Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention Project

About the Position

Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention Project

Join GIZ in Sierra Leone as an Intern for the Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention Project, supporting health systems and epidemic prevention efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to HSSEP III work streams (quality of care, epidemic prevention/readiness, health financing/governance, M&E).
• Support documentation, filing, and data management to ensure timely, accurate project records.
• Assist in organising meetings, workshops, and field activities with government and partners.
• Contribute to literature reviews, basic data analysis, and drafting of briefings/minutes.
• Facilitate internal coordination and communication within the HSSEP III team.

Tasks

The Intern will be located in Freetown and their tasks will include (not exclusively):

• Document management: Maintain structured filing of soft and hard copies for all project outputs (correspondence, reports, workplans, contracts, MoM), following GIZ standards.
• Event and logistics support: Assist in preparing agendas, invitations, participant lists, venue logistics, and materials for technical working groups, trainings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Research and analysis: Conduct desk research on health systems, epidemic prevention, and financing topics; compile summaries, data tables, and references for technical notes.
• M&E support: Assist with data collection/verification from implementing partners and facilities; support preparation of progress updates.
• Communication: Draft meeting minutes and action points; prepare basic presentation slides; support internal newsletter/updates/ social media posts.
• Procurement/admin liaison: Support preparation of simple procurement/admin requests (e.g., PRs for small events, printing) in coordination with admin team.
• Field support: When required, support short field visits in Freetown and peri-urban areas for event delivery, supervision visits, or data verification.

Requirements

Qualifications

• University degree in an area related to the project/programme objectives: Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Social or Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, etc.

Professional experience

• Not required; prior internship or student research assistance in health-related projects is an asset.

Skills

• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); basic familiarity with data tools (e.g., Excel pivot, forms); database knowledge is an asset.
• Good written and spoken English; Krio proficiency an asset.
• High attention to detail; reliability in handling internal documents and confidential information.
• Strong organisational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to learn and upskill according to assigned tasks.

Application

Applications (cover letter, CV with references, copies of certificates) to:

[email protected]

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. GIZ Sierra Leone is an equal-opportunity employer; women are strongly encouraged to apply. Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 13th of July 2026 with this reference: HSSEP-INTERN-SL

About the Company

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We work with businesses, civil society actors, and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Sierra Leone, the GIZ has been working since 1963 in the following areas: Employment promotion and agriculture, strengthening the health care system, resource governance, and sustainable energy access.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.