Global Health Supply Chain Internship - MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program

  Spain

• All Other Areas: 
Zaragoza

  United States

• Other Cities in United States: 
Boston

Term: Academic Year 
Dates: Until 31/05/2012

Description:
- Receive a Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) while at the same time gaining valuable experience working on strategic global health supply chain projects.

- Based in Zaragoza, Spain, ZLOG is part of the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, a unique research and education partnership between academia, industry and government.

- The ZLOG program is built upon the graduate business program in supply chain management at MIT, which has consistently been ranked #1 by US News and World Report.

- The MIT-Zaragoza Global Health Research Group (GHRG) is a leader in global health supply chain issues and collaborates with institutions such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank, the WHO, the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, DFID, the Center for Global Development, and Médecins Sans Frontières on strategic supply chain initiatives.

Structure:
The selected candidate will begin the internship program with an intensive term of full-time study. This initial 4-month term will provide a solid scientific understanding of supply chain management. During this initial period the student will meet with the GHRG periodically to be kept abreast of current projects but will have limited responsibilities in addition to full time study. Upon successful completion of this first term, the intern will begin work with the GHRG on a part-time basis. In addition to working with the GHRG the intern will begin working on his/her thesis and take a modified course load, satisfying all requirements for the Masters Degree by May of the following year. The timeline below provides an example of how the intern's time will be divided between activities.

Highlights: The Global Health Supply Chain Internship will enable the student to gain valuable first hand experience working on strategic global health supply chain projects while at the same time pursuing a Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The intern will become a member of the Global Health Research Group (GHRG), will assume significant responsibility, and will work directly with collaborating institutions. The list of past and current projects below is indicative of the type of initiatives that the intern will contribute to:

- Forecasting for New Global Health Products, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Improving Supply Chain Flows for East Africa, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- Supply Chain Risk and Incentive Analysis to Counter Drug Resistance, Center for Global Development
- Global Demand Forecasting for Anti-Malarials, The Roll Back Malaria Partnership
- Private Sector Role in Global Health Supply Chains, The Rockefeller Foundation
- Mapping Private Sector Supply Chains for Pharmaceutical Products in Developing Countries, DFID/Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)

For more information on the projects of the GHRG, please contact us.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Qualifications: The Global Health Supply Chain Internship provides the opportunity for an exceptionally qualified candidate to pursue a uniquely designed 2 year engagement with the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program.

Coverage:
The internship program covers the full cost of tuition as well as administrative and book fees for the ZLOG program (approximately USD22,000). In addition, the student will receive a monthly stipend of USD1,050.

Eligibility:
This is a highly competitive position. The candidate must, at a minimum, fulfill all of the ZLOG admission requirements in order to be considered. While a strong background in Global Health and/or International Development is highly desirable, exceptional candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

ZLOG Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible candidates must comply with the following criteria:
- Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.
- Competitive GMAT or GRE score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training.
- Professional excellence in Logistics/Supply Chain Management and/or exceptional academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5 on the scale of 4.0 or equivalent).
- Fluency in English, minimum TOEFL score of 105 points on the Internet based test.

Application Process and Documents:
To apply, candidates must complete all of the application requirements from the ZLOG program. In addition, please send a brief essay (approximately 500 words) describing why you are specifically well-suited to contribute to the GHRG by e-mail or fax to the ZLC Financial Aid Office. The deadline for applying to the internship program is April 15, 2010. Short-listed candidates will be notified by April 30, 2010 and interviews will be arranged.

ZLC Financial Aid Office " Calle Bari 55 Edificio Nayade, Bloque 5, PLAZA
E-50197 Zaragoza (SPAIN) "

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 22,000 aprox.

Salary / Pay: The internship program covers the full cost of tuition as well as administrative and book fees for the ZLOG program (approximately USD22,000). In addition, the student will receive a monthly stipend of USD1,050.

Experience Required: yes

While a strong background in Global Health and/or International Development is highly desirable, exceptional candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8

Scholarships are Available. Zaragoza Logistics Center offers scholarships through its self-funded ZLOG Scholarship Program. Scholarships available for the academic year 2010-2011: ZLOG Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship Eligibility: Nationals from the following Eastern and Central European countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Coverage: Full tuition Deadline: April 15th 2010 ZLOG African Health and Humanitarian Systems Scholarship Eligibility: Although open to all individuals of any race, religion and ethnicity, preference will be given to applicants who are African nationals. Coverage: Full tuition Deadline: April 15th 2010 Scholarship holders must make a contractual commitment to work for a well-established and reputed organization in Africa in the area of health-care logistics, health-systems, health policy, drug procurement and distribution, humanitarian logistics, disaster relief logistics, etc. for a period of at least two years upon graduation of the ZLOG - Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program. ZLOG Scholarships - Supporting Promising Professionals in Logistics and SCM Eligibility: Students of any race, religion and ethnicity by which it is open to all individuals admitted in the ZLOG Program Coverage: Reductions in tuition: 25% (USD5,375), 50% (USD10,750) and 100% (USD21,500) Deadline: We review applications in two rounds: April 15th 2010 and May 31st 2010. ZLOG Dual Degree Scholarships Eligibility: Students of a ZLOG Dual Degree Master's Program. Coverage: Reductions in tuition: 25% (USD5,375), 50% (USD10,750) and 100% (USD21,500) Deadline: April 15th 2010 ZLOG National Center of Excellence Scholarship Eligibility: Spanish citizenship Coverage: Full tuition Deadline: May 31st 2010 Spanish Citizen Scholarships Eligibility: Spanish citizenship Coverage: 25% reductions in tuition (USD5,375) Deadline: May 31st 2010 Joint scholarships available for the academic year 2010-2011: Zaragoza Logistics Center/Funed Joint Scholarship Eligibility: Mexican citizens Coverage: ZLC provides a 30% tuition scholarship for the ZLOG Program, equivalent to USD6,450. Furthermore, FUNED grants a "credit-scholarship" covering up to 40% of the total cost of the ZLOG Program, not to exceed USD20,000. The amount provided to the scholarship holder will be based on the results of FUNED's financial needs evaluation of the student, his or her repayment capability, and a personal interview. Deadline: April 15th 2010 Zaragoza Logistics Center/Fundacion Beca Joint Scholarship Eligibility: National and residents from the following Latin-American countries: Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Uruguay. Coverage: ZLC provides a 40% tuition scholarship for the ZLOG Program, equivalent to USD8,600 and FB grants USD800 for a flight ticket and an insurance to cover medical expenses (not pharmaceutical). Finally, Lumni will support the candidate with an additional funding for up to 150,000 MXP (for Mexican students only) in return of a percentage of the students income during a fixed time period. Deadline: April 15th 2010

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 3 months

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Zaragoza Logistics Center's Mission Statement: Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) is a research institute established by the Government of Aragon in Spain in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Zaragoza. The mission is to create in Zaragoza an international center of excellence for education and research in logistics and supply chain management that actively engages with industry and the public sector to develop and disseminate knowledge.

Year Founded: 2004