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Ibis Reproductive Health Program Manager position in Johannesburg office. Apply by 7/13

By Emily Morin
June 28th, 2012 in Jobs.

Ibis Reproductive Health is a non-governmental, non-profit organization headquartered in Cambridge, MA (USA) that aims to improve women’s reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. We accomplish our mission by conducting original clinical and social science research, leveraging existing research, producing educational resources, and promoting policies and practices that support sexual and... More

M&E Full-time position with St. Boniface Haiti Foundation in Fond des Blancs, Haiti. Language requirement in French or Haitian Creole

By Emily Morin
June 28th, 2012 in Jobs.

St. Boniface Haiti Foundation is a 501c3 organization that has been working in the areas of health, education and community development in Fond des Blancs, Haiti for the last 29 years. We currently run a 60-bed hospital and have various education and community development projects designed to serve the impoverished... More

$40,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundating Awards Young Leaders who Hold Promise for the Future: available for 10 students! Apply by 7/16/12

By Emily Morin
June 27th, 2012 in Funding.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards Young Leaders who Hold Promise for the Future  As part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s commemorative activities to honor its 40 years of grant-making, it established the Young Leader Awards: Recognizing Leadership for a Healthier America<http://e2.ma/click/nc5bc/7f1yod/7vtjs>. This awards program recognizes up to 10 individuals, 40... More

M&E Internship with The Haitian American Caucus

By Emily Morin
June 27th, 2012 in Practicums/Internships.

 http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/F2mPHgn3WgBD/ If you are interested in this position and will be sending in an application, please note that you are a current BUSPH student or Alum.

BUSM Historical Society looking for SPH input for their new journal. Articles must be submitted by August 6th!

By Emily Morin
June 26th, 2012 in Fellowships.

Three BU School of Medicine Students have started the "BU School of Medicine Historical Society", a group that hopes to promote appreciation for the history of medicine. To help further their goal, this year they are starting Aceso: The Journal of the BUSM Historical Society. They will be collecting submissions from students... More

Research Assistant position available with Partners in Health in St. Marc, Haiti

By Emily Morin
June 22nd, 2012 in Jobs.

Research Assistant to Dr Patrick Almazor The position is not yet posted on the PIH website. Interested candidates should email tsilver@pih.org and sroberto@pih.org.

Human Resources for Health Intern in Malawi with the Clinton Health Access Initiative. Apply now!

By Emily Morin
June 20th, 2012 in Volunteer.

Apply now! Clinton Foundation_HRH Volunteer Posting_Final

Volunteer position available: Fundraiser and Volunteer Coordinator for ASHA (USA)

By Emily Morin
June 20th, 2012 in Volunteer.

Asha USA position Applications: Please send (a) covering letter (b) detailed CV (c) two references to lucy.barbour@asha-india.org

Project Administrator Position open at Center for Global Health & Development

By Emily Morin
June 19th, 2012 in Jobs.

Apply here! Job Description: The Project Administrator will operationally and administratively manage specific research projects for the Center for Global Health and Development. Responsibilities include: programmatic support for research activities such as managing budgets, resource allocation, reporting, operational planning, managing field related activities of projects operating in developing countries. Required Skills: Require... More

CGHD Lecture: Update on the Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance on Tuesday, June 19th

By Emily Morin
June 18th, 2012 in Fellowships.

Foundation Grants Specialist with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Position Available

By Emily Morin
June 13th, 2012 in Jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION- Foundation Grants Specialist Apply through their website below! https://www.harvardpilgrim.org/portal/page?_pageid=213,271911&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL.

UNICEF’s The Carrier: A film screening on June 28th at The Revere Hotel, Boston

By Emily Morin
June 12th, 2012 in Outside Announcements.

A Wonderful Tribute to Dr. Bill Bicknell by Alum Kate Mitchell

By Emily Morin
June 7th, 2012 in Fellowships.

http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2012/06/public-health-bill-bicknell

Two projects needing experienced students! Contact Chris Gill with questions

By Emily Morin
June 7th, 2012 in Volunteer.

Project 1:  Looking for evidence of systematic bias among published meta-analyses of efficacy studies.  One of the chief threats to the validity of meta-analyses is publication bias, which is often demonstrated within a given meta-analysis by use of funnel plots or related statistical approaches.  In this project, we aim to take... More

“How to Write a Grant Proposal” with Wolffy! June 20th at 12pm in BUSM L301

By Emily Morin
June 6th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.