GHANA / Abroad Impact
Fall Healthcare and Health Policy Internship in Ghana, West Africa
The Healthcare and Health Policy Internship in Ghana provides a unique opportunity for recent c graduates with an interest in global health to work with a reputable organization focused on improving the lives of poor and vulnerable populations in Ghana through research, capacity building, service delivery, education and prevention programs, advocacy and policy analysis. Selected applicants will intern with Management Services for Health (MSH), under the supervision of the Project Specialist and Country Manager, providing substantive and administrative support for ongoing Malaria and Tuberculosis initiatives. Interns will be primarily based in Accra, but may be required to travel to other regions in Ghana for assignments as necessary.
MSH works in partnership with individuals at all levels of health systems from government officials to community health organizations on leading global health challenges such as HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable disease, family planning, access to care and vaccinations. Working in collaboration with donor partners, government agencies and local communities, MSH is able to create sustainable impact through advocacy, capacity building, research and implementation of innovative health care delivery systems.
To learn more about MSH Ghana, visit http://www.msh.org/ghana.
Internship Duties
Interns work alongside MSH staff, providing substantive and administrative support for Malaria and TB programs. The intern’s specific assignments will depend on the current needs of the organization, as well as the intern’s strengths and interest.
Generally, interns assist in gathering information, compiling and organizing findings, writing reports, and conducting site visits. Occasionally, interns may attend conferences, meetings and other events addressing public policy, and engage government officials, donor organizations and community members.
Interns may also be involved in the following activities as necessary:
– Conduct factual and field research on a range of health and policy issues
– Compile and summarize findings
– Draft reports
– Draft and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates
– Assist in aspects of educational outreach and program mobilization
– Assist with field based training programs
– Draft policy statements
Who is eligible to apply?
Recent graduates from various academic disciplines with an interest in global health and public policy are encouraged to apply. This internship is NOT limited to students with healthcare backgrounds. Internship applicants should have research, fact gathering, writing, analytic and computer skills.
Application Deadline: July 30, 2014
Internship Start: August/September
Duration: 2-6 months
Positions Available: 2
To apply submit cv and letter of interest to info@abroadimpact
Expires: July 30, 2014
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