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at One Heart Worldwide

🏢 About One Heart Worldwide

One Heart Worldwide is a unique global health organization focused exclusively on reducing maternal and newborn mortality in remote, low-resource settings, primarily in Nepal. They implement innovative, community-based models that integrate local traditions with evidence-based practices, making them a pioneer in culturally-sensitive maternal health interventions. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute directly to life-saving programs in some of the world's most challenging environments.

About This Role

This remote internship involves supporting OHW's maternal and newborn health programs through practical tasks like data analysis, report preparation, and project coordination assistance. You'll gain hands-on experience in global health implementation while contributing to operations that directly impact community health workers and mothers in Nepal. This role is impactful because your work helps sustain programs that have reduced maternal mortality by over 50% in their implementation districts.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking in with Nepal-based colleagues (considering the time difference), then analyzing program data from community health workers, drafting sections of donor reports, and participating in virtual team meetings to support upcoming training workshops. You'll likely spend time researching maternal health best practices applicable to remote settings and coordinating logistics for virtual knowledge-sharing sessions between different district teams.

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🎯 Who One Heart Worldwide Is Looking For

  • Demonstrates genuine passion for maternal/newborn health through coursework, volunteer work, or personal experiences (not just general 'interest in global health')
  • Has experience or strong adaptability skills for remote collaboration across time zones, with specific examples of successful remote work or cross-cultural communication
  • Shows understanding of Nepal's healthcare challenges or similar low-resource settings through research or previous engagement
  • Possesses practical skills like basic data analysis, report writing, or project coordination that can be immediately applied to support OHW's field operations

📝 Tips for Applying to One Heart Worldwide

1

Explicitly mention Nepal in your application materials to show geographic awareness of OHW's primary focus area

2

Highlight any experience with community health programs or maternal health initiatives, even if volunteer-based

3

Demonstrate remote work readiness by mentioning specific tools you're proficient with (Slack, Zoom, project management software)

4

Connect your skills directly to OHW's model - for example, if you have data skills, mention how they could support their monitoring of community health workers

5

Submit both CV and introduction letter as separate documents (not combined), following their specific request format

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why you're specifically drawn to maternal/newborn health (not just global health generally) with concrete examples", 'Describe how your skills can support remote operations for a Nepal-focused organization (time zone flexibility, communication strategies)', "Demonstrate knowledge of OHW's unique approach by mentioning their network of skilled birth attendants or community-based model", 'Express willingness to engage with Nepal-based team members and adapt to their working culture']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → OHW's 'Network of Safety' model and how it integrates traditional birth attendants with modern healthcare
  • → Specific districts in Nepal where OHW operates (like Dolakha or Sindhupalchok) and their maternal health indicators
  • → OHW's partnerships with local organizations and the Nepal government's health system
  • → Their recent program outcomes from annual reports - particularly reductions in maternal mortality rates

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you handle communication challenges when working remotely with a team based in Nepal?
2 What do you know about maternal health challenges specifically in Nepal's remote regions?
3 Describe a time you supported a project with limited resources - how would this apply to OHW's context?
4 How would you contribute to monitoring and evaluation of community health worker programs?
5 What interests you about OHW's specific model compared to other global health organizations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic global health language without mentioning maternal/newborn health specifically
  • Failing to acknowledge the Nepal context or assuming the work is generalizable to all developing countries
  • Overemphasizing desire for field experience when this is primarily a remote support role

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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