SWITZERLAND-WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION-INTERNSHIP 2010

SWITZERLAND-WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION-INTERNSHIP 2010
SWITZERLAND-WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION-INTERNSHIP 2010

As the acknowledged leader in global public health issues, WHO is committed to building future leaders in public health. WHO’s Internship Programme provides a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into the work of WHO. Every year a limited number of places for internships are available.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) both at the time of application and during the internship. Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. A minimum of 20 years of age Possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO.
Fluent in the working language of the office of assignment.

Important Dates: To be considered for a Summer internship, applications are accepted between December 1 – January 31 each year.
Rules: The duration of WHO internships is between a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks. Exceptionally, internships may be extended up to 24 weeks to respond to special academic requirements or particular needs of the receiving programme.

• WHO internships are not paid. Travel costs, travel arrangements (including visas), and living accommodations are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
• Persons related to a WHO staff member, i.e., son/daughter, brother/sister are not eligible for an internship.
• WHO Interns must have adequate medical insurance coverage during the entire period of the internships. This medical coverage must include Switzerland.
• Interns may participate only once in the WHO Internship Programme.
• Interns do not have the status of WHO staff members and shall not represent the Organization in any official capacity.
• WHO Interns are not eligible for appointment to any position within WHO for a period of three months following the end of their internship. Any employment with WHO at that point in time shall be subject to established recruitment and selection procedures.

Contact:
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland

Email: info(AT)who.int

Contact Number: + 41 22 791 21 11

Source: http://www.who.int/employment/internship/interns/en/index.html