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Young Leader of Social Change Fellow (Paid Position)
The Young Leader of Social Change 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 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
Interested applicants should send a resume to the attention of Jennifer Staple-Clark, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Please clearly indicate that you are applying for the Young Leader of Social Change Fellow position.
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Posted Oct 7, 2009