International Council of Nurses
Introduction
The
International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of national nurses’
associations (NNAs), representing the more than 16 million nurses worldwide.
Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s
first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals.
Operated by nurses for nurses, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for
all, sound health policies globally, the
advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected
nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
The International council of Nurses announced two internship positions in Communications & Media Internship and Health Policy Internship described below
1.As part of a
dynamic team, the Communications & Media Intern (CMI) is expected to
actively work across the organisation with the aim of assisting ICN to promote
its work and enhance communications with members and other organisations.
This position
provides opportunities to work in Geneva for a period up to six months. The CMI
position is suited to a journalism, media or communications graduate student
who has a high level of maturity and an independent approach. This internship
is free of charge and not remunerated by ICN.
2. As part of a
dynamic team, the Health Policy Intern (HPI) is expected to actively work
across the organisation with the aim of assisting ICN to drive the global
health policy agenda through advancing
nursing practice, informing and influencing public policymaking, and promoting
positive collaborative relationships with other health sector stakeholders.
This position
provides opportunities to work in Geneva for up to a period of six months. The
HPI position is suited to a Registered Nurse who has a high level of maturity
and an independent approach. This HP internship is free of charge and not
remunerated by ICN. Find out more about the internships and eligibility criteria after the break
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA INTERNSHIP
Goals and expected outcomes
A placement at ICN would afford a
CMI the opportunity to:
· Experience at first hand the management and
structure of an international non- governmental organisation, its purpose,
programme objectives and methods of achieving its goals
· Gain the experience of working at the heart of a
communications department in an international
organisation
· Contribute to the advancement of ICN’s profile,
via media releases, website, journal articles and social media
· Assist with the drafting and timely
dissemination of media releases on topics of interest to nursing, and the wider
field of international health policy
·
Assist with research and drafting of articles
for national and international journals
·
Assist ICN to deliver on its strategic plan
Involvement, responsibilities and tasks
The specific
tasks/projects assigned will depend on which events are occurring at that time.
The CMI will
have the opportunity to meet and discuss with others working at ICN headquarters.
STRUCTURE OF THE INTERNSHIP
The CMI will be placed full time at ICN’s
headquarters in Geneva, working five days a week at ordinary office hours (40
hours/ week). Travel outside the Geneva area is not currently anticipated, but
there is a possibility of visits to other international organisations
depending on events at that time.
If the intern
has a personal project on which s/he wishes to work, for example writing a thesis, preparing course work, independent
study, writing or research, some time could be negotiated for including these
activities within her/his work week. For these purposes, ICN’s resources and
the opportunity to consult with ICN professional staff, will be at the CMI’s
disposal.
MENTOR
Mentorship will
be provided by the Director of Communications, who will also be responsible for
the administrative details of the CMI’s stay, including housing, working hours,
liaison with other staff, orientation and integration into the ICN team.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PLACEMENT
The CMI should be either a post-graduate or a
current graduate student in the field of journalism, media and/or
communications, and hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree, but Master’s
qualification is desirable. A high level of written and oral communication
is required, with good research
and analytical skills, and good inter-personal skills. Written documents
produced by the CMI will be in English. However, a working
knowledge of French or Spanish is
desirable. The CMI selected should have
enough experience to be able to function
independently for finite periods of time as the need arises.
DURATION AND DATES
The minimum
period for a CMI internship at ICN is six weeks; however the preferred
length is between anywhere from two to
six months. Duration can be negotiable, depending on applicant.
COSTS OF LIVING
The cost of
living in Geneva is high and a CMI will need to be supported by home university
or institution. ICN will provide furnished accommodation. ICN will make all the
necessary arrangements for entry permit and legal papers and will provide the
office space and access to equipment and resources. Travel costs between the
CMI’s place of residence and Geneva will not be borne by ICN. However, if there
are expenses directly associated with the CMI’s work at ICN (e.g. duty travel,
meeting registration fees) these costs will be borne by ICN.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR WORK PERMIT
Depending on
nationality, ICN may need to obtain a work permit for the CMI in order for
her/him to work at ICN. The Director of Communications will advise the CI in
due course which information/documents are required.
How to Apply:
Applicants are to submit their Resume and Covering letter along with two
examples of published work (article, media release, etc.) to Lindsey
Williamson; Director of Communications, International Council of Nurses.
Resumes, including contact information
for 3 reference persons, must be received by e-mail (williamson@icn.ch)
or by post (3, place Jean-Marteau, 1201 Geneva – Switzerland) before 1 June 2016.
II
International Health Policy
Internship Program
Goals and expected outcomes
A placement at ICN would afford an
HPI the opportunity to:
·
Experience at first hand the management and
structure of an international non- governmental organisation, its purpose,
programme objectives and methods of achieving its goals
·
Be exposed to the international health
environment, both within and outside the nursing profession
·
Become familiar with the operations of other
significant international organisations, particularly those in the UN system
such as the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organisation
·
Contribute to one or more ICN core projects or programmes
·
Work with
nurses, as well as management and administrative staff, to obtain a first hand
view of current international health issues
·
Be present at international conferences and
disseminate work outputs through peer referred journals or trade literature
·
Assist ICN to deliver on its strategic plan
Involvement, responsibilities and tasks
The specific
tasks/projects assigned will depend on a suitable match between the intern’s
expertise and objectives and ICN’s needs.
Networking
opportunities will be made available through contact with other nursing and
health related organisations in Geneva and elsewhere.
STRUCTURE OF THE INTERNSHIP
The HPI will be
placed full time at ICN’s headquarters in Geneva, working five days a week at ordinary office hours (40 hours/ week).
Travel outside the Geneva area is not currently anticipated, although the
opportunity could arise.
If the intern
has a personal project on which s/he wishes to work, for example writing a thesis, preparing course work, independent
study, writing or research, some time could be negotiated for including these
activities within her/his work week. For these purposes, the ICN Resource Centre and library, and the
opportunity to consult with ICN professional staff, will be at the HPI’s disposal.
MENTOR
The HPI will be
supervised by one or more of ICN’s staff, depending on the particular task
being undertaken. Mentorship will be provided by the Director of Administration
and Human Resources, who will be responsible for the administrative details of
the HPI’s stay, including housing, working hours, liaison with other staff,
orientation and integration into the ICN team.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PLACEMENT
The HPI should be a qualified/licensed nurse, be held in good standing
within the profession and have at least several years of experience post
registration, and hold, at minimum, a Master’s degree, but Doctoral
qualification is desirable. A high level of written and oral communication is
required, with good research and analytical skills, and good inter-personal
skills. Written documents produced by the HPI will be in English. However, a
working knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable. The HPI selected should
have enough experience to be able to function independently for finite periods
of time as the need arises.
DURATION AND DATES
The minimum
period for an HP internship at ICN is six weeks; however the preferred
length is between anywhere from two to
six months. Duration can be negotiable, depending on applicant.
COSTS OF LIVING
The cost of
living in Geneva is high and an HPI will need to be supported by home
university or institution. ICN will provide furnished accommodation. ICN will
make all the necessary arrangements for entry permit and legal papers and will
provide the office space and access to equipment and resources. Travel costs
between the HPI’s place of residence and Geneva will not be borne by ICN.
However, if there are expenses directly associated with the HPI’s work at ICN
(e.g. duty travel, meeting registration fees) these costs will be borne by ICN.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR WORK PERMIT
Depending on
nationality, ICN may need to obtain a work permit for the HPI in order for
her/him to work at ICN. The Director of Administration and Human Resources will
advise the HPI in due course which information/documents are required.
How to Apply:
Applicants are
to submit Resume and Covering letter outlining how applicant could assist in
one or more ICN core projects or programs core as identified in EOI.
Resumes,
including contact information for 3 reference persons, must be received by
e-mail (recruitment@icn.ch)
or by post (3, place Jean-Marteau, 1201 Geneva – Switzerland).
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