Intern, Research & Learning 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/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 handle:

• Support the coordination and follow-up on departmental workstreams, milestones, and project reporting timelines.
• Assist in the development of periodic research reports, briefs, and departmental documentation.
• Provide technical and editorial support for ongoing publication efforts, including abstracts, manuscripts, and knowledge products.
• Support the Senior Research Program Manager in coordinating departmental activities and tracking progress across active research projects.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic reports, meeting minutes, and documentation of key decisions.
• Contribute to the drafting, formatting, and referencing of manuscripts, abstracts, and other research publications.
• Support data cleaning, organization, and visualization for reports and knowledge products.
• Maintain the Research & Learning repository, trackers, and internal databases.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams (Grants, Programs, IT, and Communications) to ensure timely submission of inputs for reports and proposals.
• Assist in compiling evidence and learning summaries for donor reporting and departmental compendiums.
• Perform any other task assigned by the head of the department or line manager.

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

• 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 experience in the relevant field
• NYSC Certificate of completion/Exemption/Exclusion is compulsory