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: Kaduna
Employment Type: Internship

Job Summary

• We are recruiting passionate and motivated interns to support the Programs Team in Kaduna. The interns will gain exposure to multiple roles and workstreams within the organization and will assist in implementing program activities and deliverables.
• This role includes analyzing primary and secondary data, preparing PowerPoint presentations, and drafting reports and other knowledge products.
• This paid internship is ideal for budding professionals with a strong interest in public health, health systems strengthening, and evidence-driven program implementation.

Requirements
Stakeholder Management:

• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including coordination and follow-up tracking.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials and follow-up notes for partner engagements.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and document key discussions and action points.

Data Analytics:

• Support data collection, collation, cleaning, and analysis.
• Conduct desk reviews and synthesize findings into structured outputs.
• Transform data into clear presentations and reports for decision-making.

Project/Program Execution:

• Support day-to-day program implementation and execution activities.
• Support the preparation of high-quality reports, presentations, and analytical outputs.
• Draft detailedmeeting notes and documentation,action trackers, and engagement summaries andfollow-up action on activities.
• Assists in tracking multiple project deliverables and reporting timelines across workstreams.
• Assists in drafting conference abstracts, posters, and manuscripts (where applicable).
• Assists the team in providing technical and analytical support toward the attainment of program/project goals and objectives under supervision.
• Supports activities aimed at developing and strengthening the capacity of public sector entities.
• Keeps abreast of program-specific trends and emerging practices and shares relevant insights with the team
• Undertakes other tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).

Requirements
To perform this role successfully, the candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications, knowledge, and skills:

• A minimum of a B.Sc. in Public Health, Health Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Pharmacy, Data Science, or a related field (Recent graduates andNYSC Corp members serving in Kadunaare encouraged to apply).
• Demonstrated interest in health systems strengthening, public sector reform, and/or development programming.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Foundational knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis, with the ability to interpret findings and draw logical conclusions.
• Analytical thinking skills with the ability to integrate information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); ability to develop structured presentations and well-formatted reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while managing assigned tasks independently.
• Commitment and/or alignment to HSDF values - people-oriented, evidence-driven, impact-focused, and havingan ownership mindset.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2026.

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