BIPAI has announced the launch of a new program in July 2011 as a successor to the Pediatric AIDS Corps. Called the Global Health Corps, this new program will expand the scope of the Pediatric AIDS Corps beyond HIV/AIDS to include other diseases and conditions impacting child health and survival globally such as tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, perinatal conditions, cancer, and sickle cell anemia. Initially, the geographic focus of the program will be similar to that of the Pediatric AIDS Corps, but plans are in place to diversify over time to include sites and programs in Asia and Latin America.
Program Specifics
Positions: Thirty-three Texas Children's Global Health Corps positions have been confirmed for the program year beginning in July, 2011. Twenty-one of these positions have been filled by existing Pediatric AIDS Corps physicians who are transitioning into the new program and eleven new physicians have been accepted. The number of positions for Global Health Corps physicians for 2012-2013 is to be determined.
In addition to physicians for BIPAI Centers of Excellence and affiliate sites, BIPAI is specifically recruiting 3-5 Global Health Corps physicians to help roll-out a national expansion of a sickle cell disease screening and treatment program in Angola. Applicants should be fully-trained pediatricians or family practice doctors. Portuguese language is preferred, but willingness to learn Portuguese is required. Experience and interest in hematology/oncology is also preferred by not required.
Locations: In 2011, assignments have been made to Botswana, Malawi, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Other locations may be available in subsequent years.
Compensation: In-country housing will be provided. An annual stipend of $45,000, plus benefits, is offered.
Eligibility: Board eligible or board certified pediatricians, family practitioners, or medicine/pediatrics graduates.
Pre-service training: Texas Children's Hospital Global Health Corps physicians will be required to participate in a four-week pre-service training program offered in Houston, Texas each year in July. This training includes courses in HIV/AIDS and Tropical Medicine. The pre-service training is an approved certification course for the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Interested applicants: The application cycle for 2011 positions is complete. Applications for 2012 positions are due October 31. Phone interviews will be conducted in November. Applicants are requested to provide an up-to-date CV, a brief personal statement, and three references. Applications and queries about 2012 positions can be directed to Laura Fraser.
Texas Children's Hospital Global Health Corps members will provide treatment for tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, perinatal conditions, cancer and sickle cell anemia among other conditions.