CSIH International Internships - 2010/2011 CIDA-Sponsored Current Internships

Strengthening Regional Initiatives for Health-Promoting Schools and Disaster Risk Management in the Caribbean

Country: Caribbean

Developing-country partner organization's name: PAHO Office of Caribbean Program Coordination (CPC)

Internship Title:  Capacity Developer Caricom Health emergency Operations Centres

Application Deadline: August 27th, 2010

Internship Profile/Qualifications:

• Master degree from a recognized university with academic or professional training in any health, social or earth sciences, or disciplines related to disaster;

• Knowledge and/or experience in Disaster Management.

Project Summary:

To strengthen the knowledge base, resources and capacity development of the CIDA funded project, “Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in the Health Sector of CARICOM Member States”. PAHO coordinates the implementation of this project which represents a direct contribution to the CIDA Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Program (CDRMP) 2008-2012. The internships will contribute to the expected long-term result to empower the health sector in Caribbean countries to manage disaster risk reduction.

Internship Activities:

• provide technical support for the operation and strengthening of health emergency operations centers in Trinidad, Suriname, Belize;
• revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the light of the EOCs response to the hurricane season incorporating lessons learned;
• other duties as assigned.

How to Apply