13th annual Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale

August 25th, 2015 in Conferences/Seminars

Are you interested in attending or presenting at the upcoming 13th annual Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale on April 16-17, 2016, which is the world’s largest and leading global health conference as well as the largest social entrepreneurship conference.

Research, program, and Innovation Prize/impact pitch abstracts are currently being accepted. The first abstract deadline is August 31.

The registration rate increases after July 31; register during July for the lowest registration rate.

Spark MicroGrants – Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Position Description

August 25th, 2015 in Jobs

Spark MicroGrants

Spark MicroGrants (www.sparkmicrogrants.org) is a young, rapidly scaling organization pioneering a new approach to international aid. Spark proactively reaches out to rural poor villages and helps community members to design, implement and manage their own social impact projects. Since July 2010 we have developed over 100 community partnerships across Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi to spark community-driven impact projects which have included schools, community farms, electricity lines and much more.

Who we are

Spark team members are passionate about our vision to help create a world where everyone will live with dignity and define their own positive future. At Spark our values are what define us and shape the work that we do. While we do recognize that values can and do change over time the following five values have stuck as core principles that guide everything we do and strive to be. We are:
1) Facilitators. We don’t impose; we enable others to generate impact.

2) Community-driven. We are motivated by what is best for the community.

3) Process-centered. The how of what we do is just as important as the what.

4) Authentic. Our vision and values live in everything we do. 5) Passionate. We are deeply committed to our work and love what we do!

Job Description (Spark Microgrants - ME Manager Position Description)

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager monitors, evaluates and reports on Spark’s organizational objectives and programmatic work across three countries. This is an exciting opportunity to support Spark’s model development and demonstrate our impact to enable rapid scalability. The M&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and reporting on ongoing community-based programs, and organization wide targets and country specific targets across three countries. The Manager is responsible for managing in-country data collection, ensuring quality of and coordinating data collection across the organization. The right candidate must be motivated, independent and passionate about the chance to make a difference in the early stages of a growing organization. The M&E Manager will receive exceptional on the ground experience, have a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of a new model for aid and liaise with rural communities working across sectors and countries to improve their support systems.

Responsibilities:

 Work closely with Program Director to strengthen data-driven program development and decision making
 Monitor program and develop targets for organizational and staff outputs
 Review and report on quarterly targets
 Ensure all aspects of data integrity – data collection, entry, checking, cleaning, analysis and reporting
 Manage and report on organizational data from all partner communities to staff and partners
 Lead the evolution and adaptation of existing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and systems
 Ensure that accountability practices are consistent and effective
 Lead facilitation, training and capacity building of M&E and organizational staff
 Coordinate narrative program feedback from stakeholders and translate into reports
 Provide recommendations on program impact, follow-up and long-term sustainability
 Engage with external organizations, resources and research to inform organizational learning and development, and raise the profile of Spark’s model and framework
 Provide guidance on the conceptualization of external evaluation, and support on implementation

Location: Musanze, Rwanda or Mbale, Uganda
Preferred Start Date: October 2015
Contract Length: 2 years minimum

Requirements: 1) Minimum bachelors degree, masters preferred. Study in Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Statistics or related degree essential 2) 2-3 years of professional experience in East or Central Africa 3) Demonstrated
success in past leadership: achieving ambitious, measurable results in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings 4) Fluency in English is required.

Qualified applicants must be able to answer ‘yes’ to all of the following questions:

1) Do you have experience conceptualizing, developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation system using participatory methods?
2) Do you have experience providing capacity building, training or facilitated learning?
3) Do you have strong analytical skills?
4) Are you fluent in STATA, SPSS, or a similar programs?
5) Are you an experienced user of Salesforce, or a similar program?
6) Do you have superior organizational ability and diligence: able to plan well and manage effectively?
7) Are you flexible and able to learn and work independently without waiting for external motivation?
8) Are you excited about working to bring dignity and inclusion back to development?
9) Are you bored when not being challenged?
10) Do you thrive in a passionate and entrepreneurial organization?
11) Are you able to remain patient, positive and flexible in a dynamic environment?
12) Do you enjoy working and building relationships within a multi-cultural team?
13) Do you believe in leadership through inclusion, empathy and mutual accountability?
14) Do you value the process as much as the end result?

Please submit your application at: http://bit.ly/SPARKMG_monitoringandevaluationmanager_application
We look forward to hearing from you!

Practicum Opportunity with Seed Global Health

August 21st, 2015 in Practicums/Internships

Practicum Posting – Seed Global Health

 Agency Name: Seed Global Health

Address:  125 Nashua Street, Suite 722, Boston MA 02114

Website: http://www.seedglobalhealth.org/

 Agency description/mission statement:

Seed Global Health develops powerful partnerships to strengthen health systems globally. In partnership with the Peace Corps and the President’s Emergency Program For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), we launched the Global Health Service Partnership (GHSP), a public-private collaboration investing in local capacity and human capital for better health care in resource-limited countries. We collaborate with our flagship academic partner, Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Global Health, for infrastructure and program support.
The Peace Corps has a rich 50+ year history of deploying Americans in service as volunteers. The GHSP deploys American physicians and nurses for one year assignments as faculty and partners at medical and nursing schools in resource-limited settings. Global Health Service Partnership Volunteers will expand Peace Corps’ healthcare efforts to clinical education and direct care.  Seed Global Health brings expertise in medical and nursing education and rich knowledge of clinical education in resource-limited countries. Seed Global Health provides support for site selection, applicant recruitment and screening, orientation and training, field support, and monitoring and evaluation as well as stipend support to participating volunteer educators.

Practicum project/scope of work:

As the third class of volunteers begins their year of service, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team at Seed Global Health is preparing multiple tools to assess the experiences of the volunteer, student, faculty, and leadership.  The M&E intern will have an opportunity to participate in and take on projects related to:

• Entry, cleaning and analysis of GHSP Volunteers’ monthly reporting data
• Entry, cleaning and analysis of pre- and post-course evaluation data
• Drafting, submission and amending IRB protocols
• Developing, piloting and editing assessment tools
• Abstract and poster development
• Researching current status of Human Resources for Health in partner countries
• Preparing and analyzing post-activity feedback surveys
• Drafting and editing reports

Minimum skills:

• Required: Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills;
• Desired: Experience with tool development and basic quantitative data analysis; Familiarity with M&E and/or clinical education a plus

Time / Dates of Availability:

September 2015 to December or January with potential to extend through May 2016.  Actual start and end date are flexible.  A full year commitment is preferred but applicants who are only available for one semester are encouraged to apply.  The internship can begin on/after September 16^th. Weekly schedule is also flexible based on the intern’s availability.  The intern would average 8 hours per week but actual hours may vary due to the schedule of M&E activities.

Number of students requested:

1

 Stipend and support:

A small stipend will be provided.  A desktop computer and workstation at Seed’s office (125 Nashua Street, Suite 722, Boston MA 02114) will be available for use.

 To apply:

Please email cover letter and CV to Libby Cunningham (lcunningham@seedglobalhealth.org)

 Application deadline:

August 25^th

 Field Supervisor:

Libby Cunningham, MPH

Program Manager, Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation

617-643-8234

lcunningham@seedglobalhealth.org

Implementation Research and Delivery Science Internship Program at MSH

August 21st, 2015 in Practicums/Internships

Please click on the following attachments for more details:

MSH RMNCH Implementation Research Delivery Science Internship Program - Description

MSH Implementation Research and Delivery Science Internship Program - Application Form for 2015-16

MSH Implementation Research and Delivery Science Internship Program - Recommendation Form for 2015-16

Public Affairs Advisor position (Global Health Fellows Program)

August 21st, 2015 in Fellowships

Global Health Fellows Program

Technical Advisor I: Public Affairs Advisor

Office of HIV/AIDS

Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Location: Arlington, VA

Assignment: Two year fellowship

GHFP II-P4-168

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 Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) is one of several offices in the Agency's Bureau for Global Health and manages the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programs as part of an interagency group coordinated by the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator at the US Department of State. OHA has over 150 dedicated staff, including technical, administrative and management experts and funds over 100 implementing partners who manage the Agency's HIV and AIDS programs. This position will directly support the Communications Team and public affairs needs of the Office.

INTRODUCTION:

The Public Affairs Advisor (Advisor) is an integral part of the Communications Team, working with the Senior Public Affairs Advisor and the Public Affairs Analyst. The work of this position is essential to ensure consistent information coming from the OHA. The Advisor will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the Office's communications strategy. The Public Affairs Advisor will receive day to day guidance from the Senior Public Affairs Advisor as his/her onsite manager.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Public Affairs Advisor will be responsible for:

• Coordinating OHA's online communications activities and proactively identifying/developing opportunities to promote technical programs, announcements, and key results through internal and external websites and traditional/social media.
• Generating new content/stories for IMPACT blog, Frontlines and other internal and external editorial channels, including various newsletters such as Inside OHA, the office's flagship newsletter. Liaising with key technical and communications staff in OHA, across the Bureau and throughout the Agency as well as at partner organizations to coordinate efforts.
• Coordinating media outreach for events/announcements including implementation of strategy, pitch development, and wrap up reports.
• Coordinating social media, including updates to GH's Facebook and Twitter, and identifying ways to generate leads. Working closely with OHA contractors on web and social media maintenance and upkeep.
• Keeping track of the OHA calendar of events and newsletter listserves. Providing guidance on branding and marking.
• Reviewing internal and external documents such as blogs, reports and memos for the Administrator before release.
• Supporting the Senior Advisor for Public Affairs in cultivating relationships with external partners, Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, and other US Government communications counterparts to share information, cross-promote and collaborate on strategic efforts.
• Coordinating implementation of communications activities around major events, conferences and relevant observance days.
• Assisting in editorial and knowledge management activities, including developing press releases, fact sheets, Q&As, op-eds, speeches/remarks and other collateral. Working closely with implementing partners to collect success stories and other materials that support USAID's HIV and AIDS work.
• Coordinating internal and external communication requests for information, including scheduling requests, briefers, action memos and notes to the field.
• Attending Bureau and Agency communications meetings, serving as key member, and collaborating on Bureau-wide activities.

International and domestic travel approximately 20%

Training and professional development (7%)

• Keeping abreast of literature and latest developments in the fields of public affairs.
• Deepening knowledge of public affairs.
• 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 or a related discipline (international health, strategic communications or public affairs).
• General knowledge and interest in global health and development issues, particularly in HIV/AIDS, as well as interest in working in the public sector.
• Demonstrated ability in communications program implementation and execution.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously, work quickly to meet competing deadlines, develop a solid understanding of Agency policy and guidelines, incorporate practices and procedures and develop a thorough understanding of the PEPFAR goals and initiatives.
• Proven record of excellent organizational, management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to navigate within a large, complex federal agency to meet goals.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• 0-7 years' of progressively responsible experience in public policy and communication, preferably working in a global health arena, with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting.

• 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 September 1, 2015 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

Health Educator Position available with S.O.U.L. Foundation Sector: Sexual, Reproductive & Maternal Health

August 21st, 2015 in Jobs

Organization: S.O.U.L. Foundation Sector: Sexual, Reproductive & Maternal Health (SRMH)

Job Type: Part Time

Job Title: S.O.U.L. Health Educator

Project Duration: 1 year, full-time (contract with possibility for renewal)

At S.O.U.L. Foundation, we work to foster sustainable and vibrant Ugandan communities through unique partnerships focused on education, women’s empowerment, food security, and health. Based in Bujagali Falls, S.O.U.L. Foundation is currently using its findings from a 10-month maternal health needs assessment to design a comprehensive maternal health education project as part of the S.O.U.L. Foundation Antenatal Education Center (AEC). With these findings, our goal is to increase education of and access to quality healthcare with a focus on maternal and child health. S.O.U.L. Foundation seeks a Health Educator to educate 420 women and 210 men, as well as 107 VHTs.

Click here for more details: ToR_S O U L Health Educator

Executive Director position with Lwala Community Alliance

August 21st, 2015 in Jobs

Job Opening: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Please click here for a detailed description of our Executive Director position.

Website: http://lwalacommunityalliance.org/staff/job-openings/

The Opportunity
LCA is a late-stage startup, now in its adolescent phase as an organization. It has made a transformative impact in Migori County, Kenya through its innovative community-based programs. The new Executive Director has the opportunity to build on a solid foundation of impact and lead LCA into the next season of growth and maturity. The organization has a robust strategic plan with actionable goals and measurable results. Reporting to the board of directors, the new ED will assume overall strategic and operational responsibility for LCA’s staff, programs, and finances and serve as a steadfast steward of the mission. The ED will ensure current strategy execution, future strategy development, and be the public face of the organization.

The organization’s place-based community model offers lessons with importance well beyond its rural location. LCA documents evidence of impact and purposefully shares these lessons with peer organizations to foster transferability to other similar settings. The new ED has the opportunity to further this work, positioning the organization as a center of excellence for community-based change in a rural setting with acute development needs.

Key Priorities & Responsibilities
1. Strategic Action
In partnership with our Kenya-based Managing Director and other senior staff, the ED will lead execution of our recently approved 2020 Strategy, including formulating annual work plans, driving program results through improved monitoring and evaluation systems, and evaluating new program ideas. The ED will also look ahead to 2030, envisioning the future state of the organization and planning organizational initiatives that align with that vision.

2. Staff Leadership and Management
The ED will champion an organizational culture that promotes “wholeness of life” in the staff and encourage excellent performance throughout LCA. He/she will ensure organizational structure and staffing levels support operational efficiency. The ED plays a key role in inspiring the staff in Kenya and the U.S. to embody the values of the organization and driving consistency, high performance, and constancy around the mission. He/she will also create the framework and tools for professional development, retention, and recruiting future staff while working to build meaningful relationships with U.S. and Kenya-based staff.

3. Build Financial Resources
With the support of the Partnerships and Communications Manager, the ED will cultivate strategic relationships with current and future partners and fundraise to meet the annual budget of $2M. The ED will lead the development and execution of a fundraising strategy to raise restricted and unrestricted institutional and individual funding at the $50k+ level. With active participation from the LCA board and development staff, the ED will ensure organizational financial health while implementing tactical and creative approaches to fundraising and visibility.

4. Champion the Mission and Lead by Example
As the external and internal ambassador of the community, the ED will tell the compelling story of LCA’s pursuit of holistic, comprehensive community support with health, education, and economic empowerment programs. The ED will ensure strong measurement and evaluation to capture impact and lessons learned that will be shared with the broader international development community. The ED will build LCA’s thought leadership through networking, writing, and speaking, as well as PR opportunities to gain exposure through external media.

5. Engage and Partner With the Board
Thoughtfully and meaningfully engage and partner with the board in strategic and fundraising activities. The ED will work in partnership with the Board Chair and committee chairs to recruit new board members, liaise with board committees, and facilitate quarterly board meetings. The ED should proactively engage board members as a sounding board, leveraging their capacity to support the organization and their functional expertise in fundraising, international development, business, and public health.

6. Ensure Financial Stability
Lead the annual budget approval process with the board of directors and ensure that all areas of the organization operate within the approved budget. In conjunction with the Board Treasurer, ensure revenues and expenses (actuals and projections) are updated in a timely manner. Implement metrics to link program outcomes to financial investment. In partnership with Board Treasurer and outside auditors, ensure annual audits are completed in the U.S. and Kenya.

The Ideal Candidate Is…

• Passionate. This role will be more than a job. You believe in the power of community-based change. You share our commitment to delivering holistic, multi-dimensional programming in health, education, and community development. You are authentic, hard working, and love to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. Your integrity is unquestioned and you are excited by the thought of spending approximately 75 days/year in Lwala, Kenya.
• A leader. You love to build and lead teams. People are inspired by you and want to follow you. You have the rare ability to rally the troops, communicate clearly and motivate others to work hard. You reward commitment to the mission and affirm the value of contributions. You are compassionate, a good listener, and the kind of person colleagues want to sit next to on the 18-hour trip from the U.S. to Kenya. You will find ways to connect our Nashville and Kenya-based teams and build cross-cultural relationships.
• Business-minded. You have a track record of managing operations, organizing people, implementing systems, raising funds, building relationships, and overseeing programs. You understand the importance of humility and listening. You have strong business acumen, are comfortable with ambiguity, and know when and how to make clear decisions. You possess high emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity, enjoy working with many different types of people, and welcome the challenge that comes with doing hard work in difficult parts of the world.
• Strategic. You see both the weeds and the trees and can find the path to take our programs – and impact – to the next level. You can demonstrate the ability to strengthen programs, measure impact, and position us for an even more expansive reach in the future.
• A closer. You are comfortable asking for money and not deterred by the word “no”. You know how to ask and negotiate partnerships and major gifts with both individual and institutional partners. You are a skilled storyteller and love an audience. You are the consummate networker, able to work a room with confidence and poise. You build relationships to last.

Qualifications
Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least four years of senior executive leadership experience in the for-profit, social enterprise, or non-profit arena. A Bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree in a relevant discipline (such as an MBA, MPA or MPH) is preferred.

Demonstrated performance in outcomes-based organizations where candidates have successfully developed and operationalized strategies that have taken the organization to the next stage of growth is highly desirable. Familiarity with a variety of international development models and theories of change is an asset.

Success cultivating and soliciting major donors or proven business development experience is strongly desired.
Experience expanding early stage organizations to maturity, building a new center, division, or program area from the ground up at a national or international nonprofit is a plus.

To Be Considered
Please submit your resume and cover letter online at http://candidates.waldronhr.com. Cover letters expressing your passion for the mission and fit for the role should be addressed to Melissa Merritt.

Build Your Best Global Health Resume – Interactive Google Hangout by USAID Global Health Fellows II

August 14th, 2015 in Conferences/Seminars, Outside Announcements

Google Hangout on Air: BUILD YOUR BEST GLOBAL HEALTH RESUME

We have had a great response so far and would like to remind everyone to join USAID's Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II next week - Thursday, August 20 - for an interactive Google Hangout on Air (GHOA) entitled, "Build Your Best Global Health Resume." During this this On Air event GHFP-II's recruitment and performance specialists will comment on and review a resume from an MPH student at Drexel University.  This is a great opportunity to hear from an employer's perspective to learn what you can do to make your resume stand out from the crowd when applying to global health positions. 

Moderator: Robert Leone, GHFP-II Outreach and Communications Senior Advisor. Robert has 13 years of experience in the global health field specializing in student career counseling, and outreach across the country. 

Panelists:

• Jennifer Kaindi, GHFP-II Lead Recruiter, specializes in recruiting diverse talent in a variety of global health specialties such as maternal and child health. For nearly 3 years she has provided advice and management of the recruitment process, from screening to hiring. Jennifer attends global health and international development conferences sharing her guidance with individuals interested in global health careers with GHFP-II.
• Elise Mann, GHFP-II Lead of Performance and Career Development, has proven experience in performance management and career development for over 100 GHFP-II Fellows working with the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Elise contributes to USAID's efforts to develop a diverse global health workforce by connecting others to the resources which enable them to implement projects and programs.
• Tami Hill, Master of Public Health (MPH) Student at Drexel University, who recently returned from a global health experience in the Gambia, Africa. Tami is interested in addressing health disparities, particularly those that impact African American women and girls in marginalized communities. Tami is concentrating in Health Management in Policy and her ultimate career goal is to become an obstetrician/gynecologist and work to reduce health disparities. 

 Follow this link to register: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=426e02e2-2d27-4bbf-a9cf-db097d668667&c=003c86a0-aac6-11e3-b2d7-d4ae5292c3f3&ch=0135b3b0-aac6-11e3-b2e1-d4ae5292c3f3

Grants Manager Position with World Health Partners (WHP)

August 10th, 2015 in Jobs

Grants Manager

• New Delhi, India
• Full-time

Website: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/WorldHealthPartners/81426279-grants-manager

Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit – Research Assistant (RA)

August 10th, 2015 in Jobs, Practicums/Internships

Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit - Research Assistant (RA)

The BU School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center’s Clinical Addiction Research and Education
(CARE) Unit is seeking a bright and motivated student to assist faculty and staff with research
activities. The CARE Unit is an academic unit addressing clinical, education, and research aspects
of alcohol and other drug use disorders, including the relationship between substance use and
HIV/AIDS in international settings.

Research Assistant (RA) responsibilities may include:

 Assisting in the preparation of grant proposals
 Literature searches & maintaining a reference database (i.e. RefWorks)
 Creating & editing research presentations with PowerPoint
 Assisting with NIH and IRB reports
 Assisting with planning, marketing, and evaluation of an addiction medicine
training program
 Editing & submitting journal articles
 Coordinating meetings (e.g., preparing handouts, taking minutes, arranging conference
calls)
 Making travel arrangements
 Editing website content
 Misc. tasks (e.g., on-campus errands, data entry)
Preferred experience, skills, & interests:
 Enrolled in a Masters of Public Health program through at least December 2016
 Ability to make a one-year commitment
 Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline-driven environment
 Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team
 Interest in HIV or addiction issues
 Ability to work 15-20 hours a week

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented student to gain
experience in grant preparation, program implementation/delivery, and the conduct of
research. The CARE Unit is located on the BU Medical Campus in the Crosstown Building (801
Massachusetts Avenue).

Please send a cover letter (indicating when you could start) and a resume to:
Natalia Gnatienko, MPH
Research Project Manager
natalia.gnatienko@bmc.org