By Emily Rogers
New location for GH Concentrator’s Meeting
Today’s GH Concentrator’s meeting, previously scheduled in room CT-1013, will now be held in CT-305, Fendall Conference Room.
A reminder that the meeting will be a “Check-in with the Associate Chair,” hosted by Professor Taryn Vian, with GH Department Chair, Rich Feeley.
This meeting will give you a chance to share your experience about being a student in the Department and the MPH program. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, November 19
5:00 – 5:50pm
CT- 305, Fendall
West African Research Association 2016 Grants & Fellowships
WARA 2016 Fellowship online applications now open!
WARA fellowships and internships funded by a grant from the Educational and Cultural Affairs burea of the US Department of State through CAORC make it possible for a broad range of educators and students to experience professional exchanges and carry out research projects in West Africa. For example, WARA Pre-doctoral and Post-doctoral Fellowship programs support scholars with their research endeavors in West Africa. WARA’s Residency fellowships support 6-8 week residencies for West African scholars at WARA member institutions for library research, guest lecturing, or collaborative work with American colleagues. The WARC Travel Grant Program supports West African scholars conducting research on the continent. And the WARA Diaspora Graduate Student Internship, funded through a grant from the US Department of Education, provides graduate students with overseas experience through internships with various organizations operating in West Africa. WARA holds annual competitions for
- Pre-doctoral Fellowship
- Post-doctoral Fellowship
- Disapora Graduate Internship in West Africa
- WARA Residencies
- WARC Library Fellowship
- Undergraduate Paper Competition
- Saharan Crossroads Fellowships
Access the WARA fellowship application here. Before starting, please read the tips for preparing applications written by the WARA Fellowship Committee.
Competitions for the WARC Travel Grant–for research travel within the continent–are held twice yearly: In September and in March.
The next deadline for WARC Travel Grant applications is March 15, 2016.
HIV/AIDS Testing Services Intern with USAID/Global Health Fellows II
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HIV/AIDS Testing Services Intern
Technical Leadership and Research, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC| January 2016 - June 2016: Compensated 6 month Internship| INT-P5-009
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The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
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BACKGROUND
The HIV Testing Services Intern (Intern) will be assigned to the Technical Leadership and Research Division (TLR) in the Bureau for Global Health's (GH) Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA). OHA is the focus of HIV and AIDS technical leadership for USAID and has primary responsibility for leading the Agency's efforts within President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion-dollar, multi-faceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world. In cooperation with the US Department of State's Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator, other US Government (USG) partners, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, USAID provides global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; manages numerous research and field support programs; and monitors the impact of the Agency's HIV and AIDS programs. In this endeavor, USAID works very closely with a range of USG agencies involved in the fight against AIDS, such as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Defense (DOD), and Peace Corps. More information about PEPFAR may be found at:
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INTRODUCTION
The Intern will primarily provide research assistance, and may also carry out other OHA and/or Global Health Bureau-wide duties and collaborative research with select staff on the HIV Testing Services (HTS) Technical Working Group or in OHA. S/he will focus on the area of HIV testing services. S/he will receive technical guidance from the HIV Testing Services Senior Technical Advisors who will serve as his/her onsite managers and will work closely with the entire Technical Leadership and Research Division. Information on USAID's work in HIV testing services can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids/technical-areas/promoting-high-quality-hiv-testing-and.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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QUALIFICATIONS
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COMPENSATION
$1,680 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
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TO APPLY
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at https://www.ghfp.net/ All online applications must be submitted by December 2, 2015 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
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March on Mass Ave.
Please join students, staff, and faculty for a March on Mass. Ave. on Tuesday, November 17. The March on Mass. Ave. will be a walk demonstrating solidarity with the Black students and the University of Missouri and acknowledging racism on campuses around the country, including our own. Marchers will walk along Mass. Ave. chanting and holding signs if they wish and circle back to the Talbot Green for a moment of silence. The Students of Color for Public Health will hold a meeting on the same evening at 5 p.m. in L110 open to students who want to debrief about the recent events around the country and the day’s activities. To join the march, meet in front of L building at 11:30 a.m. Supporters will march/walk on Mass. Ave. and circle back to Talbot Green by 11:45 a.m. or 11:50 a.m. For more information, see our Facebook event page.
Department of Journalism Course for SPH credit
Are you interested in taking a class in the Department of Journalism for SPH credit? If so, JO 519 (Narrative Radio) is a great option. If you would like to register or get more information about the course please contact Professor Anne Donohue (adonohue@bu.edu) by 5:00 pm this Monday, November 16.
Please note that you must take a COM course in order to qualify for the Pulitzer Center Global Health Journalism Fellowship. There are several COM courses that can be taken for SPH credit, and you can take others for elective credit. If you are interested in a particular COM course first contact the professor for more information and approval and then the SPH Registrar’s office for assistance with registration.
Outreach Manager position available with Sea Change Program
The Sea Change Program is hiring an Outreach Manager to grow their Untold Stories Project. This person could be located in either Oakland, CA or Brooklyn, NY. This job focuses heavily on recruitment, engagement, and marketing. To view the job description and application requirements, please visit http://seachangeprogram.org/about-us/jobs/.
Call for Submissions: $10K Innovation Prize
The GHIC Innovation Prize is a $10,000 and a $2,000 cash prize that is awarded to the two best social impact pitches that are presented at the 2016 Global Health & Innovation Conference. All conference registrants -- both students and professionals, and both non-profit and for-profit organizations -- are eligible to apply for the Innovation Prize. The Innovation Prize supports outstanding ideas, programs, and organizations. The GHIC Innovation Prize is awarded by a distinguished judging panel.
Application Instructions: Applications are accepted on a rolling application basis, which means that the first qualified applicants will be accepted for the Social Impact Lab sessions and for the semi-finalist round. We urge you to apply as soon as possible, as the available spaces are expected to become filled early. Complete details about applying can be seen at Apply for Innovation Prize.
Stay updated: Register to receive specialized resources for GHIC Innovation Prize applicants, and additional resources for innovators.
GH Concentrator’s Meeting
Join your peers for this month's GH Concentrator's Meeting, "Check-in with the Associate Chair," hosted by Professor Taryn Vian, with GH Department Chair, Rich Feeley.
This meeting will give you a chance to share your experience about being a student in the Department and the MPH program. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, November 19
5:00 - 5:50pm
CT- 305, Fendall
**Please note, the location of this meeting has been changed to Room CT-305.
New Practicum Opportunity! The Addis Clinic is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Intern in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Background of The Addis Clinic
The Addis Clinic is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2011 by Dr. Stephen Chan, a Boston based physician who was traveling to Ethiopia several times per year alongside a team of physicians to provide medical care to the impoverished in Ethiopia. After numerous trips back and forth to Addis, it became clear that a more sustainable solution was needed to be able to provide the medical expertise that was desperately needed in this community. As a result, Dr. Chan created a telemedicine platform to connect physicians in the United States with underserved patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Addis Clinic currently partners with a clinic in Addis Ababa called the HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment (ACT Project) which provides health and medical services for beneficiaries, particularly in the area of HIV/AIDS, treatment support, but also in other public health areas like tuberculosis, cervical cancer, child malnutrition, and sanitation. Since August of 2014, The Addis Clinic has consulted over 75 cases for the ACT Project beneficiaries using the telemedicine platform, resulting in encouraging success in making critical diagnoses and initiating treatment in a variety of severe medical conditions. Partnering with our consulting physicians via the telemedicine platform has allowed for efficient diagnosis and treatment, and better health outcomes for these patients, despite inadequate health infrastructure and lack of trained practitioners in Addis.
Job Description: We are looking for an intern(s) to actively help fulfill the vision, mission, and activities of The Addis Clinic on the ground in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Since our work is primarily done through a telemedicine platform via the United States, the primary role of the intern will be to build and maintain our capacity to implement our project in Addis. The intern will assist program staff based in Boston to improve efficiency and organization of the day-to-day operations of the project, while assisting and supporting the relationship with our partner clinic. Additionally, the intern will provide assistance to the program staff in the design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework, and contribute to data collection for specific indicators, measuring, analyzing, and reporting results.
Location: The intern(s) will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Time Commitment: 2 months minimum, but longer commitment preferred. Internship will be full-time and consist of 40 hours/week depending on demands of the work
Addis Clinic will provide:
- A rewarding, professional experience
- Exposure to various public health interventions in the NGO sector
- Work-related expenses
- On-site housing arrangement (not provided, but reduced cost)
- Small monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and development of quantitative and qualitative monitoring tools for the use of data collection and analysis
- Assist with the design and implementation, in collaboration with the Addis Clinic program staff, of a monitoring and evaluation plan to support program activities
- Track progress on a regular basis toward project results through M&E processes and related tools that support quality assurance for key project areas
- Build solid relationship with Addis Clinic partner clinic staff to develop a clear understanding of their strategies and program activities, providing training and technical support for the monitoring and evaluation aspects of their work.
- Facilitate the submission of patient cases through the telemedicine platform
- Assist with the creation of a dashboard to track indicators
- Data collection, analysis, and fieldwork
- Support the Addis Clinic team through various administrative duties
Qualification:
- Master’s degree in public health, current MPH candidate, or current graduate student
- Passion for helping others, specifically the underserved and impoverished
- Well developed interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of people at all levels
- Great organizational skills and flexibility. Ability to adapt to the changing environment in Ethiopia working for a non-profit
- Ability to work independently with off-site supervision
- Knowledge in the field of monitoring and evaluation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Skills Desired:
- Previous experience working or living in a developing country, preferably Ethiopia. Familiarity with Ethiopian culture would be ideal but not necessary
- Proficiency in Ethiopian Amharic
- Knowledge and experience in OpenMRS
- Strong research and writing skills
To apply, please submit a CV or Resume and letter of interest to Chelsea at chelsea.clarke@addisclinic.org
