August 2010 - change - Mailing Lists

PIH is hiring for Haiti
by Yaw Anokwa 19 Aug '10

19 Aug '10

Partners in Health is looking for a full-time Java EE developer to join its Medical Informatics team in Boston. This person will focus on developing functionality in OpenMRS for their sister organization in Haiti, Zamni Lasante (ZL), including modules for clinical programs and functionality required to implement OpenMRS in distributed servers at PIH/ZL health facilities. http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=80

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Non-profit technology failures, NY Times
by Ed Lazowska 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/technology/17fail.html

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two pieces today in the NYT on tech and the developing world
by Gaetano Borriello 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

A photo essay on electronics disposal in Ghana: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/08/04/magazine/20100815-dump.html?ref… An article on ICTD failures: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/technology/17fail.html?src=busln An another interesting one from an Africa blog on geocoding: http://www.owen.org/blog/3571

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Here is some interesting nano-tech
by Gaetano Borriello 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

http://io9.com/5611927/nanotech-tea-bag-creates-safe-drinking-water-instant…

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Fwd: [Indicorps-Alumni] Announcing the Piramal Fellowship
by Sunil Garg 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

Announcing the Piramal Fellowship in Sustainable Business The Piramal Foundation is excited to announce the launch a new leadership program. The Piramal Fellowship for Sustainable Business is a two-year program that provides aspiring leaders from around the globe with an opportunity to explore the power of business to do good, to develop the tools to innovate impact-driven business models, and to be part of a broader community dedicated to the pursuit of social impact. By working with some of the best social entrepreneurs in India on their greatest challenges, Piramal Fellows contribute on the frontlines of where business and social aspirations intersect. The Fellowship is a total immersion classroom for impact-driven enterprise, supported by a sustainable leadership curriculum and a community of peers. Content and training partners include leading social-impact organizations such as Intellecap, Dasra, and ISB’s Center for Emerging Markets Solutions. The Piramal Fellowship is looking for talented, young professionals who are willing to work hard to make a real difference. Fellows’ costs will be covered, and will be provided a living stipend for the duration of the program. Applicants must have with at least two-years of work experience to participate in the program. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2010 for the inaugural program, which will complete in July 2012. Visit www.piramalfellowship.org to learn more about the Piramal Fellowship for Sustainable Business. -- Shilpa Shah Director Piramal Fellowship for Sustainable Business Tel: +91.98255.03746 (India) Tel: +01.202.360.4150 (U.S.) www.piramalfellowship.org _______________________________________________ Indicorps-Alumni mailing list Indicorps-Alumni(a)indicorps.org http://lists.indicorps.org/listinfo.cgi/indicorps-alumni-indicorps.org

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Hackers without Borders: Disaster Relief and Technology
by Ian Lawrence 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

Hi Maybe people on this list might find this talk from The Hackers on Planet Earth conference in NYC interesting "An hour long, multimedia presentation examining the past, present, and future roles that digital and wireless technology can play on the ground during natural and manmade disasters. This discussion will examine why government (FEMA and the National Guard) and big relief organizations (Red Cross and Salvation Army) have gotten the basic premises of disaster relief wrong, using Katrina and 9/11 as examples. Ingenious, informal technological innovations emerging during disasters that promoted effective self-organized relief efforts will be focused upon. The panel will also look at how the hacker communities can create novel and powerfully effective technologies to aid people, and support grassroots self-organizing during disasters" Download Audio: http://c2047862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/tnhb33.mp3 -- http://ianlawrence.info

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VillageReach Information Systems Program Manager
by James Dailey 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

VillageReach, a nonprofit organization working in underserved countries to increase last-mile access to healthcare, is seeking a highly motivated technologist to serve as Information Systems Program Manager (ISPM) for its Seattle office. Reporting to the President, the ISPM is responsible for providing oversight for the sourcing and execution of all VillageReach (VR) projects involving management information systems, including our flagship effort, openLMIS <http://openlmis.org>, which aims to improve last-mile logistics for public health. The ideal candidate will be motivated by VillageReach’s mission and will possess a broad background in software development, relevant international experience, and a strong skill set in business development and project and budget management. VillageReach offers a competitive salary and health benefits, DOE. To apply, please review the full job description and application instructions on our website at http://villagereach.org. The position will remain open until filled.

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