Non-Governmental Organization (Ngo)

NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANIZATION (NGO)
OVERVIEW
*Merck & Co., Inc., based in Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. is known as

MSD outside the United States and Canada.
ABOUT THE MSD FELLOWSHIP FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
The MSD Fellowship for Global Health is a

three-month, immersive corporate pro bono
program designed to leverage the skills and
talents of our employees worldwide.
Goals:
• Strengthen the capacity and reach of NGO partners with technical and human capital support
• Provide rich professional-development experiences for our selected employees
• Apply key learnings across the company
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PROFILE OF AN NGO PARTNER
NGO partners must have proven expertise and success in

implementing programs that improve access to health. An
eligible NGO Partner’s mission must align with one of the
following priorities:
Health Access: Improving healthcare quality and increasing access to

care for underserved populations in the areas of Alzheimer's, cancer,
diabetes, HIV / AIDS, maternal health and animal health.
Health System: Strengthening the capacity of local and or national health

systems in areas such as supply chain, organizational design and
development, marketing and business planning.
Research and Development: Projects that support the advancement of

research and development capabilities, particularly in the area of
neglected and tropical diseases will be considered. However, projects
CANNOT focus on the research and/or development of specific
compounds or biological agents for the treatment or prevention of disease.
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WHO ARE RICHARD T. CLARK FELLOWS?
• Cross-functional teams of high • Emerging leaders with strong

performing MSD employees teamwork skills
• Globally diverse • Enthusiastic and motivated about
• Passionate about making a difference our company’s mission
in global health
Sample functional experience/skill sets include:

• Organizational Development • Learning and Development
• Marketing & Communications • Medicinal Chemistry
• Business Development • Quantitative Sciences
• Clinical Research, Clinical Operations • Legal and Regulatory
• Discovery and Preclinical Sciences • Stakeholder engagement
• Finance, Accounting and Audit • Strategic Planning
• Human Resources • Supply Chain and Procurement
• Information Technology • Quality Assurance, Quality Control
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FELLOWS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
RTC Fellows:
• Commit to and prepare for serving full-time on
assignment for three months
• Provide ongoing feedback about project
statement of work
• Utilize professional expertise to share
knowledge and develop efficiencies for NGO
• Upon return, develop an impact plan and
share insights about global healthcare issues
• Ongoing, spur changes that benefit both the
global community and the company
• Serve as ambassadors for the Fellowship
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ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES: MSD
MANAGE NGO PARTNER RTC FELLOW FINANCIAL SUPPORT INFIELD ASSIGNMENT

RELATIONSHIP SELECTION PREPARATION
• Provide ongoing support • Determine RTC Fellows • Provide NGO partners • Onboarding RTC Fellows
• Oversee external to be matched to NGO with grant to support and NGO partners
communications about the Partner based on Fellows
• Manage reintegration
program project needs and
• Manage per diems to support for Fellows and
Fellow skillsets
support Fellows conduct program impact
evaluation
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ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: NGO PARTNERS
TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIP LOGISTICS EXPENSES
• Provide access to key • Assign a project • Organize in-country • Manage and report on
people and manager to manage travel and housing expenses covered by
information within the and consult with grant
• Secure workspace,
organization Fellows
mobile phones and
• Connect Fellows to other resources as
appropriate external needed
stakeholders
• Field visit logistics
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PAST PROJECTS
ASSURING QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Jhpiego – India Scope of Work:

• Supported the development of an IT Virtual
platform for interaction between member
institutions and the Quality Improvement Hub
• Designed and developed a business model

framework and estimated revenues that
complement the core business of Manyata
(maternal and newborn health) and explored
opportunities for sustainability
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IMPROVING SUPPLY CHAIN
Africa Resource Centre – Dakar, Senegal
Scope of Work:
• Increased capacity of ARC West Africa’s core
team in supply chain matters, including private
sector engagement
• Developed a West Africa model/approach to

provide expert input across multiple countries
• Trained key supply chain actors in supply chain

systems and LMIS (Logistics Management
Information Systems)
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DEVELOPING CLINICAL TRIALS CAPACITY
BIO Ventures for Global Health – Maputo, Mozambique
Scope of Work:
• Prepared a needs assessment to gain a
global understanding of the center’s
capabilities and its staff’s experience
• Prepared and presented seminars on clinical

trials management/implementation topics
• Developed a multi-day clinical trials

workshop with scientists from around the
region
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SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
North Star Alliance – South Africa Scope of Work:

• Developed the framework for finance building
block for fee-for-service pilot in South Africa
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for

back-office and clinic on cash collection,
documentation and management
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INCREASING ACCESS THROUGH MARKETING
CerviCusco – Cusco, Peru
Scope of Work:
• Developed and implemented a
comprehensive and culturally sensitive
community based brand awareness
program for existing, new and pending
health care services at CerviCusco
• Developed and implemented a

community relations program to
facilitate new volunteer opportunities
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HIGH LEVEL ANNUAL TIMELINE
Mid November – Early January NGOs submit project proposals and Fellowship team reviews
Early February NGOs are notified of project status, i.e. selection
February – March Employee application period
May Fellows are selected; MSD notifies NGOs of match
May Fellowship letter of agreement executed with each NGO partner
May NGOs coordinate with MSD regarding field assignment logistics
May – July All parties prepare for field assignments
Late July Launch of Fellowship assignments: Onboarding Session
Late July – October Fellows participate in assignments
November Program Evaluation – Complete impact survey and final grant report
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HOW TO SUBMIT A PROJECT PROPOSAL
• If you are interested in submitting a project proposal for the MSD Fellowship for Global
Health, please visit the company’s Grant Application Website.
• Organizations may submit up to THREE project proposals, and are encouraged to submit at
least two project proposals, one of each type, for consideration. Please refer to the Project
Guidelines document for information on the two types of projects.
• Create one project application per submission to the company’s Grant Application Website.
• Please review the MSD Fellowship for Global Health Guidelines for Project Proposals and
follow the instructions to ensure eligibility.
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THANK YOU
Visit our website at
www.msdresponsibility.com.
Go to “Access to Health” and
then “MSD Fellowship for
Global Health” under “Key
Initiatives” to learn more.
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NON-GOVERNMENTAL

*Merck & Co., Inc., based in Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. is known as

The MSD Fellowship for Global Health is a

NGO partners must have proven expertise and success in

Health Access: Improving healthcare quality and increasing access to

Health System: Strengthening the capacity of local and or national health

Research and Development: Projects that support the advancement of

• Cross-functional teams of high • Emerging leaders with strong

Sample functional experience/skill sets include:

MANAGE NGO PARTNER RTC FELLOW FINANCIAL SUPPORT INFIELD ASSIGNMENT

TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIP LOGISTICS EXPENSES

Jhpiego – India Scope of Work:

• Designed and developed a business model

Africa Resource Centre – Dakar, Senegal

• Developed a West Africa model/approach to

• Trained key supply chain actors in supply chain

BIO Ventures for Global Health – Maputo, Mozambique

• Prepared and presented seminars on clinical

• Developed a multi-day clinical trials

North Star Alliance – South Africa Scope of Work:

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for

CerviCusco – Cusco, Peru

• Developed and implemented a

HIGH LEVEL ANNUAL TIMELINE

Early February NGOs are notified of project status, i.e. selection

February – March Employee application period

May Fellows are selected; MSD notifies NGOs of match

May Fellowship letter of agreement executed with each NGO partner

May NGOs coordinate with MSD regarding field assignment logistics

May – July All parties prepare for field assignments

Late July Launch of Fellowship assignments: Onboarding Session

Late July – October Fellows participate in assignments

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