Post-Doc Fellow, The O’Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism and Structural Discrimination and Global Health
Georgetown’s O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law is seeking post-doc fellow to work with the O’Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism and Structural Discrimination and Global Health (“The Commission”) and its Thematic Working Groups. Working with the Commission co-chairs and Secretariate staff, the post-doc fellow will play a significant role in providing technical support and guidance to the work of the Commission and its thematic working groups, achieving the mandate and objectives.
In this role, the post-doc fellow must possess an in-depth knowledge of the global community of actors and initiatives at the forefront of researching or working to address racism in global health, which includes, but is not limited to, international and national non-governmental organizations and other members of civil society, governmental institutions, members of academia, community activists including health care workers and human rights lawyers, and youth and indigenous led movements.
To be considered, applicants should have significant public policy, human rights, and public and/or global health experience, and excellent writing and analytical skills; and they must possess excellent negotiation and administration skills, and have experience working with high profile public figures. The ideal candidate would have knowledge and understanding of global health institutions, structures and processes, and of the impact of racism and structural discrimination on the right to health and service delivery and access to health services. The ideal candidate would also have an advanced degree in social sciences, public health or health policy, e.g., Ph.D., Masters in Public Health or Masters in Health Policy or a Masters in Health Law or Human Rights Law. The successful candidate should also have at least 7 years of experience and be comfortable working independently, and be detail oriented.
The post-doc fellow will use all of the above skills to act as critical support to the Commission and its Thematic Working Groups with connecting, and curating global knowledge, lessons and best practices on the impact of racism and structural discrimination in global health and access to health services. The post-doc fellow will provide background and reference document support to ensure the timely production of written reports, analysis and assessments by the Commission and its Thematic Working Groups
The post-doc fellow will provide guidance on literature and subject matter experts and will have the opportunity to produce original analysis of existing research to contribute to the commission, as well as supporting the co-chairs of the Commission and the chairs of the Thematic Working Groups in organizing meetings and convenings and will contribute to steering the strategic direction towards the realization of the goals of the Commission. The successful candidate will also be expected to travel internationally, when applicable, and in fulfilment of the goals and objectives of the Commission and its Thematic Working Groups.
The post-doc fellow will be an employee of the O’Neill Institute and will be based at the O’Neill Institute’s offices at Georgetown University’s Law School near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The post-doc fellow will receive a competitive salary with outstanding benefits.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to
workatoneill@georgetown.edu.