Internship
Job Description
Company Description
GHS is an international health consulting organization that works to ensure the delivery of life-saving health products, technologies, and information to those who need them the most. We use policy research, advocacy, communications, program implementation, and market entry strategies to address health-related issues that disproportionately impact developing nations and emerging markets.In this endeavor, GHS partners with foundations, industry, NGOs, government agencies, and academic institutions. Some of our prominent partners include the Gates Foundation, the Johns Hopkins University, the Mumbai Port Trust, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, among others.
Project Background
In India, GHS works on several health issues including tuberculosis (TB). India has the highest number of TB cases in the world with 2.8 million new TB cases emerging each year with over 315,000 TB deaths a year. GHS works closely with multiple stakeholders of the Indian TB prevention and control landscape, including donor agencies, the Central TB Division (CTD) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), state governments, technical experts, the media, parliamentarians and policymakers.
Role Description
Documentation Support:
Help prepare reports, summaries, and other written materials.
Update and format internal documents and presentations for team use.
Assist in organizing and maintaining documentation for the project.
Ensure that documentation is clear, accurate, and accessible for team members.
Research Assistance:
Conduct research to support the projects, for example, media trends, desk review.
Compile research findings and present them in an easy-to-understand format.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors/masters degree in a related field such as journalism, public policy, and development studies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong research skills and ability to synthesize information.
Detail-oriented with an eye for design and aesthetics.
Interest in communications and public health.
Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Required Interpersonal and Work Skills
Attention to detail, with a keen eye for formatting and grammar.
Interest in learning new skills at a fast pace.
Ability to work within short timelines.
Please email a cover letter, resume and any additional materials to [Confidential Information]
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Due to the high volume of expected applicants, only those meeting GHS requirements will be contacted. GHS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.