Global Health Fellows Program II
HIV/AIDS Biomedical Research Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: June 2016 – August 2016: Compensated 12 week internship
Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA
INT-P5-029
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/AIDS Biomedical Research Intern will be assigned to the Technical Leadership and Research Division within the Bureau for Global Health’s Office of HIV/AIDS. The Office of HIV/AIDS 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 $52 billion multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world since 2003. 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/hiv-and-aids.
INTRODUCTION:
The Intern will work primarily on the Research Team with a focus on biomedical research to improve PEPFAR’s HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support and treatment and cross-cutting programs. The Intern may also carry out other Global Health Bureau-wide duties and participate in collaborative research with other analysts in the Bureau. S/he will receive guidance from the Senior Biomedical Prevention Advisor who will serve as his/her onsite manager and will work closely with appropriate technical staff on the Research Team in the Technical Leadership and Research Division according to the Intern’s specialization.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining a greater understanding about biomedical prevention research and technologies, PEPFAR, and international work being done in the area of HIV/AIDS as well as the role of biomedical research in the PEPFAR and USAID context.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducting review(s) of scientific literature and synthesizing results in the areas of Biomedical HIV prevention research.
- Participating in planning and implementation of biomedical research activities for Office of HIV/AIDS.
- Supporting technical assistance to biomedical research cooperative agreements, including coordinating the review and technical comments on project deliverables with OSM(s) and other relevant team members.
- Providing support in the planning and development of new research activities.
- 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 biomedical sciences, public health, or related field; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Strong communication, writing and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with biomedical HIV prevention literature and research methods.
- Previous research experience preferred.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,690 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
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