>> > > My IETA job
was in Entebbe, Uganda. And also while I was there,
I worked with notice of financing possibility
news for the branches. And I went onto the
acting branch principal for the operations branch. >> > > I was based in
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as well as operated at the CDC
Cambodia as a lab advisor to help in HIV programs. >> > > I was assigned to CDC
Tanzania, and they sent me to Zanzibar to sustain
the Zanzibar Jungle Fever Control Program. >> > > CDC ' s International Experience and also Technical Aid Program is a twelve month competency based training program, developed to supply HHS employees with the chance to obtain worldwide public wellness experience, while at the exact same time offering technological support to CDC country offices. >> > > Since I was a teen, I'' ve intended to operate in public health and wellness in some way. And I'' ve constantly been thinking about the globe and in traveling internationally. >> > > We have an among a kind opportunity, not only to be educated in this worldwide health program, however also to contribute to make a difference in the world.Especially in much less
resourced setups.
> > IETA is an exchange of >> discovering experiences.
You have a possibility to share your education as well as experience in public health and wellness of the United States while you likewise have the possibility to find out from public health experts in their own nation as well. > > Selected applicants participate in 3 rigorous week >> long training workshops and also in a 12 week minimum field task in among the countries where CDC has an overseas presence. > > What made IETA a wonderful experience was the chance to find out as well as use brand-new skill
collections. I have not just the chance to apply the technical skills from the lab, but I. likewise learned to engage and advise neighborhood authorities,.
recognize the culture, be immersed with them.
> > IETA helped me confirm. that I wanted to function in global
>> public wellness full-time.
Considering that after that, I have remained in Rwanda, Tanzania and also now Haiti. And I have actually appreciated every minute of it. > > The IETA Program looks for. applicants from a wide range of expert backgrounds,. including management, interactions, research laboratory.
scientific research, policy, program execution,. and monitoring.
> > I would extremely recommend.> the IETA Program for anyone who wishes to see the globe. through various eyes, discover strength. as well as versatility. > > Certainly, I. would certainly encourage any person with >> a passion.
in international wellness to use to the IETA Program.
It has actually impacted me. expertly, provided me a great.
self-confidence in my abilities, and also it assisted
me directly. in recognizing that I can deal with individuals of all
societies. It ' s simply a fantastic and fantastic life. enhancing experience. [Songs]
