Internship Opportunity: UHC-LC Cluster Position at WHO

Internship Opportunity: UHC-LC Cluster at WHO in Dar es Salaam

Position: Intern – UHC-LC Cluster
Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Grade: Internship
Occupational Groups: Development Cooperation, Sustainable Development Goals, Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
Closing Date: August 13, 2024

Program Overview

The Universal Health Coverage – Life Course (UHC-LC) team at the World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support its mission to enhance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through a primary health care approach. The team collaborates with the Ministry of Health and other partners to achieve significant health goals, including:

• Designing effective strategies to expand Tanzania’s National Essential Health Care Intervention package.
• Mobilizing resources for essential health services and promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Providing technical assistance for developing efficient health financing strategies.
• Ensuring equitable allocation of health funds and improving the availability of quality medicines and medical products.
• Enhancing coordination among health stakeholders to maximize value for money in the health sector.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the UHC-LC cluster lead, the intern will undertake the following tasks:

• Review health sector policies in Tanzania and their alignment with WHO’s Primary Health Care (PHC) framework.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify key drivers of mortality and morbidity in Tanzania.
• Participate in data collection for evaluations conducted by the UHC-LC Cluster.
• Document the utilization of guidelines in low- and middle-income countries.
• Assist in drafting, formatting, and editing policy briefs, guides, manuals, handouts, brochures, and reports.
• Help organize workshops focused on building the capacities of national experts.

Learning Objectives

This internship offers a comprehensive learning experience for students and recent graduates. Interns will:

• Gain insights into WHO’s objectives to increase access to quality health services at the country level.
• Learn how WHO aims to help one billion more people access Universal Health Coverage by 2025.
• Understand the roles of WHO headquarters, regional offices, and country offices.
• Develop skills in generating local evidence through literature reviews and surveys.
• Prepare background documents for meetings and draft outlines for various documents.

Duration

The internship will last for 9 weeks.

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of at least three years of full-time study in health-related sciences, social sciences, or international relations, with ongoing enrollment in a relevant course leading to a formal qualification. Recent graduates are also eligible if applying within six months of completion.

Skills:

• Teamwork and respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in commonly used computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of ArcGIS or PowerBI is advantageous.

Experience:

• Experience communicating with multicultural teams.
• Experience in literature reviews and producing academic reports.

Languages:

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Swahili.

Financial Support

• Living Allowance: Interns receive a living allowance based on the duty station and other external support. In Dar es Salaam, the maximum allowance is provided by WHO.
• Insurance: WHO provides accident and medical insurance coverage.
• Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA): Provided for field missions.

Additional Information

• Interns are not eligible for consultant or non-staff contracts with WHO for three months following the internship but may apply for temporary or longer-term staff positions.
• WHO is committed to the highest ethical standards and a diverse, inclusive environment. All interns are expected to adhere to WHO’s Values Charter and report any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment.

Apply Now: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

For more details about this internship and to apply, visit the WHO recruitment page. Ensure you meet all qualifications and apply before the deadline.