Developing Simple and Effective Family Planning
Alternatives
The Institute has developed two new methods:
the Standard Days Method® and the TwoDay Method®.
In addition to these two new exciting advances,
the Institute is also working on other approaches
that are still in the development phase.
Developing Training Programs, Teaching Aids,
and Tools
The successful introduction of these new methods
is highly dependent upon the local programs and
service providers that offer them. Much of the
Institute’s work involves supporting service
delivery programs in the introduction and provision
of these methods. The Institute designs and implements
training programs to prepare service providers
for all aspects of service delivery, including
method selection criteria, counseling, client
follow-up and recording of service statistics.
The Institute also develops teaching aids to assist
programs and providers in offering the method
as well as tools to make methods easier to teach
and learn and to ensure correct use.
Conducting Clinical and Operations Research
The Institute implements a variety of research
studies in order to test, evaluate, and improve
the provision of natural methods and different
service delivery models. Clinical research and
efficacy trials are central to the Institute’s
work in the development and testing of new methods.
The Institute also conducts Operations Research
studies to evaluate and refine service delivery
strategies for FAB methods.
Collaborating with International Organizations
The Institute collaborates with public and private
organizations around the world to expand the availability
of simple and effective natural methods of family
planning. As programs recognize the value of integrating
natural methods, the Institute is increasingly
working with Ministries of Health, international
agencies, private voluntary organizations, and
non-governmental organizations to expand the availability
of these new methods. These partnerships increase
the availability of natural methods and enhance
informed choice for clients around the world.
Contact Us
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for Reproductive Health
Georgetown University
4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 310
Washington, DC 20008 USA
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Phone: 202.687.1392
Fax: 202.537.7450
Please email your comments to:
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Job Opportunities
Director
of Operations
Institute for Reproductive Health,
Georgetown University
Georgetown University’s Institute
for Reproductive Health is seeking an experienced,
dependable, team leader for a senior management
position to provide strategic, skilled oversight
to all administrative, financial and operations
functions of the Institute. He/She will strengthen
the Institute’s organizational capacity
and systems with respect to program development,
implementation and management. This will include
identifying, developing and executing organizational
structures and systems needed to meet/exceed planned
performance objectives. In addition, he/she will
develop, implement and monitor financial management
systems which serve to ensure that effective administration
and use of program funds. In supporting the organization’s
overseas programs, he/she will manage and evaluate
operations at 8-10 field offices located in Africa,
Asia, and Latin America.
Required:
- Post-graduate degree in Business
Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public
Policy, International Development or related
field;
- Skill at working with managers
without an accounting background to request
information and give directions;
- Experience establishing and managing
international field offices;
- Solid knowledge of USAID and the
international donor community; and
- USAID grant management experience;
- Excellent organizational skills
and attention to detail;
- Ability to operate comfortably
in a multi-cultural work environment;
- Fluency in written and spoken
in English and either French or Spanish; knowledge
of other languages an asset;
- Knowledge of international development
and health issues;
- Experience with proposal and report
writing;
- Willingness to travel internationally
approximately 20%;
- Experience managing and administering
programs within a university setting, a plus;
- Excellent computer skills
with advanced proficiency with Excel, a must.
Located in Washington, DC. Please send cover
letter and resume to irhresumes@gmail.com;
no phone calls please.
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Communications
Specialist Position
Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown
University
The Institute for Reproductive Health, affiliated
with Georgetown University in Washington, DC,
is a leading technical resource and learning center
committed to developing and increasing the availability
of effective and easy-to-use natural methods of
family planning. The Institute is seeking an experienced
Communications Specialist to support the its efforts
to strengthen the productivity and technical quality
of written communications by increasing: (1) the
awareness of simple Fertility Awareness Based
(FAB) methods through promoting the utilization
of research results; and (2) the dissemination
and use of information on the Institute’s
work by tailoring the communication products to
target audiences.
Core responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and
implementation of communication strategies for
external audiences through print and electronic
media.
- Write and produce various print
and electronic publications and communication
materials for target audiences, including synthesis
and working papers, summaries, reports, newsletters,
and web postings.
- Analyze, interpret and identify
key findings and lessons learned, and synthesize
data from completed project reports and field
experience to include in publications and other
communication materials.
- Review the content of all materials
prepared for external audiences to ensure consistency
and adherence to the overall strategy and standards.
- Review and provide technical and
editorial comments to improve the organization
and content of conference abstracts and presentations,
reports, proposals, papers, articles and submissions
to professional publications.
- Assist in maintaining the quality
of publications and materials by providing editing
and proofreading support.
- Assist in the collection of information
for, and production of project reports and deliverables
to USAID, and other audiences.
- Assist with the distribution of
the Institute’s dissemination materials
- Provide technical and administrative
support to project activities by: (a) participating
in the implementation of knowledge management
efforts which includes maintaining print and
electronic records for the project; and (b)
maintaining project dissemination lists and
managing project materials dissemination
- Other duties as assigned that
will forward the project objectives and mission.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications,
English or journalism
- Five years experience in communications
- Excellent editing and writing
skills and experience writing/editing for multiple
audiences and technical levels (from basic educational
levels to professional audiences)
- Demonstrated experience in health
communications and evidence of diverse writing
portfolio
- Excellent written and oral communication
skills, particularly in synthesizing and communicating
research results
- Fluency in French or Spanish required
- Experience applying communication
technologies to program objectives
- Creativity in formulating and
implementing dissemination activities
- Exceptional organizational skills
and flexibility to work on a variety of projects
- Self-starter, detailed oriented,
talented in problem-solving and working in a
team environment with constantly shifting priorities
- Experience with graphics and desktop
publishing software (e.g., Acrobat, Dreamweaver,
Photoshop, InDesign) a plus
- Strong organizational and interpersonal
communication skills and high productivity.
- Experience with USAID and/or other
donor agencies desirable
This full-time position is based in Washington,
D.C. and subcontracted through the Development
Group, Inc. Salary will be commensurate with experience
and salary history. The Development Group, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer and offers excellent
benefits.
Submit resume, salary history and expectations
to: irhresumes@gmail.com
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