Country: United States of America
Closing date: 14 Nov 2017
Global Health Fellows Program II
Africa Bureau Health Team Intern
Health Division, Office of Sustainable Development, Bureau for Africa, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: March 2018 – August 2018: Compensated 6 month internship
Location: Washington, DC
INT-P7-020
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency’s ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
The Africa Bureau Health Team Intern (Intern) will be assigned to the Health Division in the Bureau for Africa’s (AFR) Office of Sustainable Development. AFR responds to development opportunities in Africa to improve access to, and delivery of life-saving health interventions, to support more accountable and democratic institutions, to start businesses and foster an environment attractive to private investment, and to stave off conflict and strengthen communities. USAID has missions in 23 sub-Saharan African countries that deliver assistance within their countries, as well as four regional missions that deliver assistance for cross-border activities, especially with regards to economic growth and security. In total, USAID assistance benefits 49 African countries.
INTRODUCTION:
The Intern will gain an understanding of the functions and mode of operation of a regional bureau within USAID. S/he will be given the opportunity to supplement his/her academic training with the practical experience of working in a government agency. The Intern will work closely with both Senior Infectious Disease Advisors; one of whom will serve as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining experience in the field of USAID’s development work in Africa through a public health lens; including cross-sectoral linkages and the role of regional institutions in Africa.
- Improving understanding of optimal outbreak response activities to provide the basis for the development of a USAID Outbreak Preparedness and Response Framework
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
- Participating in professional development activities provided through GHFP-II and USAID (e.g. via technical presentations, meetings, etc.) as agreed upon with on site-manager (5%).
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting research activities to identify the basic infrastructure (IT, phone coverage, power, clean water, roads, etc.) needed to facilitate an effective response to infectious disease outbreaks in accordance with the International Standards on Preparedness and Response to Outbreaks.
- Reviewing USAID documents and supporting interviews with key internal stakeholders (in Washington and in the Mission) to identify assets within USAID regional bureaus, regional missions, and select country missions, in both health and non-health sectors to identify and locate outbreak-related assets as defined by the International Standards on Preparedness and Response Outbreaks.
- Reviewing taskers and briefers as well as responding to ad hoc requests for information that come to the Health Team daily, with guidance from OSM.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests and capacities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled master’s or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in public health, international health, disaster preparedness, social sciences or a related degree; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Strong research, writing and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated research experience including document review and assessment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on teams.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while producing quality content.
- Experience in a domestic or international resource-challenged setting preferred.
- US citizenship required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,826 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
How to apply:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at
www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by November 14, 2017 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
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