Less than Two Weeks to Apply for USAID Global Health Fellows II Internships
Less than two weeks remain to apply to 2016 Summer Internships with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)! This premier Internship program advances the careers of emerging global health leaders, placing them alongside top experts and helping them take the next professional steps. Interns deliver high-quality technical support for international projects, and have special opportunities for career-building and networking. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. There are only a few steps to submit an application, and you do NOT need letters of recommendation. See our application checklist for details.
Unique Global Health Approaches
We seek qualified candidates for these and 16 other unique global health positions at USAID:
- Business Intelligence / Data Analyst Intern
- Market Access Intern
- Indoor Residual Spraying Publications Intern (PhD level)
- Health Workforce Economics Intern
Diversity: Bringing Everyone to the Table
Strengthening workforce diversity is a key to USAID’s success navigating complex international programs, and anticipating and responding to the evolving challenges in global health. As the world’s leading global health agency, it is crucial for USAID to tap into a high level of talent that represents the diversity of the United States.
- Read Maribel Sierra’s blog post about the importance of diversity in every facet of our work. Download this card [PDF] summarizing the Global Health Fellows Program II’s work to help diverse candidates access opportunities in global health.
- Do you have skills that can be translated in to global health work? Download our infographic of the top skills global health employers need [PDF], and close the gap between your education and practice.
- Meet previous Interns, including Socorro Lopez, Amarachi Anakaraonye, David Colón-Cabrera, and Fartun Yussuf. Get a glimpse of their personal backgrounds and professional preparation in this Intern look book [PDF].
Internship Facts
- Applications close: Monday, January 18, 2016, 5 pm EST
- Pay: Based on level of education, and specified in the job descriptions
- Duration: 12-weeks
- Location: Washington, DC / Arlington, VA
- Eligibility:
- Positions are available at master’s, bachelor’s, and doctoral levels.
- Internships are open to current students and recent graduates (within 12 months of master’s/PhD, or 24 months of BA/BS).
- You must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident to apply.
Please address questions to ghfprecruitment@ghfp.net.
