M&E Workshop on HIV; Global Health & Innovation Conference; Employment Opportunities
9 August 2010 - 4:00am
Dear All,
Please find below:
Registration information for a M&E workshop in India on HIV/AIDS Programs
Registration information and a call for abstracts for the Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University
Many employment opportunities
As always, please let us know if you hear of new resources, jobs or funding opportunities so we can share with the larger group.
Best Regards,
MLE Staff
Funding & Other Opportunities
USAID’s MEASURE Evaluation Project is pleased to announce the regional workshop on “Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Programs,” for English speaking professionals. The workshop is sponsored by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), New Delhi, India in collaboration with MEASURE Evaluation. The two-week course will be held 8 – 19 November 2010 in New Delhi, India. Applications must be submitted to PHFI by 13 August 2010.
Taught in English, the course is designed for national and sub-national level M&E professionals and their counterparts, assistants and advisors who are involved with the implementation of HIV/AIDS programs. The workshop offers intensive training that will cover the fundamental concepts and tools for monitoring and evaluating HIV/AIDS programs. Further information can be found in the attached brochure and application.
The total course fee for the workshop is $6200. A limited number of MEASURE Evaluation fellowships are available to qualified students.
For more information, contact the MEASURE Evaluation Training Officer: email: measure_training@unc.edu
16-17 April 2011
Yale University - New Haven, Connecticut
Conference registration is now open for Unite For Sight's must-attend, thought-leading conference convenes 2,200 people from 50 countries including changemakers, participants from all fields of global health, international development, and social entrepreneurship.
Do you have an abstract for oral or poster presentation? Submit your abstract for presentation. The first abstract deadline is August 15, 2010. Complete details are on the conference website.
Do you have an innovative idea or a new program in development? Submit your idea for presentation. Social enterprise pitches are accepted on a rolling application deadline, and the first quality pitches will be accepted for oral presentation.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers include: Jeffrey Sachs, PhD, Director of Earth Institute at Columbia University; and Sonia Ehrlich Sachs, MD, MPH, Director of Health, Millennium Village Project, Earth Institute at Columbia University
Employment Opportunities
1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Director: Capacity Development – (New York, NY)
Application Deadline: 11 August 2010
The Director will be responsible for leading UNDP's global engagement and advocacy on capacity development, while integrating theory and field evidence into practical applications for transformational change of institutions.
With capacity development being a fundamental element to ensure that progress is both sustainable and nationally owned, the Director will ensure effective integration of capacity development throughout UNDP's work with particular focus on the Millennium Development Goals and Climate Change.
For further requirements and full job descriptions, qualified candidates are invited to visit UNDP's web site at http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=18199.
2. African Population and Health Research Center – Senior Research Scientist - (Nairobi, KENYA)
Application Deadline: none; position will remain open until filled
This position requires a PhD in a relevant field, with at least 10 years of post qualification experience for each level as evidenced by strong record of scholarly publications and success in raising and managing research grants.
The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits. Allowances toward in-relocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education are provided. For all positions, preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries. Females and French-speaking candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Further particulars on the positions can be obtained from.
For further information, please contact: Ms. Lilian Okoth at jobs@aphrc.org and see the attached word document.
3. African Population and Health Research Center –Research Scientist - (Nairobi, KENYA)
Application Deadline: none; position will remain open until filled
This position requires a PhD in a relevant field, with at least 5 years of post qualification experience for each level as evidenced by strong record of scholarly publications and success in raising and managing research grants.
The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits. Allowances toward in-relocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education are provided. For all positions, preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries. Females and French-speaking candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Further particulars on the positions can be obtained from.
For further information, please contact: Ms. Lilian Okoth at jobs@aphrc.org and see the attached word document.
4. African Population and Health Research Center – Associate Research Scientist - (Nairobi, KENYA)
Application Deadline: none; position will remain open until filled
This position requires a PhD in a relevant field, with at least 2 years of post qualification experience for each level as evidenced by strong record of scholarly publications and success in raising and managing research grants.
The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits. Allowances toward in-relocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education are provided. For all positions, preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries. Females and French-speaking candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Further particulars on the positions can be obtained from.
For further information, please contact: Ms. Lilian Okoth at jobs@aphrc.org and see the attached word document.
5. African Population and Health Research Center – Post-doctoral fellow - (Nairobi, KENYA)
Application Deadline: none; position will remain open until filled
This position requires a PhD in a relevant field, and should be taken up within two years of completion of doctoral degree.
The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits. Allowances toward in-relocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education are provided. For all positions, preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries. Females and French-speaking candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Further particulars on the positions can be obtained from.
For further information, please contact: Ms. Lilian Okoth at jobs@aphrc.org and see the attached word document.
6. RTI - Chief of Party - (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2010
The Chief of Party will: *Be responsible for overall technical and managerial direction of the program; *Provide technical leadership and quality assurance in the design, delivery and evaluation of all technical assistance and capacity building activities; *Provide direct managerial oversight to all consultants and staff working on this project; * Provide technical assistance and support to project staff, counterparts and clients.
For further information, please visit: http://rti.developmenthire.com/recruit/beta/oppsummary.jsp#
7. Management Sciences for Health (MSH) - Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Management Advisor – (South Africa)
Application Deadline: none; position will remain open until filled
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-
technical colleagues
• Strong skills in MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS)
• Fluency in English, including speaking, writing, and reading
technical colleagues
• Strong skills in MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS)
• Fluency in English, including speaking, writing, and reading
To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at https://jobs-msh.icims.com and send email to JKolin@msh.org
8. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - Manager II, AIDSRelief Haiti Deputy Chief of Party / Program – (Port au Prince, Haiti)
Application Deadline: none; position will remain open until filled
CRS is seeking a Program Manager II, AIDSRelief Haiti Deputy Chief of Party/Program. AIDSRelief, a dynamic HIV/AIDS care and treatment program is a multi-year, multi-million dollar project that delivered high quality, durable anti-retroviral therapy (ART) during the first five years of the program. AIDSRelief Haiti is preparing for a three-year sustainability plan which involves transfer of key program responsibilities to local organizations in Haiti by 2012.
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) is responsible for site management – ensuring that the grant’s tangible and intangible resources are used at Local Partner Treatment Facilities (LPTF’s) in ways that allow them to achieve grant objectives within grant terms. These resources include supply chain, administrative, and strategic information support. Among these broad responsibilities, the DCoP will coordinate with the University of Maryland’s Institute for Human Virology (IHV) technical support staff to ensure that there is appropriate allocation of clinical support for the sites with a special focus on Continuous Quality Improvement.
Qualifications include: medical doctor degree or a MPH preferred; 8+ years in public health program management; 5 + years supervisory experience; excellent French and English oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with a variety of faith-based organizations,
particularly the Catholic Church; clinical experience working with HIV/AIDS a plus.
For a complete job description and to apply, please visit: www.crs.org/about/careers.
particularly the Catholic Church; clinical experience working with HIV/AIDS a plus.
For a complete job description and to apply, please visit: www.crs.org/about/careers.
9. AED - Chief of Party (COP) II - (Kingston, Jamaica)
Application Deadline: none; position will remain open until filled
AED’s Communication for Change (C-Change) is a social and behavior change communication (SBCC) project funded by USAID. C-Change’s mandate is to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of communication as an integral part of development efforts across all aspects of health. In Jamaica and
the Bahamas, C-Change will provide SBCC capacity strengthening support at local and national levels to government and civil society partners towards the prevention and mediation of HIV among most-at-risk populations (MARP).
the Bahamas, C-Change will provide SBCC capacity strengthening support at local and national levels to government and civil society partners towards the prevention and mediation of HIV among most-at-risk populations (MARP).
The COP II is AED’s official representative in Jamaica and the Bahamas for the MARP SBCC project; responsible for overseeing all aspects of its technical, financial, and managerial performance. Essential Job Functions: 1. Provide technical leadership for the project in SBCC, including capacity strengthening, social mobilization, advocacy, and MARP HIV prevention. 2. In collaboration with partners, support the development of a national MARP strategy and coordination of MARP programming. 3. Provide leadership to the strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of national and local SBCC and capacity strengthening activities and materials. 4. Provide ongoing mentorship and capacity strengthening to staff and partners to ensure strong skills-transfer and facilitate productive working relationships. 5. Oversee and ensure the timely delivery of project outputs, including work plans, technical and financial reports, surveys, and budgets. Oversee the work of staff, consultants, and subcontractors. 6. Ensure accurate preparation and timely delivery of financial information and that program activities are in accordance with AED and USAID procedures, regulations, and budget.
For further information, please visit: http://www.aed.org/Employment/AED-Current-Openings.html
10. AED - Chief of Party (COP) II – (Mozambique)
Application Deadline: none; position will remain open until filled
AED’s Communication for Change (C-Change) is a social and behavior change communication (SBCC) project funded by USAID. C-Change’s mandate is to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of communication as an integral part of development efforts across all aspects of health. In Mozambique,
USAID has charged C-Change with providing technical assistance in organizational development to the Programa Inter-Religious Contra a Malaria (PIRCOM), a multi-denominational, faith-based non governmental organization of religious organizations. The aim is to directly mobilize communities to change social norms and health behaviors in health program areas of malaria and water-borne diseases. The Chief of Party II (COP) leads the activities funded by USAID-Mozambique to support the implementation and to strengthen/ build the SBCC and organizational capacity of PIRCOM. The COP is also responsible for financial and administrative management of the office and staff in Mozambique.
USAID has charged C-Change with providing technical assistance in organizational development to the Programa Inter-Religious Contra a Malaria (PIRCOM), a multi-denominational, faith-based non governmental organization of religious organizations. The aim is to directly mobilize communities to change social norms and health behaviors in health program areas of malaria and water-borne diseases. The Chief of Party II (COP) leads the activities funded by USAID-Mozambique to support the implementation and to strengthen/ build the SBCC and organizational capacity of PIRCOM. The COP is also responsible for financial and administrative management of the office and staff in Mozambique.
For further information, please visit: http://www.aed.org/Employment/AED-Current-Openings.html
11. Communication Initiative Network
Many employment opportunities can also be found through the Communication Initiative Network’s website: http://www.comminit.com/en/classifieds/jobs
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