Deadline- June 4th, 2012
This newly created and competitive Fellowship Program aims to build a cadre of motivated leaders, activists, lawyers and healthcare professionals in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) who have the knowledge and leadership abilities to help build a vocal access to medicines movement and propel and mobilize others for increased access to medicines advocacy.
The fellowship will include extensive virtual learning opportunities and 3 face to face meetings – all focused on developing expertise on technical and political access to medicines issues, as well as advocacy and leadership skills. A small honorarium will be offered to the fellows.
Fellows will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of access to medicine issues and strengthen their leadership skills. They will interact with regional and international experts via monthly webinars, share and learn at 3 face-to-face meetings and online facilitated discussions, as well as read selected literature and receive one on one mentorship. The development and implementation of individual projects is an important component of the fellowship and will allow the fellows to use what they learn in practical ways. As part of the project, it is expected that fellows will actively share their knowledge and experiences within their own organizations and
countries. Additionally, in the last 6 months of the fellowship, fellows will help to coach a new generation of program participants.
Eligibility-
- University diploma with at least 2-3 years work experience – or if no university diploma, 7 years work experience in a related field.
- Experience working in the NGO sector is valued.
- Advocacy experience is a must.
- Background in health, access to medicines, law, economics, accountability and/or social justice issues, including appreciation of access to medicines issues with an understanding of current access challenges at a national/regional/global level.
- Work in disease fields, which have acute access issues such an HIV, hepatitis C, cancer and diabetes is highly encouraged.
- Written support from organization, including letter from Executive Director stating support with acknowledgment of expected time commitment of the candidate in the Fellowship.
- Ability to speak, write and read in English and working knowledge of Russian
- Willingness to travel
- Based or working in East European and Central Asian region.
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