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From: Jeffrey Stringer, M.D. [mailto:stringer@uab.edu <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:37 AM 
Subject: HIVCorps internships in Zambia 2008-09 

Dear Colleagues: 

The UAB-affiliated Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is accepting applications for our internship program, termed "HIVCorps." Now in its 5th year, the HIVCorps program sponsors volunteers in HIV prevention, treatment, and research activities in Lusaka, Zambia. Expatriate volunteers - usually pre-medical / medical students, or recent MPH graduates - are paired with Zambian counterparts of similar training and experience and work under a UAB-CIDRZ faculty mentor. This is a one year commitment and we expect to accept 6-10 expatriate volunteers (and a similar number of Zambian volunteers) for the 2008-9 year. Please see attached call for applications and distribute widely.

Thanks for your help. 
Best, 
Jeff Stringer 
______________________________________ 

Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, MD 
Professor and Director 
UAB Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) 
Plot 1275 Lubutu Road 
P.O. Box 34681 
Lusaka, Zambia 
+26 (01) 293-783 (office) 
+26 (01) 291-629, 291-630, 293-661, 291-785, 293-772 (alternate lines) 
+26 (01) 293-766 (fax) 
+26 (096) 860-604 (mobile) 
+26 (01) 253-130 (lab) 
+1 205-483-2133 (U.S. number that rings in Zambia) 
www.cidrz.org <file://www.cidrz.org>  <http://www.cidrz.org/ <http://www.cidrz.org/> > 

 Interns needed to support HIV care and research in Zambia! 
Now accepting applications for HIVCorps 2008-2009 
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Established in 1999, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is a Zambian organization affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). CIDRZ’s work includes research, training and service delivery in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment and maternal-child health. CIDRZ has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, garnering over $115 million in grant funding for our work in Zambia. Our faculty and collaborators are among the world’s leading thinkers on issues related to the prevention of HIV transmission from mother to child and HIV/AIDS treatment programs in developing countries.

Now entering its 5th year, the CIDRZ HIVCorps* initiative has trained over 80 expatriate and Zambian interns. The program provides students and recent graduates the opportunity to participate in international HIV programs or research. Individuals with an interest in the following programmatic areas are encouraged to apply: (1) pediatric antiretroviral therapy scale-up, (2) tuberculosis and HIV co-infection, (3) HIV-related community outreach programs, (4) monitoring of clinical care during rapid scale-up, (5) data management and outcomes analysis, (6) perinatal HIV prevention services, (7) HIV/AIDS clinical trials, (8) women’s reproductive health, (9) laboratory systems in the developing world, and (10) grant writing and program development.

The HIVCorps internship is targeted at medical, nursing or MPH students who are able to delay their studies for a year, recent graduates of the above programs who wish to gain international experience, and college graduates (including those graduating from post-baccalaureate programs) with substantial skills or experience. Applicants with experience in project management, public health, community outreach, study coordination, data management, statistical analysis, scientific writing, and laboratory work are particularly encouraged to apply. Previous international experience is beneficial but not a requirement. Between 6 and 10 interns will be selected for 2008-2009. Work will be based in Lusaka, Zambia, though travel to various parts of the country may be required.

Duration: 10-12 months (with allowances made for medical / graduate school interviews if needed). All applicants must be available to start in early July 2008.

Compensation: Interns receive $1000 each month for basic living expenses and international airfare to Zambia. Group housing, costs related to program activities, and local and emergency evacuation insurance will be provided.

Application Procedures: Send your completed application form (attached) to Maria Lombe, administrative coordinator (