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Council on Foreign Relations, Global Health Studies Internship

Council on Foreign Relations – Global Health Studies Internship CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis. Conducting research as requested by the research associate and/or fellow on a variety of topics such as multilateral institutions, local, regional, and international response to COVID-19; national health legislation and funding; and non-communicable diseases for several health-related publications and data interactives. Assist with writing and editing content, including research memos and briefs, blog posts, book chapters, and other publications, as needed. Assist in logistical support for meetings, including but not limited to preparing distribution materials and helping with guest check-in during roundtables and other departmental events, under the supervisor’s direct supervision. Track daily news reports that are relevant for the department. Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in global health, in
WHO – Technical Officer, Inter-agency Coordination  Practice Area - Job Family Crisis Prevention and Recovery - EMERGENCY RESPONSE Vacancy End Date (Midnight New York, USA) 07/08/2020 Time Left 39d 13h 31m Duty Station Geneva, Switzerland Education & Work Experience I-Master's Level Degree - 2 year(s) experience Languages Required: Desired: English   Grade P2 Vacancy Type FTA International (JPO) Posting Type External Bureau Crisis Prevention & Recovery Responsibilities: Be responsible for weekly updates of inter-agency events for WHO HQ, including but not limited to: following announcements of interagency events, meetings, subsidiary group activities;researching and drafting briefing notes and other support materials concerning inter-agency events;  after clearance, disseminating internal communication materials on inter-agency developments of strategic and operational interest;  assist
ASPHN – Health Equity Program (Reposted from official website). The Health Equity Internship Program was created to support the diversification of the public health and health-related workforce. Like several areas of health, the public health nutrition workforce also needs assistance with diversification and recruiting a new generation of nutritional professionals. Since 2002, the internship program has prepared nearly 1,000 students with practical skills in the Essentials of Public Health Services and Core Competencies of Health Education and Promotion. The Health Equity Internship Program was formerly managed by the Directors of Health Promotion and Education. Federal, regional, state and local health agencies provide real-world work experience to students for 12 weeks to complete health equity projects in the areas of HIV, Cancer, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Lupus, Nutrition, Mental Health, Program Planning, Health Policy, Tobacco, Injury/Violence Preventio

Public Health Conferences in 2020

AIDS 2020 "AIDS 2020: Virtual will serve as your round-the-clock access to the latest research, science and policy – accessible on your own time and at your fingertips." What: 23rd International AIDS Conference Theme:  Resilience   Where: Virtual When: July 6-10 To Register:  https://www.aids2020.org/ Individual Delegate Cost:  $95-$540 Varies by student/job status and country income-level Important Considerations : Youth Ambassadors, Scholarships, Prizes and Awards APHA 2020 "This hybrid meeting will feature the scientific sessions, presentations and networking so essential to the public health workforce. Safety is our key concern, and planning decisions are being guided by science-based recommendations from health officials." What:  American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & EXPO Theme:  Creating the Healthiest Nation: Preventing Violence Where: In-Person/Virtual is TBD When:  October 24-28 To Register:  https://www.apha.org/