Research Fellow, Global Health Policy Center

CSIS Center for Global Health Policy

Global Health Research Fellow

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The CSIS Global Health Policy Center, launched in 2008, is seeking a full-time staff member with expertise in global public health. Successful applicants will contribute to the Center’s mission of creating the analytic groundwork for a long-term U.S. strategic vision for global health, building foreign policy leadership in health, and incorporating global health into mainstream foreign policy and national security approaches. Additional information about the Center’s work is available at www.csis.org and www.smartglobalhealth.org.

Description of Duties:

• Conduct research and analysis on a cross-section of global public health issues: e.g.

U.S. policies, assistance programs and budgets, particularly with respect to infectious diseases and maternal and child health;

Multilateral initiatives and institutions;

• Draft and edit reports, briefings, and other publications.
• Track the progress of U.S.-supported global health programs in selected countries.
• Plan Center-hosted public events and other discussions.
• Conduct independent international research travel, and participate in overseas research delegations.

Qualifications

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Experience and Skills:

A Master’s degree (preferably in public health, international policy, and social/behavioral science)and at least five years research/work experience on global health program and policy issues; some international experience. Strong interest in health issues as related to security and foreign policy. Ability to write quality research reports, concept papers, and proposals on tight deadlines. Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work quickly, with minimal supervision, collegially within a small team. Must possess solid communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups, media, governmental entities, and the general public. References and writing samples required.

Contact Details

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Email:

employment@csis.org