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Internship on Epidemiology applied to occupational safety and health

Geneva

  • Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Biology and Chemistry
    • Labour Market Policy
    • Security and Safety
    • Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Grade: Internship 

Publication date: 15 November 2022
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 November 2022

Vacancy no.:  

 

Job ID: [[9864]] 

Department: [[GOVERNANCE]] 
Organization Unit: [[LABADMIN/OSH]] 
Location: Geneva, Switzerland  
Duration of contract: 3 to 6 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given month)

 

You are applying to the ILO generic internship roster, which is published several times per year. The roster will be made available to all departments and field offices, which will then select and directly contact suitable candidates. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, the ILO does not inform candidates about the status of their application. 

 

ILO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for talented individuals to:

(a) increase understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the Office and the application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies;

(b) gain practical experience with the ILO directly related to their field of study.

The internship programme is not intended to lead to a career in the ILO. There should be no expectation of further employment at the end of the internship.

 

**Please note that you can apply to a maximum of three internship profiles during the current application period. If you apply to more than three internship profiles, your application will not be considered for any profile.** Note that you may withdraw your candidature at any time via the Jobs Applied section of your profile.

 

It is highly recommended that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid last minute technical issues or delays. Late applications will not be considered.

 

The ILO values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, particularly those with disabilities and from non- or under- represented member States. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided to those with disabilities in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org

 

IMPORTANT:
Please only apply for an internship if you fulfil the following two criteria:

(1) You have no close relative serving in the ILO.

(2) This is your first internship with the ILO (only one internship is permitted).

 

Please note that in the context of the new ILO organigram, the naming of the departments may be subject to change. 

 

Department Description

The Labour Administration, Labour Inspection and Occupational Safety and Health Branch (LABADMIN/OSH) is responsible for developing and assisting in the implementation of the ILO’s objectives in these important areas through the provision of technical expertise and support on global, regional, and national levels. The Branch aims to create worldwide awareness of the human and economic costs of work-related fatalities, injuries, and diseases and to place the health and safety of all workers high on the international agenda. It notably oversees the production of reliable, evidence-based and pertinent OSH data that allows definition of priorities, monitoring of actions and assessment of interventions and programs at global, regional, sector and national levels. 

 

The Branch collaborates with other ILO departments and WHO in developing specific methodologies to assess the relationship between occupational exposure to specific risk factors and their effects on workers’ health. It also develops advocacy, technical guidance material and information notes to help constituents design and implement robust systems for reporting and recording occupational injuries and illnesses, developing and using national OSH statistics to define strategic priorities, guide action and evaluate OSH interventions. Finally, it contributes to the development, analysis and validation of statistical studies carried out by the organization and external partners. Additional data on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on OSH is needed, in particular with regard to essential sectors. The incumbent of this internship will contribute establishing evidence-based assessment of relationship between exposure to occupational risks and health effects. 

Learning Area

The intern will develop a good understanding of the functioning of the ILO, its unique mandate, values and current priorities. He/She will become familiar with the relevant international conventions, recommendations and codes of practices of direct relevance to OSH, as well as with updated knowledge on the development of global estimates on occupational injuries and diseases. The intern will also learn to interact with leading experts in addition to getting familiar with the latest thinking in this area of growing importance. He/She will also have the possibility of engaging with other ILO experts and learn from their respective specialization. Overall, the intern will develop a comprehensive understanding of the social and political sensibilities related to the production of global estimates in OSH.

 

The intern will work closely with the responsible ILO specialists as a member of the larger OSH team within the Branch. He/She will help define the primary data that can be used to produce OSH statistics, assess their quality and work towards their integration into reliable statistical models aimed at estimating the health effects of exposure for selected groups of workers. The specific duties of this internship will be the following:

-    Undertake a review of selected literature on relationship between exposure to occupational risks and development of health outcomes.
-    Participate to the assessment of the quality of the scientific articles and the proof of evidence on relationship between occupational exposure and health effects.
-    Prospect and assess the possible use of data sources to produce OSH indicators.
-    Contribute to the development of specific questionnaires and surveys to explore the impact of risk factors, working conditions and other determinants of health.
-    Conduct specific desk reviews on selected topics to explore the impact of COVID-19 on workers’ health.
-    Participate in the development of statistical models to produce estimations on impact of occupational exposure on health.
-    Undertake other tasks requested by the supervisor or Branch Chief in relation to epidemiology applied to OSH and the development of related statistics.

Education

The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 year ago. Areas of studies include occupational health or public health.

Experience

Relevant work experience and knowledge of epidemiology and statistics applied to medicine would be an advantage. Knowledge of statistical software, experience in medical data analysis.

Languages

Good command of English is a prerequisite. Working knowledge of one of the other official languages of the ILO would be an asset (French, Spanish).

Competencies

Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Additional requirements

Knowledge of statistical software, experience in medical data analysis.

 

How to apply:

 

1. Search for an internship profile via the page on ILO Jobs 

2. Select the internship profile you would like to apply for, and create a profile on ILO Jobs 

3. Complete your candidate profile and apply to the internship profile

4. Be sure to attach a cover letter in the last section of the application, as applications without a cover letter will not be considered and you cannot attach a cover letter after the deadline. 

 

Selection process:

 

Following a first screening by the Human Resources Development Department (HRD), hiring departments will short-list applicants. You will be directly contacted should an internship opportunity match your profile. If you have not been contacted by any department within six months after your application, you can consider that you have not been selected by any department for this roster. If still eligible, you may apply to the next roster. 

 

If shortlisted, you may be contacted by the hiring department for a written test and/or interview. The ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

 

Stipend:

 

As an intern in Geneva, you will receive a stipend of 2450 CHF per month from the ILO, unless you receive funding through another institution (for example your university or a foundation). If you receive partial funding, ILO will cover the difference to ensure you receive 2450 CHF per month. Your travel to Geneva will be at your own expense.

 

Insurance:

 

Please note that the ILO does not take responsibility for any costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the internship. You will be responsible for your own insurance coverage for illness and accidents for the duration of the internship at the duty station (whether Geneva or the field).

 

Fraud warning:

 

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.
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