Intern - CORE Group Partners Project (CGPP) at Catholic Relief Services

Kenya, Nakuru, Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public health programming, Disease surveillance, Immunization initiatives, Project coordination, Community mobilization, Data analysis, Report writing, Capacity building, Stakeholder management, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Summary: The Intern will support CRS’s scope of work for the Core Group Polio Project. Under the supervision and mentorship of the Program Manager and MOH staff, the intern will assist in coordinating project activities in Nairobi County. This role is designed to provide practical exposure to public health programming, disease surveillance, and immunization initiatives, while offering structured mentorship and supportive supervision. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in coordinating and implementing community and health facility-based CGPP project activities in line with CRS program quality principles, donor requirements, and good practices. * Contribute to monitoring and reporting challenges or gaps identified, supporting adjustments to plans and schedules. * Support accountability by assisting MOH in collecting and analyzing project data, and in preparing reports per established schedules. * Provide logistical and technical support for capacity building activities with County and Sub-County MOH staff. * Assist in project documentation, including case studies and reports on promising practices. * Maintain supportive working relations with government ministries and stakeholders to coordinate the adoption of new approaches in polio eradication. * Participate in technical working groups and forums to stay updated on new developments in immunization and disease surveillance. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the internship, the intern will: * Gain practical experience in public health programming and project coordination. * Develop skills in disease surveillance, immunization program support, and community mobilization. * Strengthen understanding of the Government of Kenya's health policies and guidelines. * Enhance capacity in project monitoring, reporting, and documentation. * Build professional networks with MOH staff, CRS teams, and other stakeholders. Supervisory Responsibilities- None Key Working Relationships: * Internal: Health team Project Lead, Program Manager - Health, CGPP HOA Staff, CRS MEAL, and Finance teams * External: CGPP Secretariat members, GoK (Nairobi County) staff, polio project stakeholders, community members Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct. CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Core Group Polio Project by coordinating community and health facility-based activities in Nairobi County. They will also assist in data collection, reporting, and providing technical support for capacity building with Ministry of Health staff.