Global Health Internship Posting

Global Health Program Intern @ Americans for Informed Democracy

Are you a student interested in global health challenges like HIV/AIDS and reproductive health? Do you believe that students have both the power and the obligation to speak out about global issues? Americans for Informed Democracy is accepting applications from inspired, globally conscious students who are interested in getting hands-on experience educating and organizing youth around global health.

The Global Health Intern will work closely with AIDemocracy staff to support student engagement around issues of sexual and reproductive health and rights, HIV/AIDS and malaria. Interns work on student outreach, online communications, curriculum development, event planning and partnership development.

Our vision is that every young person in the United States exercises their power to bring about a peaceful, healthy, just and sustainable world. We educate, cultivate and mobilize a network of young people in the US to take informed action around our individual and collective roles as global citizens.

Responsibilities:
Help student leaders understand the issues. This involves monitoring key conversations around these issues, writing blog posts, developing toolkits and fact sheets, etc.;
Support student mobilization on the issues. This involves supporting student strategy development, member recruitment and events;
Identify advocacy opportunities and partners;
Support general planning and execution of events, including our regional and annual conferences in Spring 2010.
Provide general administrative and logistical support to the Global Health Program;
Assist with website and other communications and outreach tasks;
Provide logistical support to program staff for meetings, conferences and events.

Skills and qualifications:
Strong familiarity with and interest in Global Health issues;
Strong written and oral communications skills;
Computer and internet competency;
Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail;
Ability to work both independently and in teams;
Experience organizing students, doing advocacy, or working on social justice issues a plus.

You’ll like this position if you:
Are inspired to learn more about global health issues;
Believe that students have the power to affect change, and enjoy working with student activists;
Enjoy coming up with creative ways to educate and mobilize students around issues.

Skills you’ll gain:
Issue / policy analysis
Writing
Organizing
Leadership
New media: using blogs, Facebook, etc.

This is a part or full-time position (15-40 hours/week), depending on availability. Term is January – May/June 2011. Position based in our office on Capitol Hill. This is an unpaid position, although Intern will receive a monthly travel stipend and training opportunities.

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to HYPERLINK "mailto:opportunities@aidemocracy.org" opportunities@aidemocracy.org. Put the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. No phone calls please. Applications accepted on a rolling basis through December 15. HYPERLINK "http://www.aidemocracy.org" www.aidemocracy.org

Public Health Internship Announcement

Science Research/Public Health

National Cancer Institute Program Support Assistant
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Position

Introduction:

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the principal agency in the Federal government for cancer research. The Institute conducts research, directs research carried out under contracts and provides support for research and training to non-Federal institutions nationally and internationally.

This Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) position is for a part-time (up to 20 hours/week) SCEP-Program Analyst, with a work schedule between 8:30AM and 5:00PM, Monday-Friday. The position is located in the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Management Analysis and Assessment (OMAA) in Rockville, Maryland. The Office provides broad management oversight and advice to NCI staff on implementation, review, and management of Federal, Departmental and NIH administrative requirements. OMAA manages NCI’s program of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).

The main purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act are to (1) minimize the paperwork burden on the public; (2) maximize the utility of information collected, maintained, used, shared, and disseminated by or for the government; and (3) improve the quality and use of Federal information. The NCI has the most in-process and active information collection requests (ICRs) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of all the Institutes at NIH. NCI’s packages are scientific in nature and content, with requirements such as the issuance of a questionnaire to study cancer risk factors in a specific population. This individual would assist in the administration of NCI’s program of compliance with the PRA.

Duties:

Representative duties include assisting the senior Program Analyst in the review of proposed information collection requests (ICRs) to identify the scientific design and methodology, checking calculations and consistency in numbers and content across the submission materials, preparing submissions for Federal Register publication, tracking and monitoring progress of ICRs through approval, maintaining and updating data systems, and filing electronic and hard copies of submissions.

Requirements:

Knowledge of the methods and principles of biomedical-behavioral research as evidenced by an undergraduate degree or equivalent training and experience in a health science or allied scientific field, such as public health or behavioral sciences. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

To be appointed in the SCEP, a person must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited college or university, graduate level. Prior to employment, potential candidates will need to supply school registration and transcripts.
http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/intro.asp

Submit resume and writing sample to omaastaff@mail.nih.govor fax to 301-402-2188. Deadline for application is October 31, 2010.
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Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN)

The Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN) is a jointly administered, multidisciplinary research and education program between the University of Maryland and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Institute is the foundation of public and private partnerships that provide a scientific basis for ensuring a safe, wholesome food supply as well as provide the infrastructure for contributions to national food safety programs and international food standards.JIFSAN’s Food Safety Risk Analysis programs are incorporated into the FoodRisk.org project, which provides an online resource for Food Safety Risk Analysis. The aim of JIFSAN’s Risk Analysis programs are to assist professionals involved in risk analysis as it pertains to the safety of our food. In collaboration with French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), JIFSAN is working to analyze food safety risk assessments to categorize how uncertainty is expressed. This position will focus on supporting this project (HolyRisk) and will provide the unique opportunity to gain experience in the field of food safety risk analysis.Responsibilities:• Classify/Annotate instances of uncertainty expression using an ontology of uncertainty variables and enter into an online database (called coding)• Assess these variables and their definitions and suggest new variables when necessary• Analyze risk assessment and management documents as a whole and glean them for important information• Collaborate with other annotators, or “coders”, to compare uncertainty variable choicesQualifications:• Ability to understand scientific papers and documents and knowledge of the scientific method (particularly in the field of chemical and life sciences)• Good general computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Acrobat)• Ability to meet deadlines• Self-motivation and a sense of initiative

This is a part-time position (15 to 20 hours/week) and is available immediately.

Applications (resume and unofficial transcript) may be submitted to Samantha Watters at samurai7@umd.edu. Please reference this position title.

For more information about JIFSAN visit our website: www.jifsan.umd.edu

Offices are located in Suite 2134, Patapsco Building on Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD (near College Park Metro). Parking is available.

http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/map/marketing/newsletter/newsletter_body.cfm?email_ID=77&email_body_id=115

Fed Event: School of Public Health Internship Fair, Wed., March 3d

Federal Event: School of Public Health Internship Fair
Wednesday, March 3d from 11 am to 2 pm in the Atrium at STAMP

Current interns--up to 90--from the School of Public Health will conduct a poster session, where they will describe their internship site and the work they do there.

For this event to count, please concentrate on Federal or policy-related internships / employers in your write-up.

Internship: Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington, Due: 12/11

The Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington (HMCW), a government relations firm located on Capitol Hill, offers a spring internship for undergraduate students interested in health policy and government relations beginning in January. HMCW offers students the opportunity to explore health policy and legislation, government relations, constituent and client services, research, and administration. Working with the HMCW staff, interns will assist with clients, monitor Congressional and Federal agency action, attend hearings, and work on special projects.

This internship is unpaid, but school credit may be awarded if coordinated through the student’s institution.

Who May Apply:
● Currently enrolled undergraduate students with housing in the Washington, DC-metro area may apply. Students interested in political science, public policy, and health policy are encouraged. Applicants with prior Capitol Hill, non-profit, or health-related experience may be given preference.

Minimum Requirements:
● Working knowledge of the federal legislative process
● Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
● Familiarity and comfort with conducting Internet research
● Ability to produce clear and concise written documents
● Demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism, responsibility, and self-motivation

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest in HMCW’s spring internship, a current resume, a writing sample no longer than two pages, and three academic, professional, or volunteer-related references. Candidates may be asked to meet with HMCW staff by phone or in-person. Please fax application materials to the attention of Ginger Park at (202) 546-7105 or email to gpark@hmcw.org. (Ginger is a Maryland grad who knows Dr. Burton very well through the Individual Studies Program that Dr. Burton coordinates.)

The deadline for consideration is December 11, 2009.

Health policy intern needed at government relations firm

The Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington (HMCW), a government relations firm located on Capitol Hill, offers a spring internship for undergraduate students interested in health policy and government relations beginning in January. HMCW offers students the opportunity to explore health policy and legislation, government relations, constituent and client services, research, and administration. Working with the HMCW staff, interns will assist with clients, monitor Congressional and Federal agency action, attend hearings, and work on special projects. This internship is unpaid, but school credit may be awarded if coordinated through the student’s institution.

Who May Apply:
● Currently enrolled undergraduate students with housing in the Washington, DC-metro area may apply. Students interested in political science, public policy, and health policy are encouraged. Applicants with prior Capitol Hill, non-profit, or health-related experience may be given preference.
Minimum Requirements:
● Working knowledge of the federal legislative process
● Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
● Familiarity and comfort with conducting Internet research
● Ability to produce clear and concise written documents
● Demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism, responsibility, and self-motivation

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest in HMCW’s spring internship, a current resume, a writing sample no longer than two pages, and three academic, professional, or volunteer-related references. Candidates may be asked to meet with HMCW staff by phone or in-person. Please fax application materials to the attention of Ginger Park at (202) 546-7105 or email to gpark@hmcw.org.

The deadline for consideration is December 11, 2009.

Maryland State Delegate Seeks Interns

Maryland State Delegate seeks interns for Spring semester

Maryland State Delegate Kirill Reznik (District 39 in MontgomeryCounty) is seeking interns to work in his Annapolis office during the Maryland General Assembly’s 2010 session.

Delegate Reznik currently serves on the Health and Government Operations Committee. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how the Maryland government operates and gain valuable experience working in a legislative body. Along with administrative work, interns will experience working onconstituent issues and passing legislation sponsored by the Delegate.

Interns should be college students willing to commit at least two fulldays a week. All applicants are welcome, regardless of Marylandresidency. A stipend will be available. College credit may be received as well.

Please e-mail resumes and cover letters to kirill.reznik@house.state.md.us.

Internships at The Children's Inn at NIH

The Children's Inn at NIH is accepting applications for spring internships.

For more information, go to http://www.childrensinn.org/site/c.kkI1KiMXIvF/b.2670679/k.64E4/Employment__Internships.htm

If interested, send your resume to:

Tammy F. Pinson, MS, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
The Children's Inn at NIH
7 West Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 451-9458 (office)
(301) 402-6884 (secure fax)
pinsont@mail.nih.gov

Federal Government Internships Guide

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

U.S. Representative Mel Watt's office puts out an invaluable annual publication of internship opportunities within the federal government for undergraduate, graduate and law students.

The information within was provided by federal departments and agencies at the Congressman's request. It is not exhaustive---but it is 56 pages of great opportunities in the federal government. Click on the site below to explore in more detail and send your thanks to Fed Sem'er James Paul who was kind enough to direct us to this wonderful resource.

http://www.watt.house.gov/SupportingFiles/documents/Internship_Opportunities_09.pdf

DHHS Internship: Office of Women's Health

Here's an exciting opportunity for health policy students. Susan Sanders, internship coordinator at the Dept. of Health and Homeland Services, would like you to apply for a paid internship in the Office of Women's Health. To apply, go to http://www.womenshealth.gov/owh/about/intern.cfm#1.

Although the Web site lists Dec. 15 as the due date, Ms. Sanders said the actual date is Oct. 15. Be sure to mention that you are a enrolled in the Federal Semester Program at the University of Maryland and heard about this internship from Dr. Burton.

Good luck!

National Institute of Allergy and Infections Diseases (NIAID) Internships

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

We are looking for students with a passion to improve global health in the 21st century through a research career in allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the second largest Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking applicants for its Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program, which provides an invaluable opportunity for students with strong academic standing who are from populations underrepresented in biomedical research.

Candidates who are a college-level junior or senior, medical school student, or doctoral candidate, and from a population underrepresented in the biomedical sciences are eligible.

During the 4-day program, students will hear lectures from world-renowned scientists and interview for potential research training positions at the Institute's Maryland and Montana laboratories. The program takes place in Bethesda, MD, on the NIH campus, February 1-4, 2010. Students' expenses for travel, hotel accommodations, and meals will be paid.

You can help us find the best and brightest applicants for INRO 2010 by doing the following:

• Add information and a link to the INRO program (www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inro) from your Web site.
• Print the program flyer and post it on a bulletin board.
• Forward this e-mail.

Applications will be accepted from August 15 through October 15, 2009. Interested students can apply through the program's Web site at www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inro.

Let's work together to help students fulfill their educational and professional goals. I thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

Wendy J. Fibison, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Office of Training and Diversity
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health

EPA Internships

United States Environmental Protection Agency

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is looking to promote the Student Career Experience Program, which is an internship program that provides student participants with work experience related to their academic field. Some placement options include the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, Office of the Chief Financial Officer and many more. Students may obtain information about the internship online athttp://www.epa.gov/oppts/pubs/oppts_careers.htm#career or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/about/employment/specialprograms/studentcareerexperience.html , or on Careers4Terps. Positions are available at any time during the year. Students are encouraged to apply by sending a resume, cover letter, current official transcript, recommendation and writing sample to: Roberta Miller, SCEP Director, MC-7101, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460

Extended Deadline for NIH Internship!

The original application deadline was September 20th, but NIH was kind enough to extend. So, if you're interested, apply as soon as possible before they close for good!

NIAID needs you because the world needs us!

Students Wanted
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, seeks students with various interests to be a part of its administrative team working directly with world-renowned scientists. You don’t need a science background to be on the front lines protecting the health of our nation and the world.

Gain High-Priority Skills
Through your paid full-time or part-time work, you can gain expertise in the following:
• Human resources
• Budget management
• Travel arrangements for researchers
• Visas and immigration for foreign scientists
• Procurement and contracts
• Facility operations
• Information technology—new systems and software
• Government ethics

At NIAID, you will work in a federal organization that blends academic and government cultures. This opportunity allows you to work full-time or part-time while you finish your degree. After graduation, if you meet all the requirements, you could become a permanent federal employee with a position as an administrative officer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resume and a cover page describing why you want to work at NIAID to: murraysm@niaid.nih.gov as soon as possible.

For additional information, contact Sue Murray at 301-594-3658 or murraysm@niaid.nih.gov.

Health Policy Internships Websites

In the following health policy-related internships, Federal Fellows can expect to engage in:

• Assisting in monitoring, summarizing and analyzing relevant health care information
• Assisting in preparing fact sheets and presentations
• Participating in the planning and preparation for conferences and policy briefings
• Developing and organizing health policy and managed care analysis
• Attending conferences and briefings within the D.C. area, including on Capitol Hill

http://www.kaiseredu.org/fellowships/default.aspx This Web site was suggested by a Federal Semester alumna who noted that it offers a really great listing of policy internships and even allows students to search by degree (e.g., undergraduate) and location.

http://doh.dc.gov/doh/site/default.asp The Department of Health plans and works with stakeholders to ensure quality in the provision of all services. With its partners, the Department of Health will eliminate disparities in health-care access and work toward measurable improvement in the health status of all District neighborhoods. The Department's goal is to ensure that the District of Columbia leads the nation in healthy lifestyles.

http://www.pedaids.org/YouCanHelp/Internships.aspx
Interns at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation work in their Communications, Policy, Development, Research, or Programs departments for a semester or a summer. Interns may attend briefings on Capitol Hill, pitch stories to the press, write articles for the Web, analyze technical publications, build fundraising and awareness campaigns, create corporate underwriting proposals, conduct campus outreach and more!

http://www.nihcm.org/internshipframe.html The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation is a health care research and educational organization that can provide students with a first-hand look into the complex health care arena.

http://www.nihcm.org/about_us/jobs_and_internships Assist in monitoring, summarizing and analyzing relevant health care information

http://nwhn.org/about/index.cfm?content_id=73&section=About The National Women's Health Network seeks to develop the next generation of women's health activists by providing hands on experience in the field of women's health policy and advocacy. Internships are available year round and typically last 10-12 weeks. Fall and Spring interns receive a small stipend.

http://www.hhs.gov/careers/student/index.html U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.jobs.nih.gov/vacancies/student/default.htm National Institutes of Health

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/about/employment.htm Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health. Since 1980, Advocates has provided information, training, and advocacy to youth, youth-serving organizations, policy-makers, and the media in the U.S. and internationally.

http://www.aspira.org/Scholarships.html The ASPIRA Association Offers a variety of internships to undergraduate and graduate students who would like to work with those issues that affect and are important to the Latino community of the United States, in addition to gaining valuable experience in a national non-profit setting.

http://www.apha.org/career/ Scroll down to the bottom the page to learn more about exciting Public Health Internships in the American Public Health Association. Or visit http://www.apha.org/about/careers/internships/ for internships in communications, government relations, public health policy, etc.

www.kff.org The Kaiser Family Foundation Media Fellowship in Health: Health research and development of journalistic styles dealing with health policy.

www.menshealthnetwork.org Advocacy work at Capitol Hill office and planning for National Men's Health Week. Interns will also research issues such as health disparities in education and medical research

nachc.org National Association of Community Health Centers Internship: May include research relating to community health centers and medically underserved, writing, data analysis, media/communications, and policy activities.

http://www.reproductiverights.org/ab_employment.html Center for Reproductive Life

http://geneticalliance.org/ws_display.asp?filter=internships Genetic Alliance

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/ Advocates for Youth internships can be found by looking under job opportunities, then internships.

http://www.aidsaction.org/ For internships at AIDS Action.