Employment Opportunities
Every employee at PIH (and at our affiliated programs at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard School of Public Health) plays an important role in our efforts to improve health in poor communities. If you are interested in working in a stimulating and diverse environment, and have demonstrated competencies in relevant areas for PIH, we encourage you to apply.
Since the earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, PIH has experienced substantial growth and expansion. Please note that as a result, many of these positions have recently been created in order to assist with the influx of work, and are marked as "NEW POSITION's" for your convenience.
Please be aware that PIH has been alerted to an Internet scam regarding job postings. All job applications are only accepted through our job postings and application on the Partners In Health website. You do not need to send money to work for PIH. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Current Job Openings
Psychiatrist Fellowship, Haiti
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Part-time Gift Team Member
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ME Coordinator, Lesotho
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Haiti Oncology Program Coordinator
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Chief Financial Officer - PIH Rwanda
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Training Program Coordinator for Mental Health
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Associate Director - Non Communicable Disease
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Curriculum and Training Specialist
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Director of Human Resources- Haiti
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Dominican Republic Project Coordinator
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Haiti Communications Coordinator
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Program Coordinator for Family Medicine
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Major Gift Officer
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Senior Writer/Editor
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HR Administrator
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User Experience Designer
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Informatics Systems Administrator
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Rwanda Medical Director
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Chief of Party, TB Care II
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Cross-Site IT Specialist
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Interim On-line Communications Specialist
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Job Openings Available through Affiliated Programs
Additional affiliated positions are available through the Department of Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School; the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard School of Public Health; the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) Division of Social Medicine and Health inequalities; Village Health Works; Tiyatien Health; and Nyaya Health. Please note that all applications should be directed to the affiliate organization and not to Partners In Health.
Post Graduate Fellowship in Global Health
Additional positions have become available in a post graduate fellowship program in global health, directed by the Global pediatrics Program of Children’s Hospital Boston in collaboration with Partners in Health. Fellows combine work at PIH and Ministry of Health Hospitals in Haiti and Rwanda with clinical and course work in Boston. While abroad, fellows work with Rwandan and Haitian colleagues to improve the quality of pediatric services. Fellows share their clinical experience through bedside and didactic teaching, and work with local staff to implement specific programs and projects.
Global Pediatric Fellows rotate in 6 month blocks between Boston and either Haiti or Rwanda over a 2 year period. Partners in Health provides airfare between Boston and either Haiti or Rwanda, and room and board in-country.While at Children’s Hospital in Boston, pediatricians work clinically as hospitalists and have the opportunity to attend regular lectures and seminars on relevant global health topics. In addition, fellows attend a 3 week summer program in global health at Harvard School of Public Health. To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to kim.wilson@childrens.harvard.edu and david.denison@childrens.harvard.edu.
Executive Director
FACE AIDS
Founded in 2005, FACE AIDS is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a global movement of young leaders to fight HIV/AIDS and promote global health equity. Based in San Francisco with programs spanning the United States and Rwanda, FACE AIDS is a leading organization in the youth mobilization and global health space. FACE AIDS is seeking an outstanding, dedicated leader to serve as its Executive Director beginning in spring 2012. The Executive Director will lead the strategic growth and development of FACE AIDS; secure funding to support its operations and programs; lead and manage staff members; and serve as the organization's public face. The successful candidate will have deep passion for the organization's mission and work, meaningful leadership experience with demonstrated results, significant experience with and capacity for fundraising and management, and the desire to be part of a dynamic, start-up work environment. The position is based in San Francisco, and requires a multi-year commitment. Please visit http://www.faceaids.org/executivedirector.html for further details. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@faceaids.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Development and Communications Manager
The Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti
The Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH), is seeking an experienced, motivated, Development and Communications Manager (DCM) to support the work of an innovative, successful human rights organization. The DCM will be a senior member of IJDH’s management team, and will play a critical role in establishing a comprehensive marketing, communications and fundraising strategy to further enhance IJDH’s profile and broaden its impact. Please find more details at the following link: http://ijdh.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Final-IJDH-DCM-Job-Announcement-11-18-2011.pdf
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, but we hope to fill the position by December 10. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references, at least one of who is familiar with the applicant’s abilities and work ethic. Please send all application materials to Kathy@ijdh.org and include “Development and Communications Manager” in the subject line.
Part-time Portuguese Speaking Community Health Worker
The Prevention and Access to Care and Treatment (PACT) Project
The Prevention and Access to Care and Treatment (PACT) Project, is the domestic program of Partners In Health (PIH), and a project of the Division of Global Health Equity at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The PACT HIV program is hiring a part-time Portuguese speaking community health worker to provide daily observed therapy (DOT) and weekly health promotion to complex HIV/AIDS patients in the city of Boston. This positions requires that you have a car to travel to clients homes and that you are fluent in English and Portuguese.
The PACT HIV program is a community-based program that uses community health workers (CHWs) to achieve three primary goals: 1) to provide harm reduction training, materials, and prevention case management to high-risk and HIV-positive individuals; 2) to increase access to and utilization of culturally-relevant and respectful health care and social services for those infected with HIV; and 3) to mobilize the Boston community to advocate for its health and to address the underlying conditions and inequalities that create such vulnerability. To apply visit: http://careers.brighamandwomens.org/JobDescription.aspx?Back=1&&jobId=2215620
Project Manager
Nyaya Health
Nyaya Health is recruiting a Project Manager. This person will report to the Country Director and participate in developing Bayalpata Hospital and community health operations. The position will include elements of project planning and oversight, financial management, and community, partner and international staff communications. This is a full-time position based in Achham, Nepal. Learn more and apply: http://www.nyayahealth.org/projectmanager
Research Coordinator
Nyaya Health
Nyaya Health is recruiting a full time Research Coordinator (RC) to oversee a program of hospital and community-based research in Achham, Far Western Nepal. This research program will complement the service and advocacy of international NGO Nyaya Health (www.nyayahealth.org). The RC will be responsible for management of research projects, coordination with hospital and community health staff, and communication with investigators, who are based at Harvard Medical School (Boston, USA). The RC will report directly to the Principal Investigator. Onsite in Achham, the RC will work closely with the Nyaya Health Country Director, Director of Community Health, Hospital Administrator and clinical staff on research pertaining to epidemiology and implementation of health services in rural and resource-poor settings. The candidate should be prepared for the challenges and rewards of working in a remote, underdeveloped setting, while also spearheading a research program in a young and dynamic non-profit organization. To apply for this position please submit an application via www.nyayahealth.org/researchcoordinator. For any questions, please email: humanresources@nyayahealth.org.
Global Pediatric Fellowship
Children's Hospital Boston
Children’s Hospital Boston is looking for excellent pediatricians or graduating senior pediatric residents who would be interested in applying for a global pediatric fellowship, which would involve a field placement in Haiti with Partners In Health. The position would involve: developing strong productive relationships with our Haitian colleagues to identify core challenges to quality pediatric care and devising a collaborative plan for improvement; accompanying Haitian health care workers in developing their capacity to implement new program initiatives and quality care interventions; and sharing clinical expertise at the bedside and through didactic teaching. More information about this fellowship and how to apply.
Executive Director
Project Muso Ladamunen
Project Muso Ladamunen (PML) is a rapidly growing non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that operates in Yirimadjo, Mali, a West African country currently ranked the 5th poorest in the world. PML is looking to hire an Executive Director, who will play a critical role guiding and supporting PML’s strategic development. The Executive Director coordinates the efforts of Project Muso’s 73 part time, full time, and volunteer team members, leads and implements Project Muso’s fundraising strategy for growth and scale-up, and cultivates key partnerships. The Executive Director will split their time between Project Muso’s field site and field office in Mali and Project Muso’s office at Still Harbor in Boston. The full-time position requires a commitment and passion for social justice work. Read a full description of this position and how to apply.
Financial Director
Project Muso Ladamunen
Project Muso Ladamunen (PML) is a rapidly growing non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that operates in Yirimadjo, Mali, a West African country currently ranked the 5th poorest in the world. PML is accepting applications for the part-time volunteer position of Financial Director to coordinate and shape PML’s financial management systems. By reinforcing the organization’s transparency, accountability and efficiency, the Financial Director will enable PML to provide life-saving and life-changing services to thousands of the world’s poorest citizens. The Financial Director will play a crucial role in facilitating PML’s rapid growth and ambitious mission, and will help PML make the case that it is possible to transform conditions of poverty through highimpact, well-organized, efficient and transparent efforts. This unpaid position offers an opportunity to impact the lives of thousands of people and shape PML’s growth at a pivotal moment. Read a full description of this position and how to apply.
