching for references using library databases
- Summarizing articles for academic papers
- Enrolled in a Masters degree of public health program
- Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team
- Interest in HIV or addiction issues
This is a great opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented student wishing to gain experience in grant writing and the conduct of research. The CARE Unit is located on the BU Medical Campus - 801 Massachusetts Ave., Crosstown.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Carly Bridden, Clinical Research Manager: Carly.Bridden@bmc.org.
Assistant Director, Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program at Hampshire College
Assistant Director, Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution, is seeking an Assistant Director for the Civil Liberties and Public Policy (CLPP) Program, a national project that equips and inspires new generations of leaders through campus-based education, real-world advocacy practice, and the skills to build a stronger, more diverse movement for reproductive freedom and social change.
Reporting to the CLPP Director, the Assistant Director advances CLPP's mission through management and oversight of three major projects: CLPP's summer internship program (Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps); national activist network (New Leadership Networking Initiative); and intensive Summer Leadership Institute. The Assistant Director will be responsible for conducting outreach, securing participation, and developing programming that meets project goals and advances CLPP's mission of supporting new leadership. This position is responsible for managing and working collaboratively with staff, faculty, college departments, organizational partners, and evaluating the projects. The Assistant Director will be expected to stand in for the CLPP directors as needed and represent CLPP at the college and externally in national venues.
This is a full time grant funded position with continuation pending future funding.
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience are required. Qualified candidates should have extensive project management experience; familiarity with reproductive rights and social justice issues; experience working with diverse communities, including people with different racial, ethnic and class backgrounds, and people of different genders. Previous supervisory experience, as well as practice working as a mentor to emerging activists or students is preferred. Candidates must have technology skills and experience in website and social media tools; be computer proficient (Word, Excel, and web-based software); and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Assistant Director will be expected to work collaboratively; prioritize multiple, competing demands, and problem-solve independently with minimal supervision. A commitment to CLPP's mission is essential. This position requires occasional evenings and weekends.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits program. Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at http://jobs.hampshire.edu/
Please visit http://clpp.hampshire.edu for additional information on the Civil Liberties and Public Policy (CLPP) Program at Hampshire College
Project Coordinators, Private Health Provision (Multiple Countries)
Background
- Project Title: Private Healthcare Provision
- Location: Ghana (Accra), Kenya (Nairobi), Nigeria (Lagos)
- Start date (month/year) and duration: September 2012 (Commitment of 2 years)
- Deadline to apply: August 31st 2012
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks three qualified Project Coordinators to join a new, multi-country impact evaluation which measures the health impacts of improving the quality of private healthcare provision in Africa. This project evaluates a private-sector health provision program which will use social franchising to increase the scale and scope of health services provided in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria. The intervention is two-fold, and aims to impact health outcomes through both the supply of services, and demand for them.
The evaluation aims to answer the following research questions: How effective and cost-effective is social franchising compared to the existing private health service delivery system? Are there economies of scope in franchising a range of service areas rather than family planning alone? How effective and cost-effective are supply-side interventions, aimed at improving quality of care and providing credit, when added to the franchising model? How much more effective and cost-effective are supply-side interventions when combined with demand-side financing interventions? What are the market impacts of the interventions? How does the intervention change the quality and price of services at targeted providers and their competitors?
The three positions will be based in Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya; and Lagos, Nigeria, respectively. The research team will be led by Paul Gertler (UC Berkeley), and also include Rachel Gardner (UC Berkeley), Joshua Gruber (UC Berkeley), Sebastian Galiani (Washington University), Jishnu Das (World Bank), Sergio Bautista (INSP) and Elana Safran (IPA). The Project Coordinator will oversee all in-country activities, as part of a cross-country evaluation team which reports to the US-based Senior Project Coordinator, with frequent communication with counterparts in other countries.
Job Responsibilities
- Work with the research team and implementing partner to develop standard operating procedures for research design, catered to the country-specific program implementation.
- Oversee and monitor implementation throughout the program area, as according to research design, and manage relationships between research team and implementing partner.
- Work with the research team and cross-country coordinators to develop and refine surveying instruments and data collection plans for provider/facility surveys. In Ghana and Kenya, there is also an option to develop and conduct a household/health measurement survey.
- Oversee and monitor data collection and survey field work for multiple surveys, including coordinating planning and logistics with implementing partner and local government bodies, and hiring and training enumerators.
- Oversee and develop workplan for 1-2 research associates, and other field staff.
- Manage the in-country evaluation budget.
- In Nigeria, negotiate contracts with third-party survey firm.
- Checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis.
- Assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, and supporting outreach to policymakers in country.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master's level degree in public health, public policy, economics, social sciences, or related fields.
- Several years of work experience in development, development research, and/or global health; experience working with public or private healthcare providers a plus;
- At least three years of project management experience are required. Extensive experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of field workers, is preferred.
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of data management, econometrics, and programming in Stata.
- Fluency and excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player.
We expect a minimum commitment of two years for these positions, which we expect to begin in September 2012. We are hiring for three positions, based in each of the participating countries: Ghana (Accra), Kenya (Nairobi), and Nigeria (Lagos).
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted via email to jobs@poverty-action.org, copying esafran@poverty-action.org. Please ensure that the subject line reads “100712IPAAfrica, Private Health Provision, Project Coordinator.” In the body of the email, please specify your location of preference. Please attach the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining interest in the position and fit for the role
- CV/resume
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to the application deadline. The application deadline is August 31st, 2012.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Project Coordinator. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-info@poverty-action.org.
IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment. The IPA EOE policy provides equal employment, volunteer, and service opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, veteran status, disability (including HIV/AIDS), or any other status protected by applicable law.
BU Immunology training program-part-time administrative assistant needed
The Immunology training program is looking for a part-time administrative assistant. The employee will be responsible for the training program budget, travel reimbursements, student relations, maintain training positions in NIH ERA commons, compile yearly reports, update web pages, organize seminars including travel and hotel for out of town speakers, maintain student recruitment data and attend multiple committee meetings each month. Applicants should possess BA/BS, enjoy a fast paced, learn as you go environment, and work well with faculty, students and staff. The position is for 20 hours per week.
Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Carolyn Weber (carolyn5@bu.edu).
Two employer info sessions IH Concentrator’s won’t want to miss: Physicians for Human Rights and Mali Health Organizing Project
There are two upcoming employer info sessions hosted by the Career Office that you will not want to miss!
Mali Health Organizing Project: Mali Health empowers Sikoro, an impoverished urban community in Mali, West Africa to transform maternal and child health sustainably.
Guest Speaker: Kris Ansin, Executive Director
Thursday, 10/4 5:00-5:50pm in CT460
Physicians for Human Rights: PHR is premier advocacy group on a myriad of global health issues, right here in Cambridge MA.
Guest Speakers:Kelly Bienhoff, Program Associate, Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones
Jillian Tuck, Asylum Program Associate
Thursday, 10/11 5:00-5:50pm in CT460A
RSVP: ltoby@bu.edu if interested in either of these sessions.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Sociology. A prospective job opportunity for DrPH or PhD graduates!
The Department of Sociology at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning Fall 2013. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. We seek a colleague whose research and teaching interests are in the Sociology of Global Health and Development. We are interested in a scholar who will explore connections between health and society, with a focus on the role of social and economic structures, policies and cultures in the developing regions of Africa, Latin America, and/or Asia. We expect that this person’s research and teaching, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, will contribute to existing department strengths in sociology of medicine and health and in global comparative analysis; and that our new colleague will offer a distinctively sociological focus to collaborations across the University where these issues are being addressed in multiple Schools, Centers, and Departments. Strong quantitative skills are a plus. Boston University expects excellence in teaching and in research and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural learning environment. We expect PhD in hand before September 2013. Applications should include 1) a letter describing your teaching and research interests and professional experience; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two samples of your scholarly writing; and 4) three letters of reference. The applications should be sent to socdept@bu.edu OR Boston University, Department of Sociology, 96-100 Cummington Street, Boston, MA 02215 (Attn: Global Health and Development position) by October 1, 2012. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. opening for a Health Policy Analyst
Please see the attached announcement: Health Policy Analyst
Researcher/writer position with the Journal of Palestine Studies
The Journal of Palestine Studies, a quarterly scholarly journal based in Washington, is seeking a researcher/writer to compile its detailed, day-by-day Chronology and its Quarterly Update section. Learn more about the postion and how to apply here: http://www.palestine-studies.org/files/pdf/jq/11416.pdf.
Learn more about The Journal of Palestine Studies here: http://www.palestine-studies.org/index.aspx#Job1/
For more infomation on JPS/IPS and this Job Posting please visit:
GHFP Two year fellowship as Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor, based in DC. Apply by 9/24
Global Health Fellows Program II
Technical Advisor II: Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor
Infectious Diseases 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-P1-054
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 developing and increasing the capacity of health professionals with tailored development opportunities. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels, and performance management and professional development activities aimed to enhance the technical and leadership skills of fellows.
INTRODUCTION
The Infectious Diseases Division of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition in USAID's Bureau for Global Health is charged with the technical leadership for, and management of, programs in infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases; maternal and child health; nutrition; and health systems strengthening. The Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor (Technical Advisor) will serve within the Infectious Diseases Division and will support the technical management and coordination of USAID-funded Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) programs. The Technical Advisor will receive day-to-day guidance from the Chief of the Infectious Diseases Division, and will serve as a member of the NTD team, working closely with Division technical advisors and health staff in USAID regional bureaus and missions. S/he will support the technical excellence of USAID programs, coordinating appropriate technical assistance to country level programs and ensuring cross-learning between countries. The Technical Advisor will engage with USAID country Missions, regional offices, other United States Government agencies and implementing partners to ensure appropriate collaboration. S/he will also assist with monitoring any constraints to implementation and identifying solutions, as well as participating in international working groups related to NTDs and supporting the development of policy and normative guidelines.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of the Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor include:
- Provide appropriate technical inputs and assistance to USAID/Washington and field based programs for the review of grant applications, country-level work plans, and in support of NTD program implementation in all USAID-supported countries
- Liaise with USAID missions and partner agencies/organizations implementing NTD activities
- Monitor ongoing country-level activities, including francophone countries, under the NTD portfolio, including travel to visit field activities
- Assist in the technical management of the grants or cooperative agreements under the NTD portfolio
- Provide assistance in the planning, budgeting, and reporting of results for the NTD portfolio
- Work with the USAID NTD team in preparing, presenting, and disseminating materials, briefings and reports for colleagues, Bureau and Agency leadership, and other partners
- Provide assistance to USAID regional bureaus and missions involved in NTD efforts as well as other health programs
- Participate in periodic job-related international working groups and professionals meetings
- Participate in professional continuing education, skills training and USAID training activities, as appropriate
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor's own interest.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in public health, health sciences, or other relevant disciplines
- 5-12 years' experience in public health in designing, implementing, and/or evaluating public health activities/programs with at least 2 years' experience working in an international or resource challenged setting
- Experience with developing program strategies, program evaluation and implementation
- Experience with NTDs desirable
- Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
- Strong team and networking skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
- Proficiency in French required
- 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 http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2012_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf
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 September 24, 2012.
