By Joseph S Anzalone
Research intern wanted for Global mHealth Video Project
Global Health Media Project creates and disseminates clinical videos to reach low-resource, often isolated health workers who have minimal access to clinical information. Clinical videos can provide the basic practical information essential to save lives.
Two internship positions are available:
One internship focuses on dissemination of the videos through social media and improved web traffic to our site. See internship announcement for more details and how to apply.
A second intern is needed to develop a qualitative research study to test the efficacy and impact of our videos on knowledge transfer and behavior change among health workers in clinic settings in the developing world. See Global_Health_Media_Intern for additional details and how to apply.
Deadline to apply has been extended to March 1.
Initiatives Inc. Internship – Lit Review on team-based approaches in Health Care Organizations
Initiatives Inc. a Boston-based, firm addressing health capacity issues for the improvement of health services in the developing world, seeks an intern for a short, Boston-based internship.
The work required by the intern would focus on conducting a literature search to find examples of how team based approaches have been used in the health and other sectors. A student interested in new concepts in HR, QI, collaboratives and teamwork could find this an assignment that would broaden his/her knowledge of today’s HR. This position is unpaid.
The final annotated bibliography would need to be start by December, and be completed by the end of February.
If interested, please read the attached STTA SOW - HR Literature Review & contact Joe Anzalone via josanz@bu.edu
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About Initiatives Inc.: Initiatives Inc. is committed to improving access to quality primary health care for people in under-served communities. A women-owned small business, Initiatives assists governments and NGOs, primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Near East, to strengthen health services. We have managed development assistance projects and assembled and supported short- and long-term technical teams of expatriate and national experts in more than 50 countries. Please visit www.initiativesinc.com for more details.
About Health Care Improvement Project: HCI is a five-year task order contract issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support countries in improving the quality and impact of health services. The prime contractor for HCI is University Research Co, LLC, with partners Initiatives Inc., Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs, EnCompass LLC, Family Health International, Health Research, Inc., and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Please visit www.hciproject.org for more details.
June 8 BUMC Housing Fair
from: Barbara Attianese, Housing Resources/Senior Financial Aid Advisor ohr@bu.edu 638-5125
Location: BUSM Instructional building, 72 E. Concord St. Hiebert Lounge 14th Floor
Need to find a roommate, an apartment? Incoming and continuing students on the Boston University Medical Campus are welcome to attend the annual BUMC Housing Fair. Let us guide you through the housing search process. The Housing Fair offers a great opportunity to meet with landlords, property managers, realtors, City of Boston Inspectional Services, Boston's Rental Housing Resource Center, Boston University Rental Property Management, Public Safety and more. A light brunch will be available to all fair participants. Join us Friday, June 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Environmental Forum on Haitian Cholera Water Outbreaks
Join the brothers of the Nu Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc a week after Water Awareness Day in an open forum featuring the Haitian Consulate and Zachary Brehmer from International Action as we discuss making "Clean Water for All" a reality.
When: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Where: Howard Thurman Center (lower level GSU)
Time: 5:30PM-7:00PM
Imagine surviving months in the US without access to life’s essential element: water. This was and continues to be the reality for many Haitians as the Haitian government and many health and non-profit organizations continue to combat the Cholera outbreaks that affected Haiti’s water after the catastrophic earthquake. Haiti, the US, and every country and its citizens should have access to clean drinking and bathing water.
The forum will feature
-Zachary Brehmer: International Action
-the Haitian Consulate
-Leigh Forbush: UNICEF US FUND
We will also be collecting donations to donate to various charities which look to make water more accessible for all of our world’s inhabitants including UNICEF, Partners in Health, and International Action.
Daniel Lopez
President—Nu Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity inc
dalopez@bu.edu
Intern with GlobalPost for Global Health Blog
GlobalPost 'Special Reports' is looking for a part-time intern to assist with the administration of and writing for a blog on global health issues titled GlobalPulse. They hope to find a student with a passion for the issues surrounding global health who wants to learn the skills needed to do admin on a blog. The position would also include working with a top editor on writing for the blog and editing guest posts. GlobalPost's coverage of global health is supported by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
This would be an unpaid internship that would require an initial two full days of training in our offices in Boston at Lewis Wharf. After that, the schedule would be one half day per week in the office and approximately two hours per day of flexible time to get the daily blog post published. They are looking for a self-starter who wants to be a journalist and are hoping to find someone who might be able to start as soon as possible. Folks interested in applying should speak with IH Prof. Jen Beard.
Exciting Opportunities to Work in Maternal Health: Internships, Full-time Jobs
Very interesting job opportunities both domestic and international!
GRS-Vera Intern program, for those who love soccer, public health and setting up M&E systems
Grassroots Soccer and VeraSolutions have teamed together to offer an innovative, long-term practicum opportunity to learn SalesForce customized for M&E systems for public health programs in Africa. Interns will be trained to use SalesForce working for several months with clients of VeraSolutions. The work can be done part-time and remotely, except for a two-week training in New York. Thereafter, the intern does a long-term, full-time internship with Grassroots Soccer, in southern Africa, helping them refine their M&E systems in their work to engage youth and address HIV/AIDS.
For a fuller description, see: GRS-Vera Intern Program
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. Some flexibility exists with start times. Candidates will need to identify a source of funding for the GRS portion of the internship. Those interested should contact Joe Anzalone, in the Dept of Int'l Health, josanz@bu.edu.
EngenderHealth paid Internship w/CHAMPION program in Tanzania
TITLE: International Program Intern
PROJECT: CHAMPION (Channeling Men’s Positive Involvement in a National HIV/AIDS Response)
REPORTS TO: Senior Technical Advisor - Gender, Policy & Advocacy
EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.
CHAMPION Project (Channeling Men’s Positive Involvement in a National HIV/AIDS Response) Project which seeks to increase positive male involvement in HIV and reproductive health, is funded by USAID and led by EngenderHealth. The project is implemented in ten regions throughout Tanzania, with the main office located in Dar es Salaam. CHAMPION invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the International Program Intern post based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This position is open to international candidates only.
Terms of Reference:
Assist in developing, designing, and implementing operational research for social and behavior change communication interventions. In particular, the selected candidate will assist with: o Operational assessments to mount a multi-sectoral response to gender-based violence in Iringa, Mbeya and Dar es Salaam; o Process evaluation of CHAMPION’s curriculum for couples to improve the quality of their relationships and communication on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
Document and disseminate CHAMPION activities and outcomes, including but not limited to: o Writing policy and technical briefs on any of the above research and evaluation results, as well as CHAMPION’s baseline assessment; o Documenting best practices and success stories from CHAMPION’s implementation experience; o Compiling, editing or writing advocacy communication materials.
Assist in organizing and facilitating trainings on gender, gender analysis and GBV in relation to HIV programming for government, media and NGO partners.
Assist in facilitating MenEngage advocacy network meetings and learning events.
Conduct literature searches related to gender, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, and social and behavior change communication.
Carry out other duties, as needed and assigned.
Qualifications and skills required:
A demonstrated commitment to positive social change as well as a personal and professional commitment to gender equity and positive health for all
Progress toward a Masters or other advanced degree in a health-related field such as public health, demography, or development studies (courses in health communications, research, or HIV/RH a plus)
Strong oral and written English communication skills; Kiswahili skills a plus
Minimum of six months of experience with HIV and/or reproductive health in a developing country setting or in the U.S.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and data analysis
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Leadership, networking, and team work experience
Professional experience with gender issues in reproductive health and HIV prevention
A stipend will be provided to the successful candidate.
How to apply:
To Apply:
Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to submit you details online by February 13th, 2012. All internship applications must be accompanied by the following:
A copy of your current CV with 3 references
A one-page statement of 5 expectations/objectives you desire to achieve as a result of participating in the internship program and also the period for which you will be available for the internship program.
EngenderHealth is an equal opportunity employer
Learn Medical Chinese @ BU Med School
BUSM has opened this course to interested SPH students at no cost.
The Free-Time Elective Medical Chinese for Spring 2012 is still accepting interested students. You only need to show up, no application or pre-work required. To find out more information & sign-up: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/enrichment/fte/#Chinese_Beg
Classes are held Mondays, 5 pm - 6 pm for Beginners, 6 pm - 7 pm for Intermediates on Feb 6, Feb 13, [Tuesday] Feb 21, Feb 27, Mar 19, Mary 26.
Thanks,
Your course directors,
Kristine and Ray
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2014
Boston University School of Medicine
kxue@bu.edu
House- and Pet-Sitter Wanted Over Intersession Break
An International Health faculty member is seeking a house-sitter to live in his house in Brookline and take care of Chewbacca and Daisy. Chewbacca is a very friendly, large, three-year old Newfoundland - Bernese Mountain Dog mix and Daisy is a 17 year old Queen who hides out in a cat’s body. We will be in DC during intersession Dec. 26th-30th.. The house is located near Brookline Village off Route 9 and is <10 minutes’ walk from the Brookline Hills T Station on the Green Line (D Line). Daily tasks are to feed and water the animals (Queen Daisy prefers fresh water from the faucet), and walk the dog twice a day. Chewie is fun to romp around with if you so desire and a car will be available at the house if you want to take her to the Arboretum or the various dog-friendly parks. The house is quite nice and comfortable and the neighborhood is safe.
$30/day. Please contact Jonathon Simon (jonsimon@bu.edu) or Kirsten Russell (617-417-1298).
