Intern, ICT Services at eHealth Africa

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Intern, ICT Services

Job ID: JO-0012045
Location: Kano
Job Schedule: Full time
Work mode: Onsite
Department: Human Resources
Duration: 6 Months

Purpose of the Internship 

• The purpose of this internship program is to promote employability through providing an opportunity for work experience to recent graduates from and university students in career transition.
• It is also an avenue to help develop leadership competencies and promote the participation of women in decision-making roles in key development spaces. 

Description of Tasks

• The intern will initiate /assist/report/monitor and develop the following initiatives, and the planning of regular meetings, as well as facilitate knowledge exchange.
• S/he will be able to reconcile theoretical experiences with practicable processes with keen specifics to the following: The intern will be expected to:
  • Support the System and Network Administrators in the day-to-day support and maintenance of the infrastructure.
  •  Perform data gathering: Research, understand, and gather scientific data from different eHA data sources and external data sources related to the ICT field. 
  • Assist with the daily troubleshooting support for IT equipment and devices.
  • Perform data entry into the inventory management system and the data management system. 
  • Communicate findings and facilitate knowledge dissemination and exchange among various interested parties. 
  • Research into new areas that can be addressed in business processes and product development. 
  • You will work independently as well as in a team to develop innovative, pragmatic, and simple solutions with elegant and documentable implementations. 
  • You will always be challenged to keep abreast of current trends in technologies and methods. 
  • You will have the opportunity to grow in your area of interest within the company’s focus 
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the head of the department or line manager. 

Advantages / Benefits

• As an intern, you will take part in cutting-edge technology and other activities and projects that contribute to bringing solutions to health challenges and supporting the country's efforts in improving its health outcomes and addressing national health priorities.
• The diversity of our team means that you will find yourself working in multicultural teams with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures who have wide perspectives, experiences, expectations, as well as approaches.
• Knowledge of the region’s political, socioeconomic, and cultural dynamics will be gained. eHA’s interns also gain a first-hand perception of the day-to-day working environment of eHA.
• You will be given a real chance to work with our team of outstanding and inspiring career professionals and senior managers.
• Within the organization, you might have the chance to be exposed to conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as on-the-ground projects.
• Upon the successful conclusion of the assignment, we will provide a certificate for the interns who fulfill their commitments with integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.

Skills to be developed:

• The intern will develop a strong knowledge of public health, project and program management, digital health, vaccine-preventable diseases etc.  
• The intern will gain exposure to real-world project and program management processes and concerns
• The intern will gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies
• The intern will develop better report-writing skills in the communication context to both technical and non-technical audiences

Standard Minimum Qualifications

• First Degree or equivalent in the relevant field of studies. 
• Additional consideration will be given to any professional experience relevant to the function you’re applying for.
• At least 1 to 2 years maximum experience in the relevant department field is a plus.
• Only qualified female candidates are eligible to apply.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Nigeria.
• NYSC Certificate of completion/Exemption/Exclusion is compulsory

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instructions

• All interested and eligible candidates are required to complete the application form and upload the required documents as part of their submission. Failure to attach any of the required documents will result in your application not being processed.

Required Documents for Application

• Updated Curriculum Vitae & cover letter (to be uploaded in the “Upload Your Resume” field)
• The following documents must be combined into a single PDF file and uploaded in the “Add Additional Documents” field:
• Academic and/or professional certificates
• NYSC Certificate of Completion or Exemption
• Any valid means of identification (e.g. National ID Card, Voter’s Card, Driver’s License, or International Passport)

Important Notice

• Submitting applications for more than one department will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Candidates who have graduated before 2021 are NOT eligible to apply
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment.
• Please note that consideration for employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and reference checks that may include criminal record checks.
• For Support/Inquiry, email us at: recruitment@ehealthnigeria.org