Policy

Senior Economist, International Health

Posted: Wed, 23/07/2008 - 5:10pm

Constella Futures, the international development unit of Constella Group, specializes in the design and implementation of public health and social programs for developing countries. Constella Futures is a global leader in family planning and reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and child health, and infectious diseases, and works with regional, national, and international partners. Since 1971, we have worked on projects in more than 100 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.<br> Constella Futures is seeking an individual with expertise in economic and financial modeling, analysis, and evaluation of policy interventions in the areas of family planning, poverty reduction, and HIV/AIDS. The individual should have demonstrated experience in programmatic areas of interest that can contribute to public sector implementation of sound policies and operational programs in the areas of costing, cost effectiveness, resource allocation, finance, and economic impact. The successful candidate will have imagination and capacity to apply economic analysis and modeling to real issues to inform policy change in developing countries. Knowledge of gender issues and analysis related to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS a plus.

Global Health Tags: Child Survival/Health - HIV/AIDS - Reproductive Health - Maternal Health - Economic Development - Policy -
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Health Policy Analyst- Center for International Health

Posted: Mon, 02/06/2008 - 6:37pm

The Health Policy Analyst will be responsible for a wide range of program and proposal management tasks for the RTI Center for International Health (CIH) activities in health systems strengthening, health finance, health policy development, infectious diseases, reproductive health, and maternal child health. The position will primarily support the Center’s New Business Development team and management of the Center’s Technical Assistance and Support Contract for Population, Health and Nutrition 3 (TASC 3) indefinite-quantity contract, as well as provide support to other areas of business development and technical program management as required. This position will be based in Research Triangle Park, NC, with periodic trips to RTI’s Washington, DC offices and will include moderate international travel (15-25%). The successful candidate will be able to exceptionally plan and organize work, prepare reports and other documents, assemble and summarize technical materials, and follow-through on agreed actions, while maintaining a positive attitude with other team members in a fast-paced and demanding environment. The Health Policy Analyst must be energetic and show initiative while also appreciating the scope of his or her authority and the boundaries within which (s)he can take action.

Global Health Tags: All Health Areas - Policy -
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Global Health Policy Associate

Posted: Wed, 03/10/2007 - 10:07am

The Global Health Policy Associate will engage in policy advocacy work for PHR's Health Action AIDS Harm Reduction Program, women and HIV prevention initiative, and, to a lesser extent, other aspects of PHR's Health Action AIDS Campaign. The Global Health Policy Associate reports to the Policy Director and will be based in our Washington, DC office. The position is full-time and funded for one year.There is a possibility of extension should resources permit.

Global Health Tags: HIV/AIDS - Policy -
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Associate for Outreach and Policy

Posted: Tue, 18/09/2007 - 7:57am

The Center's research and analysis reaches policymakers, policy advocates, business leaders, the media and the public through books, working papers, policy briefs, congressional testimony, public education materials, media interviews, op-ed columns, magazine and journal articles, workshops and conferences, blogs, e-letters, and the website. Job Summary: The successful applicant will help to design and execute CGD's policy engagement with relevant U.S. Congressional offices and committees and with development-oriented NGOs to increase the policy impact of the Center's research. Excellent written and oral communication skills are crucial to success in this position. Policy experience in one or more of the following areas is especially valuable: trade, migration, and climate change.

Global Health Tags: All Health Areas - Policy -
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Agribusiness Trade & Development Specialist

Posted: Fri, 17/08/2007 - 2:09pm

Domestic Jobs Washington, DC—Agribusiness Trade & Development Specialist Click on Apply to complete an online response form for this opening. For 43 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, DC, ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development and community development in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $90 million. We are seeking a D.C.-based Agribusiness Trade & Development Specialist with the knowledge to serve as liaison to project management and proposal development teams to steer market intelligence initiatives within the organization.

Global Health Tags: Agriculture - Policy -
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Public Health Advisor, GS-685-14

Posted: Mon, 16/07/2007 - 10:32pm

This position functions as a Senior Public Health Advisor, seconded to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)Headquarters in New York, New York. The duties of the position are to support Division and CDC activities to achieve global polio eradication, measles mortality reduction and control activities and strengthen other immunization activities in the region. This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Immunization Program, Global Immunization Division, New York, New York. SPECIAL NOTES: - This announcement may be used to fill additional authorized vacancies - Bargaining Unit position: No - Moving expenses authorized: Yes - Travel required: Yes, 35 % of the time. - Mobility is a condition of initial and continuing employment. Failure to accept directed assignments involving travel or change of duty station may result in dismissal from employment. - A financial disclosure statement may be required. Click here for additional information.

Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Policy -
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