United States of America: Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission and Pediatric HIV Intern

Global Health Fellows Program II

INT-P5-001

Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission and Pediatric HIV Intern

Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Anticipated timeframe: January 2016 – June 2016: Compensated 6 month internship

Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA

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/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 Technical Leadership and Research (TLR) Division of the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) within the Bureau for Global. 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.

OHA supports a variety of pediatric HIV and PMTCT activities. In mid-2014, the “Strengthening High Impact Interventions for an AIDS-free Generation” (AIDSFree) Project was awarded to a consortium of implementing partners led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. AIDSFree is funded and managed by OHA, and aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of HIV and AIDS interventions.

The Intern’s primary scope of work will be to coordinate PMTCT and pediatric HIV technical assistance being offered through AIDSFree. S/he will receive day to day guidance from the PMTCT/Pediatric HIV Medical Officer and 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 Technical Leadership and Research Division.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Gaining a greater understanding about PEPFAR and international work being done in the area of HIV/AIDS.
• Gaining experience and expertise in PMTCT and pediatric HIV programming.
• Gaining experience in program coordination.
• Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in the coordination of various AIDSFree-supported technical assistance projects focused on PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
• Assisting in the preparation of literature reviews and other analytical work as appropriately related to PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
• Participating in dialogues with AIDSFree partners involved in PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
• Participating in headquarter-based technical assistance to field teams, as appropriate.
• 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 interests.

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/or knowledge of patient care issues preferred.
• Strong writing and analytic skills.
• Demonstrated experience in research and literature 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 www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by Friday, October 9 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.

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Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by Friday, October 9 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.