Open Positions - Center for Integration Science

The PEN-Plus team is growing! The Center for Integration Science has four 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 and Training will lead
Participate in planning and implementation for on-site Master Trainer events and provide ongoing support to Master Trainers.
- Work with the 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 the CIS Administrative Director to ensure proper budget planning and execution of subawards to in-country partners

Qualifications

An advanced degree (minimum of a master’s degree) in public health, health policy, or a 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.

T1D Clinical Lead

Date: March 23, 2026

FTE: 25% (10/hrs. week)

Position type: Part-time consultancy

Overview

The Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Lead at CIS is a part-time consultancy to join the PEN-Plus programs team in providing clinical expertise and technical and programmatic support for PEN-Plus clinics caring for patients with type 1 diabetes across Africa and South Asia. The Diabetes Clinical Lead will have deep and immersive experience in providing clinical care for people living with type 1 diabetes, preferably in resource-constrained settings. S/he will be a team player, a creative problem solver, and eager to roll their sleeves up and think about all aspects of implementing high quality type 1 diabetes care which includes: training and mentorship programs for a variety of frontline clinical providers; monitoring & evaluation; clinical case reviews; supplies and consumables guidance; social and economic support systems; peer support programing; and more.

Scope of Work

Technical resource development:

Develop, refine, and improve diabetes training materials, protocols, and other references for the Resource Library, in collaboration with Resource Advisors and Training Team
Support updates, data review, and provide other technical support for the PEN-Plus Diabetes e-learning platform
Participate in other technical support as core clinical expert: M&E, program design, etc.

PEN-Plus Diabetes Expert Group:

Facilitate the Expert Group meetings
Liaise with Expert Group co-chairs, ensuring they are up to date and engaged
Work closely with Programs team point person(s) to develop agendas, gather input, and prepare presentations for the Expert Group
Ensure notes from Expert Group and any action items are followed up on in a timely manner, including feedback to broader Programs Team
Track and document Expert Group activities and deliverables

Provide clinical and technical support to PEN-Plus teams:

Prepare for and co-facilitate regional and local diabetes case review calls in close collaboration with Regional Advisors
Prepare for and co-facilitate other technical calls with PEN-Plus teams
As needed, conduct other technical teaching sessions with PEN-Plus teams
As applicable, in-person support for PEN-Plus clinical care and quality
Advise on selection of medications and equipment for PEN-Plus and any related revision of protocols and training

Support coordination with disease specific partners and communities:

Proactively initiate and facilitate connections for CIS and the PEN-Plus teams with the programs, leaders, and communities in the specific conditions
Where relevant, coordinate work with clinical consultants who are also supporting PEN-Plus in respective clinical are
Work longitudinally with the Programs team and the Partnerships team to ensure robust relationships, coordination, and communication with communities for the specific conditions
Actively engage with partners to spread awareness and advocate for the PEN-Plus model of care and represent PEN-Plus progress and priorities within networks working on these specific conditions
Proactively identify partnership opportunities in the disease specific community for sharing materials and experience, standardizing clinical interventions, and working together on programming, policy, or research projects with partners. (e.g. ISPAD, ASPAED, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in medicine with specialty in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine or equivalent OR an advanced degree in clinical nursing with clinical experience caring for type 1 diabetes.
Formal training in endocrinology is also required; in rare circumstances this could be replaced with extensive clinical experience in type 1 diabetes care
Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical work in a rural and/or resource-limited setting
Experience in clinical teaching, training, and mentorship
Experience in program management and implementation in rural settings is a plus
Strong English communication skills, both written and oral. French or Portuguese skills highly desirable
Impeccable communication skills in a virtual environment and ability to manage work in different time zones and across many teams and stakeholders; must be open to flexibility regarding working across time zones to communicate with colleagues in Africa and Asia as well as significant time on international video phone calls given large degree of virtual work for this post.
Strong technical writer specifically for clinical training materials and protocols, with experience independently drafting and editing technical documents for various audiences
Flexible disposition and able to work in complex environment while maintaining optimistic outlook and collaborative team-based approach
Commitment to social justice and health equity

How to Apply

All interested candidates must submit their CV and cover letter by April 15, 2026 to integrationscience@bwh.harvard.edu to be considered for this position.