Global Health Corps 2014-2015 fellowship applications are now open

GHC is looking for driven, passionate, young leaders with diverse skill sets and experiences to join the movement for health equity. One-year paid fellowship positions are available with high impact NGOs and government organizations in East Africa, Southern Africa and the US. Applicants can apply for up to 3 positions that match their interests and skills, from project management to monitoring and evaluation, engineering, communications and more. We are looking for people from a broad range of sectors and disciplines. Applications for the fellowship close January 26, 2014. Apply at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/ WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The only requirements are that applicants must: . Be 30 years old or younger . Have at least a bachelor’s degree . Be proficient in English No prior health or international experience is necessary! WHAT BENEFITS FELLOWS RECEIVE . Livable monthly stipend . Free housing and utilities . Health insurance . A professional development grant of $600 . A completion award of $1500 . An advising program that pairs fellows with a mentor in their area of work or interest . A two-week Training Institute at Yale University in the United States to begin the fellowship . An End-of-Year retreat in East Africa to finish the fellowship . Three multi-day retreats during the year . Travel to placement site, all trainings and back home . Professional development and personal support from a dedicated in-country program manager . Accompaniment program led by Still Harbor Applications close January 26, 2014. Apply at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/ Ways you can help get the word out: 1. Email: Please circulate this email widely by forwarding to all your networks. 2. Newsletters: List application information on any relevant newsletters you send to your students regarding job opportunities. 3. Facebook: Below are some suggested Facebook posts to help get the word out: -Looking to join a community of passionate young professionals working for social justice? GHC applications are OPEN! http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/. Applications close January 26. -Interested in global health and looking to make an impact? GHC fellows from diverse backgrounds develop solutions to global health issues during their yearlong fellowships in sub-Saharan Africa and the US. Apply today! http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/ Applications close January 26th. -Want to translate your passion for global health and social justice into a career? Global Health Corps applications are now OPEN! http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/. Applications close January 26th. 2. Twitter: Below are some suggested Tweets: -Be a 2014-15 GHC fellow! Apply your skills to improve health in East & Southern Africa and US! http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/ #ghcapply @ghcorps -Interested in global health? Join the movement & apply to be a 2014-2015 @ghcorps fellow TODAY! http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/ #ghcapply If you have any other questions, feel free to contact Jennifer Gottesfeld, U.S. Program Manager at jennifer@ghcorps.org. Thank you, The Global Health Corps Team — Jennifer Gottesfeld US Program Manager Global Health Corps http://ghcorps.org

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