TITLE: INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC HEALTH

INTERNSHIP LOCATION(S): KUMASSI, GHANA

GLOBAL PROGRAM: HEALTHY HEART AFRICA

PROJECT NAME: NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

START DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2022

DURATION: SIX (6) MONTHS

ESTIMATED HOURS PER WEEK: 40.

WILL THE INTERN RECEIVE A STIPEND? *YES

WILL THE INTERN TRAVEL (LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL)? NO

PATH is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience building multi-sector partnerships and expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales innovative solutions to the world's most pressing health challenges.

INTERNSHIP PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PATH is currently recruiting for a [National Service Person] to [support the Field Office]

BENEFIT TO THE INTERN:

By the end of the internship period, the student will be able to:

• Appreciate the technical, operational, and administrative procedures of PATH organization and understand how PATH support to the Ghana government and global public health.

THE INTERN WILL:

Responsibilities:

• Assist with administrative support to the field office.
• Support Project leads to coordinate travel arrangements for meetings and conference.
• Assist with preparation for meetings, managing logistics including arrangement for venue.
• Support program during meetings by taking notes and recording minutes
• Assist with organization of relevant background materials for meetings and monitor follow-up activities.
• Assist in photocopying, printing, and scanning documents.
• Perform other related duties as required.

INTERNSHIP GOALS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Appreciate the technical, operational, and administrative procedures of PATH organization and understand how PATH support to the Ghana government and global public health.
• Skills in project management and team development in PATH
• Demonstrate health leadership skills, e.g., team development, employee performance development and coaching/mentoring
• Plan and organize high level stakeholder meetings/conference calls and report proceedings
• Moving recommendations into policy and programs – design and development of policy briefs, facts sheets and flyers
• Maintain daily logbook, document or chronicle important events and report experiences.

SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED AND/OR DEEPENED DURING THE INTERNSHIP:

F&A Officer will do onboarding and take the NSP through PATH operations and administrative procedures at the Ghana field.

• Participate in team development – Performance assessment session to understand staff development and accountability.
• Assist with data collation, analyses and reporting
• Be able to work with the team on any other business during the National Service.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (HOW THE INTERN'S PERFORMANCE WILL BE EVALUATED):

The NSP will be required to give monthly reports/presentations of learnings.

• Supervisor/observer direct assessment by supervisor
• Face-to-face meetings with the Country Representative and supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Excellent oral communication skills

• Strong writing skills with relevant information and literature
• Familiar with Microsoft suite
• Planning and organization of meetings
• Ability to work effectively independently and with a team

PATH is dedicated to creating an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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