Category Archives: GLEPI

EGHI Global Health Forum, 4/14

Category : GLEPI News/Events

Click here to register for this Global Health Forum on “Preserving Mental Health during the Global Coronavirus Pandemic,” on Zoom!

See attached flyer for more details. 


APE Opportunity, Task Force for Global Health

Study on the Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases:

The Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center (NTD-SC) is seeking an MPH student to conduct a study on the impact of the Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD), for which NTD-SC serves as Secretariat. The study would include an analysis of studies funded through and influenced by COR-NTD activities, as well as a series of interviews with key coalition stakeholders on the impact of COR-NTD on their research activities. Deliverables will include a data analysis and written report, which will be leveraged to promote COR-NTD to funders and prospective partners.

About NTD-SC:

The NTD-SC is a program of The Task Force for Global Health, which is an affiliate of Emory University based in Decatur, GA. We support the global effort to control and eliminate diseases which impact poor and neglected populations, by:

  • Engaging partners – including ministries of health, researchers, NGOs, donors, and the World Health Organization – to identify knowledge gaps and other barriers to disease prevention
  • Informing best practices through operational research studies and other innovations that improve and sustain essential health services
  • Reaching those most affected so that they may benefit from our innovations and so that progress towards disease prevention is accelerated.

Applied Practicum Experience (APE) Competencies:

For the literature review portion of the APE, we are seeking a student with familiarity of Web of Science. In addition, the student should have an interest in qualitative methods to design, implement, and analyze a study of key informant interviews.

The APE will leverage the following RSPH competencies:

  • Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice
  • Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes
  • Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation

Additional Information:

Per the policy of The Task Force for Global Health, this APE will be conducted on a volunteer basis. This APE will be based at The Task Force for Global Health in Decatur, GA, but remote work will also be considered (with regular check-ins via Skype).

To Apply:

Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter to Chelsea Toledo, Associate Director of Communications & Development at ctoledo [at] taskforce [dot] org.


EGHI Global Health Forum on COVID-19 Recording

Category : GLEPI News/Events

Local and Global Preparedness in Response to the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak


Click here to view the Emory Global Health Institute’s forum on preparedness in the Novel Coronavirus outbreak . 

Speakers Include: 

  • Hansa Bhargava, MD: Senior Medical Director at WebMD and MEdscape 
  • Jim Lavery, PhD, M.Sc.: Conrad N. Hilton Chair in Global Health Ethics at the Emory Center for Ethics 
  • Paul Meyer: Assistant General Manager, Operations and Transportation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 
  • Marybeth Sexon, MD: Epidemiologist at the Emory Clinic 
  • Henry Wu, MD: Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Emory School of Medicine 

GFE Opportunity in Ethiopia

**Please send your resume and cover letter ASAP to Dr. Dawn Comeau at dcomeau [at] emory [dot] edu. We will review resumes upon submission.  Potential candidates will be contacted for an interview. The GFE funding application is due 2/20. 

Project Title:

Evaluation of the MEPI Scholars program for developing research capacity of junior faculty at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Project contact:

Dr. Dawn Comeau, Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, dcomeau [at] emory [dot] edu

Dates:

May 15- August 1 (tentative dates, flexible within this time period, minimum 6 weeks in Ethiopia)

Description:

The Medical Education Partner Initiative (MEPI) Junior Faculty Program at the College of Health Sciences at Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) is funded by the NIH’s Fogarty International Center. In collaboration with Emory, the MEPI program builds research capacity in selected priority scientific disciplines to improve research infrastructure and research support in Ethiopia.  The program trains junior faculty in four scientific areas: HIV/AIDS and related infections, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases and mental health.  The program has funded over 40 trainees to become independent scientific investigators by providing research methods training, mentoring and professional development. 

This summer, we are looking for a RSPH student to apply for a GFE award and work with our Ethiopian colleagues to evaluate the program.  Preliminary evaluation plans include conducting qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with program participants, stakeholders, and key members of leadership about the program outcomes and lessons learned.  The evaluation will also likely include a document review of progress reports, course evaluations, and publications.  Case studies might be developed to describe unique success stories and impactful outcomes of the program.  Most data collection will be in English. Final evaluation plans will be developed in country with collaborators. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Students applying for this position should ideally have previous experience working in a global setting, the ability to communicate and collaborate with high level officials in clinical settings and higher education institutions, a desire to apply mixed methods research skills, and the ability to travel to Ethiopia for at least six weeks during the summer of 2020. The student will be mentored by faculty at Emory and AAU and will work closely with the MEPI program evaluator at the school of public health at AAU.

Position suited to a first year BSHE or global health student but we will review applications from all departments. This could be a practicum or thesis project. However, it is not paid position. Students must write and submit a GFE application for funding (https://sph.emory.edu/rollins-life/community-engaged-learning/global-field-experience/index.html). 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience with mixed methods and/or evaluation research and interest in evaluation as a career
  • Ability to work with diverse team members including interacting with a range of professionals in high ranking leadership positions
  • Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing program objectives
  • Experience working in higher education and clinical settings
  • Experience or interest in working in Ethiopia or other settings outside the United States
  • Amharic language skills (optional)

Public Health Sciences Grand Rounds

Category : GLEPI News/Events

Join RSPH on Friday, February 21st at 12pm for this month’s Public Health Sciences Grand Rounds for a panel discussion from interdisciplinary professionals on the issue of “Diabetes in the Developing World”. 

See flyer for additional details. 


Planetary Health & Infectious Diseases Spring Speaker Series

Category : GLEPI News/Events

Join us for the first installment of the Planetary Health and Infectious Diseases spring speaker series on 2/18  in CNR 5001 where Dr. Neel Gandhi will be discussing “Tuberculosis in a Changing Climate.”


The Task Force for Global Health Information Session, 2/6

Category : GLEPI News/Events

The Task Force for Global Health is an independent, non-governmental organization based in Decatur, GA. We exist to eliminate the diseases that have plagued humankind for centuries and build the systems necessary to protect the health of entire populations. Since our founding, we only take on problems we know can be solved, and we do it through powerful, global partnerships and collaborations because we are in the business of solving problems. No-show policy enforced.

Join us to learn more!

RSVP by February 5, 2020.

Click here to RSVP! 


Planetary Health and Infectious Diseases Speaker Series, 12/3

Category : GLEPI News/Events

As part of the Planetary Health and Infectious Diseases Speaker Series,Rebecca Philipsborn, MD, MPA will be discussing child health in the era of climate change. Follow the zoom link if you can’t make it in person!


Intramural Emory Global Health Case Competition

Have what takes to solve a real-world global health problem in 7 days? Attend an info session to learn how to apply for this exciting, multidisciplinary learning experience! 1st place team receives $5,000. Applications are open from November 7 to December 2.


Global Health Scholars Symposium, 11/12

The Emory Global Health Institute’s 2019 Field Scholars will share their global health research and lessons learned during their summer field experiences.


Upcoming Events

  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Seminar November 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series Event Type: Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Brian J Reich, PhDContact Name: Mary AbosiContact Email: mabosi@emory.eduRoom Location: CNR PLAZA - Rollins AuditoriumTitle: Spatial Confounding and Preferential Sampling
  • GCDTR Presents: Dr. Linelle Blais November 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Guest Lecture; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/LinelleBlaisEvent Type: Guest LectureSeries: GCDTR SeminarsSpeaker: Dr. Linelle BlaisContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://tinyurl.com/LinelleBlaisGCDTR Seminar Presents: The Diabetes MATCH Initiative: Mobilizing Access Through Capacity Building & Health Equity
  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Seminar November 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series Event Type: Seminar SeriesSpeaker: George Tseng, PhDContact Name: Mary AbosiContact Email: mabosi@emory.eduRoom Location: CNR PLAZA - Rollins AuditoriumTitle: Multi-faceted and outcome-guided cluster analysis for disease subtyping of omics data

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