Intern, Procurement & Asset Management at eHealth Systems Africa

Purpose of the Internship

• The purpose of this internship program is to promote employ ability through providing an opportunity for work experience to recent graduates, 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/report/monitor and develop the following initiatives, and the planning of regular meetings as well as facilitate knowledge exchange. S/he will be able to reconcile theoretical experiences with practicable processes with keen specifics to the following: The intern will be expected to:

• Support all procurement processes and proper documentation.
• Ensure proper utilization and safety of the warehouse equipment daily
• Monitor warehouse inbound and outbound activities.
• Retrieve work tools from staff and update track sheets.
• Ensure Inventory Items are marked using Identification tags for slow-moving Items
• Bridge the turnaround time between the request time and the receiving time of requesters.
• Ensure compliance by the storekeeper with best practices.
• Update warehouse task documentation and records for submission to supervisors
• Contribute to building a productive and pleasant working environment using senior team members as role models.
• Assist in sorting and placing materials on racks, and shelves, properly to predetermined sequences such as size, type, or product code in the warehouse.
• Assist in counting inventory on a rotating basis to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Provide assistance in general warehouse administration.
• Accurately updating all data into a computer and manual recording system.
• Perform any other task assigned by the head of the department or line manager.

tandard Minimum Qualifications

• Only qualified female candidates are eligible to apply.
• 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 maximum experience in the relevant department field is a plus.
• NYSC Certificate of completion/Exemption/Exclusion is compulsory.

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

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.