Center for Global Health
Global Health Nursing Fellowship
10-11 month, fixed-term appointment
The Global Health Nursing Fellowship is a unique, 10-11 month position in collaboration with the School of Nursing
Center for Global Health. The Fellowship will provide the holder with extensive experience in program management,
partnership development and clinical competency necessary for a career as an advanced practice global health
nurse in a resource-limited setting.
The Global Health Nursing Fellow will spend a minimum of six months in Haiti during the year, working collaboratively
with the Haitian clinical and training staff of our partners, Partners In Health and Zamni Lasante. Interprofessional
programing will be carried out alongside UCSF Global Health Hospitalist Medicine Fellows. The Nurse Fellow’s role
while in Haiti includes collaborating with clinical staff of Sainte-Thérèse Hospital, a Haitian Ministry of Health facility,
on development of clinical education objectives, delivery of didactic and clinical training and modeling of
interdisciplinary patient care. The remainder of the Fellow’s time will be spent at UCSF, developing skills as an
instructor by providing classroom support for graduate level courses. MSN graduates may provide clinical instruction
to nurse practitioner students with mentorship from UCSF Family Nurse Practitioner faculty as well as increasing
clinical skills through mentored clinical experiences in the Bay Area. Other opportunities for nurses with a Masters in
Global Health Sciences will be offered depending on experience.
Education/Licensure – Minimum:
 Master of Science in Nursing or RN with MS in Global Health Sciences completed at UCSF
 California RN licensure
 California NP or CNS certificate for MSNs only; to be obtained prior to beginning fellowship
 National certification as a NP or CNS within six months of graduation for MSNs only
Experience - Minimum:
 Clinical experience working with underserved and diverse populations
 Experience speaking a language other than English
Additional Experience – Preferred:
 Clinical experience in an international and/or low-resource setting and ability to work independently
 Completion of the UCSF Global Health Minor or Global Health Clinical Scholars program (NP and CNS
graduates only)
 Clinical experience with interprofessional education and practice
 One to two years of experience working in a US hospital as an RN
Successful candidate must be available to begin the position by August 1, 2015. The deadline for applications is April
3rd, 2015. To submit your application or for more information, contact Sharon Rose, Program Manager,
sharon.rose@ucsf.edu.
UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to
diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure
equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.
University of California, San Francisco
School of Nursing Center for Global Health
Global Health Nursing Fellowship Application
2015-2016
Please complete this form using as much space as needed, and submit along with:
1. A one to two page goal statement outlining how the Global Health Nursing Fellowship pertains
to your past experience and future academic and professional goals.
2. A current resume.
3. Transcripts detailing graduate level coursework (Masters in Global Health Sciences graduates
only).
4. Three letters of reference from people familiar with your work and your interest in global
health. Ideally, the letters will be from a faculty member or advisor, a work supervisor, and/ or a
peer.
Applicant Information
Full Name:
Phone:
UCSF Email Address:
1. Please describe specific global health or related course work completed, including the name
of the academic institution and dates of completion.
2. Do you speak any languages in addition to English? Please describe any work history in
which you used these language skills.
Please submit via email by April 3, 2015 to:
Sharon Rose, Program Manager, Center for Global Health
sharon.rose@ucsf.edu