We are seeking a medical or public health student to design a women’s health curriculum for health educators working with a nongovernmental organization in Guatemala.

Responsibilities:

• Accompany a nurse educator to teaching sessions in rural communities
• Document and organize teaching sessions and material
• Design an educational curriculum for future use with other health educators

Benefits:

• Work-related costs paid by host organization (e.g., transportation to and from communities, photocopies/materials)
• Experience with a vanguard indigenous health organization working in rural Latin America
• Opportunity to support women’s health education

Requirements:

• High proficiency in Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree
• Technological competency to create curricular documents (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Experience working with marginalized communities
• Ability to work both independently and with a diverse team
• Available for 4+ continuous weeks between May – July 2015
• Independent funding for travel and living costs

Recommended qualities:

• Interest or professional experience in women’s health
• Community health education experience
• Experience working with nongovernmental organizations
• Interest in social justice
• Experience working with or interest in indigenous communities

To apply for this position:

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and contact information for a minimum of 2 professional and/or educational references. Materials will be due by March 20, 2015.

Wuqu’ Kawoq | Mayan Health Alliance cannot provide financial support for this internship (e.g., international travel, room and board, insurance). For more information about cost or responsibilities, please contact nora@wuqukawoq.org.