January 2012 - change - Mailing Lists

[SPAM] $35 touchscreen tablet launched in India
by Rahul Banerjee 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Sorry for the spam, but I couldn't resist sharing such wonderful news: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/India-announces-35-tablet-compute… (Actually, the government is subsidising its price (which would be closer to $50), but it's still pretty amazing that something like this exists at all) -- Rahul

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TASCHA Talk -- THURSDAY -- Perceptions of libraries as development partners: preliminary research results
by Karen Hirst 30 Jan '12

30 Jan '12

TASCHA TALK Perceptions<http://tascha.uw.edu/2011/11/december-1-developing-a-framework-for-digitall…> of libraries as development partners: preliminary research results Chris Coward & Michelle Fellows Thursday -- February 2, from 3:45 to 4:45 pm Roosevelt Commons Building Public libraries play vastly different roles in providing Internet access and information services around the world. In some countries they are active players and have adopted new technologies to help people meet their information needs. In other countries, libraries are routinely overlooked when new information access initiatives are deployed. TASCHA's new perceptions of libraries as development partners study aims to understand the opportunities and challenges for libraries to become more prominent actors in ICT and development initiatives. The research involves stakeholder interviews with library leaders, ministry officials with library oversight, ministry officials with ICT and/or digital inclusion oversight, representatives of national public access initiatives, and representatives of international development organizations. The sample is comprised of 12 countries at differing levels of development and public library penetration. In this talk, we will share the research design and results of the first set of interviews. About the presenters Chris is co-founder, Principal Research Scientist, and Director of the Technology & Social Change Group. Chris specializes in designing research programs that improve policy and practice. His work focuses on examining the social and economic impacts of information and communication technologies (ICTs), with particular attention to the role of libraries and nonprofit organizations in developing countries. Michelle is a Research Analyst at TASCHA. She holds degrees in Public Administration (MPA) and Library and Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Washington and Geography (BA) from the University of California, Berkeley. TASCHA Talks are bi-weekly sessions to share, discuss, and advance new ideas around topics related to technology and social change. Learn more at tascha.uw.edu/taschatalks<http://tascha.uw.edu/2012/01/what-we-do/tascha-talks/>. .

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ICTD Jobs on Change List?
by Yaw Anokwa 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

Hi all, After sending so many job postings in a row, I'm starting to think that everyone many not like getting ICT4D-related job postings on the Change list (or through the mailing list feed at http://groups.google.com/group/uwchange/) Should I start another mailing list (or blog) and maybe send weekly digests to Change? Or maybe prepend the subjects with "Job:"? Your silence will be interpreted as acceptance of the status quo. Yaw

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Re: [change] Change list vs TIER list
by Yaw Anokwa 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 09:06, ashish makani <ashish.makani(a)gmail.com> wrote: > <OT> :Can somebody clarify if the change list is a subset of the TIER list ? The TIER list is likely the most well-known ICTD mailing list at Berkeley. Change is essentially an equivalent (but totally better in every way) list at the University of Washington. I'd guess both lists tend to have mostly technical people subscribed. Cross-campus content that appears on one list tends to migrate to the other. Similar but less-active lists you might want to try are: MIT: https://lists.csail.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/ict4dev CMU: https://lists.andrew.cmu.edu/mailman/listinfo/techbridgeworld-students Yaw

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Wanted Android Developer: Help with Women's Health in Africa
by Yaw Anokwa 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

Original job posting at https://lists.csail.mit.edu/pipermail/ict4dev/attachments/20120127/3e40837a… (rename to .doc) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Pearson <npearson(a)jacarandahealth.org> Date: January 20, 2012 12:40:02 PM PST Jacaranda Health (jacarandahealth.org) is a nonprofit organization looking to change the way that maternal healthcare is provided in Africa. We are building a chain of maternity clinics providing world-class care to low-income women in Kenya. These women have poor options for seeking care during pregnancy, and their likelihood of dying while giving birth is a hundred times higher than it is in Europe and the US. Jacaranda is bringing together the best clinical and technology innovations from around the world to help improve health outcomes in our clinics. We think an Android tablet can play a critical role in improving care by allowing nurses to track vital signs more effectively and make split-second decisions. We're seeking a skilled developer to help with a project on the cutting edge of maternal health, which has the potential to impact millions of women. At the core of the project is an electronic version of a simple paper tool called the partograph, which maps the progress of women's labor, and helps nurses identify when to refer patients for emergency c-section. We want to create an Android version of the partograph, which will improve the functionality and usability of this important tool, and ideally launch it with our new clinic in April. We are seeking an Android developer confident and experienced enough to design an application that nurses can master easily and we can maintain with little expertise. The developer can be based in the US or Kenya, and the project will involve these responsibilities: - Collaborating with our clinical advisors at Harvard and in Kenya to sketch out the functionality and user interface of the application. - Software design, implementation, and debugging - Communicating with nurses to fine tune software in a clinical setting, e.g. during regular deliveries and emergencies. - Assistance with selecting the most appropriate tablet to run it on in our clinics. - Some strategic work helping us think through our other needs, such Android data entry for community health workers in the field, triage of new patients, etc. Desired Applicant Skills: - Experience developing on Android or other mobile platforms. - Working knowledge of Java and OOP best practices. - Writes clean, well-documented code that can be easily maintained. - Ability to create a simple and intuitive UI for use by local nurses. - Experience walking a product through the entire design, development and launch strongly preferred. We imagine this as a two- to three-month full-time commitment, although we can be flexible with the right person. It is volunteer position, but we can provide a stipend to help with living expenses. The benefits: - An opportunity to apply your skills and creativity to have a direct impact on women and children. - Good exposure to the world of healthcare and social enterprise in Africa. - Your software will be put to use saving lives immediately. - If we can demonstrate success with it, there will be interest from the global health and the 'IT for development' communities -- and a chance for recognition for this work. To apply, please send a note and resume to jobs(a)jacarandahealth.org, and mention 'Android' in the subject line. Links to relevant past projects and code samples are also welcome. -- Nick Pearson Jacaranda Health +254 (0) 716 534 294 US mobile: 206-799-2681 npearson(a)jacarandahealth.org www.jacarandahealth.org blog.jacarandahealth.org

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International Mobile Health Professionals for Paid Fellowship
by Yaw Anokwa 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

Fellowships for those with eHealth or mobile health experience, especially from Ghana, Rwanda, Bangladesh, and Vietnam - ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ajenkins(a)coregroupdc.org To: mhealth(a)lists.coregroup.org Seeking International Mobile Health Professionals for Paid Fellowship in the US Deadline: Applications accepted year-round, but apply by February 12 for a June 2012 Fellowship Atlas Corps is an international exchange program for the world's best nonprofit leaders. The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month, direct-service fellowship. In addition to serving at an organization related to their experience, Fellows will learn leadership skills and best practices while networking with skilled nonprofit professionals from around the world. We are recruiting international nonprofit professionals with eHealth or mobile health experience, especially those from Ghana, Rwanda, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. This Fellow will serve at a public health organization for 12 to 18 months beginning in June 2012. Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 35, have at least a Bachelor's degree, be proficient in English, have two or more years of experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector, and be committed to returning to their home country after the 12-18 month Fellowship. Apply: For more details about eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.php. Please note that applications are accepted year-round, and the deadline has been extended to February 12 for mobile health professionals to be considered for the June 2012 class. _________________________________________________ Sandhya Rao | Senior Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships USAID | Bureau for Global Health | Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW | Washington DC 20523-3600 Office: +1.202.712.5712 | Cell: +1.202.812.9349 | Fax: +1 202.216.3046 | www.usaid.gov<http://www.usaid.gov/>

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Two ICT4D Jobs in East Africa
by Yaw Anokwa 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

> SMS Technologies Project Manager, Marie Stopes International, Kampala, Uganda Marie Stopes International delivers quality family planning and reproductive healthcare to millions of the world's poorest and most vulnerable women. The SMS Technologies Project Manager will provide critical support to Marie Stopes Uganda’s (MSU) rapidly expanding portfolio of eHealth (particularly mHealth) projects. The position is funded by Marie Stopes International (MSI), with the role based in the MSU Support Office in Kampala. This position will coordinate the implementation of the new MSU SMS system which will enable data collection and communication between MSU and its various service delivery channels (social franchisees, outreach teams, community health workers, social marketing and centres) using mobile phones. Other responsibilities will include supporting the design and implementation of other eHealth projects, including a smartphone pilot. http://ict4djobs.com/wp-content/uploads/MSU_SMS_Technologies_Project_Manage… > Technology Officer, Jhpiego, Nairobi, Kenya Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. The Program Technology Officer will provide leadership and technical assistance in the use of innovative ICT interventions in health systems development and strengthening, health care service delivery, training supporting and supervising of health care workers, behavior change communication and in health care worker performance improvement. http://ict4djobs.com/2012/technology-officer-jhpiego-nairobi-kenya/

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mHealth Job with MeraDoctor
by Yaw Anokwa 29 Jan '12

29 Jan '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gautam Ivatury <givatury(a)gmail.com> Subject: [TIER] Mobile health job posting: MeraDoctor (India) To: tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu Hi everybody -- MeraDoctor in India is seeking 2-3 Startup Fellows to help with its expansion in a handful of states in India. About MeraDoctor: MeraDoctor offers consultations with MBBS doctors by phone for rural families in Maharashtra, UP and other states. Most rural communities lack timely, high-quality healthcare advice -- leading to poor healthcare decisions, worsening conditions and high costs. Instead MeraDoctor puts trained, licensed physicians on the phone, where they offer immediate and reliable advice on a wide range of ailments. Family subscriptions cost Rs 100-150 for 3 months (unlimited consults for <6 members), and are available via select retail outlets, common service centers (CSCs) and microfinance partners. MeraDoctor was founded by public health, microfinance and mobile services experts in early 2011 and is funded by leading Indian investors. About Startup Fellows: We're looking for people who get excited about taking a simple, low-cost healthcare service to large scale by doing hard work on product design, distribution and maintaining service quality. Although we launched in April 2011, we already have paid subscribers across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states. Among other things, we need help for new distribution kicking off in Maharashtra, Bihar, and Gujarat. Startup Fellows would split time between Mumbai HQ and the mostly rural parts of these states. Roles can vary. Some Fellows will take responsibility for entire distribution partnerships. This includes designing a product package and scope, negotiating commercial arrangements, overseeing initial deployment and tracking performance. Others may leverage a technical skill to architect breakthrough features for the MeraDoctor product. Startup Fellows are people who seek a fast-paced, startup experience and are excited about mobile and health-related opportunities for India's mass market. If you prefer working independently or in small teams, prefer operational problems to policy questions, and dive into the details to 'sniff out' what's working or not, then you're probably a great candidate. We offer a basic salary to cover living costs. What we ask is a 12-month commitment, and that you 'stretch' and take on us as much responsibility as you can manage. Your ability to execute and innovate ' not direction from us ' will determine your upside. If interested, please send a CV and cover note to info(a)mhealthventures.in. Thanks Gautam

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Personal Health Records in Resource-constraint settings
by Walter H. Curioso 28 Jan '12

28 Jan '12

Dear all, I´d like to know if you have experience with succesful implementations of personal health records in resource-constraint settings/developing countries. Any information (laws, regulations, evaluation papers, etc) or national plans will be appreciated. All the best, Walter =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *Walter H. Curioso Vilchez, M.D., M.P.H.,Ph.D.c* General Director General Office of Statistics and Informatics Ministry of Health - Peru Biomedical and Health Informatics School of Medicine University of Washington Box 357240 Seattle, WA 98195 Web: http://faculty.washington.edu/wcurioso/ Twitter: @waltercurioso

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Participants for lung function user studies - Win $200!!
by Mayank Goel 27 Jan '12

27 Jan '12

Hey Everyone! We're back for the last week!! Don't miss out on the chance to help validate our spirometer study and win a possible 200 dollars!! We will be holding sessions in CSE206 all this coming week! Yes! Here is a link to the sign up sheet for this coming week: http://spirosoft.pleasebringit.com/public/7DUciwwJdms As before, please take a look at the email below (also, if you can forward this to other email lists, we would appreciate it). We needboth people with mild to moderate asthma and healthy volunteers. So, if you know someone with asthma, please let them know about this study and the chance to win some money!! To sign up for a time please go to this link. If the yellow button appears, the spot is still available. NOTE: others cannot see who is signed up for a time slot, only "if" it is available. Thanks in advance! -- Regards, Mayank Goel Subject: Participation in a research study for pulmonary function measurement using a mobile phone Hello, My name is Eric Larson. I’m a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Engineering at the University of Washington. I am part of a UW research team conducting a research project on mobile phone-based pulmonary (or lung) function measurement. Testing consists of forcefully blowing through a large tube for about six seconds. You will be asked to blow through a large tube until you have completely expelled all the air from your lungs. This is typically called a peak flow test. You will be asked to perform peak flow test three times using a spirometer and 12 times using a mobile phone. The entire study will last 20 - 30 minutes. You must be above 18 years of age to participate. We are recording a large database of peak-flow test results using both a traditional method (spirometer) and a mobile phone. We are looking for participants to have their peak flow recorded. The goal of this research is to develop an algorithm to automatically extract pulmonary function measurements from an audio recording using a mobile phone. Current tools require the use of a handheld peak-flow meter or require the patient to use a spirometer at the doctor’s office. This solution will make lung function monitoring a significantly easier task and increase patient compliance so that health professionals can conduct more reliable research on the relation between peak flow and various diagnoses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis. The study will take place in the CSE building and on UW campus. To ensure privacy, you will be given the opportunity to review your recordings and delete any sections you want. We will not be recording any speech or identifying characteristics. If you choose to participate, you will be paid entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $200 amazon gift card. Participants may be invited back for additional recording sessions (each session is an additional entry into the drawing for the gift card). If you are interested in participating, or would like more information about the study, please contact us at eclarson(a)uw.edu. Although we keep e-mails private, please note that we cannot ensure the confidentiality of information sent via e-mail. Thank you for considering participation in our study. -- Regards, Eric C. Larson MSEE, Research Assistant University of Washington Department of Electrical Engineering Paul Allen Center - Room AE100R Campus Box 352500 Seattle, WA 98195-2500 eclarson.com ________________________________

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