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The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)Call for Interns

for FIP Education (FIPEd)

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is the global federation of 137 national

organisations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. Through its member organisations, FIP

represents three million pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists from all over the world, with the

mission to advance pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy education through

advocacy and leadership. This mission is accomplished through the initiatives of those who work forFIP and through prestigious partnerships with other leading global organisations such as World Health

Organisation and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

FIPEdTeam

The FIPEd Team encompasses FIP staff members, the FIPEd Coordinator based in The Hague, the

Netherlands and the FIPEdProject Coordinator and Researcher, based in Lisbon, Portugal. Moreover,

almost 70 volunteers worldwide contribute to the development and implementation of FIPEdprojects,

programmes and initiatives.

Internship Details

The intern is expected to be based in The Hague, the Netherlands, for a minimum period of 3 months

(flexible), ideally from 15 September to 15 December 2016. This internship will be subject to an

agreement between the student, the students university, and FIP. With regards to visiting students

and interns, FIP believes that the experience should be mutually beneficial on professional, social and

cultural levels. The success of an internship is dependent on both the contribution the visiting student

to FIP work as well as the educational value the student gains from spending time at the FIP office and

in the Netherlands.

Expectations are the student be motivated, enthusiastic and willing to take on new tasks and

challenges both within and outside a certain portfolio. In turn, FIP is dedicated to ensuring the best

possible learning experience for the duration of the internship. According to Dutch law, FIP is unable

to provide a salary to the intern. However, a compensation will be provided which can be applied to

partially cover travel, food and housing costs.


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General Duties

The intern is expected to support Ms. Joana Carrasqueira (FIPEdCoordinator) and Dr. Andreia Bruno

(FIPEdProject Coordinator and Researcher) in managing the overall Education Initiative, focusing on

the following aspects:

- Gathering information and monitoring, in close collaboration with the FIPEd Coordinator,

relevant indicators on the progress and impact of the FIPEdAction Planthrough various forms

of media and contact with stakeholders

- Facilitating and organizing data collection for related education-research projects and

maintenance of associated databases

- Acting as a liaison with relevant groups and individuals to organise meetings and

teleconferences, disseminate information, and provide administrative support to the

Education department- Keeping up-to-date internal monitoring plans and minuting meetings. The intern will also

provide administrative support in the follow up actions of the FIP Congress in Buenos Aires

- Editing and updating the World List of Pharmacy Schools website and AIM website, as well

as preparing ICT-based materials

- Developing a project plan, gathering background information, using planning/monitoring

tools, focusing on low resources countries. Work on midterm progress reports will be done in

accordance with the activities of the Centre of Excellence for Africa

- Assisting in the development of materials for the Global Conference on Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences Education in collaboration with the FIPEd Coordinator and the

Marketing Manager

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will be able to:

- Explain the needs-based education development model advocated by FIPEdin a global

context

- Distinguish different education systems according the local needs of a country and how

to perform a needs assessment with relevant stakeholders -- focusing on low income

countries

- Describe the different components of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education

to promote workforce development -- undergraduate and postgraduate education,

continuing professional development and specializations in pharmacy

- Explain different research methodologies according the scope of a project -- formal, non-

formal, qualitative and quantitative.

- Develop and coordinate a project plan with project management tools and templates --

planning, monitoring and budgeting.


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Personal Profile

The applicant should have the following attributes:

- Excellent command of English, both writing and speaking skills

- Ability to multitask and work with virtual teams, coordinating a diverse portfolio and

deadlines

- Excellent administrative and organisational skills, working proactively and efficiently

- Eagerness to learn, creativity and problem-solving

- Knowledge of international health policies and national education systems

- Previous experience in developing/coordinating project plans and/or events

- Familiarity with research methodologies and previous experience in data analysis

(desirable)

-Previous experience in Students Associations (desirable)

The intern must be a pharmacy or a pharmaceutical sciences student at the time of the internship.

To Apply:

Kindly send your CV (maximum 1 page) and a Motivation Letter [email protected] 15 July 2016

at 23:59 GMT+0.

Contacts:

For more information or questions regarding the internship, please contact Ms. Joana Carrasqueira,

FIPEd Coordinator [email protected]
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