Global Health Fellows Program II

Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission and Pediatric HIV Intern      

Prevention, Care and Treatment Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Anticipated timeframe: October 2017 – March 2018: Compensated 6 month internship

Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA

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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:

In cooperation with the US Department of State's Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator, other US Government (USG) partners, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, USAID provides global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; manages numerous research and field support programs; and monitors the impact of the Agency's HIV/AIDS programs. In this endeavor, USAID works very closely with a range of USG agencies involved in the fight against AIDS, such as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, and Peace Corps. More information about PEPFAR may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health.

 

INTRODUCTION:

The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Pediatric HIV Intern (Intern) will be assigned to the Prevention, Care and Treatment Division of the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) within the Bureau for Global Health. OHA is the focus of HIV/AIDS technical leadership for USAID and has primary responsibility for leading the Agency's efforts within President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion, multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world.

 

The Intern will primarily provide research assistance, and, in coordination with his/her onsite manager, may also carry out other Global Health Bureau-wide duties and collaborative research with other staff in the Bureau. S/he will focus on the areas of PMTCT and pediatric HIV and associated office-managed activities. A core office activity s/he will be involved in is the “Strengthening High Impact Interventions for an AIDS-free Generation” (AIDSFree) Project. This will include the coordination of PMTCT and pediatric HIV technical assistance being offered through AIDSFree. S/he will receive technical guidance from the PMTCT/Pediatric HIV Medical Officer and/or the Senior Advisor for the Continuum of Clinical Services in the Office of HIV/AIDS as his/her onsite managers. The Intern will also work closely with the entire Prevention, Care and Treatment Division.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Gaining experience in the field of PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
• Gaining a greater understanding of PEPFAR and international work being done in the area of HIV/AIDS.
• 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 headquarter-based technical assistance to USAID field teams, through completing quarterly data analysis for at least one PEPFAR country.
• Assisting in the development and roll out of various PEPFAR-supported interagency projects focused on PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
• Assisting in the preparation of literature reviews and other analytical work related to PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
• Supporting dialogues with WHO, UNAIDS, UNICEF and other multilateral partners involved in PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
• Assisting in the coordination of various AIDSFree-supported technical assistance projects focused on PMTCT and pediatric HIV, including the maintenance of trackers and/or other organizational tools.
• In collaboration with the Senior Advisor, participating in dialogues with AIDSFree partners involved in PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
• Attending program-related events within and outside USAID, as requested.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interest.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled master’s or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in a program related to public health, medicine, international development, or a related field; or, completion of such within past 12 months.
  
• Clinical background and knowledge preferred.
  
• Strong writing and analytic skills.
  
• Experience in research and analysis.
  
• US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
  

 

COMPENSATION:

$1,826 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).

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