Global Health World Fellow (New Haven, CT)
Next Available Opening Begins July 2010. Applications Now Being Accepted.
The Global Health World Fellowship provides an outstanding recent college or public health graduate with an opportunity to engage in high impact front-line global health programs. You will work from our New Haven office that overlooks the Yale campus.
In this full-time paid job position, the Fellow will work closely with Unite For Sight’s CEO on global health programming.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Be a team member of one of the world's leading innovative global health organizations
- Hands-on experience in contributing to Unite For Sight’s programs (International Eye Care Programs and Global Impact Corps, Chapters and Community Fellows Program, GH/Innovate 2010 - Global Health & Innovation Conference, and Global Health University)
- Apply organizational and writing skills to the development and implementation of global health initiatives
- Contribute to cutting-edge programs in development
Qualifications and requirements include:
- Comprehensive understanding of best practice public health principles
- Minimum 1-year commitment though longer commitments are preferable
- Bachelors degree required at start of employment (current college seniors are encouraged to apply)
- Strong initiative and motivation
- Passionate interest in global health
- Ability to work independently
- Detail-oriented work style
- Proficient in multi-tasking
- International experience is a plus
- Volunteer experience with Unite For Sight is a plus
- Strong skills in statistical analysis is a plus
"My Experiences as a Global Health World Fellow"
Tara Bryant, a Unite For Sight 2009-2010 Global Health World Fellow, wrote a short narrative about her fellowship experience.
How to Apply To Unite For Sight Positions
Unite For Sight accepts resumes on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume and cover letter to JStaple@uniteforsight.org, and reference the position title in the subject line. The highest quality candidates will be invited to submit a transcript and three letters of recommendation on a Unite For Sight online recommendation form. After review of the transcript and letters of recommendation, select candidates will be invited for a phone interview, followed by an in-person interview in New Haven.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to reply to each applicant. All applications are considered for the position, and those selected to submit letters of recommendation will be contacted by email.
Unite For Sight is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.