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Are you committed to improving access to quality primary health care to under-served communities? Are you interested in increasing the global exchange of best practices related to community health and programs? If so, Initiatives Inc. is seeking a Public Health intern with some background on Community Health Workers and an... More
Mathematica Policy Research (MPR) is considered an architect of social policy research and is dedicated to improving public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear in regards to assessing the effectiveness of policies and programs. They are interested in recruiting students for positions open in... More
The Aurum Institute is a South African, public-benefit organization with over 15 years' experience in leading the response, treatment and research efforts to eradicate TB and HIV. They work alongside government, the mining industry, among NGOs and in communities to better understand the epidemics and provide real solutions. The Aurum Institute... More
The FXB Center for Health and Human Rights, located at the Harvard School of Public Health, combines the academic strengths of research and teaching with a strong commitment to service and policy development. The FXB Center works to promote the rights and wellbeing of children and adolescents in extreme circumstances... More
The Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School is looking for a Full-Time Research Assistant in their Health Care Policy Department. Learn more and apply here.
The United Nations Young Professionals Program (YPP) is an opportunity for young professionals aged 32 and under who speak English and/or French fluently, hold a first level university degree in a relevant field and are a national of a participating country, such as the United States. Currently they have several... More
International Public Health Organization-Research /Development /Admin Openings The Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) is a growing independent organization dedicated to curbing the global problem of antibiotic resistance and to improving antibiotic use through research and education. All positions with the Alliance provide staff with an opportunity to learn... More
The Environmental Health Department is looking for TAs for the Fall 2014 semester for all sections of EH717 Foundations Of Environmental Health. Please find a detailed list of days/times/professors for each section below. If interested in finding out more information and meeting with the professor, please contact Carolyn Weber, EH... More
WHEN: Sunday, July 27, 2014 | 6:30pm-10pm WHERE: Addis Red Sea | 544 Tremont Street, Boston, MA - 02116 WHAT: Join Africans in Boston for a few drinks, Ethiopian food and meet Africans, friends of Africans, professionals and students working together to make a difference in our communities! RSVP now to confirm seat but walk-ins are also welcome Don't forget your business... More
Global Health & Innovation Conference Presented by Unite For Sight, 12th Annual Conference Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29, 2015 The Global Health & Innovation Conference is the world's largest global health conference and social entrepreneurship conference. This must-attend, thought-leading conference annually convenes 2,200 leaders, change-makers, students, and... More
GHFP-II Webinar An Online Career Conversation with Global Health Professionals Date and Time Thursday, July 24th, 2014 2 - 3 pm Eastern | 11 am - 12 pm Pacific Click here for registration Take an hour on July 24th to join a unique conversation featuring global health professionals with a diverse range of experiences and areas... More
Global Pediatric Fellowship in Health Service Delivery Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital We are currently accepting applications for the Global Pediatric Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. This is a two year training program, in which Fellows rotate in 6 month blocks between a field placement in Haiti, Rwanda, or Liberia, More
SPH IH 756 - Analytical Methods for Pharmaceutical Systems Assessment This course offered on Tuesdays from 10:00am-1:00pm. This course, taught by Professor Laing, aims to help students: Develop skills essential to assessing and evaluating pharmaceutical policy and the performance of pharmaceutical programs. Develop a pharmaceutical country profile. Analyze medicine prices and availability. Apply technical guidelines, and... More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking a Behavioral Scientist in their Department of Health and Human Services. The posting will close on Monday, July 21. If you are interested in learning more about the position and/or applying click here.
