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Strong analytic skills (preferably master's in epidemiology/biostatistics), and two-three years of work experience. Some research experience (co-authoring abstracts and publications) and proven experience with teaching/training or capacity building in developing settings would be highly desirable. Learn more and apply here.
Global Health Fellows II has several summer internship opportunities available, and are accepting applications through January 8th. A few of the various availabilities to highlight are: Gender and HIV intern Monitoring and Evaluation Intern Family Planning Resources Intern Population and Reproductive Health Communications Intern Click here to find the list of opportunities and apply.
Core Course Tutors Needed! The BUSPH Core Course Tutoring Program is currently recruiting tutors for the spring semester. The Core Course Tutoring Program is designed to provide free tutoring in the MPH core courses for MPH students. Tutors are needed for all core courses and may be from any concentration and... More
Application Deadline: March 18, 2015 Decision: By end of March Starting Approximately: June 1, 2015 The BU Center for Global Health and Development (CGHD), School of Public Health (SPH), and the College of Communication (COM) have an ongoing partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting (http://pulitzercenter.org/). The goal of this collaboration is... More
Diaspora Internship 2015 All applications for WARA grants, including the Diaspora Internship, must be submitted online. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2015. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the Diaspora Graduate Student Internship competition is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in the M.A. program... More
Johns Hopkins University Annual Public Health in Asia Symposium Presents: Chronic Diseases and Conditions Saturday, 28 February 2015 Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland Call for Papers The Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Asia Symposium aims to provide a platform for both undergraduate and graduate students to explore various research topics at the Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus. More
Seeking a qualified Teaching Fellow for HS 440, "Qualitative Research Strategies in Global Public Health", which meets on Wednesdays from 1-4PM on the Charles River campus (CAS 324). The ideal candidate would have some experience employing qualitative methods in health settings or would be otherwise knowledgeable of relevant methods and... More
African Strategies for Health (ASH) Intern Scope of Work Program Activity: Website and Graphic Design ASH contacts: Gayle Mendoza, Advocacy and Communications Advisor Number of days: 10 – 20 hours per week Dates: January – May 2015 (flexible) Principal working office: Arlington, VA (option for working remotely) Compensation: No financial compensation is available with this... More
Come to explore the pathways to commercialization for your global health innovation with the experts. Invited speakers have been successful in bringing medical devices and mHealth products to market for improving global health. When Tuesday February 24, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST Where Boston University, Photonics Center 8 St. Mary's Street 9th Floor Colloquium... More
Position Announcement Development Coordinator Full-time position based in Washington D.C. Population Action International (PAI), a leading advocate for family planning and reproductive health in the developing world, seeks a Development Coordinator to work in PAI’s Resources Development department. PAI advocates for women and families to have access to contraception in order to improve their... More
Policy dialogue on maternal health in Nigeria, about next steps for improving maternal health in Nigeria among key decision-makers in Nigeria. Event will be linked over live video conferencing in DC--and an online live-stream that will be completely open-access: : http://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/emerging-priorities-for-maternal-health-nigeria-abuja-and-washington-dc
Join us on December 18th for a Google Hangout on Air that will focus on our summer 2015 internships with the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Our Hangout on Air will feature GHFP-II staff and current and recent interns. Hear first-hand about the application process, what you can learn... More
Wednesday, December 17, 8pm EST - A live webcast featuring a panel of Doctors Without Borders aid workers and experts, who will give a firsthand account of MSF's response to major crises, including Syria, South Sudan, West Africa, Central African Republic, and Afghanistan. Register here.
Program Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean Medicines for Humanity Job Title: Program Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean Reports to: Program Director Location: No specific location required (but Boston area, Haiti, or the Dominican Republic preferred) Date of posting: 12/5/2014 Medicines for Humanity (MFH) is a small, dynamic organization with a compelling mission... More
