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Country Analyst Volunteer

Clinton Health Access InitiativeBoston, MA
Overview: Since 2002, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, CHAI (formerly the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative), has been assisting developing countries in implementing large-scale, integrated HIV care, treatment, and prevention programs. CHAI is currently active in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Eastern Europe. In support of national HIV/AIDS programs, CHAI provides technical assistance, mobilizes human and financial resources, and facilitates the sharing of best practices across projects. CHAI has also negotiated agreements with leading pharmaceutical companies that have lowered the cost of HIV/AIDS and malaria diagnostics and treatment in the developing world by 30-90%. CHAI first partnered with the Government of Cambodia in February 2005 to enable the country access to affordable drug and lab commodity prices through CHAIs Procurement Consortium. CHAI provides technical assistance to the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STDs (NCHADS) for projects related to logistics, supply chain management, laboratory strengthening, pediatric care and treatment scale-up and prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Following a successful scale-up of PMTCT services Cambodia endeavours to eliminate mother to child transmission of HIV by the year 2020. CHAI is currently seeking candidates for the position of County Analyst to work with the HIV team in Cambodia. Reporting to the Country Director, the Phnom Penh based analyst will support the launch and implementation of a national campaign to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV. A minimum commitment of 18 months is preferred for this role.

Alternative Energy Research Fellowship

Virtual Organization Management InstituteEncino, CA — Virtual
"A Virtual Organization is an organization which strictly uses all of the following: a virtual workspace, a virtual workforce, and virtual organization management best practices, policies and procedures for operating in a 100% virtual environment." by Prof. Pierre Coupet of Virtual Organization Management Institute Overview VOMI offers UNPAID fellowships for aspiring Alternative Energy researchers interested in pursuing an alternative/renewable energy research project of their own design; and which serves to advance the resolution of energy shortages in developing countries. Will assist in upcoming programs and publications of the VOMI Global Think Tank and Advisory Board. Fellows work "behind-the-scenes" with the chairmen of various key committees and subcommittees of the board and their respective regional Renewable Energy Advisors and Advanced Technology Advisors on upcoming programs (symposiums, colloquiums, summits, conferences, etc.) related to Alternative Energy in developing countries. The fellowship program provides an immersive opportunity to conduct alternative energy infrastructure research and come up with practical solutions for helping to fully integrate developing countries into the modern global economy and usher in a new era of prosperity. This program is intended for Master of Science students in their final year, or Ph.D students, majoring in Renewable Energy or a related discipline, who are interested in virtual organizations and renewable energy research and publication, and are actively developing their work and career. Applicants must commit to regularly scheduled hours each week during the 12-month period. Applications are reviewed throughout the year for candidates who meet our requirements. Will also be involved in planning and/or attending Board meetings; learning and using parliamentary procedures based on Robert's Rules of Order; recording and transcribing minutes of board meeting; and assisting in drafting board resolutions.