Program Intern at The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF)

Job Summary 

• We are seeking passionate and motivated interns to support our Programs teams in Abuja and Lagos.
• The interns will gain exposure to multiple roles and workstreams within the organization and will assist in implementing program activities and deliverables.
• This role includes analyzing primary and secondary data, preparing PowerPoint presentations, and drafting reports and other knowledge products.
• This paid internship is ideal for budding professionals with a strong interest in public health, health systems strengthening, and evidence-driven program implementation.

Job Responsibilities 

• Support general research activities, including gathering and organizing information for desk reviews.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement tasks, including coordination and follow-up activities.
• Provide support for basic data-related tasks such as collection, organization, cleaning, and analysis.
• Contribute to the development of simple drafts, summaries, and project-related materials.
• Provide coordination support, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and taking notes during engagements.
• Assist with developing activity plans, agendas, presentations, and basic reports.
• Support logistics for trainings, workshops, and events, including venue coordination, materials preparation, and attendance tracking.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including filing reports, updating trackers, and managing shared folders.
• Assist with basic operational tasks, including procurement support, expense tracking, and record-keeping.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.Sc. in Public Health, Health Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Data Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated qualitative research skills and experience supporting the development of research-based materials.
• Basic understanding of data handling tasks, including data entry, organization, and simple data checks.
• Strong willingness to learn, with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Good attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Alignment with organizational values, including being people-oriented, evidence-driven, impact-focused, and demonstrating ownership.