Open Positions
Thank you for your interest in the PEN-Plus team! The Center for Integration Science in Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital—the Boston co-secretariat of the NCDI Poverty Network—has two open positions.
Associate Director of Education and Training
Date: February 3, 2026
Reports to: Senior Director of Programs
Overview
Directed by Dr. Gene Bukhman, the Center for Integration Science in Global Health Equity focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating integrated care delivery models to address severe conditions such as type 1 diabetes, sickle cell, and rheumatic heart disease in highly constrained health systems. The Center for Integration Science is a center within the Division of Global Health Equity in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is a collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Partners In Health. The Center also serves as one of two co-secretariats for the NCDI Poverty Network.
The Associate Director of Education and Training position is full-time, with an option for remote work, and ideal for a highly motivated clinical and global health program expert who will excel in a complex environment working with many different partners and stakeholders. This person will lead the training, education, and mentorship initiatives for the Center, with a focus on providers in PEN-Plus clinics across 15+ countries. PEN-Plus is an integrated outpatient clinical model at district hospital caring for severe, chronic noncommunicable diseases, including type 1 diabetes, rheumatic heart disease, sickle cell disease among other conditions affecting young adults and children in remote, lower-resourced settings.
The Associate Director of Education and Training will bring clinical and content expertise to support ongoing improvement of the training and mentorship activities for a range of providers, including physicians, nurses, and clinical officers. The ideal candidate will have significant global health implementation experience as well as formal experience in medical education. This person will work very closely with a senior advisor to the team, particularly in some technical areas of training, and they will supervise the instructional designer working on the e-learning program.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
This dynamic role at the Center will:
Act as team leader and project manager for all training and education programs for PEN-Plus
Provide strategic input as an associate director-level thought partner in training approach.
Supervise the instructional designer and manage additional teammates if/when the team grows
Travel to PEN-Plus countries to work directly with implementing partners, governments, and academic and training institutions on education, training, and mentorship programs for PEN-Plus (anticipated travel up to 30%)
As opportunities arise, lead the Network’s inputs to regional/global PEN-Plus learning activities with different stakeholders (e.g. implementing partners, WHO, UNICEF, etc)
Work with external partners and academic institutions on initiatives related to PEN-Plus
Work with Regional Advisors, the M&E team, and implementing partners on collection and improvement of training indicators
As applicable, work with in-country partners on opportunities for training accreditation for PEN-Plus providers
Master Training is an exception to this, which the Senior Advisor of Education & Training will lead
Participate in planning and implementation for on-site Master Trainer events and provide ongoing support to Master Trainers.
Work with Senior Advisor to continue to design and implement adult learning approaches, evaluate and measure the Master Trainer program, and support evolution of Master Trainer strategy.
Lead Healthcare Provider Assessments, including:
Design, communication, and program management.
Data review and follow-up on training activities post-assessment.
Manage external partnerships in training and learning as assigned:
This includes a partnership with University of Rwanda, including communication with University of Rwanda team; Providing internal updates to Network leadership; Program management (budget, calls, tracking progress, reporting, leadership updates).
This also includes potential partnerships with WHO or WHO academy, UNICEF, other academic institutions, etc.
Lead the content and organization of the Resource Library, including:
Act as primary lead for the content of the PEN-Plus Resource Library, supporting identification of gaps and working with the team to develop new resources and update existing ones
Oversee the overall organization of the PEN-Plus Resource Library so it is accessible and easy to navigate for new and existing partners
Work with team to ensure consistent branding, sourcing, formatting of materials in the Resource Library
Ensure up to date link and material available for sharing
Work closely with PEN-Plus Expert Groups to link their work / inputs with the Resource Library
Oversee e-learning program management, including:
Supervision of the instructional designer.
Updating and adding content.
Co-design and pilot of upcoming Sickle Cell Disease e-learning modules.
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MD with experience in global health with residency training in internal medicine, pediatrics, or family medicine
At least 3 years of clinical practice and at least 5 years of experience in global health programming and implementation, with a heavy focus on educational and training programs preferred
Experience and substantial involvement in education, training, or capacity-building initiatives, preferably developed within global health programs
Extremely skilled and passionate for clear and professional documentation with a strong talent for detail
Demonstrated understanding of appropriate methodologies for culturally diverse communities and a variety of literacy levels.
Demonstrated possession of excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, written and oral communication skills.
Experience living and working in resource-poor settings
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Experience working with numerous partners in a fast-paced environment
Adept at working in complex environments with a significant focus on virtual work, managing different time zones, and collaborating across many teams and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
Commitment to social justice and health equity
Willingness to work across several time zones and willingness to travel (up to 3 weeks per quarter)
Commitment to social justice and health equity
Working Conditions
Significant virtual work on zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms
Work across different times zones from Eastern Standard Time to Central African Time to India and Nepal time zones - team members work early mornings and occasionally evenings depending on geography
International travel, including to rural and remote areas, is a key part of this role.
How to Apply
All candidates interested in this position should submit their CV and cover letter to integrationscience@bwh.harvard.edu.
Policy Coordinator
Date: February 3, 2026
Reports to: Senior Director of Policy
Overview
The Center for Integration Science in Global Health Equity (CIS) is an innovative collaboration of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Partners In Health. CIS serves as a co-secretariat for the NCDI Poverty Network, which is dedicated to improving the lives of populations doubly afflicted by extreme poverty and noncommunicable diseases and injuries. The CIS provides technical, policy, advocacy, and financial support for National NCDI Poverty Commissions and implementing partners in Network countries as they progress through a four-phase theory of change, including situational analysis of disease burden and health system capacities, priority setting, design of integrated delivery strategies, and implementation of clinical services within the public sector.
The NCDI Poverty Network has pioneered the development and implementation of PEN-Plus (the Package of Essential NCD Interventions - Plus) as an integrated service model for severe childhood-onset chronic diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, sickle cell, and childhood-onset heart disease. PEN-Plus is currently implemented in 15 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Caribbean, and has been endorsed by the WHO African Region as a regional strategy. The CIS works closely with national governments, development partners and donors, UN agencies, and local implementers to finance and scale implementation of PEN-Plus in countries with extreme poverty.
The CIS is now recruiting for a NCDI Poverty Network Policy Coordinator to directly support National NCDI Poverty Commissions and in-country partner organizations to plan and execute activities related to the NCDI Poverty Network’s four-stage theory of change. Directly reporting to the Senior Director of Policy and in support of Regional Advisors, the Policy Coordinator will lead direct communications with National Commission and other in-country focal points for Network activities, develop and review technical content, and build workplans and support partners with achieving key milestones.
The Policy Coordinator will also support Regional Advisors with technical review and contribution to PEN-Plus National Operational Plans for PEN-Plus and associated in-country partnership engagement to implement these plans with local stakeholders. The Policy Coordinator will support the Senior Director of Policy in technical partnerships with leading multilateral global and regional agencies (e.g., World Health Organization, UNICEF, Africa CDC) and assist with organizing meetings and events (both virtual and in-person).
Finally, the Policy Coordinator will coordinate with key CIS technical teams (e.g., Integration Science, PEN-Plus), and collaborate with the CIS Administrative Director to ensure appropriate financial planning and reporting of activities within the policy workstream. Overall, the Policy Coordinator will be expected to navigate a complex virtual and multicultural environment—and detailed organizational and multi-tasking skills will be paramount.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The principal roles and responsibilities of this position are to support the Senior Director of Policy on the activities detailed below:
Support for National NCDI Poverty Commissions and other in-country policy-oriented activities:
Lead on project management for policy-oriented “Phase I” activities of the Network, including project planning, organization, and reporting
Plan, schedule, and execute routine communication with in-country partners and focal points to ensure timely execution of planned activities
Develop, review, or edit technical content associated with NCDI Poverty Commission or other in-country policy-oriented activities with the Senior Director of Policy, Regional Advisors, and other Secretariat members. Technical content includes analyses or reports detailing topics such as disease epidemiology, health system capacities, priority setting, and/or health financing.
Ensure updated Terms of Reference with in-country partners for policy-oriented activities
Support development, costing, and in-country partnership building for PEN-Plus National Operational Plans
Support technical review and development of PEN-Plus National Operational Plans, in particular resource estimation
Engage local, regional, and global stakeholders in dissemination, review, and alignment of National Operational Plans
Collaboration with key technical global or regional partners
Organize and structure regular communication with key regional/global multilateral or technical partners of the Network, including meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up
Develop shared technical outputs from technical collaborations, such as meeting reports, joint analyses, or communication materials
Ensure updated Memoranda of Understanding with collaborating technical partners
Coordination within Secretariat technical teams and administration
Coordinate the NCDI Poverty Network Steering Committee materials and briefings
Organize and coordinate monthly NCDI Poverty Network Secretariat Rounds and other virtual meetings and events, such as internal briefing sessions or Network member events
Organize and facilitate Network co-Secretariat communication and collaboration (between Boston and Maputo)
Coordinate policy workstream activities closely with other Secretariat teams and workstreams, primarily Integration Science, PEN-Plus, and Advancement (including Advocacy and Membership and Engagement)
Provide routine updates and communication with CIS Administrative Director to ensure proper budget planning and execution of subawards to in-country partners
Qualifications
Advanced degree (minimum Masters degree) in Public Health, Health Policy, or similar field is required
Minimum 5 years of project-oriented experience and proven results with health systems, health system strengthening, or health policy in resource-limited international settings is required
Extensive work experience (5+ years) in countries that are part of the NCDI Poverty Network is highly desirable
Working Conditions
Primary virtual work environment where ability to work independently and self-motivation are highly valued
Ability to navigate a complex virtual and multicultural work environment across time zones is required
Availability to travel internationally (up to 10% FTE) for partner meetings and events, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, or with the co-secretariats in Boston or Maputo
How to Apply
Please follow application instructions on the main requisition. International candidates interested in this position should submit their CV and cover letter to Lhakpa Nyinjee at lnyinjee@bwh.harvard.edu.