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WHO Graduate Internship and Nurse/Midwife Scholar Programme Summary

Core Content

The World Health Organization (WHO) offers two key programs for graduate students and experienced nurse or midwife leaders to engage in global health initiatives. These programs aim to enhance professional development and contribute to the advancement of nursing and midwifery services worldwide.

1. Internship Program

• Purpose: Provide graduate students with an opportunity to gain insight into the WHO's operations and the role of nursing and midwifery in global health.
• Eligibility: Open to graduate students who have completed their program from an accredited institution.
• Duration: 8 weeks.
• Application: Applicants must meet WHO's general internship guidelines, which can be found at http://www.who.int/employment/internship/en/.
• Support: WHO does not provide financial or other resources to support interns except for health insurance.

2. Nurse or Midwife Scholar Programme

• Purpose: Designed for outstanding nurse or midwife leaders to actively contribute to the development of global health policy and normative tools related to nursing and midwifery.
• Focus Areas: Includes intensive orientation on nursing and midwifery work within WHO, with an emphasis on policy development, strategic planning, and leadership.
• Eligibility: Open to individuals with extensive experience and skills in identifying policy and strategic issues relevant to nursing and midwifery.
• Target Group: Senior leaders in education, practice, research, and policy.
• Duration: 3 months.
• Support: Similar to the internship program, WHO does not provide financial or other resources except for health insurance.

3. Work Area Openings

The programs are aligned with the focus areas of the Office of Nursing and Midwifery, which include:

3.1 Nursing and Midwifery Advocacy and Policy Tools

• Involves the development and promotion of policy instruments that support nursing and midwifery services globally.

3.2 Nursing and Midwifery Faculty Development

• Focuses on enhancing the capacity of nursing and midwifery educators to improve training and education standards.

3.3 Contributions of Nursing and Midwifery Services in Health Systems Strengthening

• Highlights the role of nursing and midwifery in strengthening health systems through various interventions.

3.4 Integrated Planning of Human Resources for Health

• Aims to support the strategic planning and management of health workforce, particularly in the nursing and midwifery sectors.

3.5 Primary Health Care

• Emphasizes the importance of primary health care in achieving universal health coverage and improving health outcomes.

3.6 Nursing and Midwifery Leadership

• Develops leadership skills among nurses and midwives to drive effective health system reforms and policy changes.

3.7 Partnerships Models

• Encourages the establishment of collaborative partnerships to enhance the impact of nursing and midwifery services in global health.

Key Information

• Both programs are open to individuals with specific qualifications and experience.
• The internship is for graduate students, while the scholar program is for senior leaders.
• Neither program provides financial support, except for health insurance.
• The work areas are aligned with WHO's strategic goals in global health and nursing/midwifery development.
• Participation in these programs offers valuable exposure to global health policy and practice, fostering leadership and expertise in the field.