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 three 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.
Director of Finance and Operations
Date: March 16th, 2026
Overview
The Center for Integration Science in Global Health Equity (CIS) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) is a global leader in advancing innovative approaches to health equity. Founded and directed by Harvard Medical School Professor Dr. Gene Bukhman, the Center develops and evaluates integrated care delivery models and nurtures integrated social movements. The CIS is the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) Center for Integration Science and Service Delivery.
The CIS is administratively housed within the Division of Global Health Equity, part of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The Division supports interdisciplinary training, research, and implementation efforts aimed at reducing disparities in disease burden and improving treatment outcomes both in the United States and globally.
The Center serves as the co-secretariat of the 29-country NCDI Poverty Network, alongside the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) in Maputo, Mozambique. In this role, CIS helps coordinate a global network of clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and advocates working to improve care for people living with severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and lower-middle-income countries. A major focus of this work is advancing the PEN-Plus (Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions–Plus) strategy, which expands primary care hospital capacity to treat childhood- and young adult–onset conditions such as type 1 diabetes, sickle cell disease, and rheumatic and congenital heart disease.
The Director of Finance and Operations at the CIS oversees the operational, administrative, and financial aspects of the Center, including grants management, budget development and monitoring, operations, and human resources. This position acts as a central member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the executive director and working closely with the Center’s other five directors to provide input on long-term planning and drive administrative and operational systems.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The principal roles and responsibilities of this position are detailed below:
Financial Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall financial management of the Center’s grant portfolio
Closely monitors the budget, including monthly analysis of expenses, to ensure spending is on track, and regularly updating the executive director on concerns and recommendations for budgetary changes in relation to programmatic needs and staffing
Manages 28 active subcontracts to international partners in 22 countries
Prepares financial reports and annual budget revision requests for sponsors in accordance with sponsor deadlines and policies
Administrative and Operational Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides overall administrative and operational guidance to the Center’s team of more than 30; serves as a resource for day-to-day administrative requests and concerns; ensures all faculty and staff are trained in their positions and have the tools they need to do their jobs effectively; ensures awareness of resources offered by Mass General Brigham; and cultivates and provides opportunities for rising talent within the Center
Serves as the administrative and financial liaison between the Center and the Division of Global Health Equity, working closely with the Division’s administrative director, MGB Research Management, donors, and partners
Directly supervises members of the Administrative Team, including the finance and operations manager and the project coordinator
Manages HR processes, including recruitment, interviews, hiring, onboarding; ensures timely completion of annual performance appraisals; engages in promotion processes
Reviews and approves daily timesheets and time-off requests for 15 staff
Manages the Center’s calendar of technical and financial reporting deadlines and submissions due to donors, oversees progress toward achievement of milestones, and proactively assists in keeping team members on track to meet reporting deadlines
Working in close collaboration with—and serving as a thought partner to—the executive director, contributes to long-term planning to create initiatives that further the Center’s goals, and identifies and makes recommendations for staffing needs, structural changes, and [missing third item in list?]
Develops the Center’s internal administrative and operational procedures to ensure efficiencies and the optimal use of resources; develops appropriate documentation (SOPs) and manuals for distribution to all faculty and staff
Work collaboratively with the Programs Team to ensure successful execution of subcontract budgets and smooth communication between all subcontractors while also providing significant support for financial management and the contracting process
Works collaborative with the Advancement Team to provide oversight on budgets, vendor contracts, and logistics for all large-scale events
Provides mentorship to junior staff in program management roles
Manages 12 active consultant agreements, ensuring all consultants meet deliverables and receive payment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts
Post-Award Activities:
Serves as primary liaison between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and subcontractors, including frequent communications with subcontractors across 22 countries for budget management, contract set-up, modifications, and terminations
Leads post-award grants management for all awards, including fund and grant set-up, and works with the Division and central Research Management teams to ensure timely set-up
Ensures compliance with funder and grant terms and organizational policies
Monitors deadlines and coordinates reporting processes, including identification and consolidation of all components, for accurate and timely submission
Pre-Award Activities:
Coordinates and prepares grant applications, identifies and organizes all components necessary for submission, tracks progress of applications, and coordinates with the executive director and teams throughout
Prepares forms and documents for grant submission, including the grant proposal, budget, internal forms, and paperwork on any subcontracts
Works closely with subcontractors to review and complete subcontract applications and budgets and to address grants compliance questions and processes
Submits applications for Research Management review and make necessary corrections prior to submission to sponsors
Tracks pending award submissions and sees through [manages? oversees?] negotiations processes
Qualifications
7–10 years of experience in program management, finance, administration, and operations, especially those funded by nonprofit foundations and related to global health
Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or Related Field of Study required or Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or Related Field of Study preferred.
Significant (3–5 years) demonstrated experience in successful management of international subcontracts
Experience managing human resources processes related to recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding
Experience working with principal investigators to make decisions about operational, human resources, and financial needs
Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and diplomatically with investigators, hospital administrators, and sponsors
2–3 years of experience managing junior staff
Excellent knowledge of sponsor rules and regulations and the ability to ensure work complies with terms and conditions of contracts
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
How to Apply
Please follow application instructions on the main requisition through the Mass General Brigham site.