Project Coordinators, Private Health Provision (Multiple Countries)
Background
- Project Title: Private Healthcare Provision
- Location: Ghana (Accra), Kenya (Nairobi), Nigeria (Lagos)
- Start date (month/year) and duration: September 2012 (Commitment of 2 years)
- Deadline to apply: August 31st 2012
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks three qualified Project Coordinators to join a new, multi-country impact evaluation which measures the health impacts of improving the quality of private healthcare provision in Africa. This project evaluates a private-sector health provision program which will use social franchising to increase the scale and scope of health services provided in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria. The intervention is two-fold, and aims to impact health outcomes through both the supply of services, and demand for them.
The evaluation aims to answer the following research questions: How effective and cost-effective is social franchising compared to the existing private health service delivery system? Are there economies of scope in franchising a range of service areas rather than family planning alone? How effective and cost-effective are supply-side interventions, aimed at improving quality of care and providing credit, when added to the franchising model? How much more effective and cost-effective are supply-side interventions when combined with demand-side financing interventions? What are the market impacts of the interventions? How does the intervention change the quality and price of services at targeted providers and their competitors?
The three positions will be based in Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya; and Lagos, Nigeria, respectively. The research team will be led by Paul Gertler (UC Berkeley), and also include Rachel Gardner (UC Berkeley), Joshua Gruber (UC Berkeley), Sebastian Galiani (Washington University), Jishnu Das (World Bank), Sergio Bautista (INSP) and Elana Safran (IPA). The Project Coordinator will oversee all in-country activities, as part of a cross-country evaluation team which reports to the US-based Senior Project Coordinator, with frequent communication with counterparts in other countries.
Job Responsibilities
- Work with the research team and implementing partner to develop standard operating procedures for research design, catered to the country-specific program implementation.
- Oversee and monitor implementation throughout the program area, as according to research design, and manage relationships between research team and implementing partner.
- Work with the research team and cross-country coordinators to develop and refine surveying instruments and data collection plans for provider/facility surveys. In Ghana and Kenya, there is also an option to develop and conduct a household/health measurement survey.
- Oversee and monitor data collection and survey field work for multiple surveys, including coordinating planning and logistics with implementing partner and local government bodies, and hiring and training enumerators.
- Oversee and develop workplan for 1-2 research associates, and other field staff.
- Manage the in-country evaluation budget.
- In Nigeria, negotiate contracts with third-party survey firm.
- Checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis.
- Assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, and supporting outreach to policymakers in country.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s level degree in public health, public policy, economics, social sciences, or related fields.
- Several years of work experience in development, development research, and/or global health; experience working with public or private healthcare providers a plus;
- At least three years of project management experience are required. Extensive experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of field workers, is preferred.
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of data management, econometrics, and programming in Stata.
- Fluency and excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player.
We expect a minimum commitment of two years for these positions, which we expect to begin in September 2012. We are hiring for three positions, based in each of the participating countries: Ghana (Accra), Kenya (Nairobi), and Nigeria (Lagos).
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted via email to jobs@poverty-action.org, copying esafran@poverty-action.org. Please ensure that the subject line reads “100712IPAAfrica, Private Health Provision, Project Coordinator.” In the body of the email, please specify your location of preference. Please attach the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining interest in the position and fit for the role
- CV/resume
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to the application deadline. The application deadline is August 31st, 2012.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Project Coordinator. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-info@poverty-action.org.
IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment. The IPA EOE policy provides equal employment, volunteer, and service opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, veteran status, disability (including HIV/AIDS), or any other status protected by applicable law.
BU Immunology training program-part-time administrative assistant needed
The Immunology training program is looking for a part-time administrative assistant. The employee will be responsible for the training program budget, travel reimbursements, student relations, maintain training positions in NIH ERA commons, compile yearly reports, update web pages, organize seminars including travel and hotel for out of town speakers, maintain student recruitment data and attend multiple committee meetings each month. Applicants should possess BA/BS, enjoy a fast paced, learn as you go environment, and work well with faculty, students and staff. The position is for 20 hours per week.
Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Carolyn Weber (carolyn5@bu.edu).
Fully Funded Practicum Opportunity—Summer 2013 with the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting International Reporting Fellowship
The BU Center for Global Health & Development (CGHD), School of Public Health (SPH), and the College of Communication (COM) in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting (http://pulitzercenter.org/) are offering a paid international reporting Fellowship to two BU students.
During this summer Fellowship, two outstanding BU students will have the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., at the Pulitzer Center headquarters and to travel internationally (likely to a developing country) on a 2-3 week reporting trip mentored by a professional journalist.
Qualifications: Applicants must have some documented experience in both public health and journalism. This experience can be demonstrated through course work and instructor recommendations.
SPH Student Eligibility: Current student enrolled in any SPH concentration; enrolled, will enroll for Spring 2013, or already completed a class in the Department of Journalism or some other documented experience with reporting. Eligible COM courses include:
COM JO702 Advanced Science Writing
COM JO703 Magazine Writing
COM JO519 Narrative Radio
Funding Available: Approximately $5,000 will be available per student to be used toward each Fellow's international reporting trip to cover transportation, lodging and related hard costs, and toward living expenses in Washington, DC.
Application Deadline: March 22, 2013
Decision by Mid-April
Timing Approximately: June 1, 2012 through August 2013
For Further Information: Contact Anne Donohue in COM (adonohue@bu.edu) OR
Jennifer Beard in SPH (jenbeard@bu.edu)
Web access to distinguished speakers on universal access to health care TONIGHT! 9/26 at 6:30pm
The Rockefeller Foundation, The Lancet, and Results for Development Institute are pleased to invite you to attend the launch of:
The Lancet Series on Universal Health Coverage
Featuring:
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization,
Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, and
Dr. Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation.
This event will be streamed live: http://bit.ly/Oq0htR
Wednesday, September 26th - 6:30-9:00pm
Grand Hyatt New York -109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal- New York, NY 10017
As the global movement towards universal health coverage (UHC) continues to grow, numerous countries are experimenting with models for moving toward UHC utilizing health financing mechanisms to protect against financial risk, increase access to essential health services, and improve health outcomes. This Series highlights multiple facets of what is happening with UHC globally including a perspective on the historical evolution of the economics and policy behind it, evidence on the effects of universal health coverage UHC on health outcomes, and an exploration of progress towards universal health coverage UHC in nine Asian and African countries.
Confirmed speakers include:
Dr. Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization
Dr. David de Ferranti, President of the Results for Development Institute
Dr. Ali Ghufron Mukti, Vice-Minister of Health, Indonesia
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Minister of Health, Ethiopia
Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Colombia University
Watch the Live Video Webcast beginning at 6:45pm EST.
Two employer info sessions IH Concentrator’s won’t want to miss: Physicians for Human Rights and Mali Health Organizing Project
There are two upcoming employer info sessions hosted by the Career Office that you will not want to miss!
Mali Health Organizing Project: Mali Health empowers Sikoro, an impoverished urban community in Mali, West Africa to transform maternal and child health sustainably.
Guest Speaker: Kris Ansin, Executive Director
Thursday, 10/4 5:00-5:50pm in CT460
Physicians for Human Rights: PHR is premier advocacy group on a myriad of global health issues, right here in Cambridge MA.
Guest Speakers:Kelly Bienhoff, Program Associate, Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones
Jillian Tuck, Asylum Program Associate
Thursday, 10/11 5:00-5:50pm in CT460A
RSVP: ltoby@bu.edu if interested in either of these sessions.
Would you like to know more about the MSW/MPH program and public health social work?
Did you know that in just three short years, you could earn your MPH and MSW, and graduate ready to be licensed to practice social work?
Come find out why 51 students are currently enrolled in the oldest and largest MSW/MPH program in the US.
An Information Session will be held on Tuesday October 16 at 5 pm in Talbot 211east conference room.
For more information, contact Mary Murphy Phillips at mcmurph@bu.edu or MSW/MPH Program Director Betty J Ruth at bjruth@bu.edu. For more information on the MSW/MPH program, visit the MSW/MPH web site at: www.bu.edu/ssw/mswmph
Global Nursing Caucus Conference! October 19th and 20th at UMass Boston
Global Nursing Caucus Conference
Engaging and Empowering Nurses in Global Health
Join us for a two-day conference for nurses interested in global health. We will be discussing a range of topics based on the following sub-themes:
Nursing education and training initiatives
Skills for promoting health in resource constrained settings
Partnerships and collaborations to advance health and the role of nursing
Our keynote speakers are Toni Hays RN, PhD and Barbara Smith PhD, RN, FAAN. Toni is the president of Regis College and has worked extensively on developing the Regis College Haiti Project. Barbara is a professor at the University of Maryland, School of Nursing. She has worked on many international nursing projects and research studies and is currently the principle investigator in at study Assessing Risk of Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens among Health Care Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Registration Fees:
Attendee: $130 early registration, $150 after October 1
Student rate: $65 early registration, $75 after October 1
Scholarship Information:
A limited number of student scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Student actively enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate nursing or public health program, in good standing
- Demonstrated interest in global health
- Willing to volunteer and help at the conference
- Have a professor send an email (from their school account) attesting you fulfill the above criteria.
Please send an email to globalnursingcaucus@gmail.com with the subject line “Conference Scholarship Application”; include a short description of your interest in the GNC Conference. Applications are due by October 10th, 2012.
Register Now!
When
Friday October 19, 2012 6:00 PM EDT- 9:00 PM EDT
-to-
Saturday October 20, 2012 8:00 AM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT
Where
University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston MA
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
"The mission of the Global Nursing Caucus is to advance the role of nursing in global health practice, education, and policy through advocacy, collaboration, engagement, and research."
Southern African Languages Conversation Group with the BU African Studies Center
Are you interested in Southern African languages? A group of students, faculty, and staff would like to start an bi-weekly conversation group. It would be a great opportunity to speak and compare Southern African languages and share resources in an informal environment. Speakers of isiZulu, isiXhosa, siSwati, and seSotho may be represented, but all languages and all levels are welcome! If interested, please email Jennifer Rosenbush at jennifer.rosenbush@gmail.com. Include your preferred days and language of interest.
House and Pet-Sitter Wanted
An International Health faculty member is seeking a house-sitter to live in her house in Jamaica Plain when she travels and take care of two very friendly, large dogs and a nice, social cat. The house is located in the Woodbourne Neighborhood of JP, about 10 minutes’ walk from the Forest Hills T Station on the Orange Line. Daily tasks are to feed and water the animals, walk the dogs for about an hour a day, provide general attention to the animals, and clean up as necessary. The house is quite nice and comfortable and the neighborhood is safe and pleasant. There is off-street parking, internet and cable access, etc. The next dates needed are October 13-25. $30/day. Please contact Sydney Rosen, sbrosen@bu.edu.
The Climate Crisis as a Health Crisis: Disease, Disasters, and a Path to Resilience with guest speaker Dan Ferber PhD
For all international health concentrators interested in environmental health, don't miss this seminar! If you would like to meet Dan Ferber, please attend the brown bag lunch session on Thursday, 9/27 at 1pm in CT305. All are welcome!!!
