Intern with non-governmental organizations with the foremost goal to better the lives of children and improve sexual and reproductive health of women.
Kosovo’s global health and medical sector prioritizes equitable access to quality care, with a particular focus on maternal and child healthcare. With a diverse population, Kosovo’s local healthcare institutions and NGOs work closely with marginalized groups in order to tackle pressing issues, such as leukemia, heart diseases, and asthma. Located in Prishtina, you will work alongside local healthcare institutions and NGOs dedicated to community well-being.
Striving to develop better policies and systems for the care of women, these organizations offer health programs and hands-on support throughout the stages of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and care of the newborn. Through their resource centers across the country, these organizations have successfully established clinics for gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, and pediatrics. Educational programs offered to women include family planning, pregnancy, delivery, and early postpartum care, cervical cancer screening, and childhood vaccination. As an intern, you will play a key role in raising awareness of health related issues and improving access to services in Kosovo.
Depending on the Intern’s skill set and interest, the Intern will be assigned to one or more of the following projects associated with maternal and child healthcare in Kosovo:
- Research & Policy Analysis
- PR, Digital Marketing & Communications
- Medical Assistance
- Public Education & Vaccination Campaigns
- Education & Youth Development
- Gender Equity & Advocacy
The Ideal Candidate
Isla seeks interns who share a commitment to fostering change and addressing social issues in the field of maternal and child healthcare.
This internship provides a wonderful opportunity to earn academic credit to meet practicum, research, or capstone project requirements towards your degree. Or if you choose to intern abroad simply to gain international work experience in this unique global community, that is more than doable, too!
Skills & Abilities
- University undergraduate and graduate students, and young professionals working on a degree (or who have graduated in fields) in global health, public health, medical studies, or other-related fields.
- Willingness to take initiative and work under minimal guidance in both office and field settings.
- Motivated and committed to work effectively as part of an inter-cultural team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn.
- Be flexible and work to understand Kosovo’s culture, history, and current events.
All Isla internships are customized to your particular academic interests and skill set. Please note, if you are a university undergrad or grad student, it is your responsibility to check with your institution and with Isla Internships Abroad to be sure that your internship Scope of Work is designed to meet all requirements for your particular academic needs.
The Isla Team is available to guide you through the process even before you accept your Isla internship position. Most of the work in developing your placement is conducted way before your arrival in-country!
Apply here. Contact The Isla Team for more information at info@isla-serve.org! Live Learn Intern