By Juliana Restivo
Practicum Opportunity at the School of Public Health University of Western Cape South Africa
Background
Since 2014, faculty and MPH students have regularly visited the University of Western Cape (UWC) for varying periods. The most frequent visitor has been Prof Richard Laing who works with Dr Hazel Bradley on Pharmaceutical Public Health issues. Two MPH students, Chris Noble in 2015 and Selam Hailu in 2016 did their practicums in the summer at UWC. The Dean, Sandro Gallea and Prof Don Thea visited in late 2015 and Prof Andrew Stokes and Prof David Rosenbloom will be visiting in February 2017.
Practicum Description
During a three month period from May to August the BU MPH student would participate in a range of activities including some or all of the following:
- Participate and assist in the two short pharmaceutical public health related courses which occur during the 2017 Winter School. These would be on Promoting Rational Medicine Use (3-7 July) and Supply Chain Management (10 to 14 July).
- This would include matching the hard copy course materials with the soft copy version of the course materials.
- Facilitate group works in Medicines Supply Chain Management and Rational Medicines Use winter classes.
- Provide input for the Medicines Supply Management Course, e.g doing simulations in class to help students who have no experience in the work of medicines supply chain to get a feel of the work on the ground.
- Manage the evaluation process for the courses
- Develop a course report for each of the courses
- Work together with Mr. Wolde Amde and others at UWC on updating the school’s website related to pharmaceutical public health and maybe adding other relevant sections to make it more informative and timely.
- Work with Mr Wolde Amde on incorporating Pharmaceutical Public Health related materials into the existing social media sites
- Create a pharmaceutical public health short and long course alumni contact list that could be incorporated in the school’s website
- Visit health facilities and pharmacies in Cape Town
- Visit chronic dispensing unit (CDU) if possible to arrange
- Attend SOPH Public Lectures and regular SOPH Journal Club during practicum
- Possibly work with UWC students undertaking research related to pharmaceutical public health topics. This might include assisting with proposal development, literature reviews, data collection, data cleaning etc. This activity would depend on the stage at which students are in doing their research work.
Apply to
Dr Hazel Bradley BPharm, MPH, PhD, Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, South Africa at hbradley@uwc.ac.za . Early applications are encouraged as some students may need to apply for visas.
Additional Information
For additional information contact Prof Richard Laing at richardl@bu.edu or Selam Hailu at selamh@bu.edu
See Winter School web site at https://www.uwc.ac.za/Faculties/CHS/soph/Pages/Winter-School.aspx
Pharmaceutical Public Health at UWC at https://www.uwc.ac.za/Faculties/CHS/soph/Pages/PHARMACEUTICAL-PUBLIC-HEALTH.aspx
Boston University Project Director/Manager: Text Messaging Study
Boston University, Department of Health Policy and Health Services Research is seeking a project director/manager to manage a longitudinal, NIH-funded study on parent-targeted text messaging focused on improving child health and wellness, including oral health.
The primary responsibilities are: to manage all project activities and assure quality control for all operations; oversee enrollment of study participants and achievement of recruitment targets; staff hiring , supervision and training; participant tracking; oversight of IRB and NIH grant report submissions; monitoring expenditures, organizing advisory board meetings; serving as primary liaison with our clinic partners; and data management.
The position involves working within a multidisciplinary research team. Strong supervisory, organizational and interpersonal skills preferred. Experience with project management, IRB processes and NIH grant reports are desirable.
The Project Manager will report directly to the lead Principal Investigator (Dr. Belinda Borrelli) and will communicate regularly with the Co-PI, Dr. Henshaw. Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary and benefits are competitive. To be considered for this position, please send resume and cover letter outlining your supervisory experience to Dr. Borrelli (belindab@bu.edu)
Mobile and Electronic Health: Research Assistant
The Boston University (BU) Division of Behavioral Science Research in the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Research at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated full-time research assistant with a background in health psychology, behavioral medicine or a closely related field to join our ‘Center for Mobile and Electronic Health’, an exciting, new initiative funded by the Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research through its Affinity Research Collaborative (ARC) grant. The overall mission of the newly established Center is to conduct state-of-the art research and training in mobile and electronic health to improve the health of underserved populations across the lifespan.
The research assistant will primarily work on developing pilot studies directly supported by the ARC grant, contribute to the Center’s website and maintaining a strong social media presence (Twitter, Facebook).
Content areas include tobacco and health behavior/lifestyle interventions in at-risk, underserved populations using mobile health technology.
Duties include protocol development, IRB submission, study participant recruitment and data collection, organizing and keeping accurate records of team meetings, and other research related tasks.
Applicants should possess a degree in psychology or a closely related behavioral or social science plus one or more years of relevant research experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a strong interest in the application of mobile technology to health behaviors. Previous experience using mobile health for behavior change would be an advantage. Salary and benefits are competitive.
The Boston University Medical Campus is comprised of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine, and the School of Public Health, providing a strong collaborative interdisciplinary environment with a wealth of resources, including the NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) which provides an array of services, collaborative opportunities, pilot funding, and training. Robust collaborations with the surrounding community supports dissemination research. Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Dr. Belinda Borrelli, Director of Behavioral Science Research and PI/Co-director of the BU Center for Mobile and Electronic Health: belindab@bu.edu.
South Sudan at another crossroads – Humanitarian Policy Group Livestream
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26 January 2017 15:00 - 16:30 (GMT), Overseas Development Institute London offices and streamed live online |
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Only a few years ago, there was reason to feel cautiously optimistic about the fate of the world's newest state, South Sudan. The picture looks very different now. Despite the signing of a peace agreement in August 2015, the conflict has spread across the entire country, with the speed and scale of devastation shocking most observers. Since December 2013, 1.9 million people have been displaced within South Sudan and another 1.3 million to neighbouring countries, while 4.8 million people are food insecure. The UN Mission has been unable to safeguard civilians, especially women and girls, from violence, and South Sudan has become one of the most dangerous places in the world to be an aid worker.
This event explores the current humanitarian and development challenges in South Sudan, drawing on the latest issue of the Humanitarian Exchange Magazine. Why did the country fail to avoid this escalation of violence and instability? What options are available to the international community? And what must be done in the short term to protect those affected by the conflict? Panel: Lydia Stone - Senior Manager on Security, Justice and Peacebuilding, Social Development Direct
Sara Pantuliano @SaraPantuliano - Managing Director, ODI To register, please visit the event webpage. You can also follow the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #SouthSudanFuture |
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Student Satellite Session – Consortium of Universities for Global Health
This year at CUGH 2017, we will again be holding a Student Satellite Session the day before the conference begins (Thursday, April 6). I would like to share with you the EventBrite registration not only for yourselves, but for dispersion among global health interest groups on your campuses. We look forward to your participation in this extraordinary opportunity to connect with students and hear from leaders in the field of global health! Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up for this FREE event soon!
Research Project Manager – Boston ARCH study Community Health Sciences
Research Project Manager
Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health
The Research Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Boston ARCH Study, an ongoing longitudinal cohort of individuals with HIV and a substance use disorder. This study is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Boston ARCH Study is one of three cohorts that make up the Uganda Russia Boston Alcohol Network for Alcohol Research Collaboration on HIV/AIDS (URBAN ARCH -- urbanarch.org). The study team is based in the Department of Community Health Sciences at Boston University School of Public Health and study participants will be enrolled at Boston Medical Center.
The Research Project Manager will oversee study implementation and management, and directly supervise research staff. S/he will lead weekly team meetings, represent the study to internal and external collaborators, and be responsible for regular reporting (NIH, IRB, Department of Corrections, etc.). The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with an urban hospital patient population and a strong interest in issues surrounding HIV, alcohol, and other drug use. S/he will have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, utilize time and resources efficiently, and establish priorities to coordinate and complete competing assignments within established timeframes. Additionally, the Project Manager must have an incredible attention to detail, be a creative problem solver, and possess strong communication skills that can be used to facilitate interactions with a wide range of stakeholders.
Major Responsibilities
Project Management and Implementation
• Meet regularly with and report to the Director of Research Operations and the Principal Investigator.
• Work with the study team to develop research assessments, protocols, and study materials and facilitate trainings.
• Work with the research team to facilitate & ensure protocol adherence and quality assurance activities to achieve study goals.
• Ensure recruitment goals are met and assist Research Assistants with recruitment as needed.
• Oversee data collection procedures and review instruments to ensure quality control.
• Plan agenda, facilitate, and lead weekly team meetings.
• Oversee project fiscal management (e.g., monitoring expenses, facilitating contracts, ordering materials).
• Perform activities related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) : 1) Develop protocols, 2) Submit amendments as needed, 3) Ensure investigators and staff are compliant with training regulations, 4) track & report adverse events & 5) draft progress reports.
• Develop NIH progress reports.
• Collaborate with research team to develop presentations, abstracts and manuscripts for submission to national conferences and scholarly journals.
• Assist in the development and submission of new grant applications
Personnel Management
• Responsible for hiring and supervising research support staff working on a full time, part time, or temporary basis (e.g., Research Assistants, Research Coordinators, Graduate Research Assistants etc.) including training, delegating tasks, overseeing daily activities, mentoring, guiding through demonstration of best practices and offering opportunities for professional development.
• Complete performance evaluations.
• Schedule and facilitate regular staff meetings.
Education and Experience
• Master’s degree in related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in public health or health care administration, including experience with the coordination of multifaceted health services, research, and/or evaluation projects.
• Minimum of 1 year of personnel management experience.
• Experience working with HIV and/or substance using populations preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, have exceptional communication and writing skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in data analysis and manuscript preparation is helpful.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Power Point, and Excel is essential.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort interacting with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
Please apply by submitting a resume AND cover letter via the Boston University Human Resources website:
Research Assistant – The Research Program on Children and Global Adversity (RPCGA) at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
The Research Program on Children and Global Adversity (RPCGA) at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is currently looking for a
Research Assistant
Led by Dr. Theresa Betancourt, the RPCGA focuses on understanding trajectories of risk and resilience in children facing multiple forms of adversity, including poverty, conflict, and infectious disease. You can learn more about our exciting work at https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/rpcga/. We currently have projects in Sierra Leone, Rwanda and with the Refugee community in the Boston area.
Desired skills/experience all of which we be responsibilities for this position:
- Proficient in Stata (required) for data management tasks, e.g., creating labels, created scale score using a variety of algorithms, fixing incorrect values, formatting dates, etc.
- Familiarity with common coding and labeling standards and/or willingness to use guidelines provided.
- Can merge datasets in Stata for long/univariate and wide/multivariate formats
- Can troubleshoot inconsistencies in IDs and static demographics over time
- “Electronic” cleaning of data (required), e.g., run freqs to look for out of range values, run logic checks
- Create flags for cases that might have issues/inconsistencies on various indicators
- Present issues and some supporting analysis to team for discussion and decision making
- Researching and determining/confirming final scoring procedures for known scales and new indices (e.g., of risk behavior),
- Familiarity with psychometric testing, e.g., Chronbach’s alpha and factor analysis, preferred
- Data management documentation – codebook & supporting docs
- Update codebook to include all variables from all waves of data in addition to all new variables
- Develop a “Decisions” document noting all decisions made including the problem, the decision, and any supporting documentation used to make the decision (e.g., descriptive statistics, lit search, etc)
- Create a document describing the “trail” from raw data to final cleaned dataset noting syntax files and data sets used at each step
Salary commensurate with experience and in line with the standard University rates.
Please contact Emily Coles (ecoles@hsph.harvard.edu) for more information.
Public Affairs Strategy & Public Policy Fellows (contingent) – Novo Nordisk
Location: Washington, DC, US
Company: Novo Nordisk
Title Public Affairs Strategy & Public Policy Fellows (contingent)
Job Category Student & Internship
Job Description Public Affairs Strategy & Public Policy Fellows
Over the course of the fellowship, participants will have an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience within the Novo Nordisk Public Affairs Strategy & Public Policy Department, meet key stakeholders in the organization, and gain a broad exposure to the overall business operations. At the end of the program, participants will have an understanding of the importance of public-private partnerships, the role corporations play in the public policy debate and the evolution of health policy from theoretical to practical application. Participants will also take key diabetes policy and bio-industry learnings with them when they return to their respective universities and/or move on to full-time employment in their respective fields.
Because we believe that earlier detection and better treatment extend and improve the lives of people living with diabetes, the main goal of the Public Affairs Strategy & Public Policy team is to monitor, inform and influence health policy and implementation and reform of the Affordable Care Act. This is done through collaborations with federal agencies, policymakers, and advocacy organizations, and through active engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. We believe that when prevention and treatment efforts are translated into better public policy, we can save and improve lives.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Amy Wotring at awot@novonordisk.com.
Job responsibilities may include:
* Coordinating official Novo Nordisk Public Policy internal communications and draft materials for use in lobbying activities and outreach
* Analyzing the impact of specific public policies on Novo Nordisk and our key stakeholders
* Developing advocacy briefs for the Government Affairs, Public Policy Department and the Diabetes Advocacy Alliance
* Drafting regulatory comment letters for states to consider appropriate diabetes care as they implement and consider reforms to ACA; drafting comment letters to federal agencies on behalf of the Diabetes Advocacy Alliance
* Creating various materials to be used to educate internal audiences on proposed reforms to the ACA
* Drafting thank you letters for Members of Congress who support legislation pertaining to diabetes advocacy.
* Attending conferences, meeting, and webinars pertaining to implementation of and reform to the ACA, and healthcare policy.
Requirements:
* Currently enrolled in a masters or other graduate school program, pursuing an advanced degree in a government-related and/or health policy field
* Be available to work a 15-week term; 20 - 40 hours per week on-site at the Novo Nordisk Government Affairs office in Washington, D.C. or Novo Nordisk Headquarters in Plainsboro, NJ;
* Interest in a career in government affairs, health policy, politics or government service;
* Mastery of the Microsoft Suite (ie. Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
* Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator – able to complete basic photo editing and manipulation and create graphics (or willingness and aptitude to quickly learn);
* Superior communication skills (ie. oral, interpersonal, presentation, etc.);
* Strong analytical reading, writing, and research skills and the ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret data to identify issues and opportunities;
* Organized, self-starter with a willingness to handle team-support requests;
* Ability to work both independently and as a key team member;
* Ability to prioritize and work effectively to meet deadlines;
* Personable and eager to learn.
Department Government Affairs
Position Location US - Washington, DC
City Washington, DC
State/Provinces US - DC
At Novo Nordisk, we know that driving change on a global level and improving treatment outcomes for people with diabetes and other chronic diseases begins here at home. That's why we make an unmatched commitment to our employees, our families and our communities. That means outstanding rewards, industry-leading training programs, and an environment that supports you to achieve your goals at every level. It's all part of the Novo Nordisk Way. It includes our Vision and our commitment to the Triple Bottom Line principle – helping us find the right balance between compassion and competitiveness
With a career at Novo Nordisk, you’ll feel a difference right from the start. It’s a sense of inspiration and mobility that comes from a shared belief in driving positive change for people, families, and communities everywhere. Congratulations on taking your first step!
Novo Nordisk is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Novo Nordisk will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please call the U.S. Toll Free number at 1-855-411-5290 or click on the following link to submit your request: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/novoaccommodation. Please note we do not accept applications for employment or employment related solicitations through this site. If you are requesting special assistance, please specify your request by selecting "Yes" in Question 2 on the site. We will not be able to respond to requests unless you specify the need for special assistance or an accommodation in Question 2. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Job Segment: Medical, Public Policy, Special Medicine, Intern, Healthcare, Government, Legal, Entry Level
“Lessons from the Ebola Epidemic: The Liberian Experience” – Mosoka Fallah, PhD, MPH
SPECIAL SEMINAR
“Lessons from the Ebola Epidemic: The Liberian Experience”
Mosoka Fallah, PhD, MPH
Director, Liberian Public Health Institute
Principal Investigator, Ebola Survivor Case Cohort,
The Liberian-U.S. Joint Clinical Research Partnership/National Institutes of Health
TUESDAY JANUARY 24TH, 1PM
EVANS SEMINAR ROOM (112A)
BU School of Medicine
Boston Global Health Dinner Discussion: Coming & Going with Ease: Appropriate preparation & debriefing for global health experiences
Please join us for the next Boston Global Health Dinner Discussion on Wed, January 18th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the BU School of Medicine. The discussion topic is “Coming & Going with Ease: appropriate preparation & debriefing for global health experiences” and will be led by Dr. Gabrielle Jacquet. Dinner is provided, so please RSVP.
This is an excellent opportunity for new and seasoned global health colleagues alike—a chance to learn more and share experiences and best practices.
