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2016 – 2017 Concentrator’s Guide
Internship Openings: Global Fund for Women
Global Fund for Women is one of the world’s leading foundations for gender equality, standing up for the human rights of women and girls. We campaign for zero violence, economic and political empowerment, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Global Fund for Women is committed to equality and actively seeking... More
Outcomes and Data Manager with Big Brothers Big Sisters
General Statement of Duties: The Outcomes Manager primary responsibility is managing the agency’s program outcomes measurement and statistical data systems for BBBSMB. This includes working with management to develop, implement, manage and train staff to use the evaluation tracking system and the reporting, assessment and evaluation of outcomes data. The Outcomes... More
Job Opening: Program Coordinator for Humanitarian Innovation Initiative
Later this year, Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs will be launching a Humanitarian Innovation Initiative (HI2), whose mission will be to improve the effectiveness and accountability of disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, and post-emergency reconstruction through the development of interdisciplinary research, educational programming, and new collaborations between academics and... More
STOP THE SILENCE: An interactive exhibit exploring community engagement & suicide prevention
March 17, 2016, 6-8 PM BU Photonics Center 8 St. Mary's Street Boston, MA Colloquium Room, 9th Floor Wine & Cheese Reception RSVP Today! Psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Malone and artist Dr. Seamus McGuinness are visiting from Ireland to share their suicide research collaboration for a socially engaged art practice to connect with marginalized communities and policy-makers. Two continuing education credits... More
EH Seminar – Smoke and Mirrors: Can Clean Cookstoves Improve Pregnancy Outcomes?
BUSPH Career Fair – Thursday, Feb. 25
The BUSPH Annual Career Fair will be held next Thursday, February 25th from 2-6 PM in the Hiebert Lounge. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet over 40 employers. A good percentage of these organizations have hired one or more of our GH graduates within the last few years. To register, please... More
International Humanitarian Missions The Israeli Experience: Lessons Learned and Taught
Colonel Doctor Tarif Bader Deputy Surgeon General, Israel Defense Forces The briefing will include lunch and will be followed by a Q&A session Moderator: Dr. Michael Grodin Monday, Feb. 22, Noon BUSM Instructional Building, Room L109 This event is sponsored by: Physicians for Human Rights The Maimonides Society The Emergency Medicine Interest Group Global Health Equity Program Health and Human Rights Caucus... More
Clinical Research Coordinator with Mass General Hospital
***Please include a cover letter with your resume*** Location : Boston MA The Massachusetts General Hospital, Global Health is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work with a multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, as well as collaborators at international sites in Uganda and South Africa. More
Madagascar-based Country Director with Pivot
Job Title: Country Director Reports to: Co-Chief Executive Officers (in U.S. office) Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar Percentage Effort: Full time Area of work: Global Health, Health System Strengthening Start Date: May 1st, 2016 desired but flexible Commitment: Minimum 2 year commitmentOrganizational Profile PIVOT’s mission is to combine accessible and comprehensive health care services with rigorous scientific research to... More
Program Coordinator with Pathfinder – French speakers needed
Program Overview The goal of the Program Operations Unit (POU) is to contribute to the fulfillment of Pathfinder’s mission by ensuring that country programs are implemented effectively and efficiently; that they achieve the intended impact and level of sustainability; and country programs increase their resource base and expand Pathfinder’s work globally. Position... More
First monthly meeting of the Peace Corps Master’s International Program
The first monthly meeting of the Master's International Program (http://www.bu.edu/sph/academics/degrees-and-programs/peacecorps/) will take place on Thursday, Feb 18, from 5-6p.m in CT-305. Our guest will be Isabel Hirsch, who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua. Please RSVP. More about our Speaker: Isabel Hirsch served as a health promoter in the large, More
Program Intern with Medicines for Humanity
Medicines for Humanity (MFH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of children in impoverished communities worldwide. MFH works in countries throughout Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean to provide critically needed health services to women and children. MFH is seeking a Program Intern to assist with research on... More
GH Meetup Kickoff Event: Sustainable Development and Universal Health Coverage
We hope you will join us for the first ever Global Health Meetup! This student-run event series will be a casual but engaging opportunity for global health students to connect over a current or relevant topic. Students will have the chance not only to learn from the discussion, but to... More
Inspirations for a World Free of HIV and TB: The Role of the Next Generation of Public Health Leaders (Emphasis Area event for Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases)
Santander Applications Deadline Extended
The deadline for Santander Applications has been extended. Student now have until March 3 to apply. To learn more about the application and funding opportunities, please visit https://www.bu.edu/ghblast/gh-practicum/santander/