Intern, Communications at eHealth Systems Africa

Purpose of the Internship 

• The purpose of this internship program is to promote employability through providing an opportunity for work experience to recent graduates from and university students in career transition.
• It is also an avenue to help develop leadership competencies and promote the participation of women in decision-making roles in key development spaces. 

Description of Tasks

• The intern will initiate/assist and develop the following initiatives; and the planning of regular meetings, as well as facilitate knowledge exchange. The intern will be expected to:
  • Provide Administrative support to the communications team.
  • Assist in the brainstorming and implementation of tactics to support organizational communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
  • Work with the communications coordinator to execute media plans, by writing, proofreading, distributing news releases, and media pitches, following up with reporters and media contacts.
  • Preparing background information for interviews, maintaining media list and editorial calendars, and assisting with interview processes
  • Assist in managing social media channels and the editorial calendar to ensure content is timely, engaging, and relevant. 
  • Conduct social media audits to ensure best practices are being used.
  • Support graphic design for social media and other digital marketing initiatives.
  • Work with the communications manager to conduct desk research, and map and identify health policy opportunities.
  • Ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Advantages / Benefits

• As an intern, you will take part in cutting-edge technology and other activities and projects that contribute to bringing solutions to health challenges and supporting the country's efforts in improving its health outcomes and addressing national health priorities.
• The diversity of our team means that you will find yourself working in multicultural teams with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures who have wide perspectives, experiences, expectations, as well as approaches.
• Knowledge of the region’s political, socioeconomic, and cultural dynamics will be gained. eHA’s interns also gain a first-hand perception of the day-to-day working environment of eHA.
• You will be given a real chance to work with our team of outstanding and inspiring career professionals and senior managers.
• Within the organization, you might have the chance to be exposed to conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as on-the-ground projects.
• Upon the successful conclusion of the assignment, we will provide a certificate for the interns who fulfill their commitments with integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.

Skills to be developed:

• The intern will develop a strong knowledge of public health, project and program management, digital health, vaccine-preventable diseases etc.  
• The intern will gain exposure to real-world project and program management processes and concerns
• The intern will gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies
• The intern will develop better report-writing skills in the communication context to both technical and non-technical audiences

Standard Minimum Qualifications

• First Degree or equivalent in the relevant field of studies. 
• Additional consideration will be given to any professional experience relevant to the function you’re applying for.
• At least 1 to 2 years experience in the relevant field
• Only qualified female candidates are eligible to apply.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Nigeria.
• NYSC Certificate of completion/Exemption/Exclusion is compulsory