SPHHS Job Listings

Director of Community Health Center Research & Evaluation
Hispanic Health Council
Hartford, Connecticut

Hispanic Health Council

The Hispanic Health Council (“Council”), a pioneering, community-based organization dedicated to improving the health and social well-being of Latinos and other diverse communities, seeks nominations and applications for the Director, Center for Community Health Research & Evaluation (“Director”). A highly respected leader in addressing health inequities through culturally relevant research, direct service programs and policy advocacy efforts, the Council is a nationally recognized resource and active catalyst in driving health and social policy reform on local, regional and national levels. The Council is currently expanding its research to support new and innovative models of service and advocacy and seeks an experienced and accomplished research and evaluation professional to lead and manage all aspects of its research operations.

Director of Community Health Center Research & Evaluation

The Council seeks a sophisticated research and evaluation professional with significant and relevant experience working in community-based participatory research and evaluation to serve as its Director of Community Health Research & Evaluation. Working collaboratively with the President & CEO and staff across the organization, the Director will provide the strategic direction to create and implement broad and comprehensive research and evaluation strategies and agendas; enhance research and evaluation operating infrastructure; build and maintain a dynamic system of multi-disciplinary, integrated research and evaluation projects; and align staff and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. The Director will also work to build partnerships necessary to support on-going, critical research and promote funding by developing sustained internal and external relationships to advance the Council’s reach and impact.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished research professional with demonstrated success developing and leading complex, multi-disciplinary strategies in the field of community-based participatory health research and evaluation and will bring an appreciation to the principals of public health. S/he will have significant expertise in developing, implementing and administering research & evaluation agendas and projects, and will have the ability to effectively manage and supervise diverse staff and successfully work with ethnically and culturally diverse populations. Equally important, s/he will have exceptional analytic and oral/written communication skills including the ability to synthesize, translate, and disseminate complex research data and information to diverse and broad audiences. S/he will have a minimum of five to eight years of relevant applied research and evaluation experience, established skill working within community-based contexts, and will hold a Ph.D. in public health, epidemiology, community health, psychology, education medical sociology, medical anthropology or community/public health nutrition or related field. S/he will have an established base of research, experience writing major research proposals that are awarded funding, and a strong record of first authorship on articles published in peer reviewed journals. S/he will also be an engaged and active member of the Council’s senior leadership team and will have intellectual drive, a progressive outlook, and the entrepreneurial spirit to effectively guide innovative, interdisciplinary research and evaluation strategies and systems to advance the Council’s mission.

Applications and Nominations:

Additional information about the Council may be found at: www.HispanicHealth.com. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history, and where you learned of the position should be sent by August 13, 2010 to: hihc-dre@nonprofitprofessionals.com In order to expedite internal sorting and review, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

A longer, more detailed position description may be found at: http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/hihc-dre.htm

The Hispanic Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.

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Health Educator, Princeton University

University Health Services

Position Summary:

The Health Educator is full-time (100%), 11 months position. As a member of Health Promotion and Wellness Services, the Health Educator will use health promotion strategies to advance the health of all students, faculty, and staff at Princeton University and contribute to the creation of a healthy campus community that supports informed and healthy decision-making, strengthens community assets, minimizes health disparities, and promotes access to health care services. Reporting to the Director of Health Promotion and Wellness, the Health Educator will be responsible for designing, managing, and evaluating health promotion programs that contribute to the learning and working mission of Princeton University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, implement and evaluate cost effective, theory- and evidence-based programs that have a high likelihood of achieving measurable improvements in health behaviors and status and/or enhanced academic performance. Communicate program results to key partners.
Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for students, faculty and staff. Participate on UHS and University committees.
Conduct campus needs assessments to inform prevention programs. Analyze campus health status using a systems approach.
Provide direct service to the community. Research, design, and teach workshops based on campus health needs. Provide program overviews, updates, and in-service trainings to faculty, staff, and student groups. Provide program consultation and technical assistance to campus and community.
Develop and coordinate strategies for student engagement in health promotion efforts, including peer mentoring and advising. Advise students on health promotion initiatives and special projects.
Along with HPW staff, provide administrative duties. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education: A master's or advanced degree in public health, health promotion, or related field.

Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified for the position.

Additional Qualifications:
· Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certified or eligible (with intent to become certified)

· Strong knowledge of health promotion theories and planning models, and evidence-based health promotion practice

· Ability to incorporate multicultural diversity and social justice concepts and principles into health promotion services

· High level of organizational skills; manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to think critically and present information to campus and community partners

· Excellent computer skills. Must be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, experienced in desktop publishing and SPSS, willing to learn new programs.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:
· Work experience in higher education

· Knowledge of current health related issues as well as trends that are of concern to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population

· Knowledge of current health related issues as well as trends that are of concern to a diverse employee population

· Knowledge of student development theories

· Knowledge of theories relevant to community and worksite health promotion

· Grant writing skills

· Familiarity with marketing and health communication strategies

· Budget skills/ fiscal management skills

· Demonstrated service to the field of health promotion in higher education

For more information and to apply:

Visit http://jobs.princeton.edu and post to requisition #1000547. Please complete an on-line application and attach your cover letter and resume when applying. Princeton University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

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Junior Analyst, Business Development

Company Description:
BroadReach Healthcare is a global healthcare solutions company that provides consulting, implementation and program management services. We are dedicated to expanding access to healthcare services across the globe through innovative approaches that combine the best of the private sector and public health. We work with a wide range of partners and clients, including international donor agencies, national governments, civil society, pharmaceutical companies, local NGO partners, and other private-sector companies. We apply our expertise across five core service areas: Distribution Networks/Product Value Chain, Health Systems Strengthening, Patient Education and Community Mobilization, Public-Private Partnerships, and Strategic Consulting. Our approach across each of these service areas combines best practices from the public sector with business efficiency and private sector discipline to address international health challenges and opportunities.

The highly motivated Junior Analyst, Business Development works under the direction and supervision of the Director, Business Development to meet the targets of the Business Development Unit (BDU) and to continue to expand and diversify the company’s revenue in global health.

Key Responsibilities:
• Daily tracking of bid opportunities
• Conduct research and gather pertinent information on bid opportunities
• Prepare and update the Business Development Agenda on a weekly basis
• Provide support to proposal development processes and undertake tasks such as developing personnel charts and matrices, writing bio summaries of personnel, formatting resumes, and assisting with proposal formatting and production
• Assist with preparing the proposal calendar and keep track of proposal deliverables
• Ensures that computer and paper files for each proposal and business development materials are up to date and accurate
• Assist with developing marketing materials
• Prepare/assemble package of materials for meetings
• Maintain a list of BDU donor, partner and individual contacts

Basic Qualifications:
• A Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences, Economics or other related field
• A minimum of 1 year work experience
• Demonstrated research, analytical, writing and communication skills
• Proven demonstration of flexibility and creativity
• Ability to manage work and deliver high quality outputs
• Ability to analyze and synthesize diverse information into manageable pieces
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to travel internationally
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well, but also works independently
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment
• A high degree of energy, self-motivation, and resourcefulness

Additional Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in international business development within global health or other sectors with a focus on USAID or other international donor agencies; a bachelors degree in a related discipline

BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with match, and annual performance bonus.

BroadReach is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE – NO PHONE CALLS.

To apply directly for this position, please click the attached link: https://jobs-brhc.icims.com/jobs/1137/job.

(Only applications submitted through the BroadReach website will be considered. Applications that are e-mailed or faxed will not be considered for employment. – Thank You!)

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Senior Analyst, Business Development

Company Description:
BroadReach Healthcare is a global healthcare solutions company that provides consulting, implementation and program management services. We are dedicated to expanding access to healthcare services across the globe through innovative approaches that combine the best of the private sector and public health. We work with a wide range of partners and clients, including international donor agencies, national governments, civil society, pharmaceutical companies, local NGO partners, and other private-sector companies. We apply our expertise across five core service areas: Distribution Networks/Product Value Chain, Health Systems Strengthening, Patient Education and Community Mobilization, Public-Private Partnerships, and Strategic Consulting. Our approach across each of these service areas combines best practices from the public sector with business efficiency and private sector discipline to address international health challenges and opportunities.

The highly motivated Senior Analyst, Business Development works under the direction and supervision of the Director, Business Development to meet the targets of the Business Development Unit and to continue to expand and diversify the company’s revenue in global health.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct interviews with senior management on a weekly basis to capture new and updated information, market intelligence research, and reconnaissance.
• Organize the distribution and use of market intelligence to track and win new business.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clear, consistent, and efficient processes around new business development.
• Support the development process for project proposals (e.g., RFPs, RFAs, and IQC Task Orders), including both the technical and cost proposal submissions. Undertake all proposal coordination functions and tasks, including leading proposals. Take the lead in developing annotated technical proposal outlines, pitch documents and matrices and prepare qualifications statements, past performance references and other key proposal items.
• Work with technical leads on strategy, personnel, and partner roles, developing M&E plans, etc., as well as mobilizing technical teams and working with the technical leads to ensure focus on key issues, tasks, and priorities.
• Participate in efforts to identify and recruit key staff to include in proposals. Conduct interviews.
• Document effective new business processes, disseminating to the team, and organize all information related to new business on the corporate website including press highlights and new initiatives and projects won.
• Monitor contractor performance, past performance references, personnel curricula vitae (CV), proposals, and development and implementation of a business opportunity tracking system.
• Develop marketing materials.

Basic Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Economics or other related field
• 2+ years experience in international business development within the global health environment with a variety of donors, including USAID, World Bank, and other multilaterals and emerging donors
• Proven experience with new business and proposal development, including writing, positioning, marketing, recruiting, partnering, and budgeting
• Proven demonstration of flexibility and creativity
• Demonstrated excellent writing, communication, and business process skills
• Proven success managing work and delivering high quality outputs
• Ability to analyze and synthesize diverse information into manageable pieces
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to travel internationally
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well, but also works independently
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment
• A high degree of energy, self-motivation, and resourcefulness

Additional Desired Qualifications:
• Experience working in a developing country context

PLEASE – NO PHONE CALLS.

To apply directly for this position, please click the attached link: https://jobs-brhc.icims.com/jobs/1136/job.

(Only applications submitted through the BroadReach website will be considered. Applications that are e-mailed or faxed will not be considered for employment. – Thank You!)

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BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with match, and annual performance bonus.

BroadReach is an equal opportunity employer.
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Global Health Fellows Program

Technical Advisor II: Deputy PEPFAR Coordinator

PEPFAR/ Tanzania

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Assignment: Two year fellowship

GHFP-10-185

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.

INTRODUCTION

The Deputy Coordinator for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Tanzania manages critical and time-sensitive communications and work products between and among the various US Government (USG) departments and agencies involved in the Emergency Plan. The Deputy Coordinator liaises routinely with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator in the US Department of State (particularly the Tanzania Interagency Core Team), with designated Embassy/Dar es Salaam counterparts, and with representatives of the USG PEPFAR Interagency Team. In the absence of the PEPFAR Country Coordinator, the Deputy Coordinator acts as the Country Coordinator.

The Tanzania Country Coordinator provides guidance to the Deputy Coordinator, who is expected to be current at all times on national, development partner, and global coordination mechanisms related to HIV/AIDS in Tanzania, including the Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism, the Tanzania Development Partners Group for AIDS (DPG AIDS), and others. The Deputy Coordinator manages day-to-day operations of the PEPFAR Coordination Office and provides strategic information planning and assistance to the Country Coordinator.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. HIV/AIDS Coordination with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC)

Participate in teleconferences with the Tanzania Core Team and OGAC Tanzania country support lead
Serve as first point of contact for ad hoc queries from OGAC regarding status of overall planning and reporting for PEPFAR in Tanzania
Compile and share budgetary information with and between OGAC and in-country participating agencies to ensure rapid and effective availability and use of funds
Engage with OGAC Multilateral Affairs staff to promote Tanzania perspectives within the U.S Government's engagement with multilateral organizations and forums
With the Country Coordinator, manage iterative participation in headquarters interagency reviews of the annual Tanzania Country Operational Plans, semi-annual and annual performance reporting, and other PEPFAR wide review processes
B. HIV/AIDS Coordination and Planning with the Tanzania Interagency Team and Embassy /Dar es Salaam

Manage all logistical and practical support for scheduled and ad hoc meetings of the PEPFAR Interagency Team and Interagency Technical Teams
Develop and manage compliance with annual calendars and workplans for production of the Country Operational Plan
Provide oversight and technical guidance to the teams and personnel responsible for quality assurance and data entry for the Country Operational Plan
Coordinate with the Country Coordinator to manage communications with Embassy Dar es Salaam Executive and Public Affairs Offices
Assist the Country Coordinator in regular meetings of PEPFAR agency liaisons from USAID, CDC, Peace Corps and Department of Defense for optimal coordination of programs
Develop and oversee efforts to support ongoing team building efforts and strengthened interagency communication and collaboration capabilities
C. Budgeting, Personnel Management and Administrative Skill

Serve as principal point of contact for Embassy/Dar es Salaam financial, general services, and other administrative offices
With the Country Coordinator, assist in developing and managing performance within the annual operating budget for the Country Coordination Office
As a non-voting member- contribute to the recruitment, screening and selection of staff, including PEPFAR Strategic Information Advisor, PEPFAR Media Outreach Coordinator, Finance and Administrative assistant, Country Operational Plan Manager as well as ad hoc consultancies
Develop effective work/training opportunities and manage effective use of interns, summer hires, and other temporary personnel
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor’s own interests.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

MPH or MSH in health, public health, epidemiology, sociology or related discipline
Five to twelve years’ experience in public health/development programs with at least two years in developing countries/resource poor setting. Demonstrated broad technical knowledge and experience in (a) program analysis and planning, and (b) planning and management of programs in developing countries
Minimum three years’ demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program management and implementation, especially within a developing country or resource-poor context
At least one year of experience working with USG in one or more of the 15 PEPFAR focus countries (Botswana, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guyana, Haiti, Tanzania, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Viet Nam, Zambia) and/or at least one year of experience living and working overseas preferred
Knowledge of and experience with complex, web-based program planning and reporting databases
Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy; to analyze, develop and present work; and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs
Ability to analyze and monitor complex health situations
Demonstrated knowledge of US government policies and guidance related to implementation of PEPFAR preferred
Ability to manage and work with diverse teams
Strong interpersonal communication and excellent oral communication and writing skills
Willingness to reside in a developing country
Fluency in a foreign language highly desirable
US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required
Ability to obtain a medical clearance to live and work in Tanzania required
SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2010_Benefits_for_GHFP_Fellows.pdf

TO APPLY:

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP’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 5:00 pm Eastern Time August 22, 2010.

We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.
 

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