Program Intern at Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation

The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) is a not-for-profit firm established in December 2013 to improve the quality of decision-making and execution in the health and social sectors. HSDF supports key stakeholders at all levels of government and the private sector to achieve measurable and sustainable impact.

HSDF focuses on evidence, rigor, continuous improvement, and results at scale, through substantive engagements that cover conceptual design, long-term strategy, and implementation. By doing so, HSDF seeks to address complex and fundamental health system challenges and ultimately impact the transformation of the health and social sectors in Nigeria and Africa.  We focus on improving existing processes and where necessary, deviate from the status quo to introduce transformative and sustainable processes and ideas.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Intern

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Internship

Job Summary

• We are seeking a young, passionate, and motivated Program Intern to support the project team implementing activities focused on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) prevention, awareness, and service uptake.
• The intern will support evidence generation, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and development of communication and learning materials.
• This paid internship is ideal for budding professionals passionate about public health, health promotion, and community-level behavioral change initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research, data gathering and organize articles and information for desk reviews on HPV prevention and vaccination.
• Assist with creating simple drafts or summaries for evidence briefs, fact sheets, and other materials.
• Handle general coordination tasks like setting up meetings, preparing materials, support during interviews, such as scheduling, note-taking, and organizing files afterward.
• Assist in putting together activity plans, agendas, presentations, and simple reports.
• Support logistics for training, workshops, and community events, including arranging venues, materials, and attendance lists.
• Keep project documents well organized by filing reports, updating trackers, and maintaining shared folders.
• Provide administrative and communication support to the project teams such as taking attendance, sending emails, follow-up calls and ensuring up-to-date documentation.
• Assist with basic administrative and logistics tasks like preparing procurement requests, organizing receipts, and helping track expenses.
• Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role.   

Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess;

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Public Health (Health Promotion or Behavioral Science focus), Nursing, Pharmacy, or another clinical field with strong patient-interaction experience). An advanced degree is a strong advantage.
• Ability to perform simple data analysis tasks such as entering information into spreadsheets, organizing files, and assisting with basic data checks.
• Demonstrated qualitative research abilities, including evidence summarization and development of research-based materials.
• A strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
• Attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment and/or alignment to HSDF values - people-oriented, evidence-driven, impact-focused, and having an ownership mindset.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2025.

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

Note: HSDF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and workplace culture.