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Project Assistant, 20 Hours, Global Health Equity


Job Location:

Somerville, NJ - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 28
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.


Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


Job Summary

In collaboration with the Senior Project Manager the Project Assistant will provide customer service and communications support for the Better Evidence program. He or she will directly serve frontline healthcare practitioners in low-resource settings by responding to inquiries and reviewing incoming applications for eligibility.

The Project Assistant will troubleshoot and escalate issues as needed and may be requested to assist with other duties or projects as they arise. Through the role the Project Assistant will learn about health care settings around the world gain insight to what it takes to run a digital global health program and scale quickly and be part of a unique academic-corporate partnership.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Respond to inquiries about the program and provide customer service to users presenting questions feedback or the need for troubleshooting assistance
Assist with communication campaigns including contacting users with updates and program messaging
Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills related to all applications inquiries and customer support-related communications
Represent Better Evidence professionally with staff guests donors callers and external visitors
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested; provide cross coverage as needed


Qualifications

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associates Degree Related Field of Study preferred

  • Project support or administrative experience 0-1 year required


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledgeable of basic business administrative principles and project management best practices.

  • Exceptional verbal written and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word Excel and Outlook.

  • Ability to work on tight deadlines.

  • Knowledge of file management and other administrative procedures.


Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Remote Type

Hybrid


Work Location

123 Main Street


Scheduled Weekly Hours

20


Employee Type

Regular


Work Shift

Day (United States of America)



Pay Range

$19.81 - $28.30/Hourly


Grade

3


At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .


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At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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