JOB OVERVIEW
- Organization: Amref Health Africa
- Project: Partnership for Education of Health Professions (PEP Ethiopia)
- Position: Intern
- Education: MD or university degree in Nursing, Public Health, Project Planning and Management, or another relevant field
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Employment Type: Internship
- Application Method: Online
- Application Deadline: November 17, 2026
The PEP Ethiopia project, implemented by Amref Health Africa with support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, aims to strengthen health professions education in Ethiopia and improve the prevention, diagnosis, and care of cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) at the primary healthcare level.
Position: Intern
Educational Requirements
Applicants should have an MD or university degree in one of the following fields:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Project Planning and Management
- Other relevant fields
Required Qualifications and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic knowledge of AI tools for learning, research, and productivity.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team while valuing diversity and inclusion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
- Passion for improving health outcomes in Africa and creating positive social impact.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will support the PEP Ethiopia project team in technical implementation, operations, leadership support, and monitoring and evaluation.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting project staff in implementing technical activities and coordinating project operations.
- Facilitating financial and administrative procedures, including logistics for trainings, meetings, and workshops.
- Participating in the review of proposals, research tools, guidelines, and other project documents.
- Assisting in preparing and reviewing project documents.
- Organizing meetings, events, and other engagements as assigned by the supervisor.
- Preparing meeting notes and briefs for project activities.
- Preparing field updates, activity reports, case examples, lessons learned, and implementation challenges.
- Regularly updating project data and information in AIMS and project tracking tools.
- Participating in capacity-building activities and events organized by higher education institutions and the Amref team.
- Preparing and following up on procurement plans.
- Participating in field visits to project implementation sites and higher education institutions.
- Performing other duties assigned by project staff.
Internship Benefits and Development
The intern will receive guidance and capacity-building support across different project functions. The opportunity is designed to help develop technical, organizational, and leadership capabilities while gaining practical experience in health professions education and project implementation.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through Amref Health Africa’s recruitment portal. Applicants will need to create an account to submit their applications.
Required Application Documents
- Cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the position.
- Updated CV highlighting relevant qualifications, skills, and experience.
Application Deadline
November 17, 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.
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