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The Tandana Foundation


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Public Health Internship

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Posted on: July 10, 2019 Apply Now
Internship Nonprofit, Social Justice, & EducationExpires July 13, 2021

The Tandana Foundation is seeking an intern to assist with health care projects in mountain villages in the Otavalo canton of Ecuador, a region that is rich in natural beauty and cultural diversity. This internship is available year-round, and the minimum time commitment is 9 months.Position Description:In this internship, your main responsibility will be to assist patients of all ages from Tandana’s Health Care Volunteer Vacations who need additional care. This will involve contacting them and walking them through the public health system. You will work along side local health care professionals and Tandana staff to set up and accompany patients to all necessary appointments at the rural health centers and the hospitals in Otavalo, Ibarra, or Quito. You will also help prepare for and participate in Tandana’s health care volunteer ventures. The preparation will consist of getting paperwork ready, delivering letters to inform the communities, and organizing and taking inventory of medicines and supplies. During the medical volunteer programs, you will be a part of the team traveling to a different rural community each day to provide primary care. You may prepare medications for patients, take vitals, perform simple laboratory tests or fulfill another support role, depending on your skills. Additionally, depending on your availability and interests as well as Tandana’s needs, you may participate in other projects such as facilitating a class for the elderly to promote brain development and activity, assisting a local doctor or a midwife, or giving health talks at local schools. Finally, you will serve as a cultural ambassador and a positive representative of The Tandana Foundation. In return, you will be placed with a host family, which will allow countless opportunities to explore the indigenous cultures and subsistence lifestyles of highland Ecuador as well as the natural environment around you. You will also be given all the support you need to succeed in your work and be encouraged to accomplish your personal internship goals.Requirements:Conversational/Fluent SpanishExperience living in cross-cultural situations, preferably in Latin AmericaDemonstrated interest in a health profession or the field of public health (specific credentials are not necessary)Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse array of people, to solve problems creatively, and to promote a positive experience for all involvedSelf-motivation, responsibility, and an ability to work independentlyMinimum age is 21Minimum time commitment is 9 monthsCompletion of Global Ambassadors for Global Safety Course Responsibilities:Follow up with patients from Tandana Health Care Volunteer Ventures who need additional careHelp prepare for and participate in Tandana’s Health Care Volunteer VenturesEngage in other health care projects as neededRepresent Tandana in a positive manner to all community members and volunteers and help to build good relationshipsBenefits:The opportunity to participate in unique cultural activities and be a part of a dynamic, multi-cultural teamDetailed orientation and ongoing support from Tandana’s Ecuador Program Manager as well as a mentorRoom and board with a local family (homestay)Work expenses including local transportation, cell phone, and consular fees. (Interns pay their own airfare to Ecuador)How to apply:Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter addressing each of the following questions to Aaron DiMartino, Operations Director, at aaron@tandanafoundation.org. Please write “Public Health Internship” in the subject line of the email.Please describe any experience you have living in Ecuador or in another cross-cultural situation.What are your strengths and weaknesses as a leader?Describe an experience that was very challenging for you. How did you deal with the difficulties, and what did you learn from the experience?What are you passionate about, and how do you express that passion?What do you think will be most exciting about this internship?What do you think will be most difficult about this internship?What are your personal and professional goals for this internship and how can we help you accomplish them? 

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