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Pardee Center Task Force Report “Remittances to Post-Conflict States: Perspectives on Human Security and Development”

By Emily Morin
January 22nd, 2014 in Conferences/Seminars.

The Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future at Boston University invites you to a lunch seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 4 titled "Remittances for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development". This seminar will build on the 2013 Pardee Center Task Force Report "Remittances to Post-Conflict States: Perspectives on... More

Global Health & Innovation Conference Presented by Unite for Sight, April 12th & 13th

By Emily Morin
January 21st, 2014 in Conferences/Seminars.

Global Health & Innovation Conference Presented by Unite For Sight, 11th Annual Conference Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13, 2014 "A Meeting of Minds"--CNN The Global Health & Innovation Conference is the world's largest global health conference and social entrepreneurship conference.  This must-attend, thought-leading conference annually convenes 2,200... More

Weekly BNID job and internship postings

By Emily Morin
January 21st, 2014 in Jobs, Practicums/Internships.

Monrovia Policy Officer - Last Mile Health/Tiyatien Health IJDH Volunteer Coordinator - Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti World Bank and Water Campaign Internship - Corporate Accountability International Development Coordinator - Saint Boniface Haiti Foundation Assistant Director - Mil Milagros, Inc.  Bikes Not Bombs Board of Directors is Recruiting! Office Assistant - Ivy Child International

Global Health Corps fellowship applications close January 26th

By Emily Morin
January 21st, 2014 in Fellowships.

Global Health Corps (GHC) fellowship applications will close on January 26th!  GHC pairs talented, passionate young professionals with healthcare organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. One-year paid fellowship positions are available with high impact NGOs and government organizations in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia. Applicants can... More

Somos Hermanos Student Immersion Program details for Summer 2014

By Emily Morin
January 21st, 2014 in Outside Announcements.

The Somos Hermanos program has helped me connect with every Spanish-speaking patient that I have encountered in a way that would have been impossible before. Beyond the language competency, I feel that I've gained an appreciation for cultural understanding that has helped me better relate to all patients. And, not... More

IHI Networking event on January 30th-all healthcare professionals in the Boston area welcome to attend

By Emily Morin
January 21st, 2014 in Outside Announcements.

 SQHC and BUSM are going to have an IHI Networking Event on 1/30/14 immediately after our Conversations & Coffee with Don Berwick event at Boston University. There will be a IHI networking opportunity at Brahmin (33 Stanhope street) starting at 6:30pm.   This will be an exciting exchange of ideas... More

Amirah Full-time House Coordinator position

By Emily Morin
January 21st, 2014 in Jobs.

Paid full-time position with room and board included. Learn more here: Amirah Full Time House Coordinator JD This position does not have an application deadline and will remain open until filled.

Medicines for Humanity summer internship opportunity

By Emily Morin
January 21st, 2014 in Practicums/Internships.

Agency Name: Medicines for Humanity Agency Department : Program Services Title of Position: Research Intern Address: 800 Hingham Street, Suite 1800, Rockland MA 02370 Website: www.medicinesforhumanity.org Agency description/mission statement: Medicines for Humanity (MFH) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to reducing child mortality in impoverished communities around the world by collaborating with credible... More

Monitoring and Evaluation lead position at NGO in Afghanistan

By Emily Morin
January 16th, 2014 in Jobs.

MADERA (Mission d’Aide au Développement des Economies Rurales) is an NGO working in Afghanistan since 1988 and seeking a head of their Monitoring and Evaluation Department. Learn more here: HeadME_MADERA

First IH Concentrator’s meeting of the semester: Practicum Nuts & Bolts January 23rd at 4:50 in L112

By Emily Morin
January 16th, 2014 in Fellowships.

Health Research Analayst career opportunities with Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

By Emily Morin
January 16th, 2014 in Jobs.

Learn more here: HEALTH_RESEARCH_ANALYST-2013-3014-DIRECT_APPLY_URL

Interactive Lab with David Collins from MSH on January 24th, reserve your spot ASAP!

By Emily Morin
January 15th, 2014 in Conferences/Seminars.

New global health internship positions with GHFP for summer 2014

By Emily Morin
January 14th, 2014 in Practicums/Internships.

We have posted 11 new summer 2014 global health internship positions, bringing the total number of internship opportunities to 31. You may apply for a maximum of two internships. All positions require US citizenship or US permanent residency. All are located in USAID/Washington. Log on to www.ghfp.net to apply.   Deadlines If you're applying for the... More

Boston University African Studies Center Annual Newsletter

By Emily Morin
January 14th, 2014 in Outside Announcements.

Check it out here: F2013 African Studies Newsletter

MIT’s GlobeMed organization hosting its first conference February 8th

By Emily Morin
January 14th, 2014 in Conferences/Seminars.

Saturday, February 8th, 2014 9:30am to 4:30pm MIT Room 6-120 Register here. GlobeMed at MIT is proud to invite you to our first conference, where we explore the importance of a grassroots initiatives approach to global health.  We have some great speakers lined up, so check out the speaker bios along with the itinerary below. We... More