Health Systems Strengthening Intern – FHI360 Vacancy Announcement; December 12, 2024
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Organization: FHI360
Position: Health Systems Strengthening Intern
Location: Hawassa
Employment: Internship
Deadline: December 16th 2024
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Job description
The intern will support health system strengthening (HSS) activities under the supervision of the HSS Specialist. This role includes assisting with planning, organizing, and monitoring nutrition-related activities in collaboration with the Regional, Zonal and Woreda level government counterparts and other partners. The intern will gain hands-on experience in capacity building, mentorship, and quality improvement processes related to HSS efforted for nutirition service programing at Health facility and Community level.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing health system activities related to nutrition.
- Support capacity-building planning and organizing for health workers and community volunteers.
- Contribute to improving the quality of nutrition services by supporting quality improvement initiatives and efforts in the planning, organizing and communication parts of the preparation.
- Collaborate with team members to prepare reports and project documentation.
- Work closely with government and partner teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
Assist with collecting and organizing data for program monitoring at office
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Job requirements
Qualifications:
- Recent graduate on degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Interest in learning about health systems and nutrition programs.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Learning Opportunities
- Exposure to health systems strengthening in a real-world setting.
- Experience working with government health departments and NGOs.
- Skills in project planning, data collection, and technical reporting.
Competency Based Requirements for HSS Intern
- Communication Skills
- Verbal: Ability to clearly explain ideas and collaborate effectively with team members, government officials, and partners.
- Written: Basic skills in preparing reports, meeting notes, and summaries.
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Willingness to work with diverse teams, including health workers, community volunteers, and project staff.
- Ability to contribute ideas and take feedback positively.
- Learning Agility
- Eagerness to learn about health systems, nutrition programs, and project implementation.
- Openness to new tasks, tools, and approaches in a dynamic work environment.
- Organizational Skills
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Capable of assisting with data collection, documentation, and maintaining organized records.
- Digital and Technical Literacy
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Willingness to learn and use technology tools for reporting and communication (e.g., Zoom, Teams, data entry tools).
- Commitment to Health and Nutrition Goals
- Passion for improving health systems and addressing community nutrition challenges.
- Alignment with the project’s mission to support health service delivery and strengthen capacity.
NB: This internship is ideal for youth interested in a career in public health, nutrition, or development work, offering an opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs while gaining
Required Skills
- Attention to detail & aesthetics
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How To Apply
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