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Organization: Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Country: Spain
Closing date: 29 Jun 2017

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, ISGlobal, is the fruit of an innovative alliance between academic, government, and philanthropic institutions to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address the challenges in global health. ISGlobal provides a hub of excellence dedicated to scientific research and the provision of health care. The institute, which originated in a joint initiative of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and the University of Barcelona, has compiled over 30 years of experience in the field of global health. The pivotal mechanism of its work model is the transfer of knowledge generated by scientific research into practice, a task undertaken by the Training and Policy and Global Development departments. Its ultimate goal is to help close the gaps in health disparities between and within different regions of the world.
ISGlobal in partnership with Jhpiego (an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University) is seeking TWO (2), Epidemiologists who are interested in working in the monitoring, evaluation (M&E) and research activities of the project entitled “Transforming IPT for Optimal Pregnancy” (TIP-TOP) funded by UNITAID. The aim of the project is to contribute to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in malaria endemic countries by expanding access to quality-assured sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) for Intermittent Preventive Treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp). The medium term objective is to evaluate the impact of community delivery of IPTp to pregnant women living in four sub-Saharan countries.

Responsibilities:

Develop study protocols and guidelines for the household surveys in collaboration with local counterparts identified by ISGlobal
Develop procedures and guidelines for the conduction of the M&E and research activities
Support and supervise the implementation of household surveys and research studies in the project countries (Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Madagascar)
Supervise data collection activities
Support all operational research activities
Coordinate, supervise and perform training activities with local counterparts as required
Perform priority research and analyses
Quality assurance for the data analysis leading to reporting and scientific publication
Interact with colleagues from ISGlobal, Jphiego and local counterparts in DRC, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria
Prepare documents for different meetings and research conferences as required
Support in the elaboration of progress reports, workplans and other documents as required by the ISGlobal’s Coordinator
Report his/hers activities of the project
Scientific writing of manuscripts derived of the research activities

Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator and the Senior Technical Coordinator the candidates will be expected to:

Travel on a regular basis to project countries (Nigeria, DRC, Mozambique and Madagascar) to implement and supervise the monitoring, evaluation and research activities of the project
Conduct and supervise the training in the project countries (in preparation for household surveys)
Interact with Jhpiego’s implementing team in the project countries
Prepare and present reports of the activities and field trips to the Technical Coordinator
Carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by ISGlobal Technical Coordinator.

Qualifications:
Advanced University degree in biomedical sciences
Master or PhD studies in Epidemiology or Public Health
Experience:
At least 3 years of experience on epidemiological research in the field
Verifiable evidence of having experience in community-based surveys
Working experience in low-income countries
Experience managing and analyzing large data sets of clinical, laboratory, and field data
Required competencies:
Full-time schedule and exclusive dedication
A very good command (advanced level) of the English language and working knowledge (intermediate level) of French and/or Portuguese
Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is a plus
Excellent writing ability to elaborate high-quality and concise technical reports. Excellent presentation skills
Excellent ability of initiative, coordination and team work in multicultural environment, and to interact with staff at project countries, at governmental organizations and NGOs
Flexibility. Open to new ideas and new working methods, adapt positively to change, exchange views and opinions with colleagues. Able to work independently while understanding own limits
Oriented to train and transfer knowledge to biomedical staff in African contexts.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, STATA (or similar statistical packages), communication applications and Web technologies
Desirable:
Ability to adapt to new environments, work effectively as part of the team and use own initiative when required
Ability to design and develop activities, to achieve milestones and specific deliverables, and to meet deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills
To have a genuine interest in biomedical research of infectious diseases, capacity building and global development
We offer:
1 full-time position and 1 part-time position, office-based in Barcelona
Fixed-term contract for all project length (about 57-60 months), starting in August 2017
Salary according to the candidate profile and project’s budget

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a CV and a cover letter to: job@isglobal.org with the reference TIPTOP_EPIPT for the part-time position and TIPTOP_EPIFT for the full time position. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. The closing date for receipt of applications is 29th June 2017 for the full-time position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, sex, marital status, race, ethnicity, disabilities, political leanings, religion or sexual orientation.
«In accordance with articles 5 and 6 of Law 15/1999 on personal data protection, we inform you that your personal data will be incorporated into a Human Resources file, for which the Private Foundation Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is responsible. If you do not inform us otherwise, ISGlobal will understand that you have consented to the processing of your data. Your information will not be disclosed to individuals or legal public or private entities without your consent unless authorized by law. You can exercise your rights to access, rectify, cancel and oppose the use of your personal information by contacting ISGlobal by post at C/Rosselló, 132, 5è 2a and 7è, 08036 – Barcelona or by email at info@isglobal.

Organization: Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Country: Spain
Closing date: 29 Jun 2017

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, ISGlobal, is the fruit of an innovative alliance between academic, government, and philanthropic institutions to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address the challenges in global health. ISGlobal provides a hub of excellence dedicated to scientific research and the provision of health care. The institute, which originated in a joint initiative of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and the University of Barcelona, has compiled over 30 years of experience in the field of global health. The pivotal mechanism of its work model is the transfer of knowledge generated by scientific research into practice, a task undertaken by the Training and Policy and Global Development departments. Its ultimate goal is to help close the gaps in health disparities between and within different regions of the world.
ISGlobal in partnership with Jhpiego (an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University) is seeking TWO (2), Epidemiologists who are interested in working in the monitoring, evaluation (M&E) and research activities of the project entitled “Transforming IPT for Optimal Pregnancy” (TIP-TOP) funded by UNITAID. The aim of the project is to contribute to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in malaria endemic countries by expanding access to quality-assured sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) for Intermittent Preventive Treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp). The medium term objective is to evaluate the impact of community delivery of IPTp to pregnant women living in four sub-Saharan countries.

Responsibilities:

Develop study protocols and guidelines for the household surveys in collaboration with local counterparts identified by ISGlobal
Develop procedures and guidelines for the conduction of the M&E and research activities
Support and supervise the implementation of household surveys and research studies in the project countries (Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Madagascar)
Supervise data collection activities
Support all operational research activities
Coordinate, supervise and perform training activities with local counterparts as required
Perform priority research and analyses
Quality assurance for the data analysis leading to reporting and scientific publication
Interact with colleagues from ISGlobal, Jphiego and local counterparts in DRC, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria
Prepare documents for different meetings and research conferences as required
Support in the elaboration of progress reports, workplans and other documents as required by the ISGlobal’s Coordinator
Report his/hers activities of the project
Scientific writing of manuscripts derived of the research activities

Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator and the Senior Technical Coordinator the candidates will be expected to:

Travel on a regular basis to project countries (Nigeria, DRC, Mozambique and Madagascar) to implement and supervise the monitoring, evaluation and research activities of the project
Conduct and supervise the training in the project countries (in preparation for household surveys)
Interact with Jhpiego’s implementing team in the project countries
Prepare and present reports of the activities and field trips to the Technical Coordinator
Carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by ISGlobal Technical Coordinator.

Qualifications:
Advanced University degree in biomedical sciences
Master or PhD studies in Epidemiology or Public Health
Experience:
At least 3 years of experience on epidemiological research in the field
Verifiable evidence of having experience in community-based surveys
Working experience in low-income countries
Experience managing and analyzing large data sets of clinical, laboratory, and field data
Required competencies:
Full-time schedule and exclusive dedication
A very good command (advanced level) of the English language and working knowledge (intermediate level) of French and/or Portuguese
Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is a plus
Excellent writing ability to elaborate high-quality and concise technical reports. Excellent presentation skills
Excellent ability of initiative, coordination and team work in multicultural environment, and to interact with staff at project countries, at governmental organizations and NGOs
Flexibility. Open to new ideas and new working methods, adapt positively to change, exchange views and opinions with colleagues. Able to work independently while understanding own limits
Oriented to train and transfer knowledge to biomedical staff in African contexts.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, STATA (or similar statistical packages), communication applications and Web technologies
Desirable:
Ability to adapt to new environments, work effectively as part of the team and use own initiative when required
Ability to design and develop activities, to achieve milestones and specific deliverables, and to meet deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills
To have a genuine interest in biomedical research of infectious diseases, capacity building and global development
We offer:
1 full-time position and 1 part-time position, office-based in Barcelona
Fixed-term contract for all project length (about 57-60 months), starting in August 2017
Salary according to the candidate profile and project’s budget

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a CV and a cover letter to: job@isglobal.org with the reference TIPTOP_EPIPT for the part-time position and TIPTOP_EPIFT for the full time position. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. The closing date for receipt of applications is 29th June 2017 for the full-time position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, sex, marital status, race, ethnicity, disabilities, political leanings, religion or sexual orientation.
«In accordance with articles 5 and 6 of Law 15/1999 on personal data protection, we inform you that your personal data will be incorporated into a Human Resources file, for which the Private Foundation Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is responsible. If you do not inform us otherwise, ISGlobal will understand that you have consented to the processing of your data. Your information will not be disclosed to individuals or legal public or private entities without your consent unless authorized by law. You can exercise your rights to access, rectify, cancel and oppose the use of your personal information by contacting ISGlobal by post at C/Rosselló, 132, 5è 2a and 7è, 08036 – Barcelona or by email at info@isglobal.

Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: Panama
Closing date: 14 Jul 2017

Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton and Ira Magaziner, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (“CHAI”) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems and expanding access to care and treatment in the developing world. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to lifesaving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs. Since its inception, CHAI’s programs have helped more than 11.8 million people in more than 70 countries have access to CHAI-negotiated prices for HIV/AIDS medicines, saving the global health community billions of dollars. For more information, please visit: www.clintonhealthaccess.org.

CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countriesaround the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of thispreventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions forprevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing thenumber of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and acceleratingprogress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Health Information Associate to playa critical role in helping governmental programs in central America improve how they collectand analyze data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their efforts to eliminatemalaria. S/he will be responsible for working with an array of ministry of health and CHAI staffto build in-country capacity related to the use of information technology. This work will includecreating, modifying, and maintaining potentially complex and diverse surveillance platforms;leading national training sessions in technology solutions; and helping staff use andtroubleshoot health information systems on an ongoing basis. The Associate will work closelywith technology companies, academic partners, the PAHO/WHO, and government technicalbodies working on epidemiological surveillance to ensure malaria programs in country have thetools required to monitor and evaluate progress towards elimination.A successful candidate will need to possess strong communication, organizational andmanagement skills as well as be able to work independently to drive implementation and havedeep personal commitment to producing results.

• Work with CHAI country associates, regional senior research associate and the country support manager to understand technological requirements for malaria surveillance,including the monitoring of malaria epidemiology and the impact of malaria interventions
• Develop coherent and technology-appropriate specifications for meeting user requirements
• Advise on strategies for storing, cleaning and analyzing data and producing automatedreports for more efficient and effective operational response
• Play a translational role in communicating user requirements and technical specifications to non-technical staff within CHAI management and ministries of health
• Liaise with and manage software developers to build applications meeting user requirements
• Design and develop custom data collection forms as required (e.g. ODK or Survey CTO)
• Design and develop disease information dashboards as required (including format and content)
• Help cultivate a culture of data-use within malaria programs by strengthening usage and analysis of data by the malaria program and the quality of data inputs? Assist with the troubleshooting, installation, and implementation of systems

• Develop training materials and help train country staff in the use of information technology and support the training of program staff on the system to be used, devices and any otherend-users issues related to IT problems. In the near term,

• Support the national malaria program in Haiti to design, operationalize, and roll out an electronic case-based reporting system in DHIS 2

• Design and integrate a new malaria module into Panama’s national surveillance system.

• Support connectivity-related issues at various locations in Panama so as to ensure there is no disruption for submitting and accessing data in the malaria program.

• Work with the malaria program in Honduras to roll out and monitor the use of the newly adopted DHIS2-based malaria surveillance system.

• Work with the Guatemala NMCP and CHAI’s country and technical teams on a day-to-daybasis and be the focal point the communication and managing matters related to a newmalaria surveillance module in Guatemala’s new Integrated Surveillance System. Assist withthe implementation of the malaria module by coordinating, supervising and providing therequirements needed to implement the module at all levels.

• Assist in the surveillance of malaria program data by ensuring accurate data collection,integration from various sources, timely reporting, and display of information via user-friendly interfaces.

This role requires travel to remote regions with limited infrastructure and medical care

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology; Master’s degree preferred
• At least three to five years’ working experience as a business analyst, technical project manager, or in a similar role working closely with stakeholders to define and deliverbusiness requirements for technology initiatives.
• Proven experience in implementing technology-based solutions with users, preferably for disease surveillance
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills. Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical users
• Understanding of disease surveillance (including surveillance platforms) with knowledge of global health issues; knowledge of common health information management systems suchas DHIS 2 strongly preferred
• Familiarity with emerging technologies for data collection and reporting (including experience using open source data collection tools like ODK); comfort with developing basic data collection forms and reports preferred
• Familiarity with emerging technologies for web or mobile application development for data visualization and analysis
• Experience in data management (including managing databases) and data analysis? High levels of proficiency in Access, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;? Languages: SQL, JavaScript, html
• Experience working in an international context and/or entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate future consequences and trends
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong work ethic, integrity, credibility, and dedication to CHAI’s mission
• Ability to be effective, calm, and flexible in high-pressure situations, to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to effectively prioritize
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds
• Proven ability to function in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency and timeliness? Ability to travel approximately 40-60% of the year
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Advantages

• Any statistical and geospatial analysis experience (R, SAS, STATA, ArcGIS and/or other relevant software);
• Knowledge of malaria or other global infectious diseases;
• Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organizations;
• Experience living or working in Latin America and the Caribbean is a plus

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Organization: Save the Children – España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Vacancy description:

Save the Children Spain are looking for a CASH Transfer Manager to be based in Madrid, Spain.

In recognition of the increased use of cash transfers in SC’s humanitarian responses, and the need to promote multi-sector cash transfer programmes (CTPs), this role is to build its capacity to support the operational delivery of cash transfers and provide technical support on the market assessment procedures for emergencies within SC.

How to apply:

Please the application should be sent in Save the Children web page. For more information:

http://bit.ly/2rnnVfc

The closing date for applications is the 30th June.

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