Communications Volunteer: Clinton Foundation
CHAI’s Applied Analytics Team (AAT) is seeking two talented volunteers for the Spring 2012 session. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but please submit no later than December 15, 2011.
Email your resume and cover letter to recruitment@clintonhealthaccess.org with the following subject line: Applied Analytics Volunteer – Spring 2012.
Communications Volunteer, Applied Analytics Team
Duration: February 6 – May 25, 2012
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week
Location: Boston
Position Description: CHAI’s Applied Analytics Team uses operations research, mathematical modeling, impact evaluations, and other analytical tools to provide the evidence needed to dramatically increase the efficiency and impact of global health interventions. Working closely with CHAI’s country teams and government partners, we address challenges faced in many resource-limited settings such as the scarcity of human resources, and the availability and distribution of drugs and commodities. We have, for example, played a critical role in driving the price of key medicines down by accurately forecasting global demand for antiretrovirals for HIV treatment and ACTs for malaria treatment. Our team has also provided Ministries of Health with the underlying analysis necessary to make policy changes to optimize the availability of health care workers.
The Communications Volunteer will assist the Applied Analytics Team in developing and organizing our publications, including researching and writing articles for CHAI’s internal “Evidence for Impact” newsletter and listserv. This is a hands-on position for an individual interested in gaining practical learning experience in writing and communications for global health research and policy. This position is best suited for a graduate student or recent gradate (undergraduate or graduate school) with a communications, journalism, public policy, or related degree who is seeking experience in global health.
Applicants should have the following skills:
• Experience in communications, journalism, or public policy and/or Masters degree preferable
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks
• Initiative and confidence to ask questions in a fast-paced work environment
Please submit a writing sample related to global health, public health research, or health policy along with your cover letter and resume to recruitment@clintonhealthaccess.org
