Program Intern at Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation - 2 Openings

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

Locations: Abuja (FCT) & Lagos
Employment Type: Internship

Job Summary 

• We are seeking passionate and motivated interns to support our Programs teams in Abuja and Lagos.
• 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.

Job Responsibilities 

• Support general research activities, including gathering and organizing information for desk reviews.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement tasks, including coordination and follow-up activities.
• Provide support for basic data-related tasks such as collection, organization, cleaning, and analysis.
• Contribute to the development of simple drafts, summaries, and project-related materials.
• Provide coordination support, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and taking notes during engagements.
• Assist with developing activity plans, agendas, presentations, and basic reports.
• Support logistics for trainings, workshops, and events, including venue coordination, materials preparation, and attendance tracking.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including filing reports, updating trackers, and managing shared folders.
• Assist with basic operational tasks, including procurement support, expense tracking, and record-keeping.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.Sc. in Public Health, Health Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Data Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated qualitative research skills and experience supporting the development of research-based materials.
• Basic understanding of data handling tasks, including data entry, organization, and simple data checks.
• Strong willingness to learn, with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Good attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Alignment with organizational values, including being people-oriented, evidence-driven, impact-focused, and demonstrating ownership.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

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