Transcript Purchasing equipment using NIH grants

M&I Postdoc Workshop Topics
1.26.2009
2.23.2009
3.30.2009
6.28.2010
Grant Funding Sources & Developmental Plans
Grant Review
Job Interview & Offer Negotiation
Responding to an Advertised Job Ad Effective Use of Cover Letter, Executive Summary, and CV
Drs. Niesel, Wikel, Wang
7.12.2010
Building up Your Own Research Interests and Pilot Grants
Drs. Soong, Cong, Endsley
9.29.2010
Opportunities within Global Health
Drs. LeDuc, White, Garg
Building up Your Own Research Interests
and Pilot Grants
• Pilot Grants & Postdoctoral Fellowships from NIH
(Endsley)
• Pilot Grants & Postdoctoral Fellowships from Foundations
(Cong)
• Developing Your Own Research Projects
(Soong)
• Open Discussion
USAID and USG Levels of Organization
White House
HHS (CDC), DOL, DOD, etc
OMB
State Dept.
Millennium Challenge
Corporation
Office of the Inspector General
USAID
Office of the General Counsel
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
Democracy,
Global Health
NSC
Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC)
PEPFAR
Director of Foreign
Assistance (F)
Agency
Bureau
Congress
White House
Other USG Agencies:
Conflict &
Humanitarian
Response
Economic
Growth,
Agriculture &
Trade
Africa
Office of the Administrator
Deputy Administrator
Counselor
Executive Secretariat
Asia/Middle
East
Office of Small & Disadvantaged
Businesses Utilization
Office of Security
Office of Development Partners
And Overseas
Europe &
Eurasia
Latin America
& the
Caribbean
Legislative
Management
& Public
Affairs
Operating Unit
Office of Foreign
Disaster
Assistance
Office of
Transition
Initiatives
Food for Peace
Field Missions
This USAID organization chart shows the relationship of USAID to external stakeholders at the
top and to operating units at the bottom. Note that there are many Operating Units both in
Washington and the Field which are not represented in this chart.
USAID
Agriculture
The food that we eat connects each of us to the world of agriculture. Farmers and livestock producers in every country are
responsible for most of the supply of food that goes through grocery stores and markets in towns and cities. USAID works with all
participants in agricultural development to support efforts to increase productivity.
Democracy & Governance
The idea of democracy is closely linked to the national identity of the United States. Even during the most isolationist periods in our
early history, our relatively young country was seen as a shining beacon to individuals and families seeking personal freedoms.
Expanding the global community of democracies is a key objective of U.S. foreign policy.
Economic Growth & Trade
Almost two-thirds of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day. Families are hard-pressed, at this level of income, to meet
their daily needs for food and shelter. USAID economic growth and trade programs provide support both to government and private
sector partners in lower-income countries to improve the levels of income their citizens enjoy.
Environment
Growing populations are placing increasing pressure on the natural resources in many countries and many of these resources,
once used, are not renewable. USAID takes an integrated approach to natural resources management. Land and water must be
managed skillfully so that they are able to maintain our basic ability to produce food for the nine billion people that the world is
expected to have by 2050.
Education & Training
The ability to read and write — or literacy — is a basic skill for people to live and work in today’s world. Yet more than 900 million
adults are not literate, primarily in developing countries. More than 125 million children who should be in school are not. USAID
emphasizes programs of support for basic education and places a special emphasis on improving opportunities for girls, women
and other underserved and disadvantaged populations.
Global Health
The USAID’s programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering,
save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world.
Global Partnerships
Since its inception, USAID has worked in cooperation with U.S. and international partners to improve conditions for people around
the world. While these partnerships have long been key to USAID's success, this strategy has never been more important than
now. USAID is committed to an approach that recognizes and incorporates the efforts of partnership and private giving, focusing on
grassroots support, local ownership, sustainability, accountability, and--not least--passion and commitment.
Humanitarian Assistance
The United States gives more to those in crisis than any other country in the world. USAID is the U.S. Government agency that is
responsible for directing these contributions to thousands of non-profit partners and international organizations. USAID ensures
that all of this assistance is spent in the way that most effectively helps those who are in need.
Pillar Bureaus
Democracy, Conflict, and
Humanitarian Response
(DCHA)
Global Health (GH)
Economic Growth, Agriculture,
and Trade (EGAT)*
In a given sector, they
• Provide global technical
leadership Engage in strategic
planning
• Lead innovation and research
• Provide technical support to the
field
• Share lessons learned
Structure of the Bureau
Office of the Assistant
Administrator (AA/DAA)
Office of Strategic
Planning, Budgeting, and
Operations (SPBO)
Office of
Population &
Reproductive
Health (PRH)
Office of
HIV/AIDS (OHA)
Office of Professional
Development & Management
Support (PDMS)
Office of Health,
Infectious Diseases
& Nutrition (HIDN)
Office of
Regional &
Country Support
(RCS)
Health, Infectious Diseases & Nutrition
HIDN DIRECTOR
Richard Greene
Policy Advisor: Dale Gibb
Policy and Budget Advisor: Janet Phillips
Comm. & Outreach Liaison: Chris Thomas
Program Assistant: Sam Bishop
Administrative Assistant: Tara Wells
MATERNAL &
CHILD HEALTH
Chief: John Borrazzo
DEPUTY
DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Fox
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Chief: Christy Hanson
NUTRITION
Chief: Eunyoung Chung
(Acting)
HEALTH SYSTEMS
Chief: Bob Emrey
Policy and Financing
Maternal Health
Malaria
Micronutrients
NTDs
Food and Nutrition
Policy
TB
Child Survival
Grants
Research and Tech
Child Health
Environmental Health
Quality Assurance &
Workforce
Development
Drug Management
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Communication
Regional Bureaus
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Asia and Middle East (AME)
Europe and Eurasia (E&E)
Africa (AFR)
Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAC)
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Headed by Assistant Administrator –
“Front Office”
Provide administrative & management
support via AMS office
Lead strategic planning for a region
Maintain budget
Maintain limited number of sectoral
technical staff
Provide oversight and support to
mission programs
Are primary interface with Missions
Serve as principal contact with State
Department
USAID in the Field (Overseas)
Bi-lateral Missions
Regional
Platforms
Limited USAID
Presence
Functions of field mission
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Link to a country government
Request and recommend resources
Make use of those resources
Design programs and implement
agreements with country
Track implementation of agreements
Coordinate with other donors
Accountable to Washington
Host and take care of official visitors
New Challenges/Hot Topics
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Global Health Initiative
The Interagency Process
Integration
Health Systems
Women’s Centered Approaches
XDRTB
Avian influenza and H1N1
Polio Eradication
USAID Development experience clearing house
http://dec.usaid.gov/
USA Department of State: http://www.state.gov/careers/
http://www.usaid.gov/careers/
AAAS fellowships
Public Health Institute- GHFP fellowships (www.ghfp.net/)
http://careers.state.gov/students/gpg_students.html
http://www.usaid.gov/careers/guidelinesforjop.html
http://www.usaid.gov/careers/studentprograms.html
http://www.internationaljobs.org/contents.html
http://www.idealist.org/
• If you have not taken yet, you may consider courses in Public health
• Beyond that, it is really networking that would pay off,
• Identify the issue you are passionate about, not just seeking a job,
and participate in community oriented activities
• Reach out to schools, Mayor, Congressman/woman, become
members of societies that align your thoughts and ideas
• Active approach- choose passion, explore NGOs, organizations, and
get your foot inhttp://www.internationaljobs.org/contents.html
http://www.idealist.org/