Global Health Fellows Program paid Youth HIV and AIDS Internship
Global Health Fellows Program II
Youth HIV and AIDS Intern
Implementation Support Division, Office of HIV and AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: Compensated 12 week internship during Summer 2014
Location: Washington, DC
INT-P3-037
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:
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 and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; manages numerous research and field support programs; and monitors the impact of the Agency’s HIV and 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 the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) may be found at
http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids. Information on USAID’s work in HIV testing and counseling can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids/technical-areas/promoting-high-quality-hiv-testing-and.
INTRODUCTION:
The Youth HIV and AIDS Intern will be assigned to the Implementation Support (IS) Division in the Bureau for Global Health’s (GH), Office of HIV and AIDS (OHA). OHA is the focus of HIV and AIDS technical leadership for USAID and has primary responsibility for leading the Agency’s efforts within PEPFAR. The PEPFAR Blueprint: Creating an AIDS-Free Generation (http://www.pepfar.gov/documents/organization/201386.pdf) outlines the importance of youth in comprehensive prevention, care and treatment programming. The blueprint recognizes the need for age-appropriate, evidence-based, youth-friendly programs. It further recognizes that achieving effective HIV services requires tailoring interventions to young people’s specific needs, risks and interests. USAID remains committed to supporting the blueprint’s recognition of the need to continue evaluating the impact of PEPFAR-funded youth programs to further strengthen the evidence base.
This position receives day to day guidance from the OHA Youth Advisor as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Gaining a greater understanding of field-level youth and adolescent activities being implemented by PEPFAR programs and how these youth-focused efforts have been successful in country.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting the OHA Youth Advisor in a desk review of country level youth- and adolescent-related activities funded by PEPFAR. Where possible, conduct key informant interviews to further describe in-country field activities.
- Collaborating with key USAID staff to vet and review analysis.
- Presenting findings of desk review on the current state of youth programming across PEPFAR.
- Providing recommendations to the Expanded OHA Youth Team on opportunities to improve or scale up current youth activities or implement new youth activities within PEPFAR youth programming.
- Participating in technical assistance discussions with the Expanded OHA Youth Team, and with relevant teams across OHA and GH as well as other USG agencies, partners, and the field.
- Assisting in technical support related activities for PEPFAR-supported HIV youth projects.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled masters or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in a program related to public health and/or public policy with a focus on youth and development.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Experience in data analysis, evaluation methods and research preferred.
- Familiarity with Presidential Initiatives and special interest in Youth/HIV issues and/or PEPFAR preferred.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency is required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,680 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
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 Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
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