Infectious Diseases - General
Job Positions, Organizations and Resources tagged with the global health term "Infectious Diseases". Organizations listed work within this area, job positions listed focus within this area and resources listed are generally most useful within this global health area.
Crown Agents USA, Inc.
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing direct supply chain services, technical assistance and training to improve governance and economic growth.
Global Health Tags: All Health Areas - Maternal Health - Reproductive Health - HIV/AIDS - Malaria - Child Survival/Health - Infectious Diseases - General - Delivery and Supply Chain - Health Systems - Economic Development - For-profit - US Government Contractor -[Read Entire Organization Profile] [Edit Profile] [View Organization Job Page]
Senior Finance and Contract Manager
Posted: Mon, 31/08/2009 - 11:04am
Abt Associates is a for-profit government and business research and consulting firm with approximately 1200 employees in the US and over 30 other countries. Our talented staff, which includes experts in fields as diverse as public health, economics, survey research, environment, business strategy, education, international development, urban affairs, and clinical trials, work in small, focused teams. Our clients include U.S federal, state, and local government organizations; foreign governments; international organizations; foundations; nonprofit associations and institutions; and business and industry.
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
Abt is hiring a full time Finance Manager for a USAID funded Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) project based in Africa. The Finance Manager will provide overall project support and will be responsible for the financial administration of the project. Specific responsibilities include:
Assure the development and monitoring of project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with the COP/DCOP and the Contract Administrator at Abt/Bethesda.
Per USAID and Abt Associates guidance, assure that the project maintains the highest administrative, financial, and operational standards for compliance and audits.
Manage the logistics and procurement of supplies and equipment in compliance with USAID and Abt Associates procurement regulations.
Responsible for Human Resources requirements with respect to local employees, following the local labor law, and USAID salary scales, and compliance with Abt Associates' Human Resources policies and procedures for hiring, performance reviews, terminations, etc.
Perform recruitment of needed staff to assure the smooth flow of work.
Perform oversight of inventory management -- establishes weekly system for basic office supplies, maintains up-to-date information on all inventory, and oversight of inventory transfers as directed by USAID, with documentation of transfers.
Skills Required:
Bachelors in Business Adminsitration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field.
12 plus years of relevant professional experience in financial management of large international projects including expereince managing USAID projects
Demonstrated experience in logistics, procurement and supply chain management
Familiarity with compliance of USG Cost Accounting Standards and the ability to manage large budgets, managing logistics and procurements
Demonstarted experience managing public health programs in Africa
Excellent writing, computer, and organizational skills.
Please apply via our website at: www.abtassoc.com
Job # 2009 - 3495
Global Health Tags: Immunizations - Infectious Diseases - General - Other - Not Listed -
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Chief of Party - Tanzania
Posted: Thu, 11/06/2009 - 11:17am
At Abt Associates, we are committed to providing research, consulting, and technical assistance that improves the quality of life of people worldwide. We seek intellectually motivated candidates who share our passion to make a difference.
Abt Associates is a for-profit government and business research and consulting firm with approximately 1200 employees in the US and over 30 other countries. Our talented staff, which includes experts in fields as diverse as public health, economics, survey research, environment, business strategy, education, international development, urban affairs, and clinical trials, work in small, focused teams. Our clients include U.S federal, state, and local government organizations; foreign governments; international organizations; foundations; nonprofit associations and institutions; and business and industry.
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide leadership in the overall management of a district health systems strengthening project in Tanzania, with an emphasis on strengthening the delivery of anti-retrovirals (ARVs) and support of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The COP will provide oversight of the program to ensure achievement of program goals and objectives, and effective coordination with MOH and other partners and ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations.
*This position is contingent on successful award of a proposal.
Skills Required:
• Master's Degree with 13-15 years of experience, or PhD with 8-10 years of experience in public health or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing donor-funded HIV/AIDS projects at national and international levels. Experience in managing USAID programs is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership capabilities are required, as are the abilities to lead multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Experience in collaborating and coordinating with the Ministry of Health in Africa is required, and in Tanzania, preferred.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Swahili preferred .
Please apply online at: www.abtassoc.com
Job # 2009 - 3441
Global Health Tags: Child Survival/Health - HIV/AIDS - Infectious Diseases - General - Maternal Health - Other - Not Listed -
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Project Concern International
Project Concern International is a non-profit health and humanitarian aid organization dedicated to preventing disease, improving community health, and promoting sustainable development.
Global Health Tags: All Health Areas - Maternal Health - HIV/AIDS - Child Survival/Health - Disaster Relief - Tuberculosis - Microfinance - Nutrition - Water & Sanitation - Infectious Diseases - General - Agriculture - Food Security - women - Human Rights - Non-profit -[Read Entire Organization Profile] [Edit Profile] [View Organization Job Page]
Program Manager - Integrated Vector Management
Posted: Mon, 26/01/2009 - 5:12pm
RTI International has an immediate opening for a full-time Program Manager for a USAID-funded Task Order contract, Integrated Vector Management (IVM), which aims to support the development and promotion of the integrated use of effective methods for the control of insect vectors of malaria and other human vector-borne diseases. The task order supports evaluations on the eco-epidemiology of diseases; institutional and technical capacity strengthening; institutionalization of best practices including pesticide management; operational/applied research to develop new tools; advocacy; and global coordination and communication on IVM.
Global Health Tags: Infectious Diseases - General - Program Management -
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Chief of Party (COP), Democratic Republic of Congo
Posted: Mon, 04/08/2008 - 5:07pm
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.
Global Health Tags: HIV/AIDS - Reproductive Health - Maternal Health - Infectious Diseases - General - Program Management -
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Senior Technical Scientist, HIV/AIDS
Posted: Mon, 04/08/2008 - 4:58pm
The MEASURE Evaluation Project at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large international project funded by the US Agency for International Development that focuses on strengthening health information across a range of health areas to inform health sector decision-making. Activities include development of tools and methods to improve data collection and use; capacity building in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and health information systems (HIS) through formal training and field technical assistance, and evaluation research. Particular emphasis is placed on generating demand for information and facilitating its use. For further details see the project web site at www.cpc.unc.edu/measure.<p>
The project seeks to hire a senior technical specialist for HIV/AIDS. This is a senior technical position and will be responsible for leading, overseeing, or providing technical advice on many of the HIV/AIDS related activities of the project. Other responsibilities include liaising with international agencies, bilateral donors, and other partners on efforts to further standardize and harmonize HIV/AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and methods and overall coordination of activities of the project with those of other organizations. The position will be based at the project headquarters in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; working through Constella Futures which is a partner on the MEASURE Evaluation Project.<p>
Global Health Tags: HIV/AIDS - Reproductive Health - Maternal Health - Infectious Diseases - General - Monitoring & Evaluation -
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Medical Care Development International
The mission of MCDI is to enhance the well-being of peoples and communities in developing nations through superior technical assistance in health and socio-economic development. We will seek to empower families with the knowledge and behavior needed to improve infant and child survival and maternal health and care.
Global Health Tags: Maternal Health - Reproductive Health - HIV/AIDS - Malaria - Child Survival/Health - Tuberculosis - Water & Sanitation - Infectious Diseases - General - Diarrheal Disease - Health Systems - Non-profit - US Government Contractor - Non-Governmental -[Read Entire Organization Profile] [Edit Profile] [View Organization Job Page]
Family Health International
Family Health International is dedicated to improving lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, reproductive health, and infectious diseases.
Global Health Tags: All Health Areas - HIV/AIDS - Reproductive Health - Nutrition - Education - Protection - Infectious Diseases - General - Mental Health - Health Systems - Non-Governmental -[Read Entire Organization Profile] [Edit Profile] [View Organization Job Page]
Chief of Party - HPI Vietnam
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2008 - 6:31pm
Chief of Party - HPI Vietnam
RTI International is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the upcoming USAID-funded Health Policy Initiative (HPI) Vietnam project. The position will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam and will focus on three key results areas to expand and strengthen HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, treatment and policy/system strengthening services in Vietnam.: 1) Adopting and implementing national and local HIV/AIDS policies, plans and programs based on international best practice 2) Developing, strengthening and supporting effective public sector and civil society advocates and networks to assume leadership in the policy process; 3) Ensuring that timely and accurate data is used for evidence-based decision-making and advocacy.
Global Health Tags: HIV/AIDS - Protection - Infectious Diseases - General - Health Systems - Other - Not Listed -
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