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About ChildFund Australia

ChildFund Australia operates as an independent international development organization, dedicated to alleviating poverty for children in some of the world's most disadvantaged communities. The organization collaborates with partners to bring about community and systems change, empowering vulnerable children and young people, embracing their diversity, and enabling them to assert and realize their rights.

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Your role

During the internship, the selected intern will be expected to:

• Conduct a desk review of available documents/existing practices in the sector and propose an evidence-based structure for ChildFund’s health intervention guidelines.
• Collaborate with in-country health specialists and health advisors to identify and gather information on each ChildFund key health intervention.
• Compile and produce information and insights into clear, comprehensive health intervention guidelines.
• Ensure that guidelines adhere to best practices, and global health standards, and are easy to use by the target audience.
• Seek input and feedback from health specialists and health advisors, as needed.

The intern is expected to produce the following deliverables:

• A well-structured and formatted suite of health intervention guidelines (total number of guidelines to be confirmed)
• Progress meetings with the supervisor at regular intervals, outlining development progress.
• A final report summarising the internship experience, challenges faced, and lessons learned.

The internship will be for 6-8 weeks with an engagement of 1 to 2 days per week (subject to the intern’s availability) and will work closely (online) with the health specialists in ChildFund Papua New Guinea, ChildFund Laos, ChildFund Vietnam, and ChildFund Timor-Leste as well as Health Advisor at ChildFund Australia.

Training & development

The goal of this internship is to offer a highly motivated postgraduate student a valuable opportunity to engage themselves in the development of health intervention guidelines. To achieve this, the intern will actively collaborate with respected ChildFund health specialists within the regions, evaluate existing practices, consolidate available information for each intervention, and competently translate this information and insights into well-structured and comprehensive health intervention guidelines.

Benefits

The intern will:

• Receive invaluable guidance and mentorship from public/health professionals at ChildFund.
• Gain first-hand experience in the international development sector and the opportunity to develop insights into best practices in public health.
• Build meaningful connections and actively participate in collaborative efforts within ChildFund.
• Create a discrete piece of work that will be useful to demonstrate their experience for future employment.

Work-life balance

ChildFund provides a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements, including a hybrid office and work-from-home setup, along with adaptable working hours. The organization prioritizes the well-being of its employees by offering parental leave and special leave options for those facing challenges related to domestic violence.

Company culture

In line with its values, ChildFund Australia places a strong emphasis on the importance of diversity in people and ideas for its success. The organization is dedicated to fostering a team culture that is welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and supportive, ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and well-being. ChildFund has robust policies and practices in place to support a safe and inclusive working environment and is committed to addressing all forms of discrimination within the organization.

About you

The ideal candidate for this internship should have the following qualifications and skills:

• Currently enrolled in or have just completed a relevant master’s degree program in Public Health/Health Service Management/Global Health/International Development.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with the supervisor.
• Ability to collaborate with health specialists in-country.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of health-related issues in the Mekong and Pacific region is an advantage.

How to apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• A brief cover letter explaining why they would be a good fit for this internship.
• Updated resume.
• Contact information for at least two academic and/or professional references.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

• childfundalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ChildFund-Alliance-Personnel-Policy-Handbook-2019-FINAL-4.pdf
• childfund.org/about-us/who-we-are/careers/
• childfund.org.au/about-us/
• childfund.org.au/stories/publication/organisational-inclusion-policy/