Application Guide
How to Apply for Licenciada/o en Economía o afines con interés en salud pública
at Fundación Interamericana del Corazón - Argentina
🏢 About Fundación Interamericana del Corazón - Argentina
FIC Argentina is a unique nonprofit focused specifically on reducing non-communicable chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, through public policy advocacy. Unlike general health organizations, they specialize in evidence-based policy interventions like healthy taxes, making them a leader in this niche intersection of economics and public health in Argentina. Working here offers the chance to directly influence health policy with tangible social impact.
About This Role
This part-time remote role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to analyze, monitor, and evaluate health policies—particularly healthy tax policies—through statistical analysis, econometric estimations, and literature reviews. You'll directly contribute to developing policy proposals and strategies that aim to reduce chronic diseases in Argentina, making your economic expertise directly impactful on public health outcomes.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing recent literature on healthy taxes in English, followed by analyzing statistical data using econometric software to assess policy impacts. You'd then collaborate with team members via remote meetings to discuss findings and contribute to drafting technical documents or presentations for policy proposals, balancing independent research with interdisciplinary teamwork.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Fundación Interamericana del Corazón - Argentina Is Looking For
- An economics graduate or advanced student with demonstrated interest in public health, possibly through coursework, research, or volunteer work related to health economics or policy.
- Proficient in advanced written English for literature reviews and technical documents, with strong autonomous work skills and a proven commitment to public policy issues.
- Has experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, or Python) for econometric analysis and can showcase academic or professional teamwork, especially in interdisciplinary settings.
- Exhibits soft skills like results-orientation, excellent time management, proactivity, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team focused on policy design/implementation.
📝 Tips for Applying to Fundación Interamericana del Corazón - Argentina
Highlight any academic or professional experience with healthy taxes, public health economics, or policy evaluation in your resume—be specific about projects or research.
Tailor your application to emphasize your ability to work autonomously in a remote, part-time setting, providing examples of past remote or self-directed work.
Include a writing sample in English (if possible) that demonstrates your ability to synthesize complex economic or health policy information.
Mention any experience with interdisciplinary teams, especially in academic or nonprofit contexts, and how you contributed to collaborative outcomes.
Research and reference FIC Argentina's specific projects or publications on healthy taxes in your cover letter to show genuine interest and understanding.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Express your passion for the intersection of economics and public health, citing specific examples of your interest or experience in this niche.', "Detail your proficiency in statistical analysis and econometrics, linking it to the role's tasks like policy evaluation and healthy tax assessments.", "Explain why FIC Argentina's mission resonates with you, referencing their work on non-communicable diseases and policy advocacy in Argentina.", "Highlight your soft skills, such as proactivity and time management, with anecdotes that demonstrate how they've helped you succeed in remote or team environments."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review FIC Argentina's publications and reports on healthy taxes or non-communicable diseases to understand their research focus and methodologies.
- → Explore their website and social media for recent campaigns or policy advocacy efforts in Argentina, noting any specific initiatives you find compelling.
- → Learn about Argentina's current public health landscape, including existing policies on chronic diseases or taxation, to contextualize FIC Argentina's work.
- → Look into the backgrounds of FIC Argentina's team members to gauge their interdisciplinary approach and how your skills might complement theirs.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning FIC Argentina's specific focus on healthy taxes or non-communicable diseases—this shows lack of research.
- Overemphasizing theoretical economics without linking it to practical public health applications or policy work, which is core to this role.
- Failing to provide concrete examples of autonomous work or teamwork in past experiences, as these are key requirements for the remote, interdisciplinary environment.
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!
Ready to Apply?
Good luck with your application to Fundación Interamericana del Corazón - Argentina!