IPSF Pharmacy Student Internship at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Founded in 1912, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists and is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). Through its 124 Member Organisations FIP represents and serves more than two million practitioners and scientists around the world. Throughout its almost 100 year history, FIP's priorities have expanded both literally and figuratively to meet the needs and expectations of the profession in expanding healthcare services and integrating emerging scientific developments. Changes in pharmacy and the emergence of Pharmacy Practice as a cornerstone of the profession have lead FIP to become globally visible for its advocacy on behalf of the role of the pharmacist in the provision of healthcare, while still maintaining its grounding in the pharmaceutical sciences. In parallel, the membership of FIP has evolved to become the most extensive global pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences network. This network is continuing to expand its presence and influence through partnerships with some of the worlds leading healthcare, educational and scientific institutions. Through IPSF, FIP will recruit one or two pharmacy student and/or young pharmacist interns to work at the main headquarters in the Hague, The Netherlands. Under the supervision of Luc Besanon, Manager, Scientific and Professional Affairs, the intern will execute various projects in the context of: -Developing briefing and advocacy documents on a specific issue related to pharmacy practice and/or pharmaceutical sciences Under the supervision of Mr. Oliver van der Spek, Manager Marketing & PR, the intern will execute various projects in the context of: Assisting in searching for news for Member Organisation and Academic Institutional Membership websites/newsletters - Assisting in proof reading documents, publications and marketing materials - Searching for supporting research/studies to back up a Press Release or publications - Marking regional health trends and issues (especially leading up to FIP Centennial) - Sparking discussion and debate on the FIP and AIM Discussion Forums Administrative tasks (Database management)

The internship will be set for a minimum duration of 12 weeks and the duration may be changed depending on the applicants and the FIP personnels availability. Internship periods are open for the following months: Whole year (exact dates will have to be discussed) As the FP Congress takes place early September, end of August to half September is logistically a bad month as there will be no FIP Staff to support the interns but if it is a project they can work on independently Eligibility FIP may accept applicants who meet all of the following conditions as interns: Applicants who are enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification (graduate or post-graduate). Applicants who apply for an internship within 4 year of completion of their formal qualification may also qualify for consideration; Applicants who have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing the assignment; Applicants who are fluent in English and preferably in other working languages of the office of assignment; Applicants who are not related to a staff member (e.g., son/daughter, brother/sister or mother/father); Applicants who have not previously participated in FIPs internship programme; and When accepting an internship, interns agree to: Conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the standards of conduct expected of a person working in an international environment in the context of the FIP. Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on IPSF or FIP and not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Organization. Provide the receiving programme with a copy of all materials prepared during the internship. Interns may not disclose or make use of any unpublished or confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of their internship. The provisions relating to texts prepared for publication apply also to interns. Submit a written report at the end of the internship to be reviewed by the supervisor and other interested parties. Interns are expected to devote themselves full-time to the assignments of the receiving unit for the period of the internship. When offering an internship, the receiving programme agrees to:

Ensure that an intern's assignment is related to his/her field of study, meaningful for both the programme and the intern, and at the appropriate level of complexity and variety. Review progress regularly and provide adequate feedback and coaching/mentoring during the internship. Provide office accommodation and related support facilities to enable the intern to undertake the assignment. At the end of the internship, prepare a written evaluation of the intern's performance and provide the intern with feedback.

Please note: It is of utmost importance that any individuals participating in internships at FIP are aware that no financial remuneration is offered to interns. That is, FIP will and cannot offer payment for services and tasks completed by visiting interns. All expenses including finding and paying for accommodation, food and transportation shall be the responsibility of the visiting Intern. If IPSF wishes to assist interns it is at their own discretion. How to apply for the IPSF-FIP Internship All IPSF members are eligible to apply. FIP will be responsible for the final selection of applicant(s). Successful applicant(s) undertaking an internship will not be financially remunerated by FIP or IPSF. FIP will provide housing subsidization for the duration of the internship and the applicant(s) will be responsible for their own travel expenses. The deadline for this application is 18 July 2011. Additional applications will be considered after this date as vacancies arise or as directed by FIP. As part of your application please submit: A curriculum vitae (CV) A one-page motivation letter. Please also include your desired length of internship, and availability dates to undergo the internship. A maximum 1200 word essay on a topic by choice, relevant to FIP. All essays must be the original work of the applicant. IPSF reserves the right to publish the essays received (with acknowledgement of the author). A reference letter A letter of support from your university A photo

Please submit electronic copies of your application to the IPSF Chairperson of Public Health no later than 18 July 2011 (13:00 GMT). The full application shall be submitted electronically to publichealth@ipsf.org. Only PDF format of all applications will be accepted. The results of the internship selection will be announced to all candidates by July 28th 2011 at the latest.

You can learn more about the FIP at: www.fip.org If you have any questions about the internships please contact the IPSF Chairperson of Public Health at publichealth@ipsf.org.