Intern, Operations (EOC) at eHealth Systems Africa IN KATSINA AND SOKOTO
eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes.
Experience1 – 2 years
Location Katsina , Sokoto
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:
- Perform data gathering – Research, understand, and gather scientific data from different eHA data sources and external data sources.
- Assist in organizing and facilitating meetings, conferences, and other special events. Sets up meeting rooms with appropriate technology and arranges lunches, dinners, and refreshments for meetings.
- Assists in managing all technical equipment (printers, computers, projectors, etc.).
- Assist in overseeing the maintenance of electronic and physical copy filing systems, and modifies documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, and emails.
- Perform date entries, and/or updates data to maintain departmental records and databases, as appropriate; establishes and maintains files and records for the EOC.
- Organizes and maintains electronic and paper filing systems for EOC resources, tools and materials, including files on the shared drive.
- Produce written reports and white papers to share knowledge and results from analysis performed.
- Research into new areas that can be addressed in the EOC
- Bridge the turnaround time between the request time and the receiving time.
- Contribute to building a productive and pleasant working environment using senior team members as role models
- 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
Method of Application
All interested and eligible candidates are required to complete the application form and upload the required documents as part of their submission. Failure to attach any of the required documents will result in your application not being processed.
Required Documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae & Cover letter (to be uploaded in the “Upload Your Resume” field)
- The following documents must be combined into a single PDF file and uploaded in the “Add Additional Documents” field:
- Academic and/or professional certificates
- NYSC Certificate of Completion or Exemption
- Any valid means of identification (e.g. National ID Card, Voter’s Card, Driver’s License, or International Passport)
Interested and qualified? Go to eHealth Systems Africa on 6179710.extforms.netsuite.com to apply
