Internship and fellowship postings as of September 22, 2021

Sep. 22, 2021

POSITION: College Aide Intern
ORGANIZATION: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Intern. Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, STI

The NYC Health Department is the largest jurisdiction in the country and is in a unique position to provide models of care for ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Under the general direction of the Ryan White Grant Administrator (Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist III), this position will be responsible for working closely with external partners, bureau and intra-agency partners, and BHHS’ Master Contractor (Public Health Solutions), to support the development and implementation of RWHAP Part A grant-related projects and support the coordination of conditions of award.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

  • Support the Administration and Program Planning units with the development of a workplan consisting of goals and objective aligned with the priorities of the Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Plan for the Care and Treatment Program.
  • Assist in the research of public health policy, including federal, state and local policy, to inform program planning and development of public health programs within the Ryan White Part A portfolio.
  • Work collaboratively with the Ryan White Grant Administrator to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) including timelines for the annual RWHAP Part A grant application and conditions of awards.
  • Support the development and updates to written reports and manuals such as the monthly Grantee Report, Ryan White Part A policy manual, etc.
  • Work in conjunction with the Ryan White Grant Administrator and Director of Care and Treatment Program to develop Power Point presentations for HIV/AIDS Health and Human Services Planning Council of New York meetings.
  • Attend HIV/AIDS Health and Human Services Planning Council on New York meetings and support follow-up needed on behalf of the Recipient.
  • Work in conjunction with the Health Equity Coordinator of CTP to support the development of a health equity framework, principles, and tools to address disparities among people with HIV living in NYC and Tri-County due to structural and systemic racism, and other forms of oppression.
  • Coordinate community engagement activities to identify unmet needs and inequities experienced by priority populations served in Ryan White Part A funded programs including, Young Black & Latino MSM, Black Women, Black & Latinx, 50 and older.
  • Support the Care and Treatment Program with ad hoc duties, as needed.

Click here to view the posting and to apply (Job ID: 472911)

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in “Behavioral Sciences Research in HIV Infection” 
ORGANIZATION: HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, Division of Gender, Sexuality, and Health in the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry

This postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides innovative training in sexuality, gender, and mental health research as applied to HIV prevention and treatment across populations in both national and global contexts. The program is open to persons with a doctoral degree in the behavioral, social or medical sciences. The long-term goal of the Program is to develop a diverse and highly skilled workforce of leaders in behavioral and social science research to meet the challenges posed by the evolving HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Click here to view the full description and to apply. 

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POSITION: Various Fellowship and Internship Openings
ORGANIZATION:  Sustaining Technical and Analytic Resources (STAR)

Sustaining Technical and Analytic Resources (STAR) is a project of the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). STAR is a Global Health talent hub. Through fellowships, internships, and strategic partnerships, STAR supports building the capacity of diverse global health professionals and organizations at all levels to make inclusive, collaborative, and innovative contributions to global health. STAR participants collaborate in the development of systems and tools that strengthen and sustain the local and global health response.

To view the openings and to apply, visit STAR’s online recruitment system, which allows you to store your CV/resume and separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to any of these positions, and how these positions relate to your career goals.

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POSITION: Program Assistant (Internship)
ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health in New York City

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention’s Healthy Eating Unit Policy Team is looking for a highly motivated program assistant to support food and nutrition policy development and research. The Food and Nutrition Policy Intern will be a key member of a fast-paced team that develops innovative approaches to improving the NYC food environment. Extending the duration of this internship opportunity may be possible (e.g. to Spring 2022).

For the full job description and to apply, click here.

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POSITION: GIS Fellow
ORGANIZATION: Bloomberg Associates

Bloomberg Associates seeks a GIS fellow based in New York to work remotely for six months to assist the Sustainability Practice in the development of geospatial data and maps to advance BA client projects spanning a variety of topics, including climate adaptation, solar development, anti-displacement, and equity tree planting. This role will be part-time, ranging from 15 – 20 hours per week.

For the full position description and to apply, click here

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POSITION: Health Communications Intern
ORGANIZATION: Cleo Community

Duties include:

  • Learning about fundamental principles of visual design and health communication
  • Exploring various tools to create digital images and getting hands-on practice in editing
  • Researching new and trending public health issues
  • Writing brief articles
  • Crafting content for website and social media

Ideal qualifications include:

  • Student in communications, journalism, public health, health services, or related field
  • Experience creating compelling plain-language health content
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
  • Must be self-motivated and excel in a fast-paced environment

To view the posting and to apply, click here.

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