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The Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program is Accepting Applications Until June 30, 2024 | PIHOA is pleased to announce that applications are now open for both Public Health Fellows and Host Site Supervisors to join the next cohort of the Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program (PPHFP)! | |
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Are you a new college graduate interested in and passionate about making a difference in people’s health in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPIs)? Or, are you a health agency or program in the USAPIs that would like to train and mentor a Pacific Public Health Fellow to support your agency/program goals and encourage young people to enter the health workforce? If yes, the PPHFP is a great opportunity to join a dynamic community of expert practitioners and emerging health leaders dedicated to meeting the health needs of our USAPI communities.
As a Pacific Public Health Fellow, you will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on, front-line public health interventions, projects, and program delivery; train and collaborate with local and regional experts; be exposed to regional and international policy and decision-making forums; and develop invaluable public health and leadership skills to strengthen local health systems and capacities and improve the health of USAPI communities.
As a Host Site Supervisor, you will contribute to building a skilled and dedicated pipeline and cadre of young and emerging public health workforce and leadership who will support and continue your health agency and program goals for improved community health outcomes. You will also be provided opportunities to engage with local and regional experts and receive Host Site Supervisor training.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!
Apply now and be part of an innovative and dynamic program that will shape the future of public health in the USAPIs.
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Photo Above - PIHOA Leadership, Secretariat Staff and Consultants, PPHFP Fellows, and PPHFP Host Site Supervisors pose for a group photo at the Inaugural PPHFP Summit from March 22-24, 2024, in Honolulu. | |
Testimonials from Fellows | | |
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LaDonna Engichy
2020 PPHFP Fellow, Cohort 1
STD/HIV/Viral Hepatitis Program
Bureau of Communicable Disease Control
Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services
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"The fellowship provided me with a wide variety of valuable experiences. I worked on the front line alongside the Guam Public Health staff, engaged with community stakeholders, and conducted investigations with a visiting CDC team. I am eager to apply the skills and knowledge I've gained to serve the communities within the Pacific. I've gained a deep understanding of how health disparities impact people and would like to be part of the public health workforce to help reduce disease burden, especially among Pacific Islanders.” | |
Gizelle Kwon
2020 PPHFP Fellow, Cohort 1
Tinian Health Center
Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Bureau
CNMI Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
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“This fellowship has helped me to understand the local healthcare system and network with others to create long-term solutions on behalf of the entire CNMI community. I gained a tremendous amount of skills that enhanced my capabilities to support my pursuit of furthering my career and education. I strive to continue to be a health champion for Tinian, the CNMI, and the Pacific Region.” | | |
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Lu-Ann Edwards
2021 PPHFP Fellow, Cohort 2
STD and Diabetes Services
Pohnpei Community Health Center
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"This fellowship helped me broaden my knowledge, skills, and capabilities so I can be part of the public health workforce. Working with the Pohnpei Community Health Center, I learned how important it is to ensure our people have access to high-quality care and services. I learned that teamwork is essential so we can provide the health services needed for our people. I’m ready to apply my knowledge and skills that I’ve gained so that I can work toward reducing health disparities in my island country, Pohnpei, FSM, including the communities across the Pacific." | |
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Vince Aguon
Host Site Supervisor
Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services
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Amber Lynn Mendiola
Host Site Supervisor
CNMI Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
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For more information about the PPHFP and eligibility criteria, visit our website or contact us directly at pphfp@pihoa.org. | |
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About the Pacific Islands Health Officers' Association
PIHOA's mission is to improve the health and well-being of the USAPIs by providing, through consensus, a unified, credible voice on health issues of regional significance. Established in 1986, PIHOA is governed by and represents the collective interests of the USAPI health leadership from American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
PIHOA’s Secretariat, comprised of executive, administrative, and technical staff and consultants, provides support to the USAPI health agencies and leadership in the following priority areas: health workforce development; epidemiology and surveillance; health systems performance improvement; laboratory services; regional health leadership and policy advocacy; Pacific health security; and, partnership engagement and coordination. PIHOA has two offices in Honolulu, Hawai’i, and Hagåtña, Guam.
Contacts
Billie Hiraishi
Communications Officer
billieh@pihoa.org
Soulmaz Rostami
Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program Manager
soulmazr@pihoa.org
Jade San Nicolas Chennaux
Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program Administrator
jadec@pihoa.org
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