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Health Systems Strengthening Intern

FHI 360 Ethiopia

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Health Care

Public Health

Hawassa

1 Position

2024-12-12

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2024-12-17

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Nutrition

Public Health

Full Time

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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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning and implementing health system activities related to nutrition.

  1. Support capacity-building planning and organizing for health workers and community volunteers.

  2. 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.

  3. Collaborate with team members to prepare reports and project documentation.

  4. Work closely with government and partner teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities.

Assist with collecting and organizing data for program monitoring at office

Job Requirements:

  • 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 

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Fields Of Study

Nutrition

Public Health

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