About Global Health Corps
Global Health Corps (GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next generation of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we competitively recruit talented professionals (ages 21-30) from a range of sectors and backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner organizations — including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in Health, Planned Parenthood Global, and Government Ministries in Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda — working on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US, and Zambia.
GHC is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global health.
About Placement Organization
ARCHIVE Global is an international non-profit organization that utilizes housing design to reduce the global burden of disease. Working within socioeconomically vulnerable communities around the world, we apply innovative, low-cost housing design solutions to improve living conditions for the poorest of the poor, directly resulting in: lower rates of morbidity and mortality, improved school attendance and academic performance, increased economic opportunity and earning potential, and better access to financial services & credit.
With projects in Haiti, Cameroon, Bangladesh, the UK, the United States, India, Ethiopia, and Bolivia, ARCHIVE has directly benefitted hundreds of families with improved living conditions and better health. We’ve also reached thousands of people with training, education, and awareness campaigns promoting the vital connection between housing and health. Through our unique and innovative preventive health approach, we are developing a sustainable, evidence-based model for tackling the root causes of persistent, cyclic poverty.
Position Overview
The Health and Housing Design Officer will be based in New York City and will play an integral role in advancing the design and design research capabilities of the organization. Working closely with the Projects team, they will be responsible for researching design strategies and developing new housing design models that contribute to a reduction in disease transmission in the home, informing both ongoing and new projects at ARCHIVE Global. The Design Officer will work on a range of short and long-term projects and will be encouraged to take initiative on proposing new ideas and approaches relevant to their work. While the focus will be on researching and designing healthy housing strategies, there will also be opportunities to collaborate with the communications and advocacy teams by creating diagrams, models, and renderings that demonstrate the strategies and impact of the organization’s past and ongoing work. Ultimately, the Design Officer will be fully integrated into the life of the organization and encouraged to contribute their unique skills and interests to our collaborative working environment.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Projects team to research design principles for healthy home environments
- Develop new designs and design strategies for current and pipeline projects
- Develop project-based research proposals and manage research agenda
- Author articles and papers for inclusion in academic and trade publications
- Develop graphic renderings for project development and reporting/dissemination purposes
- Attend local ARCHIVE Global events
Required Skills and Experience
- Architectural design background demonstrated by a diverse portfolio of work
- Demonstrated interest in international development and global health
- High proficiency in rendering, 3D modeling, and design capabilities
- Ability to work independently and on small teams while managing multiple priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience living and working in developing countries
- Advanced degree in relevant field of study
- A team player who enjoys highly collaborative work environments
- A proven ability to take initiative and work independently
- Experience or familiarity with public health related design projects
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A pre-tax living stipend of $1100/month
- Housing and utilities
- Health insurance
- A professional development grant of $600
- An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
Living and Working in the United States: Fellows are provided with housing and utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on location within the country. Fellows placed at ARCHIVE Global will live with other fellows in a furnished apartment in New York City, New York, an urban center.
*A portfolio is required for this position. Please email your portfolio to applyinfo@ghcorps.org by February 2, 2016.
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