Summer Health Practice Intern, Global Health Division

Job Description

Chemonics is seeking a Summer Global Health Intern for the Health Practice within the Global Health Division of the Health and Supply Chain Office (HSC). The Health Practice is a community of experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts in global health discipline, representing Chemonics’ technical expertise around the globe. The Health Practice Management Team facilitates technical learning and excellence by providing a wide range of services, resources, and opportunities for our global workforce to increase the competitiveness of our proposals, improve projects’ technical performance, build staff expertise, and advance technical dialogue within the larger development community. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Under the direction of a supervisor, the intern is integrated into the daily work of the Health Practice Management Team within the Global Health Division of Chemonics’ Health and Supply Chain Office. The Practice intern will perform the tasks detailed below and will learn how the Health Practice shares expertise through strategic engagement with our industry to spur learning, evidence-based approaches to address development challenges, technical achievements, and innovations that help people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The intern will also participate in professional development activities and practice networks to gain an understanding of the international development field and Chemonics Health technical area.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all internship activities and events scheduled during normal business hours
• Support the team in conducting and sharing research on existing project work, various potential funders/clients and/or trends in the Global Health sector
• Support the team with knowledge management, strategic communications, improving staff engagement with technical activities and professional development in Global Health
• Participate in Practice related conferences, meetings, trainings or other events
• Performs other duties as needed

Requirements:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program (rising senior),or graduate (first year of program completed) and recent undergrad graduates, preferably in public health, global health, international development, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in international development
• Ability to work on a team and independently on projects and tasks.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in French is desirable, but not required
• Knowledge of global health issues and trends is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity

Application Instructions:

Apply by March 5th, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

The Hourly Pay for this position is: $18.

An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.

About the Organization

Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.