Unite for Sight Global Health Leadership Internship

The Global Health Leadership Internship Provides outstanding undergraduate, public health, medical and clinical students, as well as recent graduates, with an opportunity to engage in high impact front-line global health delivery programs. This internship has a minimum of a full-time 4 week commitment, but at least an 8-10 week commitment if preferable. A minimum of a 6-week commitment is required during the summer months. The internship opportunity is available year-round.


In this position, the intern works closely with Unite for Sight's Core Management Team on global health programming. Interns work from the New Haven, CT office that overlooks the Yale University campus.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Apply organizational and writing skills to the development and implementation of global health initiatives
• Develop advocacy and educational resources
• Assist with training programs
• Contribute to cutting-edge programs in development

Qualifications and requirements include:

• Strong initiative and motivation
• Passionate interest in global health
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented work style
• Proficient in multi-tasking
• International experience is a plus
• Other types of interests and skill sets are also welcomed, including: 
• Statistical analysis
• Graphic design
• Film editing and production 

Unite for Sight accepts resumes on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the attention of Amy Bellman Davis at advais@uniteforsight.org, referencing the position title in the subject line.

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This position is unpaid.
Want to do it anyway?? Consider funding your internship through a UVA Grant!