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The RAISE Initiative is currently searching for candidates to fill the positions listed below.

RAISE is committed to increasing the availability of, and access to, good quality comprehensive reproductive health (RH) services in emergency settings. RAISE achieves its RH goals through cooperation with key humanitarian, development and advocacy groups in both public and private sectors. Staff work with partner agencies to assess and address on-the-ground needs and promote a positive policy and funding environment for RH care in emergencies worldwide.

If you would like to apply for a position, application instructions and requirements appear within each posting. Thank you for your interest in working at RAISE.

Senior Staff Associate

Background

The Heilbrunn Department of Population & Family Health (HDPFH), Mailman School of Public Health addresses a wide range of challenges to health, focusing on child, adolescent, reproductive, and sexual health, both in settled communities, and in communities that have been displaced as a result of political or environmental emergencies. We strive to improve health conditions in locations throughout our Upper Manhattan neighborhood, the nation, and around the world.

The Heilbrun Department of Population and Family Health is recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer to support the Reproductive Health Access, Information and Services in Emergencies (RAISE) Initiative which works to enhance the ability of humanitarian organizations to increase the availability and quality of comprehensive reproductive health services to populations affected by armed conflict in Africa, Asia and Latin America. RAISE promotes emergency obstetric care, family Planning, prevention of STIs/HIV, and response to gender-based violence amongst displaced persons.

Position

The candidate will assist field-based organizations to collect quantitative and qualitative baseline and follow-up data; design and put into place management information systems; assist partners to analyze and interpret data for application to health services; report results to all stakeholders; write up results for publication and provide expert technical guildance on all aspects of the use of data for efficient managerment leading to improved reproductive health services. This position requires extensive travel to semi-secure conflict zones.

All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position. Senior Staff Associate: 8 years of related experience. At least 3 years overseas experience in reproductive health. Experience in Africa of Asia required; proven experience in field-relevant data collection, analysis and use. Excellent written/oral communication; interpersonal and organizational skills required. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Public Health or related field, experience in humanitarian settings preferred. Fluency in Arabic, French and/or Spanish desired.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must apply directly to the Columbia University job site.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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