Open Positions

The PEN-Plus team is growing! The Center for Integration Science has two open positions.

T1D Clinical Lead

Date: May 29, 2026

FTE: 25% (10/hrs. week)

Position type: Part-time consultancy

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 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.

Voices Program Coordinator

Date: June 01, 2026

FTE: 100% (40 hrs/wk)

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 Voices Program Coordinator (Coordinator) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the work of the Center and the NCDI Poverty Network reflects and benefits from the insights and expertise of persons living with severe, chronic conditions in low- and lower-middle income countries. They will nurture grassroots connections between people living with type 1 diabetes, sickle cell disease, and childhood heart disease in countries where the Network funds programs; and connecting this growing movement with complementary work being driven at the global level. The Coordinator will report to the CIS Senior Director of Advancement, and interact with the Center’s Policy and Programs teams on a regular basis.

Scope of Work

  • Responsible for monitoring multiple large-scale program activities, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Facilitates communication across departments, monitors program timelines, and supports project implementation to enhance program effectiveness.
  • Tracks and ensures the schedule, budget, and details of various project and program tasks are well organized.
  • Analyzes data, prepares reports, and provides regular updates to program leadership.
  • Identifies and escalates issues and risks and recommends solutions. Leads and provides guidance and support to other administrative team members.
  • Leads the coordination and monitoring of multiple program activities, timelines, and budgets.
  • Organizes meetings and events, prepares agendas, and attends and participates in stakeholder meetings.
  • Assesses and escalates program risks and issues and provides solutions.
  • Conducts research, maintains and analyzes data in systems, and develops reports to support programs.
  • Assigns and monitors resources effectively to boost program efficiency and maximize deliverables.

Essential Functions

  • Program Coordination and Administration
    • Manage communications with 15+ Voices advocates, including meeting calendar invitations and agendas; meeting reminders; Network updates; and professional development opportunities.
    • Prepare slide decks and program materials for Voices meetings, application cycle, and minigrants program. Support the same for quarterly Advocacy Working Group meetings.
    • Run annual application process for Voices; new Voices on-boarding; and monthly meetings for Voices.
    • Communicate and coordinate with guest speakers and trainers working with the Voices advocates.
  • Data Management and Technology
    • Utilize the hospital system’s tech stack thoughtfully to organize program materials and documents; and communicate asynchronously with Voices advocates and internal stakeholders
    • Maintain an accurate, up-to-date record of advocate contacts and status in the Center’s CRM system
  • Coalition-Building
    • Build and maintain relationships with each member of the Voices program. Serve as the primary point of contact for the Voices for PEN-Plus advocates.
    • Proactively identify opportunities for Voices advocates to participate in the Network and/or speak on behalf of the Network.
    • Collaborate with Communications colleagues and partners to develop assets beneficial to advocacy goals, campaigns, and coalition-building (eg resource library; social media content and toolkits; training materials)

Qualifications

  • Required Qualifications
    • Education: Bachelor’s Degree Related Field of Study required – experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
    • Program support or program management experience 1-2 years required
    • Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
    • Basic financial/accounting skills.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications
    • 5+ years’ experience in program coordination, including at least 2 years’ experience involved with advocacy programs and advocates at a peer-to-peer and/or grassroots level
    • Knowledge of the NCD and global health advocacy space: primary issues, major players, convenings, and literature.
    • Bias for action and inclusivity
    • Organized and a strong communicator, both verbal and written.
    • A passion for global health and social justice.
    • Lived experience with Type 1 Diabetes, Sickle Cell Disease, and/or Childhood Heart Disease
    • MD, MPH, RN, or other graduate-level training in clinical service or public health

How to Apply

US-based candidates should submit their applications via the requisition on the Brigham and Women’s Hospital page. International candidates not based in the US should send their CV and cover letter to Sanjanaa Seshadri at sseshadri@bwh.harvard.edu. International candidates will be considered in a consultant capacity, with compensation range adjusted to prevailing market rates for equivalent roles in country of residence. Submissions for all candidates will be accepted through 26th June, 2026.