Internships and fellowships postings as of November 11, 2020

POSITION: Community Outreach Coordinator (Temporary)

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Company Overview:

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory, and support vulnerable New York City families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential.

As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. To learn more about our work, please visit healthsolutions.org

Program Description:

PHS’ Community Health and Nutrition Access Program helps New York residents obtain free or low-cost health insurance coverage, apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as Food Stamps), and through our WIC program, provides nutrition education sessions led by WIC nutritionists on healthy eating and physical activity, breastfeeding support, and  eWIC  cards to purchase nutritious foods. Our staff members are culturally and linguistically competent and identify with the communities they serve. They help clients navigate through what can be a complicated and confusing application process, step by step. Each year, we help over 22,000 people apply for or renew free or low-cost health insurance coverage, 14,000 people to apply for SNAP, and 35,000 eligible pregnant and nursing women and children up to five years of age to enroll in the New York State WIC (Women Infants and Children) Program. 

Position Summary:

The Community Outreach Coordinator is primarily responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community partners to actively engage target populations and key stakeholders citywide, providing comprehensive information about the Medicaid Program and other related benefits and services, and coordinating information about benefits and services that are needed by CHANA’s clients . The Community Outreach Coordinator will also assist individuals who want to apply for Medicaid and other related benefits and applications.

Specifically, the Community Outreach Coordinator will:

Reach out to PHS’ service communities internally and externally, including targeted outreach to specific populations with a focus on New Yorkers over aged 65 and living with disabilities.

Educate and pre-screen potentially eligible individuals about public health insurance programs related benefits and services, and connect them to PHS’ enrollment services within the 5 boroughs.

Use tools developed by the program to accurately pre-screen individuals based on their age, income, household size, etc.

Connect individuals to the appropriate Program Manager or enroller using CHANA’s internal referral tracking system.

Conduct inreach activities including maintaining close relationships with PHS programs to ensure that existing clients are being systematically linked to other needed services provided at PHS.

Conduct outreach to community-based organizations, doctor’s offices, senior centers, and other key community hubs that serve PHS’ service communities and the ABD population, including identifying potential client sites and referral partners as needed.

Conduct scheduled workshops and information sessions regarding health insurance eligibility and benefits at community organizations that have reach into PHS’ target populations. Work with the Senior Program Coordinator, Deputy Director and Program Director to plan large community events as necessary.

Be responsible for building a calendar of inreach and outreach activities and events to expand reach within the communities. S/he will coordinate with subcontractor agencies on updating the calendar, as needed. S/he will help coordinate plans and activities among CHANA’s programs other PHS programs.

Work with Managers, Senior Staff, and enrollers to identify referral needs and potential referral organizations that provide needed services.

Maintain updated database of contacts, partners, events, and workshops attended. Work with the Senior Program Coordinator to ensure that the database tracks required metrics for reporting and program management needs.

Assist with maintaining a referral tracking system among CHANA’s programs, other PHS programs, to external partners.

Manage the inventory of all outreach material and work with the Operations Coordinator to order material as needed.

Co-lead outreach component of staff meetings and trainings.

Participate in PHS outreach initiatives.

Provide bilingual assistance to clients when needed.

Assist the Director, Manager, and Coordinators on special projects as needed and attend relevant State and Coalition trainings and meetings.

Attend all mandatory trainings.

Assist Managers and Senior Staff on special projects, as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors degree preferred.

Bilingual preferred.

Possess strong communication skills (listening, written, oral, and public speaking).

Dedicated to helping improve the lives of disenfranchised and marginalized communities.

Excellent team player with the ability to be flexible and work collaboratively and respectfully.

Ability to embrace diversity; Possesses good people and cultural competency skills.

Work collaboratively both internally and externally and engage in consensus-based decision making.

Must be reliable and very organized with strong time management.

Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Experience working with Medicaid, health insurance navigation, and/or community health programs (preferred)

Fluent in standard computer operation with good data entry skill and ability to use standard video conferencing tools

Ability to thrive in a work environment that is respectful, goal-oriented, and focused, and yet is dedicated to achieving work-life balance

Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.

Ability to travel within NYC Five boroughs.

Travel and in-person requirements may be altered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, and veterans.

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POSITION: Multiple Positions

ORGANIZATION: American Public Health Association

APHA INTERNSHIPS

Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships that offer practical work experience. Candidates should be working toward a bachelor, graduate, or postgraduate degree, and all majors are welcome. All internships are unpaid.

INTERNSHIP KEY DATES

(Applicants must submit a separate application for each internship position)

Term	Fall	Spring	Summer
Application Deadline	July 1	Nov. 1	March 1
Internship Period	Sept. 1-Dec. 15	Jan. 15-May 1	June 1-Aug. 15

APHA internship general information (please read before applying)

APHA offers the following internships:

The Nation’s Health

To Apply:

To read more and to apply go here.

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POSITION: 2021 Product Portfolio Outcomes Research Graduate Intern

ORGANIZATION: MERK

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that lasts up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Labs can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The intern position is tailored to support our company’s Global Pharmaceutical product portfolios. The interns will gain experience related to real world data generation, health economic modeling and developing real world data strategies to generate research evidence to meet payer needs. Those seeking a career in epidemiology, health economics, real world evidence generation, health management and policy are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Education and Experience:

Candidates must be currently pursuing a masters’ or PhD in outcomes research, epidemiology, economics, pharmacy, medicine, or public health
Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks beginning in May or June of 2021
Candidates must have quantitative research and analytics experience, and knowledge of statistical techniques

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Candidates should have leadership skills with ability to work in high performance teams and/or matrix organization.
Candidates should be able to function in a collaborative environment and be able to clearly understand and articulate the needs of stakeholders.
Candidates should have a technical background.
Candidates should have proficiency in Excel, Word, Office 365 and PowerPoint applications.
Candidates should have good written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com

We are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

To Apply:

To read more and to apply go here.

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POSITION: Policy and Advocacy Intern

ORGANIZATION: The International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (IPPF/WHR)

About IPPF/WHR:

The International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (IPPF/WHR) is a network of 46 autonomous nonprofit Partner Organizations throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean that lead the delivery of services and engage in advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Social Justice, and Gender Equality within their countries. Together with our local partners, we work to achieve a world where all people have access to the information, services, and rights they need to live healthy and empowered lives. In 2019, our partners provided over 41 million health services, including contraception, breast and cervical cancer screenings, HIV prevention, and safe abortion. We averted 3.3 million unintended pregnancies and achieved 36 progressive advocacy wins across the region.

Background Summary:

The NEXUS initiative is an innovative initiative to support a group of cross-regional high-level government officials in ensuring the highest support to SRHR at crucial UN negotiations related with the Agenda 2030 and ICPD beyond 2014 follow-up processes. This initiative will build on the existing momentum created by the SheDecides movement and will complement its advocacy work by mobilizing the SheDecides government champions alongside other leaders that are not formally part of this initiative. A small secretariat is being established in New York to provide coordination, intelligence and strategic orientation to support the Champions to facilitate cross-regional exchange and define result-oriented negotiation tactics to foster the SRHR agenda at the UN.

An independent unit, established for 3 years and hosted by IPPF/WHR, the NEXUS secretariat coordinates and supports the work of the NEXUS initiative.

Job Summary:

The Nexus Policy and Advocacy Intern will assist the Director of the NEXUS Secretariat in supporting the substantive work of the NEXUS secretariat, especially in entertaining liaison with various partners and monitoring intergovernmental development at the UN. The Nexus Policy and Advocacy Intern reports directly to the Director of the NEXUS secretariat.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in various meetings, conferences and events organized by UN entities, intergovernmental and civil society organizations in NY and prepare summary notes
Monitor SRHR-related developments at the UN and assist in identifying opportunities or concerns relevant to NEXUS
Establish and entertain working relationships with UN officers, government technical officers at UN missions, and civil society actors
Ensure liaison with the UN staff in the secretariats of UN intergovernmental bodies (ECOSOC, CSW, CSD, CPD, UNFPA, UNDP, UN Women, etc.)
Assist in drafting documentation for resource mobilization efforts for the NEXUS Secretariat
Assist in planning and supporting NEXUS activities
Conduct research on SRHR and assist in drafting tools and inputs for international negotiations, including statements, technical briefs
Assist in intelligence and information gathering and draft analyses of UN and national political developments impacting SRHR-related UN and other international processes
Assist in preparing background documents, speaking points, op-eds for NEXUS members and SRHR champions
Assist in monitoring developments in the US government and Congress activities/statements related to SRHR

Learning Outcomes:

Gain experience in policy writing with an advocacy focus
Learn about complex international negotiation system and factors affecting policy at international and national levels
Have an opportunity to observe and interact with governments, UN officials involved in policy decisions
Network within the NGO and UN community
Gain deeper understanding and strategic analysis of SRHR-related issues and international negotiations
Learn about process of coordinating advocacy at the UN and I/NGO

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in international relations, development studies, international economics, gender, public health, human rights, social sciences or related field or a combination of some of these or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with major in at least one of the above subject matters
Strong interest in foreign policy, international affairs, SRHR/public health agenda, gender equality, human rights and humanitarian issues
Good knowledge and understanding of international affairs, including the UN system, public health/SRHR related issues
Some professional experience in international development and/or technical cooperation with a government, intergovernmental or not-for-profit organization, or research/academic institution
Some experience in intergovernmental affairs, protocol, coordination, government relations is an advantage
Previous experience or exposure to the United Nations is an asset
Some experience in a developing country desirable

Skills & Competencies:

Solid writing, editing, and research skills with focus on details
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment
Solid computer skills: must be able to work effectively and accurately with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, email, and internet applications
Good ability to interact will multiple partners and networking
Solid communication skills, including excellent writing skills
Good coordination, planning and organizational skills
Creativity and flexibility
Ability to work independently and to ask questions, when needed

Please note that this is a unpaid internship. Stipend will be provided to cover transportation and other official costs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

IPPF/WHR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive rights and health and dismantling inequities from a feminist intersectional lens. Reproductive justice, racial justice and diversity are driving forces for us.

IPPF/WHR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital and partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

At IPPF/WHR we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. We strongly encourage applications from all kinds of backgrounds to build a diverse workforce in which all social and minority groups are represented.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

To Apply:

For more information and to apply go here.

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POSITION: Information Intern

ORGANIZATION: The International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (IPPF/WHR)

About the Organization:

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment.

Background Summary:

An independent unit, established for 3 years and hosted by IPPF/WHR, the NEXUS secretariat coordinates and supports the work of the NEXUS initiative.

Job Summary:

The NEXUS Information Intern will support the NEXUS secretariat information management and communication efforts in assisting in defining and executing key tactics that connect and inform NEXUS members and partners, and enhance internal communication between NEXUS members. The NEXUS Information Intern reports to the Director of the NEXUS secretariat.

Supervisor Relationship:

The Information Intern will report to the Director of the Nexus Secretariat.

Responsibilities:

Design an internal communication/information strategy for NEXUS
Create an internal communication platform/mechanism for NEXUS members, champions, and other supportive partners to interact, including a background document repository
Research and gather relevant existing scientific information about SRHR to prepare background information and materials about specific SRHR issues to support NEXUS members and SRHR champions advocacy efforts
Liaise with universities, academic and research institutions to coordinate preparations of briefing and update materials for high-level advocacy based on trendy SRHR-related research and analysis
Draft key messages, speaking points and op-ed for NEXUS members and SRHR champions
Assist with the production of relevant background information/flyer for NEXUS to ensure understanding of the goals, objectives and workplan of the initiative among governments and partners
Assist in preparing updates on latest developments of the ICPD@25 and other relevant international processes such as the 2030 SDG Agenda
Document relevant NEXUS members/SRHR champions meetings/events through photographs and videos, and edit videos of events
Provide technical support to NEXUS members and SRHR champions participation in UN intergovernmental meetings
Monitor SRHR press coverage and create daily/weekly relevant press clipping briefs

Learning Outcomes:

Work on a leading global high-level political initiative
Development internal communication systems for information and decision-making within a major global initiative
Experience in analysis of media contents
Experience in producing essential scientifically documented background material for high-level advocacy
Use photographic/video editing skills to assemble raw recorded material into a finished product to broadcast to a global audience

Education and Experiences:

Advance Degree in relevant field such as information and communication, journalism, health economics, international relations, SRHR, gender or related field, or Student pursuing/completing a bachelor’s or Master’s degree in such matters
Some journalistic experience in English would be a strong asset
Experience in scientifically documented research in health economics, public health, SRHR, gender and/or some work on international development on the above subject areas would be an asset
Working experience in developing internal corporate communication platform would be an advantage
Some experience with a not-for-profit or UN organization would be an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

Solid writing, editing, and research skills with focus on details
Solid computer skills: must be able to work effectively and accurately with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, email, and internet applications
Conversant with internet-based communication platforms
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent writing skills, and video editing skills
Creativity, flexibility, innovation and sense of initiative
Ability to work independently
Oral and written fluency in English. Working knowledge of French is required.
Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage. Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable

Please note that this is a non-paid internship. Stipend will be provided to cover transportation and other official costs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

IPPF/WHR is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people. We welcome and encourage applicants for all positions respecting the full spectrum of education, experience, age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or other military status, legal alien status or citizenship status, genetic carrier status, genetic information, AIDS or AIDS-related complex or HIV status, being a victim of domestic violence, protected activity (i.e., filing a charge of discrimination, participating in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposing prohibited discrimination), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Application Instructions:

To learn more and to apply go here.

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