Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Jan 2015
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency’s ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND :
In cooperation with the US Department of State's Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator, other US Government (USG) partners, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, USAID provides global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; manages numerous research and field support programs; and monitors the impact of the Agency's HIV/AIDS programs. In this endeavor, USAID works very closely with a range of USG agencies involved in the fight against AIDS, such as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, and Peace Corps. More information about President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids.
INTRODUCTION :
The HMIS Intern will be assigned to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team in the Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Division within the Bureau for Global Health’s Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA). OHA is the focus of technical leadership for USAID and has primary responsibility for leading the Agency’s efforts within PEPFAR. Health information systems (HIS)/HMIS activities are a key component of PEPFAR Strategic Information programs. At the facility and community level, HIS assists health care workers in providing high quality and timely care. At the national, regional and Headquarters level, HIS assist public health managers in finding answers to key questions about the state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic; the delivery and process of prevention, care and treatment services; the effectiveness of these services; the capacity needed to improve programs as well as to plan, report and reach goals impacting the epidemic.
The HMIS Intern will support the M&E Team to develop and operationalize a USAID strategy and information system capability for the collection, management, and analysis of multiple PEPFAR/USAID data streams. The Intern will work closely with the Senior Public Health Analyst as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
· Gaining an understanding of PEPFAR and OHA’s emergent data, information systems, data mapping processes and standards, core business processes, dash boarding and data analytics needs.
- Gaining an understanding of country-level strengthening of the HMIS.
· Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
· Supporting the M&E Team to develop and follow a clear comprehensive strategy to guide, provide technical assistance and capacity building for in-country HMIS activities and the use of data for PEPFAR needs.
· Supporting the M&E Team in tasks related to technical input and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems (e.g., HMIS, DHIS, EMR, HIE) and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission, and use.
· Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on field project activities and ensuring completion of objectives and/or identifying support needs.
- Supporting documentation of results, research and evaluation evidence, and lessons learned on HMIS interventions.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS :
· Currently enrolled masters or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in a program related to public health, health informatics, information systems, computer science, or relevant field; or completion of such a program within the last 12 months.
· Strong analytical skills, data-lover, able to think big picture strategy but also to dive deep in the weeds to ensure all of the details are accurate.
· Ability to interact with donors, implementing partners, and host country governments on HMIS issues.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
· Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow in a fast-paced environment with short turnaround times while maintaining high standards.
· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
· US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,680 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
How to apply:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by Friday, January 2, 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
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