Project Management Intern| Health Affairs, Health Affairs

Location:
District of Columbia
United States

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 20 countries, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60 +year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Summary:
Project HOPE is looking for a Project Management intern. The Intern will provide project management support to the Health Affairs Office of the Editor-in-Chief within Project HOPE. S/he/they will gain valuable knowledge and experience about the technical aspects of journal production, promotion, and related processes. S/he/they will also gain a deeper understanding of global and domestic health policy research and publishing.

Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability and transparency.
Responsibilities:
Meet regularly with Health Affairs Coordinator to review project deliverables
Summarize research findings in a final report
Attend virtual intern sessions and other events
Draft internal recommendations for Health Affairs
Other duties and tasks as assigned
Draft brief social media summaries of journal content

Learning Outcomes:
Exposure to latest health policy research
Learn about various software platforms
Learn to develop smaller-scale policy recommendations
Develop qualitative research skills

Qualifications:
Enrolled in bachelor's program
Strong research, writing, and editing skills
Ability to work effectively and accurately with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet applications
Conduct basic desk research
Ability to work productively in a team environment as well as under minimal supervision, taking the initiative to ask questions as needed
Ability to remain organized and track information in different formats
Interest in health policy preferred
Interest in social media and research communication