By Emily Rogers
Dying to Forget: Oil, Power, Palestine, and the Foundations of US Policy in the Middle East
The Pardee Initiative on Forced Migration and Human Trafficking (FMHT) invites you to join us for a lunchtime discussion with Prof. Irene Gendzier. Prof. Gendzier will discuss her new book, “Dying to Forget,” in which she discusses oil’s undeniable influence on US policy decisions regarding the foundation of the state of Israel, the treatment of Palestinians, and future US involvement in the Middle East.
When: Monday, January 25th, 12-2 p.m.
Where: 121 Bay State Rd.
RSVP: EventsPS@bu.edu
Light refreshments will be served. Brown bag lunches are welcome.
Info Session: Tanzania Field Practice Program
Info session:
Friday, February 5, 2016
3:45 - 4:45pm
CT-305 (Crosstown 3rd floor)
RSVP here
This program, which was formally held in Kenya, is transitioning to Tanzania. It will run from May 15 – June 27, 2016 (in Tanzania). The program is a 6 credit course that will run for 6 weeks. The curriculum is modeled after the SFS Kenya Program, but the public health areas of focus are still being planned. In general, you may find the old information about the SFS Kenya Program, a reasonable proxy to what the field program entails, on our website.
This info session will take place following the Swahili LE491 class on Tuesday, February 2. Students who are taking Swahili to supplement their application to the Kenya program should feel free to attend.
Another info session later in the semester will be scheduled for those who cannot attend 2/2/16.
Info Session: Post-Graduate Fellowship in International Public Health Nutrition
Info Session
Monday, February 8, 2016
1:00 - 2:00pm
CT-305 (Crosstown, 3rd Floor, 801 MassAve)
Fellowship Details
This paid fellowship aims to bridge the gap between academia and first time international field placements for students interested in humanitarian aid, public health, and nutrition in a global setting. Funded by USAID, the 2016-2017 fellowship will bring together eight fellows for an intensive 4 week training on the core competencies of public health nutrition and humanitarian aid. The fellows will then continue their learning while spending eleven months working in an international public health nutrition program run by the international NGO, Action Against Hunger. During this eleven month period, they will continue to attend workshops to further their professional development and their transition to a professional field based position will be aided through a structured mentorship program.
Application period is open January 15th to February 15th, 2016. More information is available on the I-PHN fellowship website at www.iphn-fellowship.org.
CE “Getting Started” Sessions
Are you working on your CE this spring? The Department of Global Health will hold optional information/support meetings over the course of the semester. This is your opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from Jen Beard and Travis DiJoseph about managing the CE process and working with your CE advisor. Our first meeting, “Getting Started,” will be held on Thursday, January 21 from 5-5:50pm in CT-305 AND Tuesday, January 26 from 1-1:50pm in CT-302. We hope you will join us!
Coordinator of Service Delivery, Sexual and Reproductive Health with the MA Department of Public Health
Coordinator of Service Delivery, Sexual and Reproductive Health with the MA Department of Public Health
Online description and application available here: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=150002P7
Description
Manages contracts with 13 organizations providing clinical, education, outreach, and clinical supportive services funded by state and federal funds for the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program, in collaboration with other team members. Oversees contract management, site visits, reporting, and performance measurement. Ensures that funded agencies are aware of and maintain compliance with Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Standards. Manages contract amendment process. Serves as the primary liaison between contracted organizations and the Department to ensure rapid identification of technical assistance needs, collaboration between funded agencies, and identification of best practices for replication. Collaborates with the Director and other program staff on program development and policy initiatives for the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program as they relate to funded providers. Actively represents the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program and Director on external and internal initiatives and activities.
Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees contract management, site visits, reporting, and performance measurement for all providers.
Leads the team in the organization and implementation of provider site visits, including planning, preparation, conducting reviews, and following up with providers on required and recommended action steps.
Communicates orally and in writing with providers on a regular basis.
Oversees program development and policy initiatives including, but not limited to, revision of program standards, systems improvement for contract monitoring, integration of sexual and reproductive health priorities into other initiatives at the Department, analysis of the impact of health care reform, request for proposals and grant writing, and others as needed.
Provides training and technical assistance to sexual and reproductive health providers in contract requirements and reporting procedures and identifies other training technical assistance needs.
Manages the contract amendment process.
Assist program epidemiologist and team with data and report development and data analysis.
Represents program and director in face to face, phone, and written communication as requested.
Participates in bureau and inter-bureau initiatives (such as monitoring, violence prevention, sexual health) to improve Department sexual and reproductive health services.
Attends meeting and conferences.
Collaborates with various private, local, state, and federal health care agencies and providers.
Maintains records and prepares reports on time as requested, including but not limited to routine reporting to state and federal funders.
Participates as an active member of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program team.
Supervises student interns and other staff as assigned.
Qualifications Desired at Hire
Experience in public health, particularly with sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health, or youth development.
Commitment to ensuring access to full-spectrum reproductive health services.
Commitment to racial justice and health equity.
Contract management experience.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of the assigned agency.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Publisher.
Agency Mission
The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.
We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.
DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.
Qualifications
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.*
III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Official Title: Program Coordinator III
Work Locations: Boston-250 Washington Street 021084619
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-Boston-250 Washington Street
Job: Administrative Services
Agency: Department of Public Health
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Jan 15, 2016, 12:32:09 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 58,345.82 - 84,509.62 Yearly
Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator Name: Engie Mota - 617-348-8471
Bargaining Unit: 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.
Dr. Alain Beaudet – volunteers needed and lunch opportunity
SPH Events team is looking for the following:
(1) 2 Students/Staff/Faculty volunteers to greet people/usher them towards the express elevator
(2) 2 students/staff/faculty volunteers to pass mics during Q&A
(3) Students who are interested in meeting with Dr. Beaudet from 12-1pm for lunch on the 26th prior to the forum.
(1) & (2) can be the same two people.
More information about Dr. Beaudet's presentation is available here.
Please email Meg Keating, keatingm@bu.edu, if you are able to volunteer or attend lunch.
Open Seat in GH777: CE Writing Seminar
Are you working on your CE this semester and looking for structure and community? We have on opening in GH777, our 2-credit CE writing workshop. The class is on Fridays from 12:-00 to 2:00. If you are interested in joining the class, please contact Alan Hatton in the SPH Registrar’s Office. Once you have registered, be sure to let Jen Beard (jenbeard@bu.edu) and Rich Feeley (ffeeley@bu.edu) know. The first class is Friday, Jan 22.
Lingala speaker needed
MASS Design Group is looking for a Lingala speaker who could do a few days of translation/transcription for some interviews done in Congo for the Ilima School: https://vimeo.com/90841025.
Compensation is possible for the project. Please contact lhanson@mass-group.org for more information.
Practicum Workshops
Dear Students,
Welcome back! We hope you had time to relax over the holidays and are ready for the busy Spring semester.
We know this is the time of year when students are thinking about looking for practicums for the Summer and Fall. To help make this process a little easier, we are holding two workshops to talk about conducting a practicum search and to give you tips and resources for making it successful. See below for dates:
Practicum Workshops:
- February 4th 1:00PM-1:50PM R103 (BU School of Medicine)
- February 5th 1:00PM-1:50PM L201/203 (BU School of Medicine)
Please RSVP in the "Workshops" section under "Events" in CareerLink.
For more information contact Maria McCarthy at mamcc@bu.edu.
Thank you,
The BUSPH Career Office
Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale
GHIC is a must-attend event that convenes more than 2,000 professionals and students who are interested in all aspects of health, development, and social entrepreneurship. The Global Health & Innovation Conference is the world’s largest and leading global health conference as well as the largest social entrepreneurship conference. Learn about the GHIC experience: Watch a new short video about the conference here. Interested in presenting? Social Impact Pitches and Innovation Prize applications are currently being accepted. January 20 is the next abstract submission deadline. Experience the Global Health & Innovation Conference: Register during January for a highly reduced registration rate. |
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