Public Health & Policy Internship

Job Description

About the Company: Voice Up Publishing

Voice Up Publishing is described as a global movement dedicated to connecting individuals to their purpose and fostering positive change. It is built upon the Voice Up Theory for Learning, which guides its approach to public health advocacy. The organization believes that sustainable health improvements necessitate both individual empowerment and systemic policy change.

Core Principles: Voice Up operates on five guiding principles:
• Collaboration: Working together for shared goals.
• Humility: Approaching challenges with an open mind.
• Precision: Focusing on accuracy and detail in work.
• Patience: Understanding that lasting change takes time.
• Empathy: Centering the experiences and needs of affected communities.

Mission & Vision: Voice Up recruits students who are passionate about leveraging public health knowledge and policy advocacy to create meaningful change globally. Its program aims to transform traditional health education by linking an individual’s personal calling with population health impact. A unique aspect is the offer of a revolutionary investment opportunity that allows participants to earn ownership equity in the organization’s global health mission.

About the Job: Public Health & Policy Internship

This is a Public Health & Policy Internship framed as a Global Public Health Leadership Role for Purpose-Driven Policy Advocates. It is a 100% remote position.

Position Overview:
The internship empowers advocates to lead initiatives focused on addressing critical health challenges. Interns will develop evidence-based policy solutions designed to create lasting systemic change. Key areas of focus include health equity, mental wellness, and community health policy across diverse global communities.

Target Students & Ideal Candidates:
Voice Up is specifically looking for students ready to make an impact in health policy.

Student Types:
• 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 for 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: Committed to addressing health disparities.
• Policy Innovation Interest: Curious about how policy drives systemic health improvements.
• Evidence-Based Thinking: Appreciation for research, data analysis, and scientific approaches.
• Community-Centered Focus: Understanding that effective policy must center affected communities.
• Global Health Perspective: Interested in diverse health systems and cultural approaches.
• Systems Change Mindset: Desire to address root causes of health problems.

Participation Options:

Option 1 – Standard Internship Tracks:
• 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 seeking experience.
• Stipend Track: Offers $20-30/hour for exceptional contributors demonstrating leadership and global health impact potential.

Option 2 – Fellowship Investment & Equity Option:
This option transforms the health policy experience into an investment in global health, allowing participants to earn ownership equity in Voice Up’s mission.

• Weekly Investment Structure: Two tracks available (Standard and Enhanced Investment), payable weekly or monthly (specific amounts not detailed in the provided text).
• Flexible Duration & Investment Examples:
• 4-Month Intensive
• 6-Month Extended
• 12-Month Comprehensive
• Performance-Based Equity Earning: Investment converts to Voice Up equity based on active participation:
• Full Participation (90-100% engagement): 100% of investment converts to equity.
• Strong Participation (75-89% engagement): 75% of investment converts to equity.
• Moderate Participation (60-74% engagement): 50% of investment converts to equity.
• Equity Evaluation Criteria:
• Attendance Excellence: Regular participation in weekly meetings and policy development sessions.
• Project Completion: Following through on health policy research and advocacy commitments.
• Core Principles Demonstration: Active embodiment of Collaboration, Humility, Precision, Patience, and Empathy.
• Health Impact: Measurable positive change created through policy initiatives.
• Duration: Flexible, 4-12 months, to accommodate academic schedules and career preparation.

Core Public Health & Policy Focus Areas (Specializations):
• Health Equity & Social Determinants: Addressing systemic factors causing disparities.
• Mental Health Policy: Improving access to care and reducing stigma.
• AI in Public Health & Policy: Leveraging AI for data analysis, predictive modeling, and evidence-based policy, with an emphasis on ethical implementation.
• Environmental Health Policy: 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.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Health Policy Research: Conduct evidence-based research on challenges and solutions.
• Community Health Assessment: Analyze health needs and disparities.
• Policy Development: Design and advocate for policies addressing root causes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with healthcare organizations, policymakers, and community groups.
• Health Communication: Create materials to effectively communicate health information.
• Global Health Collaboration: Partner with international health advocates and organizations.

Project Categories:
1. Health Equity Policy Research: Analyzing disparities and developing policy recommendations.
2. Mental Health Advocacy: Creating campaigns and policies for 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 AI implementation.
4. Environmental Health Policy: Developing policies addressing climate change and environmental health impacts.
5. Healthcare Access Advocacy: Researching and advocating for policies expanding 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 Voice Up’s theory into the work:
• Discovering Your Health Calling: Identifying unique contributions to global health and policy change.
• Passion for Health Equity: Connecting interests to improving community health.
• Health Communication Excellence: Developing skills in clear and persuasive communication of complex health information.
• Precision in Health Research: Learning to conduct rigorous research and evidence-based policy analysis.
• Supportive Health Communities: Creating networks that support individual wellness and systemic health improvements.

Learning Outcomes & Professional Development:
Interns will gain:
• Health Policy Expertise: Master skills in research, analysis, and advocacy for evidence-based policies.
• AI in Healthcare Applications: Expertise in using AI for health data analysis, predictive modeling, and policy evaluation, understanding ethical AI.
• Community Engagement: Skills in working with communities to identify and address health needs.
• Research & Analysis: Expertise in epidemiological methods, data analysis, and policy evaluation.
• Health Communication: Master techniques for communicating health information to diverse audiences.
• Systems Thinking: Understanding how social, economic, environmental, and technological factors impact health.

Mentorship & Support:
Interns will receive mentorship from a diverse group of professionals:
• Public health professionals and epidemiologists in policy development.
• Healthcare advocates with experience in community organizing and policy change.
• Global health experts focused on health systems and international collaboration.
• Policy researchers and analysts specializing in health equity and social determinants.
• Mental health professionals working on policy and community-based interventions.

Current Public Health & Policy Initiatives:
• AI-Enhanced Health Policy Network: Building connections for technology-driven policy solutions.
• Mental Health Policy Development: Creating evidence-based policies for mental health access and support.
• Community Health Assessment Projects: Analyzing health needs using traditional and AI-powered data.
• Environmental Health Advocacy: Addressing climate change impacts through policy and predictive modeling.
• Healthcare Access Expansion: Using AI to identify barriers and develop targeted policies.

Ideal Candidate Profile (Summary):
Voice Up seeks students who embody:
• Health Justice Commitment: Passionate about addressing disparities.
• Evidence-Based Approach: Appreciation for rigorous research and data-driven policy.
• Community Connection: Understanding the importance of community-centered policy.
• Global Health Vision: Interest in diverse health systems and international collaboration.
• Policy Innovation: Eagerness to develop creative solutions, including leveraging AI.
• Authentic Engagement: Commitment to demonstrating Voice Up’s core principles.

Professional Preparation Benefits:
• Enhanced Applications: Demonstrate research skills, policy experience, and real-world health impact for future academic/career pursuits.
• Health Career Direction: Clear understanding of one’s calling in public health, medicine, or policy.
• Professional Network: Connections with health professionals, policymakers, and advocates.
• Research Experience: Hands-on experience valued by graduate programs.
• Global Health Perspective: International experience and cultural competency.
• Investment Returns: For fellowship participants, ongoing ownership benefits and financial returns from Voice Up’s growth.
• Policy Experience: Real policy development and advocacy experience for future leadership roles.

Application Details:
• Email: 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 chosen track: Traditional Internship (Option 1) or Fellowship Investment Equity (Option 2).