The Global Health Bulletin
Date: 11/5/2007

Events (see all events)

Panel: Conflict and Public Health: A Framework for Conceptualizing their Interconnections. Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m. Location: APHA Conference, Session 4043, Washington, DC. More information: jleigh@jhsph.edu

Tropical Medicine Dinner Club: Survival after HIV Infection in Developing Countries Prior to HAART, Kenrad Nelson, Professor, Department of Epidemiology, JHSPH. Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Location: The Johns Hopkins Club, Homewood Campus, Baltimore, MD. Hosted by: Tropical Medicine Dinner Club. RSVP required. More information: http://jhmmi.jhsph.edu/tmdc/FrameForm.cfm

Congressional Briefing: U.S. Leadership in Global Health. Thursday, November 8, 2007, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Robert Gilman, JHSPH and other global health professionals. Location: B-338 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. Hosted by: Families USA. More information: http://ga3.org/familiesusa/events/globalhealthhillbriefing/details.tcl

Seminar: The Health Benefits of Air Pollution Control in China: An International Perspective. Maureen Cropper, Professor of Economics, University of Maryland, University Fellow at Resources for the Future, and former Lead Economist at the World Bank. Thursday, November 8, 2007. 12:15 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Location: Wolfe St. building, W4030, Baltimore, MD. Hosted by: Risk Institute, JHSPH. More information: cowang@jhsph.edu

Seminar: LAMP Technology and Vaccine Development, Thomas August, Professor, Department of Pharmocology and Molecular Sciences, JHSOM. Friday, November 9, 2007, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Wolfe St. building, W3030, Baltimore, MD. Hosted by: Departments of International Health and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, JHSPH. More information: adurbin@jhsph.edu

Seminar: Commemorative Speech for Native American Heritage Month, Jeffrey Sachs, Director, The Earth Institute, Columbia University. Monday, November 12, 2007, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Location: Wolfe St. building, Sheldon Hall, Baltimore, MD. Hosted by: Center for American Indian Health, JHSPH. More information: npare@jhsph.edu

Seminar: Global Health and the Internet: How Can We Save More Lives? Patricia Abbott, Johns Hopkins SON and other global health professionals. Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: National Press Club, Washington, DC. Hosted by: Forum One Communications. More information: http://www.forumone.com/content/calendar/detail/2397

Thesis Defense: Linear Growth and Nutritional Status of Adolescent Women in Rural Bangladesh, Jee Hyun Rah, PhD Candidate. Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wolfe St. building, W2030, Baltimore, MD. Hosted by: Department of International Health, JHSPH. More information: cbuckley@jhsph.edu

Seminar: Perspectives of Africa, 1936-2007, Ed Dodge, a look at experiences in Angola, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe. Thursday, November 15, 2007, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: Wolfe St. building, Sheldon Hall, Baltimore, MD. More information: cstevnes@jhsph.edu

SAVE THE DATE for the next Global Health Leaders Forum speaker: A Global Network for Neglected Tropical Disease, Peter Hotez, President of the Sabin Vaccine Institute and Walter G. Ross Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine at The George Washington University. Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Location: Wolfe St. building, Sommer Hall, Baltimore, MD. Hosted by: Center for Global Health and the Department of International Health, JHSPH. More information: http://www.hopkinsglobalhealth.org/education_events/events/Peter_Hotez_12-5-07.html

Fellowships/Grants (see all fellowships/grants)

International Development Fellows Program- Catholic Relief Services (CRS): Fellows will work for one year in CRS offices around the world in the sectors of agriculture, education, health, HIV and AIDS, microfinance, and peace building. Deadline: December 3, 2007. More information: http://crs.org/about/careers/fellowships/

Surveillance Advisor - Public Health Institute/Global Health Fellows: Provide HIV/AIDS-related expertise and guidance in data collection projects and studies; assist other USG agencies, multilateral organizations, and USAID partner organizations in design and implementation of cost-effective and relevant surveillance and survey programs. Deadline: November 23, 2007. More information: https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/index.fsp?FUNC=1&PID=110135

Announcements (see all announcements)

17th International Council on Women's Health Issues Congress: The Girl Child: Safety, Health, and Development. The abstract submission deadline has been extended to December 15, 2007. More information: http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/download/ICOWHIBotswana2008.pdf

Johns Hopkins University Business Plan Competition: The annual Johns Hopkins University Business Plan Competition provides an opportunity for you to take a novel idea or innovative technology and develop a business plan based around it. This year the competition is open to all full-time students (undergraduate or graduate) in any of the academic divisions of the University. You may compete individually or as part of a team in one of three categories: biotechnology, general business, and medical devices/technology. Cash prizes range up to $5,000. More information: http://www.jhu.edu/bpc/
 
Job Listings (see all job listings)
 
Epidemiologist, GS-0601-13/14/15 (Overseas) - Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The Epidemiologist will represent and work as an integral member of HHS/CDC Global AIDS Program in the country of assignment. The main duties are to initiate, conduct, and coordinate complex HIV/AIDS program activities in collaboration with U. S. government partners, local government and non-governmental, multinational, and bilateral organizations. More information: http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/gap/jobs.htm

Medical Officer, HHS/CDC  Global AIDS Program (GAP) - Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The main duties of the incumbent are to initiate, conduct, and coordinate complex HIV/AIDS program activities in collaboration with multiple organizations. This position often provides epidemiological/medical advice and consultation serving as an internationally- recognized expert in HIV care, treatment, prevention and related programs in support of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). More information: http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/gap/jobs.htm

Evaluation Specialist, Population and Social Transitions - International Center for Research on Women: The Evaluation Specialist will further develop the Population and Social Transitions' evaluation work on girls' and women's empowerment, as well as the broader programmatic research on gender, population, and development issues. More information: http://www.icrw.org/html/jobs/eval_spec_popsoc_team.htm

HIV/AIDS Compliance Activity Manager - Management Systems International (MSI): Support the strategic planning, research, and evaluation activity for the Global Health Office of HIV/AIDS; work with missions and partners to strengthen their implementation and monitoring of compliance with HIV/AIDS legislative requirements; provide trainings; mobilize technical experts; spearhead development of annual implementation plans. More information: http://www.msiworld.com

Research Associate - Social & Scientific Systems Inc.: The Research Associate works with the Medical Product Surveillance Network (MedSun), a medical device adverse event collection system, which provides a two-way communication between FDA and participating medical systems. Work may include clinical site training programs and work on planning ongoing site visits, interviews and surveys as needed. More information: http://www.hostedjobs.openhire.com

Senior Communications Associate - Global Health Council (GHC): The Senior Communications Associate would assist the Policy Communications and other GHC departments in effectively communicating global health messages and media outreach required to advance the Council's priority issues. More information: http://www.globalhealth.org/jobs/view.php3?id=10293&type=ghc

Director, Health Technical Unit - International Medical Corps (IMC): The primary responsibility of the Director is to provide oversight and guidance for IMC's health programs. More information: http://www.cytiva.com/cejobs/cojobsIMC.asp#imcorp725

Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation: The Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer will work as a key member of the Program and Research Department's Strategic Information and Evaluation (SI&E) unit. He will serve as a primary advisor in the SI&E unit for Foundation country programs, where the Foundation does not have a country office. More information: http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-78JP3C?OpenDocument

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