IOI Public Health Intern position open for Summer 2014 in Ecuador
IOI Public Health Intern position open for Summer 2014
Anticipated timeframe: Summer 2014: 12 week internship, unpaid
Location: Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galápagos, Ecuador
IOI stands for Intercultural Outreach Initiative. We are a Florida-based 501(c)(3) registered, tax exempt, non-profit organization operating in the small community of Puerto Villamil, on the island of Isabela, the most rural of the populated islands in the archipelago of the Galápagos, Ecuador. Founded in 2006, our vision is to help establish an ecologically sustainable and socially stable local economy in the Galápagos by supporting education, conservation and social development for one of its most beautiful islands. We are proud to be the only organization on Isabela that is dedicated to supporting local initiatives now, in order to secure a better tomorrow. We’ve been lucky enough to have made some incredibly positive and impactful changes to the local community and are able to continue to do so with the help and support of people that want to make a real difference.
We are all guilty of taking what we have for granted—even here on Isabela. In order to conserve this beautiful place it is important that the people living here have a high appreciation for it themselves, and toward that aim we educate children and adults alike to value and conserve the beauty that surrounds them, and support local initiatives with similar goals to fortify the local economic and social development cycle. We have worked hard since our launch in 2006, and the rewards and benefits we have seen have made our hard effort incredibly worthwhile.
Our organization keeps growing, as does the value that we have brought and will continue to bring to this beautiful island. We have achieved an incredible amount but there is still so much more to do—as our aims and needs keep growing along with us! So…help us help them! Join us on our journey to conserve this truly spectacular place.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A person in this position would work with the local hospital as a nutrition consultant advising pregnant women, children and other adults with various ailments on how to maintain a healthy diet for their specific needs. Education is needed in the pre-school, elementary and middle schools on topics including nutrition improvement, hygiene, waterborne diseases and sexual health. Lastly, this person would work hand and hand with our school/family psychologist presenting seminars on nutrition, hygiene, infectious diseases and sexual health.
*This job requires an advanced or fluent level of Spanish.
Term
We encourage all volunteers to stay as long as possible to maximize local and personal benefit. We encourage longer commitments by heavily discounting each additional week stayed. Minimum stay is 6 weeks; maximum stay is 3 months. Subsequent permanent hiring possible.
Schedule
Our schedules are based on 40 hrs/week. The normal schedule is Monday-Friday 8.00 – 12.00 PM which may be subject to change depending on the tasks at hand. Preparation time would be in the afternoons 2.00PM-6.00PM.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled masters or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in a program related to public/global health, social sciences, and/or international public policy with a focus on health systems and/or sustainable development; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary environments.
- Strong presentation skills, previous teaching experience preferred.
- Demonstrated interest and experience working in international settings in sustainability, health systems strengthening and institutional/organizational capacity building.
COMPENSATION:
Unpaid position. Travel expenses will be incurred by the student. While on the island room and board will be provided at no cost. However, all meals and other personal expenses will be incurred by the student.
TO APPLY:
Detailed information about the organization can be found at http://www.ioi.ec. Please send a CV and cover letter to amanda@ioi-galapagos.org. All applications must be submitted by Monday, March 31, 2014 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
If you have any specific questions about the IOI Public Health Intern position or experience feel free to contact jlbutler@bu.edu, she held this role during summer 2013.
