By Miluka Gunaratna
Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Internship position with Global Health Fellows Program II
Global Health Fellows Program II
Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Intern
Maternal and Child Health Division, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: September 2015 – March 2016: Compensated 6 month internship
Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA
INT-P4-058
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.
BACKGROUND:
Beginning with the 2013 Evidence Summit on Population Level Behavior Change for Child Health and Development, USAID has embarked on an ambitious program to mainstream social and behavior change in its core and field programs. The summit, which examined the evidence for effective behavior change interventions, was followed by a series of consultations among experts within different health areas. The process was guided by the need to:
- Identify behaviors with the highest potential for impact on mortality reduction.
- Establish indicators/outcomes for these behaviors that can be monitored and evaluated.
- Implement behavior change for these behaviors with evidence-based tools and interventions.
This work includes analysis of existing programs, development of instruments to support improvements, and technical work to focus activities on the highest impact interventions.
Ten Accelerator Behaviors have been identified in a Behavior Change Framework to help mainstream behavior change activities in the global health agenda for Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Death (EPCMD). These are the behavior changes that can have the highest impact on mortality reduction.
The overarching objective of implementing the Accelerator Behaviors is to accelerate in-country, sustainable population-level behavior change at the individual, family, community and institutional level to scale up demand for and use of key reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health interventions and practices.
Accelerator behaviors are priority behaviors for programming because they have the highest potential to hasten the decline of child and maternal deaths. They are selected among other behaviors that contribute to ending preventable deaths because they have low uptake (e.g., low oral rehydration solution use), yet impact a major cause of child and/or maternal mortality across the continuum of care/lifecycle (e.g., iron tablet consumption during pregnancy, postnatal care-seeking).
For more information about USAID efforts to end preventable child and maternal deaths, please read the 2014 report, acting on the Call.
INTRODUCTION:
The Intern will work closely with the Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Advisor as his/her onsite manager. The Intern will provide research and analytical assistance to the Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (HIDN) Office and USAID Missions on SBC questions and field implementation, and will collaborate with other SBC technical staff to provide technical assistance on questions and issues concerning social and behavior change.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining experience in the field of social and behavior change in relation to EPCMD and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH).
- Gaining a greater understanding of the global landscape and USAID’s work in social and behavior change for health.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitoring data on social and behavior change programs in the 24 priority EPCMD countries.
- Analyzing the data from Demographic Health Surveys (DHS), Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), and other population level surveys on changes in uptake and use of key behaviors and practices.
- Supporting the USAID collaboration with the White House Social and Behavior Change Team in the 24 priority EPCMD countries.
- Supporting the work of World Health Organization (WHO)-led activities to establish a “Roadmap” to: develop a WHO Guidance Document for Building, Reporting, Assessing, and Applying social and behavioral sciences in MNCRH-Integrated Global Public Health Interventions. This may include supporting activities around the development of a prioritized global research agenda for key social and behavior change interventions for RMNCH and clear guidance on developing country-level prioritized research agendas.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled master’s or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in a program related to public health, knowledge management, international studies or communication; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Experience in research methodologies, evidence search, compiling, editing and reporting on social development issues (preferably with an emphasis on behavior change and communication for development).
- Strong scientific/research editing and publishing skills.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Knowledge of Spanish and/or French preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to find creative solutions to problems and work independently.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,680 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
TO APPLY:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by August 17, 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
Program Administrator Position with BU Family Medicine Global Health Collaborative
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 medical education, improving health systems management, increasing access to high quality clinical services and promoting research and evaluation. We currently have projects in Vietnam, Lesotho, Cambodia, and Myanmar with a plan to expand our work in the coming years.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced program administrator to assist with planning, management, project coordination, and financial oversight of BU GHC programs and operations. The program administrator will directly support the program managers and leadership team. This position would be especially well suited for someone with a background in global health who is pursuing an MPH.
Responsibilities:
Process and submit reimbursements for program and travel expenses
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
Update financial records using BMC/BU system and Quicken
Arrange travel plans for program staff and volunteers
Maintain program websites
Assist with preparing proposals and budgets for grant applications
Organize and maintain electronic and hard files
Other administrative duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
1-3 years of project/program management experience preferred
Must be a dependable, self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be extremely well organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and able to multi-task
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and writing
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience with Quicken and WordPress preferred
Experience with budgeting/bookkeeping/finances
Current BUSPH student preferred
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Maja Carrion at maja@bu.edu on or before August 5, 2015.
IRC Vacancy – Technical Advisor, Women’s Protection and Empowerment
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 own safety, equality and voice. The technical unit supports WPE programs in nearly 30 countries to adhere to minimum standards and principles of good practice in the prevention of and response to gender-based violence. The technical unit is currently seeking a Technical Advisor to support counties in West Africa to meet the safety, health, psycho-social, and justice needs of women, girls, and survivors of gender-based violence.
Job Overview/Summary: This position will provide remote and on-site technical support and assistance to three to six country programs, specifically through the design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of comprehensive GBV programming in coordination with other program sectors. The Technical Advisor will support in-country technical staff to appropriately assess the continued needs of women and girls in displacement, conflict, and post-conflict contexts; pilot, evaluate and use new tools, resources and program models; and document evidence demonstrating the impact of the IRC’s work. This position is also required to maintain strong relationships with WPE technical unit specialists, other technical units, regional units, in-country grants management staff, and senior management in each country.
Major Responsibilities:
Quality Technical Support
- Ensure the coherence of field programming with the technical unit theory of change, providing feedback in both directions to advance our work and ensure services are reaching women and girls, including the most vulnerable populations, at the IRC.
- Provide specific, supportive, and timely advice to country programs to support program quality and growth.
- Participate in the Strategic Action Planning process to support relevant promotion of WPE programming in conjunction with other sectors and in line with country program priorities.
- Review WPE-related proposals to ensure the design and proposed program is technically sound, is innovative, and is in line with technical unit, regional, and organizational priorities.
- Communicate consistently with field staff, country management, and regional units to ensure that the needs and voices of the field, and specifically of women and girls, are considered in program implementation.
Research and Evaluation
- Provide technical oversight to research led in partnership with WPE programs, and play a strategic role in the development and implementation of dissemination strategies.
- Assist WPE programs in developing meaningful evaluation strategies that contribute to learning and moving forward strategic priorities.
- Work with country programs to ensure that donor-mandated evaluations are done in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Liaise with the Research, Evaluation and Learning Unit on evaluation or research initiatives to ensure appropriate methodology, identify consultants or academic partners, and promote adherence to ethical and safety standards.
- Contribute to analysis and documentation of lessons learned to further innovation in the field in line with existing GBV knowledge, resources, and strategic priorities.
Collaboration and Engagement
- Share and promote best practices and minimum standards with other Technical Units to further quality and comprehensive programming within the IRC.
- Lead WPE priorities in cross-sectoral conversations with the aim of creating integrated and coherent programming that can best serve women and girls in the contexts we work.
- Provide information to internal and external stakeholders looking for data about WPE programs in West Africa in conjunction with the country program.
- Contribute to country-specific and regional advocacy related to women and girls in line with strategic priorities.
- Work closely with the Senior Director, Senior Technical Advisor, and other relevant IRC staff to represent WPE programs in West Africa with donors, academics, and at inter-agency working groups and workshops.
Other
- Assist with recruitment of WPE program staff, interns, and consultants.
- Support efforts to retain staff by contributing to their professional development through capacity building, mentoring, and other growth opportunities.
- Maintain open and professional relationships within IRC to promote teamwork among the WPE global team and other technical units.
- Act with commitment, integrity and accountability to the “IRC Way” – Global Standards for Professional Conduct.
- Lead and/or work with other team members on strategic projects and initiatives, as needed and required.
Job Requirements:
Education: Graduate degree or equivalent in public health, social work, humanities or other relevant degree.
Work Experience: Minimum five years of field-based GBV (or relevant sector) program management experience, preferably in a humanitarian or international development setting.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Demonstrate ability to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action, and experience leading on program design, monitoring and evaluation. Must have strong and effective communications skills, and the ability to present a broad array of information to inform and influence diverse audiences in multi-cultural environments. Demonstrate commitment and capacity to renew and maintain standards with best practices in the field.
Language Skills: Fluent in English, French language skills preferred.
Working Environment: Up to 35% travel is required.
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The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.
Apply here : http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=12503
Women Thrive has two openings on their Development team!
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 the positions listed below for more info.
Women Thrive Worldwide seeks a visionary, results-oriented and entrepreneurial Director of Development to lead the development function and fundraising activities of the organization and act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate must be a strong, collaborative leader and manager; have an innovative spirit; and be a critical, strategic thinker on a macro and micro level. The Director of Development will lead the design, coordination, and implementation of the contributed income program on behalf of the organization’s goals and objectives to increase and diversify donor support and organizational financial resources.
Women Thrive Worldwide seeks an organized, results-oriented Development Associate to provide research and administrative support for the organization’s fundraising and institutional advancement efforts. The Development Associate will provide support to and work in collaboration with the Director of Development. This position requires strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize as well as multi-task. The successful candidate must be dedicated to providing the support needed by the Director of Development to assist in securing the resources necessary for the organization's programs.
Global Health Fellows Program II Maternal and Child Health Policy Intern
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 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.
BACKGROUND:
USAID works in the toughest parts of the world to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies. Ensuring the survival of mothers, newborns, and children is vital to developing healthy, prosperous nations. The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division within USAID's Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition (HIDN) provides technical and policy leadership in maternal, newborn, child health, and environmental health in support of the Agency priority of Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD). In 2014, USAID released a report outlining how it will work with partners to save 15 million children and 600,000 women by 2020. This is one exciting step toward the agency priority of ending preventable child and maternal deaths within a generation. Learn more about USAID's work in MCH and work to end preventable child and maternal deaths.
INTRODUCTION:
The MCH Policy Intern will be assigned to the MCH Division of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition. The MCH Division is divided into teams that focus on maternal health; newborn health; child health; immunization; and water, sanitation and hygiene. The Intern will work closely with MCH Senior Policy Advisor and will report to the Division Chief, MCH who will serve as his/her onsite manager. The Intern will provide general programmatic support to a number of inter-related and cross-cutting policy activities and external engagements pertaining to maternal, newborn and child health.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining a greater understanding of USAID's priorities in the area of maternal, newborn, and child health.
- Gaining a solid understanding of the overall global policy landscape: engaging in policy-related activities involving teams across the Bureau for Global Health (GH) and supporting relevant external engagements.
- Strengthening skills in communication and coordination within a complex organizational structure (supporting communications between USAID Washington and USAID Missions in EPCMD priority countries, as well as other United States Government (USG) agencies, as appropriate).
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing support by (a) researching, collating and synthesizing information on specific policy topics; (b) coordinating inputs from various technical teams across the Division and Bureau on strategic documents; (c) managing a calendar of key internal/external meetings and events; and (d) drafting reports and updates on various policy-related meetings and teleconferences.
- Supporting USAID representation on the Board of the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), including assistance with organizing periodic international teleconferences, drafting agendas, organizing briefing meetings and preparing talking points, briefing materials etc.
- Supporting GH's engagement in the ongoing process to develop a 2016-2030 Global Strategy for Women's Children's and Adolescents Health and Operational Framework under the auspices of the UN Secretary General's Every Woman Every Child initiative.
- Providing support on other external engagements as appropriate, including the organization of high-level policy-related events hosted/ co-hosted by USAID/ GH.
- Assisting in the drafting and coordination of inputs to various policy statements, talking points, briefing documents and memos for the MCH Chief and other USAID/GH leaders, as needed.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming needs and/or the Intern's own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled bachelor's degree candidate in public policy, public health, international health, international relations, social sciences or a related field; or, completion of such within the past 24 months.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with professionals of diverse backgrounds, including USG personnel and representatives of international partner agencies.
- Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Drive, etc.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$15.83 per hour (non-exempt, hourly wage position).
TO APPLY:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by August 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
The Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance is looking for an intern
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 3 references to Kristin Shaw at keshaw@bu.edu by August 1, 2015 if interested!
For more info please click here: LeBoHA Intern Posting_2015_07_15
New GHFP-II Fellowship Available: HIV/AIDS Research Portfolio Advisor
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 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 work 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.
BACKGROUND:
The US Government (USG) has made the fight against HIV/AIDS a top priority, not only for humanitarian reasons, but because the HIV/AIDS crisis threatens the prosperity, stability and development of nations around the world. The US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is a USG global initiative to control the HIV/AIDS pandemic. It is the largest commitment by any nation to combat a single disease. Over the past decade, the USG has committed more than $52 billion to bilateral HIV/AIDS programs, the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and bilateral tuberculosis programs. To achieve an AIDS-free generation, PEPFAR works closely with a variety of stakeholders including partner countries, multilateral organizations, civil society, people living with and affected by HIV, the faith community, and the public and private sectors. USAID has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of the USG response in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic since inception of its international HIV/AIDS program in 1986.
PEPFAR has moved from phase 1 (2003-2007) - the emergency response phase that brought HIV prevention, treatment, and care services to millions, to phase 2 (2008-2012) - the sustainability phase, where PEPFAR worked with partner countries among other partners to address the epidemic. The program is now in phase 3 (2013-present) and is focused on transparency and accountability for impact, as well as accelerating core interventions for epidemic control. PEPFAR is investing resources strategically and geographically to reach populations at greatest risk with evidence-based programs.
PEPFAR's Impact Action Agenda is driven by the need to do the right thing, in the right place, at the right time to control the HIV/AIDS epidemic. A key PEPFAR strategy, in this regard, is also to invest in research and innovation to maximize program outcomes and impact.
In the Bureau for Global Health (GH), the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) is the locus of HIV and AIDS technical leadership for the Agency and has primary responsibility for the Agency's HIV and AIDS program. OHA provides strategic direction, technical leadership and support to field programs in HIV and AIDS. The Office provides input to decisions concerning the strategic allocation of financial and human resources in the sector and assists in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs. This entails ensuring the technical integrity of Agency and Mission strategies; providing global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment, managing numerous research and field support programs; and monitoring and reporting on the impact of the Agency's HIV and AIDS program.
INTRODUCTION:
The HIV/AIDS Research Portfolio Advisor (Advisor) will serve as a key member of the Research Team in OHA's Technical Leadership and Research (TLR) Division. The TLR Division provides technical and programmatic guidance for state-of-the art programs for HIV prevention, care, and treatment as well as the application of related research into effective interventions and policies. The Research Team manages a portfolio of over thirty cooperative agreements and contracts in HIV Vaccine Research and Development (R&D), Microbicides R&D, and HIV/AIDS implementation research. The Advisor will support integrated planning across the research portfolio, help ensure efficient management processes, and facilitate regular communication and close collaboration between the wide variety of partners involved in various research activities.
The Advisor will be responsible for supporting continual improvements to the processes and tools by which research activities are strategized, prioritized, managed, and monitored, supporting the team to implement these changes and facilitating seamless coordination between the OHA Research Team, implementing partners, and other GH offices and USG agencies. These include helping to improve the planning processes across research activities, supporting collaborations on specific high-yield opportunities, and facilitating information sharing between research projects, GH offices and implementing partners.
The Advisor will work closely with the Research Team Lead, project management teams and technical advisors for a variety of biomedical and implementation research activities, communicate with a large number of interested parties, and strengthen linkages across OHA research portfolio as well as with other ongoing research activities at USAID/Washington and in the field. S/he will receive day to day technical and programmatic guidance from the TLR Division's Team Lead for Research as his/her onsite manager.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HIV/AIDS Research Portfolio Advisor will be responsible for:
- Supporting the development and implementation of standardized research portfolio management tools and processes:
- Supporting the Research Team Lead and project management teams in efficient coordination of OHA-funded programs covering HIV and AIDS biomedical and implementation research.
- Developing tools and processes for portfolio-level strategic planning, budget analysis, and fiscal monitoring, and ensuring tools and processes are consistently used and followed.
- Maintaining up-to-date programmatic and budget databases.
- Reviewing the accuracy of portfolio-level financial record keeping, accrual reporting, and routine research program reporting (e.g., Health Research Information Tracking).
- Assisting in research strategy planning and reviews.
- Assisting in developing Standard Operating Procedures across the overall portfolio.
- Supporting site monitoring and mid-term and end-of-project performance evaluations.
- Assisting in collating data and information for the Research Report to Congress.
- Supporting harmonized planning and strategic linkages of activities across the research portfolio.
- B. Facilitating team and partner communication and collaboration:
- Facilitating communication between and collaboration across projects, as well as to external stakeholders, donors, and the private sector.
- Coordinating effective knowledge management (scientific and programmatic) within the Research Team to ensure timely action.
- Serving as the point of contact for broad (beyond project level) strategic communication with collaborators, donors, foundations, and international normative bodies.
- C. Gathering scientific information and expert input to support sound decision-making:
- Continuously gathering strategic information from a variety of sources.
- Conducting periodic literature reviews and maintaining relevant data libraries and sharing as needed.
- Assisting in organizing strategic consultations, technical groups, and project advisory committees.
- Providing support to the Research Team Lead in strategic discussions, consultations and fiscal planning.
- Supporting timely application of scientific developments and expert committee recommendations to inform research program management decisions.
- Strengthening engagement of other USAID Offices and Missions to support biomedical and implementation science research priorities:
- Supporting outreach and education to field Missions for introduction of new products, technologies, and program approaches.
- Supporting and strengthening communication, coordination, and collaboration with GH Offices and USAID Missions.
- Supporting communication of research developments and program priorities to the broader OHA and USAID.
International and domestic travel up to 10%.
Training and professional development (7%)
- Keeping abreast of literature and latest developments of standardized research portfolio management tools and processes.
- Deepening knowledge of HIV and AIDS biomedical and implementation research.
- Participating in interagency and intra-agency working groups as appropriate to SOW.
- Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in public health, biological sciences, social sciences or a related field.
- 0-7 years' experience in public health programming, preferably HIV/AIDS, with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
- Experience working on research projects or assisting research programs.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of biomedical and implementation research as applied to HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment.
- Experience reviewing and synthesizing scientific literature and maintaining databases.
- Demonstrated experience in task-oriented coordination and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated excellence working in team contexts.
- Experience in assisting with project monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility and openness to effectively function in the context of evolving science and changing program priorities.
- Ability to travel internationally.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by August 4, 2015 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.
Inaugural Forum on Population Health Equity
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 part of an international cast of health leaders addressing issues of population health equity, from racial inequities and the built environment to macro-economic shocks and housing effects on population health.
Click here for more info: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/social-and-behavioral-sciences/inaugural-forum-on-population-health-equity-3/
