Intern - PEP Ethiopia Project

About the role

The Partnership for Education of Health Professions (PEP) Ethiopia project, implemented by Amref Health Africa with support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, strengthens health professions education in Ethiopia to address the growing burden of cardiometabolic diseases through curriculum improvement, faculty capacity building, digital learning, simulation training and research strengthening. The PEP intern supports the project team in delivering its activities and receives guidance and capacity-building support across the project's core functions.

Key responsibilities

• Support project staff in technical implementation, operations, leadership and monitoring and evaluation
• Facilitate financial and administrative procedures, including logistics, for trainings, meetings and workshops
• Take part in reviewing proposals, research tools, guidelines and other project documents
• Organise meetings, events and engagements as assigned, and prepare meeting notes and briefs
• Prepare field updates, activity reports, case examples, lessons learned and implementation challenges
• Update or input project data into AIMS and project tracking tools regularly
• Prepare and follow up procurement plans, and take part in capacity-building events and field visits to project sites and higher education institutions

Required profile

• MD or university degree in nursing, public health, project planning and management or another relevant field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organisational, multitasking and time-management skills, and good problem-solving ability
• Team player who values diversity and inclusion, with a passion for lasting health change in Africa
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants submit a cover letter explaining why they are a good fit and their CV; the closing date is 17 November 2026. Amref charges no fees and has not appointed any recruitment agents.