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Boston University Family Medicine Global Health Collaborative Title: Program Administrator Duration: Ongoing (start date August/September 2015) Hours/Week: 32 hours (Mon-Thurs) but some flexibility Rate: $16/hour The mission of the Boston University Family Medicine Global Health Collaborative (BU GHC) is to raise the level of health care for underserved populations world-wide by enhancing primary care through... More
ASPPH is pleased to offer recent graduates from ASPPH-member, Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited Schools and Programs of Public Health an exciting opportunity to gain practical public health experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are currently being accepted for the 2016 ASPPH/CDC Public... More
D-Prize wants to award up to $20,000 to alleviate poverty. Select one global health, energy, education, or corruption challenge and pitch your two-page idea to D-Prize by September 7. Up to 15 winners will be awarded seed capital and given support to launch a pilot. Join the competition at www.d-prize.org.
The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) GPC Job Description Position_CGH_2 from September 2015-May 2016 to work approximately 20 hours per week. Dates and times can be flexible for a strong candidate, although Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays hours between 9am-5pm are preferred.
Background/IRC Summary: The IRC Women’s Protection & Empowerment (WPE) technical unit includes a team of experts that strive towards a vision whereby women and girls, with their communities, work to create a world where they are valued and live free from violence, and can exercise their rights to promote their... More
Women Thrive ensures that women and girls living in poverty around the globe have a say in the policies and programs that impact their communities and on issues affecting their lives, including ending gender-based violence, expanding education and learning for girls, and promoting women's economic empowerment. http://womenthrive.org/ Click on the titles of... More
Global Health Fellows Program II Maternal and Child Health Policy Intern Maternal and Child Health Division, Office of Health, Infection Disease and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development Anticipated timeframe: October 2015 - December 2015: Compensated 12 week internship Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA INT-P4-057 The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a... More
AS OF 7/24/2015 - STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS, apply ASAP if interested. The India Field Seminar is designed for MBA students who seek to understand the rapidly changing global forces of the health sector, as they intersect with the dynamics of an emerging country, through experiential learning in India. Learn more here.
Looking for a practicum or internship opportunity abroad this fall? The Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance (LeBoHA) is looking for a full-time intern to be based in Lesotho from September-December with the option to extend. Airfare, accommodations, and a small living stipend are provided. Please send a statement of interest, CV, and... More
Global Health Fellows Program Technical Advisor I: HIV/AIDS Research Portfolio Advisor Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development Location: Arlington, VA Assignment: Two year fellowship GHFP II-P4-163 The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the... More
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's upcoming Inaugural Forum on Population Health Equity is set for September 10-11, at the Martin Conference Center, in the Harvard Longwood Medical Area, of Boston, MA. Dean Sandro Galea of Boston University School of Public Health will be speaking at the Forum, as... More
September - 2 October 2015 Boston | MA | USA This week-long intensive workshop presents best practices for health personnel in international disaster relief operations. Designed for experienced humanitarian providers, the workshop enhances skills required in leadership roles. COURSE FLYER AVAILABLE HERE FACULTY David A. Bradt MD, MPH, FACEM, FAFPHM, FAAEM, DTM&H Chief Science Officer, DMCIS Christina M. More
Gardens for Health International is seeking a talented Impact and Learning Manager to join our Monitoring & Evaluation team in Rwanda. For additional information, please see the attached position description. www.gardensforhealth.org
CHAI recently opened a new office in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and we are hiring for the below positions: Payroll Associate Associate, Health Sector Recovery – Human Resources for Health Technical Advisor, HRH Operations Manager Country Director The JDs and application information are available on the CHAI website (http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/jobs/ - search by country)
WEB DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT – Prof Jacob Bor is recruiting for student job opportunity to assist in developing a basic professional website using Google Sites or other free platform, and harmonizing his professional online presence. Previous web-design experience is essential. The task is expected to take 10-20 hours and... More
