Intern, Sickle Cell Disease Initiatives

American Society Of Hematology • Washington, DC

13h

About The Position

Join the Center for Sickle Cell Disease Initiatives and contribute to projects advancing global and U.S. efforts in sickle cell disease (SCD). This internship offers hands-on experience in research, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement while supporting high-impact public health initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate student (Public Health, Global Health, Public Administration, or related field)
• Interest in public health, health policy, or global health
• Strong organization, writing, and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel – intermediate)
• Experience with research databases and literature search tools
• Basic data analysis and interpretation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with research and literature reviews strongly preferred
• Familiarity with evaluation methods is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings across SCD topics
• Support updates to SCD “report card” metrics and indicators
• Assist with global SCD research, including contributions to white papers
• Help plan and support events (including an international SCD symposium)
• Track program data and support impact reporting efforts
• Contribute to evaluation activities and project documentation

Benefits

• Gain real-world experience in global health research, program evaluation, and policy-related work—while contributing to meaningful efforts improving outcomes for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern