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2016 – 2017 Concentrator’s Guide

Information Manager with Harvard University Global Health Education and Learning Incubator

By Emily Rogers
March 2nd, 2016 in Jobs.

Auto req ID: 38642BR Business Title: Information Manager School/Unit: University Administration Sub-Unit: Interfaculty Initiatives Location: USA - MA - Cambridge Job Function: General Administration Time Status: Full-time Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm (35hrs./wk.) Department: Global Health Education & Learning Incubator Salary Grade: 057 Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Apply Here Duties & Responsibilities: The Incubator maintains a Digital Repository, More

Pre-register for high demand courses, Fall 2016

By Emily Rogers
March 2nd, 2016 in GH Announcements.

Pre-registration for high demand courses offered during Fall 2016 is now open. Those interested in taking GH743, GH854, and GH887 in Fall 2016 should fill out the pre-registration form by Wednesday, March 23. please contact Travis DiJoseph (tdijo@bu.edu) with any questions

Fall course registration opens April 3

By Emily Rogers
March 2nd, 2016 in GH Announcements.

With course registration for Fall 2016 on the horizon (April 3, 9:00am), students are encouraged to contact Travis DiJoseph (tdijo@bu.edu), Joseph Anzalone (josanz@bu.edu), or your faculty advisor with questions and concerns.

Ace the Case Interview Workshop – Tomorrow!

By Juliana Restivo
March 2nd, 2016 in Outside Announcements, Tips!.

Whether you are currently job hunting or in your first semester, take advantage of this excellent opportunity to become familiar with this increasingly common type of interview! Register Today! Ace the Case Interview Workshop Thursday, March 3, 1:00-1:50pm Location: L209 Delivered by HPM Professor Dr. Chris Louis. Join us for this interactive workshop to help... More

Practicum/Internship Opportunity with Reach out Global Foundation in Ghana

By Juliana Restivo
March 2nd, 2016 in Practicums/Internships.

ROG Foundation is a non-profit organization which was established in 2014 to address the plight that women and children face in under-served communities in Ghana specifically in health. We seek to achieve our vision through public health education, screening and research in Eastern Region. With our lenses focused on galvanizing people... More

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia: HealthCorps Fellowship Applications Now Open!

By Juliana Restivo
March 2nd, 2016 in Fellowships.

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is an independent, local, non-governmental health organisation established in Zambia in 2001. Our experts utilise innovative and collaborative approaches to develop research, health services and training initiatives with measurable results in the following focus areas: HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, and Treatment Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Women’s... More

International Rescue Committee: Multiple Internships

By Abigail Morrison
March 1st, 2016 in Fellowships, Practicums/Internships.

Internship Opportunities The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. In Los Angeles and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps them rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. To accomplish this, IRC-LA relies heavily on efforts by our interns and volunteers. Interns are asked to work at... More

Fast Approaching Deadline! Global Fund Job Posting: Program Officer (PO) – French speaking / Grade Level C

By Abigail Morrison
March 1st, 2016 in Jobs.

Recruitment Process Please note that all our offers are subject to a pre-employment background check. Closing Date: 03 March 2016 Contract Type: Open Reporting to: Regional Team Leader or Fund Portfolio Manager Work Division or Department: Grant Management Role Summary: The Program Officer (PO) contributes to the delivery of the primary business of the Global Fund: grant management leading to the... More

Clinton Foundation Job Posting: Community Health Transformation Program Manager

By Abigail Morrison
March 1st, 2016 in Jobs.

About the Clinton Foundation: The Clinton Foundation convenes businesses, governments, NGOs, and individuals to improve global health and wellness, increase opportunity for girls and women, reduce childhood obesity, create economic opportunity and growth, and help communities address the effects of climate change. Because of our work, more than 31,000 American schools... More

APHA is Looking for a GH Intern

By Abigail Morrison
March 1st, 2016 in Practicums/Internships.

The Global Health program is committed to promoting people's well-being and education at the local, state, national and global levels. Specifically, this internship experience is structured to suit the needs and interests of the intern. During the course of the internship, the student will become more familiar with the key issues and... More

Clinton Foundation Looking for a Program Manager, CGI America

By Abigail Morrison
March 1st, 2016 in Jobs.

About the Clinton Foundation: Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, convenes global leaders to create and implement solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. CGI Annual Meetings have brought together 190 sitting and former heads of state, more than 20 Nobel... More

BUMC Provost Research Seminar: Zika Virus *Presentations by David Hamer and Don Thea

By Emily Rogers
February 26th, 2016 in GH Events.

BUMC Provost Research Seminar: Zika Virus Save the Date Tuesday, March 22, 3-5 p.m., Hiebert Lounge Open to faculty, students and staff Welcome Karen H. Antman, MD BUSM Dean and BUMC Provost Ronald B. Corley, PhD Professor and Chair, Department of Microbiology, BUSM Director, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories Basic Virology Rachel Fearns, PhD Associate Professor of Microbiology, BUSM “Zika Virus Biology: Genetic... More

Visualizing Data for Social Good: A Hands-on Workshop

By Emily Rogers
February 25th, 2016 in GH Events.

    More Info: Health programs and decision makers are routinely swimming in data. While we often invest time in analyzing and understanding what the data says, less effort is made around understanding who our audience is, how they interact with information, and designing visualizations that communicate effectively.. Transforming raw data and analytic outputs... More

Paid Internship: Research Analyst at D3’s Gender Initiative, Wash DC

By Carey Howard
February 24th, 2016 in Practicums/Internships.

Research Analyst Intern (Graduate level) COMPANY ADDRESS AND LOCATION: 8300 Greensboro Drive, McLean VA, 22021 D3’s office is conveniently located close to Washington DC and is accessible via the metro (silver line). We recommend internship or group housing options widely available in dc (American University, GW, and Georgetown each have housing list... More

New GHFP-II Internship Available: MEASURE Evaluation Intern

By Juliana Restivo
February 23rd, 2016 in Practicums/Internships.

BACKGROUND The MEASURE Evaluation Project is the USAID Bureau for Global Health's (BGH) primary vehicle for supporting improvements in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in population, health, and nutrition programs worldwide.Significant human and financial resources have been invested worldwide in the collection of data on populations and facilities, and MEASURE Evaluation is... More