The Interns

Fundraiser - Accra
The project is looking for a fundraiser in their Accra office. The role would entail formulating and implementing a viable, long-term fundraising initiative, contacting and meeting potential donors and building a database of prospective donors.
The intern will also get to travel with the Accra office staff to all their field projects around Ghana to get an in-depth understanding of the work the organisation performs.
Code: AI01HFFG

Child Survival Project Officer - Central Region
The goal of the child survival project is to promote and maintain the optimal growth and development of children under five years and improve the general health of children, mothers and girls in reproductive age by strengthening a responsive and sustainable community-managed primary healthcare system which encourages changes in health related behaviors and attitudes. An Intern is required to assist in the coordination of this project.
Code: AI02HFFG

Health Care Workers - Central Region
Health care workers are required to manage malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia cases in the Central Region and to provide information sessions on issues relating to malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia, HIV/AIDS/STIs, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Code: AI03HFFG

Income Generation Project Officer - Volta Region
The organisation is currently undertaking an income generation project for women in rural communities. Their aim is not only to enable women to become self-sufficient but also to improve the nutrition of the children in the project area. An intern is required to assist in the coordination of this project.
Code: AI04HFFG

To apply for this placement please click here quoting the placement code.

What kind of skills you need for this placement:
Interns must demonstrate either educational experience or work experience in one of the following fields, healthcare, fundraising, HIV/AIDS, or development.
You will need to be flexible and tolerant, show initiative and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will encounter.

In order to maintain the sustainability and high performance of this project all interns are required to complete a detailed hand-over document for successive interns.

Duration
Minimum length (weeks) 4
Maximum length (weeks) 13

Project Fees

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What’s included in the project fees?
• Accommodation
• Welcome pack
• $100 donation to the host organisation.
• In-country introduction to life in Ghana.
• Airport pick-up & drop-off
• 24/7 Emergency support.

What’s not included?
• Flights & Visa
• Food
• Vaccinations (please speak to your local GP)
• Insurance (required)

Health and Safety
Interns should show due care and diligence whilst in placement. We recommend interns do not walk alone at night. Refrain from bringing expensive items as these attract attention.