HIV/AIDS Testing Services Intern with USAID/Global Health Fellows II

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November 18th, 2015

 
HIV/AIDS Testing Services Intern
Technical Leadership and Research, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC| January 2016 – June 2016: Compensated 6 month Internship| INT-P5-009 
 
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 HIV Testing Services Intern (Intern) will be assigned to the Technical Leadership and Research Division (TLR) in the Bureau for Global Health’s (GH) Office of HIV/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 President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion-dollar, multi-faceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world. 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 (CDC), Department of Defense (DOD), and Peace Corps. More information about PEPFAR may be found at:
 
INTRODUCTION 
The Intern will primarily provide research assistance, and may also carry out other OHA and/or Global Health Bureau-wide duties and collaborative research with select staff on the HIV Testing Services (HTS) Technical Working Group or in OHA. S/he will focus on the area of HIV testing services. S/he will receive technical guidance from the HIV Testing Services Senior Technical Advisors who will serve as his/her onsite managers and will work closely with the entire Technical Leadership and Research Division. Information on USAID’s work in HIV testing services can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids/technical-areas/promoting-high-quality-hiv-testing-and.
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 
  • Gaining experience in the field of HIV/AIDS Testing Services.
  • Gaining a greater understanding of USAID, PEPFAR, and international work being accomplished in the area of HIV and AIDS, and gaining knowledge and expertise within the more specific area of HIV testing services, including linkages to care and early initiation of Anti-Retroviral Therapy. 
  • Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
 
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Assisting in the development and roll out of various PEPFAR-supported interagency projects focusing on HIV testing services and critical issues along the cascade of HIV treatment, including linkage to HIV treatment from diagnosis, and “Test & Start” programming.
  • Preparing literature reviews and other analytical work, as requested.
  • Under the direction of the OSM, participating in dialogues with WHO and other multilateral partners involved in HIV Testing Services.
  • Participating in the provision of technical assistance to the field, and when appropriate, traveling to the field.
  • Attending program-related events within and outside USAID, as requested.
  • Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming needs and/or the Intern’s own interests.  
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Currently enrolled master’s or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in public health, health administration, clinical fields, or international development disciplines; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
  • Strong writing and analytic skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in research and analysis.
  • US citizenship or US permanent residency 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 https://www.ghfp.net/ All online applications must be submitted by December 2, 2015 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.
 
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