PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

DIVISION: Program and Innovations

START DATE: 11/1/2021

END DATE: 1/31/2022

WILL THERE BE A STIPEND? Yes

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF HOURS/DAYS: 20 hour per week

PATH’s Global Health Security team leads several projects and initiatives that serve the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and aim to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. These include the five-year, Centers for Disease Control (CDC)-funded Global Health Security projects; the USAID Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) project; and several Fleming Fund projects aimed at combatting and preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.  The Global Health Security team is seeking an intern based in Seattle. The work may be virtual or in person depending upon the public health and PATH guidelines regarding the pandemic.

Through this internship, the selected candidate(s) will provide coordination and communications support to the GHS Initiative. Activities will include supporting document and knowledge management, updating project management tools and trackers, developing PowerPoint presentations, editing communications materials, and providing status updates of project deliverables to the team. The intern will be expected to support and facilitate efficient and clear communication across global teams of experts and provide support to new and ongoing projects. The intern may have the opportunity to widen this scope subject to project activities and personal interests.

DESCRIPTION OF THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF THE INTERNSHIP

• The intern will be involved in hands-on work related to project coordination and communications. 
• The intern will build ability to multi-task and work professionally with various colleagues and mentors within PATH, developing project coordination, management, and organizational skills.
• The intern will deepen their knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of public health, surveillance, and epidemiology.
• The intern will gain and utilize experience in proposal writing and report preparation.

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR THE INTERNSHIP

• Support project coordination and management.
• Update capacity statements and other communications materials.
• Assist in the coordination of business development opportunities and external affairs, as needed.
• Assist the Senior Program Assistant with developing and refining donor project reports.
• Participate in regular project calls with country offices.
• Assist in finalizing project deliverables including editorial reviews.

BENEFIT TO INTERN

Through this internship, the intern will build skills in project coordination, project management, and communications, and will receive hands-on experience supporting complex, multi-country projects within a global health organization. The intern will also receive exposure to concepts and activities fundamental to strengthening health systems to prevent, detect, and respond to epidemics and pandemics. The intern will also gain knowledge in areas including health information systems, laboratory systems, outbreak response, and surveillance. Lastly, the intern will gain a deep understanding of how to work across multiple countries and teams in a culturally and programmatically diverse environment.

DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THE INTERN SHOULD HAVE

• Current student enrolled in an accredited university.
• Strong project coordination and management skills, with excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of and interest in global health, international development, and project management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, and OneNote.
• Ability to adapt within a fast-paced environment.
• International work or study experience a plus.
• Familiarity with French a plus.
• CV and Cover letter are required.
• Writing simple is optional, but preferred .

HOW WILL PERFORMANCE BE EVALUATED?

The intern will have regular check-ins with the Director to evaluate satisfactory progress toward achieving deliverables. Deliverables will be reviewed for quality and timeliness by Project Director. The intern will be expected to demonstrate flexibility within a fast-paced work environment and adapt to shifts in deliverable prioritization.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience. A master's degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Minimum six years relevant experience with prior experience managing or leading projects
• Experience with Data Management processes
• Project Management experience
• Experience working with project teams and defining data requirements
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Exceptional quality of work and attention to detail
• High level of timely and accurate deliverables
• Skilled/Proficient with various Microsoft Office tools
• Understanding of Relational databases with knowledge of database structures and basic SQL skills
• Knowledge with analysis, modeling, and interpreting data
• Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively
• High Level of Interpersonal and Communication skills both written and oral
• Strong time management skills with the ability to plan work and meet deadlines
• Strong Multi-tasking skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Passionate about Data Quality
• Strong relationship building Skills
• High level of problem-solving skills

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• BMC Control-M knowledge and experience is plus
• Knowledge with industry standard business intelligence reporting tools (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI etc.)
• Effective Training skills
• Lean Six Sigma is a plus