Looking for an Africa related internship but would like to stay domestic? Check out this CAI opportunity!
Consultancy Africa Intelligence (CAI), an international web-based research and consultancy firm with an exclusive focus on the African continent, has recently launched a Public Health research unit and is looking for aspiring researchers with an interest in Public Health and Africa to join our internship programme from 1 April 2012 to 31 December 2012.CAI’s Public Health unit provides outstanding research and analysis on the health and well being of African populations.
Who should apply?
The CAI internship programme is open to Masters and Doctorate students in applicable fields of study (Medicine, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, etc). Applicants should:
- have strong writing ability and research skills;
- have an interest in, and a passion for Africa;
- have a drive to acquire relevant experience and exposure;
- be diligent and reliable;
- have relevant experience.
Note: Above-average grades are not prerequisites, but will strengthen applications.
What does the internship involve?
Successful applicants will be involved in research and writing on trends and developments on health-related issues. CAI interns are given the opportunity to:
- author/co-author editorial-style discussion pieces on public health trends, planning, and policy at all levels of the health system, potentially published on the CAI website and shared with our content partners;
- acquire valuable experience on health issues in Africa;
- develop skills in research and consultancy to support population health; and
- workwith a passionate, multicultural, and international consulting team.
The internships are un-remunerated and web-based (i.e. successful applicants would not be required to relocate). Interns who perform well during their internship may be (a) given an opportunity to contribute to CAI’s tailored research; (b) offered an internship extension; and/or (c) offered a position on our consultancy team.
How to apply:
Interested parties are invited to submit (a) their CV, (b) a brief motivation letter and (c) two examples of previously written work to CAI ( farah.seedat@consultancyafrica.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) before 25 March 2012.
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