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: June 2016 - August 2016: Compensated 12 week internship
Location: Washington, DC
INT-P5-026
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year 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 totaling $6.7 billion in 2015, iver $5 billion of which was for health programming.
INTRODUCTION:
The Intern will gain an understanding and appreciation 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 tasks performed by the Intern throughout the summer will be integrated into a number of ongoing activities within the Africa Bureau, detailed below. The Intern will work closely with the Health Team Deputy as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining a greater understanding of USAID’s development work in Africa through a public health lens; including cross-sectoral linkages, the role of regional institutions in Africa, and hands-on experience with program management activities.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting in the editing and preparation of program documents related to the Africa Regional Office of the World Health Organization.
- Working with technical advisors on sector specific issues, including cross-sectoral programming (e.g. urban health, demographic dividend, or the intersection between health and governance activities) and new program development within the Africa Health Team.
- Working on taskers, briefers, and other ad hoc requests for information that come to the Health Team daily.
- Participating in the opportunity to back-stop a country Health Team in Africa alongside the Team, including participating in reviews of country programming.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled master’s or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in public health, international health, or a related degree; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on teams.
- Ability to multitask and work independently to carry out assignments of a complex nature with minimal supervision.
- Experience in a domestic or international resource-challenged setting preferred.
- US citizenship required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,690 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 January 18, 2016 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
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