Internship for Our Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Working Group

 The World Federation of Public Health Associations is looking for one Intern for the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Working Group.

WFPHA offers a unique environment for an internship for students in international health and development. Interns are given substantial responsibility for performing activities such as researching and writing articles for the newsletter, establishing contact with health and development NGOs around the world, planning international conferences, and fundraising. Each internship is structured to suit the needs and interests of the intern, such as working on an individual research assignment, as well as the requirements of WFPHA.

During the internship, interns will further develop their writing and research skills and become more familiar with the key issues and actors in international health and development. They will have extensive networking opportunities as WFPHA is an international NGO in official relations with WHO and has extensive contacts with other organizations worldwide.

Key areas:

The internship will be focused on NCDs and public health and will involve drafting scientific or technical papers and policy briefings, planning seminars and workshops, and participating in public health advocacy activities. It would suit someone wanting to work in public or global health research or advocacy.

Qualification and Experience

• Student or graduate degree in International Relations, Health related Faculties or are enrolled in the degree program.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Adobe
• English is a must
• Good writing skills
• Eager to work within a multicultural and international environment
• A good team player with a “can-do” attitude
• Good at multi-tasking and working with strict deadlines

Compensation

The internship is unpaid. Remote working.

Period

It starts as soon as possible and lasts a minimum of three months (full time). The internship may be part- or full-time.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the internship, please send a CV and motivation letter by July 31st, 2024, to Dr. Prajjwal Pyakurel: prazzwal@gmail.com