JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: Amref Health Africa
Position: Intern – Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) Project – Phase I
Location: Arba Minch, Ethiopia (with field travel)
Employment Type: Internship (Full-time)
Application Deadline: April 28, 2025
Required Experience: Fresh Graduate (0 years)
About Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa is the leading African-based international health development organization, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. With operations in over 30 countries across the continent, Amref works to strengthen health systems through community-based solutions, training over 500,000 community health workers and delivering life-saving interventions to remote and underserved populations.
Originally founded in 1957 as the Flying Doctors of East Africa, Amref has evolved into a pioneering organization focused on sustainable, locally led health impact.
Position Summary: Intern – Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) Project
Are you a passionate graduate eager to contribute to meaningful change in Africa’s health sector? Amref Health Africa is looking for a proactive Intern to support the implementation of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) Phase II project in Ethiopia. This role offers hands-on experience in community health operations and exposure to public health programming in complex contexts.
🧠 Key Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Intern will:
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing project activities at both central and field levels
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes for the SLL Phase II project
- Participate in field visits to ensure timely and quality project implementation
- Liaise with local stakeholders to enhance project coordination and communication
- Contribute to documentation of best practices and lessons learned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Management, or related field
- Fresh graduates encouraged to apply (0 years required experience)
- Willingness to work in conflict-affected and hard-to-reach regions
- Excellent coordination, reporting, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure
- Fluency in English and Amharic; local language proficiency is a plus
What Amref Offers
- Meaningful experience in a leading African public health organization
- Mentorship and skill development in project implementation and field operations
- Exposure to impactful community health programming
- A chance to contribute to life-saving initiatives across Ethiopia
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit Amref Health Africa website using below link submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order to submit your application.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter explaining why you’re the best fit for the internship
- Updated CV showcasing your academic and volunteer experience
- Deadline: April 28, 2025
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No fees are required at any stage.
Important Notice
Amref Health Africa is committed to child protection and safeguarding vulnerable populations. We do not charge any fees and have not appointed agents for recruitment
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