Public Health & Public Policy Internship – Voice Up

Job Description

About the Company: Voice Up

Voice Up is described as a global movement focused on connecting people to purpose and transforming how individuals discover their calling and contribute to positive change. It is built on the “Voice Up Theory for Learning,” which guides its approach to public health advocacy.

Core Principles:
Voice Up’s operations and advocacy efforts are guided by five core principles:
• Collaboration
• Humility
• Precision
• Patience
• Empathy

These principles underscore their belief that lasting health improvements require both individual empowerment and systemic policy change.

Mission & Vision:
Voice Up’s mission is to recruit students passionate about using public health knowledge and policy advocacy to create meaningful change in communities worldwide. Their program aims to transform traditional health education by connecting an individual’s calling to population health impact. Uniquely, they also offer a “revolutionary investment opportunity that earns ownership in our global health mission,” indicating a potentially unique organizational structure or funding model.

Overall Focus:
Voice Up is committed to addressing critical health challenges through the development of evidence-based policy solutions that aim to create lasting systemic change. They emphasize a systems change mindset, seeking to address root causes of health problems rather than just treating symptoms, with a strong focus on health equity and community-centered approaches.

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Job Description: Public Health & Public Policy Internship – Voice Up

This internship is positioned as a “Global Public Health Leadership Role for Purpose-Driven Policy Advocates.” It is a 100% remote opportunity designed to empower advocates to lead initiatives addressing health equity, mental wellness, and community health policy across diverse global communities.

Position Overview:
Interns will be engaged in addressing critical health challenges and developing evidence-based policy solutions for lasting systemic change. The role emphasizes leadership in initiatives focused on health equity, mental wellness, and community health policy across global communities.

Target Students & Ideal Candidates:
Voice Up is specifically seeking students who are ready for health policy impact and possess certain characteristics.

Academic Backgrounds:
• Pre-Medical Students: To understand policy foundations and community health.
• Public Health Students: Undergraduate and graduate students focused on population health, epidemiology, and health systems.
• Policy Studies Students: Interested in healthcare policy, government relations, and evidence-based advocacy.
• Pre-Law Students: Future attorneys focused on health law, healthcare policy, or public interest advocacy.
• Global Health Students: Focused on international health systems, global health equity, and cross-cultural health approaches.

Student Characteristics Sought:
• Health Equity Passion: Commitment to addressing disparities and promoting wellness for all.
• Policy Innovation Interest: Curiosity about how policy creates systemic health improvements.
• Evidence-Based Thinking: Appreciation for research, data analysis, and scientific approaches.
• Community-Centered Focus: Understanding that effective health policy must center affected communities.
• Global Health Perspective: Interest in learning from diverse health systems and cultural approaches.
• Systems Change Mindset: Desire to address root causes of health problems.

Participation Options & Duration:
The internship offers flexibility to accommodate academic schedules and career preparation.
• Academic Credit Track: Requires 15-20 hours/week with university partnership for public health or policy studies credit.
• Volunteer Track: Requires 10-15 hours/week for passionate students building experience in health policy advocacy.
• Stipend Track: Offers $20-30/hour for exceptional contributors demonstrating leadership and global health impact potential.
• Duration: Flexible, ranging from 4 to 12 months.

Core Public Health & Policy Focus Areas (Specializations):
Interns can specialize in one or more of the following critical areas:
• Health Equity & Social Determinants: Addressing systemic factors causing health disparities.
• Mental Health Policy: Developing policies to improve access to care and reduce stigma.
• AI in Public Health & Policy: Leveraging AI for health data analysis, predictive modeling, and ethical policy development.
• Environmental Health Policy: Creating policies addressing climate change impacts on community health.
• Healthcare Access & Affordability: Advocating for policies expanding quality healthcare access.
• Community Health Promotion: Developing evidence-based programs for disease prevention and wellness.

Project Categories:
Interns will be involved in projects within these categories:
1. Health Equity Policy Research: Analyzing disparities and developing evidence-based policy recommendations.
2. Mental Health Advocacy: Creating campaigns and policies for improved mental health access and support.
3. AI-Powered Health Solutions: Developing AI applications for health data analysis, predictive modeling, and policy impact assessment with ethical implementation.
4. Environmental Health Policy: Developing policies addressing climate change and environmental health impacts.
5. Healthcare Access Advocacy: Researching and advocating for policies that expand quality care access.
6. Community Health Programs: Designing prevention and wellness initiatives for specific populations.

Voice Up Theory Integration / Purpose-Centered Health Policy Development:
The internship integrates the “Voice Up Theory” to help interns develop purpose-centered health policy skills:
• Discovering Your Health Calling: Identifying unique contributions to global health and policy change.
• Passion for Health Equity: Connecting personal interests to improving community health.
• Health Communication Excellence: Developing skills to communicate complex health information clearly.
• Precision in Health Research: Learning to conduct rigorous research and evidence-based policy analysis.
• Supportive Health Communities: Creating networks that support both individual wellness and systemic health improvements.

Ideal Candidate Profile (Embodied Qualities):
Voice Up seeks students who embody:
• Health Justice Commitment: Passionate about addressing health disparities and promoting equity.
• Evidence-Based Approach: Appreciation for rigorous research and data-driven policy development.
• Community Connection: Understanding the necessity of centering affected communities in policy.
• Global Health Vision: Interest in diverse health systems and international collaboration.
• Policy Innovation: Eagerness to develop creative solutions, including leveraging AI and technology.
• Authentic Engagement: Commitment to demonstrating Voice Up’s core principles in all advocacy work.

Professional Preparation Benefits:
Interns can expect the following benefits for their professional development:
• Enhanced Applications: Stronger applications for future roles by demonstrating research skills, policy experience, and real-world health impact.
• Health Career Direction: A clearer understanding of their calling in public health, medicine, or policy.
• Professional Network: Connections with health professionals, policymakers, and advocates.
• Research Experience: Hands-on experience in health research and policy analysis valued by graduate programs.
• Global Health Perspective: International experience and cultural competency crucial for health careers.
• Policy Experience: Real policy development and advocacy experience for future health leadership roles.

Application Process:
To apply, candidates should send an email with the following requirements:
• Email Address: info@voiceup.life
• Subject Line: Public Health & Policy Internship Application
• Application Requirements:
• Resume
• Health policy passion statement explaining commitment to health equity and policy change.
• Indicate preference for Academic Credit, Volunteer, or Potential for Stipend Track.

The opportunity encourages applicants ready to create lasting health policy change, discover their unique calling, and potentially earn ownership in a global mission-driven organization.