Remote Public Health Internship

Responsibilities

• Research: Conduct research on topics relevant to the specific project you will join. This includes gathering up-to-date information on malaria prevention methods, the performance of Ogun State’s health budget, and relevant breast cancer awareness efforts. This research will support the development of educational materials and overall program strategies.
• Social Media Management & Curation: Create content and help manage social media channels aimed at raising awareness and engaging key audiences. This includes curating educational posts, designing eye-catching visuals, and executing social media campaigns to advocate for public health initiatives. This media will also interact with volunteers and the public to ensure consistent engagement. 
• Designing Educational Materials: Concepturalize, design, and prepare educational materials such as presentations and infographics, and assist in developing the Youth Against Malaria advocacy booklet. These materials will serve to educate the target audience of the project, communicate important messages, and support the outreach efforts of the organization.
• Planning, Coordination & Training: Assist in the planning and coordination of community outreach programs, ensuring that all activities run smoothly and align with project objectives. Help organize training sessions for volunteers and partner organizations, ensuring participants are well-prepared for their roles. 
• Administrative & Reporting Tasks: Interns will be involved in various administrative tasks such as tracking the progress of project activities, gathering feedback from participants and volunteers, and helping to evaluate the success of different initiatives. You will also play a role in preparing reports that assess the outcomes of the project, highlighting both achievements and areas that may need improvement. Additionally, gain experience in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of the work being done.

Requirements

• Educational Background: preferably pursuing or holding a degree in Public Health, Communications, Graphic Design, Social Sciences, or related fields
• Proficient research and writing skills
• Relevant technical skills; familiarity with digital tools and platforms such as Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and Canva. 
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail, especially when creating visually compelling and informative resources

Fee Breakdown

Start and end dates are flexible and will be discussed during the application process. This internship is also available in-person/on a hybrid model if you’d like to travel to the project office in Nigeria.

Inclusions

• Careful matchmaking. It takes time to find the right internship for each person, and we take this process very seriously.
• Initial interview with one of our team to gauge your skills, interests, and desired learning outcomes.
• An academic internship eligible for university credit. Check with your university to confirm if this internship qualifies for credit or alternatively we can assist you with purchasing transfer credits.
• Development of an Internship Work Plan to help you reach your learning goals
• An orientation program with your supervisor
• Regular check-ins during your internship
• Support from the Roots team remotely
• A certificate of completion at the end of your internship
• A reference letter upon request