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Public Health Internship in Zambia
by: African Impact
We believe that health is a human right, so we work with key partners in Livingstone, Zambia, to help break the inter-generational cycles of poverty that limit access to quality healthcare. As a Public Health intern with African Impact, gain exposure to many health issues and get involved in various areas throughout your four-week internship. These include: - Striving to protect and improve the ...
We believe that health is a human right, so we work with key partners in Livingstone, Zambia, to help break the inter-generational cycles of poverty that limit access to quality healthcare. As a Public Health intern with African Impact, gain exposure to many health issues and get involved in various areas throughout your four-week internship. These include: - Striving to protect and improve the health of the local people and their communities, where cultural norms, traditional practices, and patriarchal attitudes are entrenched in society - Promoting healthy lifestyles and researching disease and injury prevention - Implementing educational programs, recommending policies, and conducting research to limit health disparities - Promoting healthcare equity, quality, and accessibility - Look...
Program Highlights
Obtain practical experience as part of a 360-degree internship; exploring key issues in Zambia’s public healthcare system and bringing research-driven change.
Gain exposure to public health issues – from HIV and tuberculosis to women's health and mental health – affecting children, adolescents, and adults.
Live and work in the 'Adventure Capital' of Africa, close to Victoria Falls.
Gain work experience while giving back to a rural Zambian community.
Enjoy a range of activities in your free time: African safaris, cultural tours, and trips to local markets.
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- Livingstone, Zambia
- Summer
- Short Term
- Fall
- Spring
- Winter
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- American
- Argentinian
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
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Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
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Amazing opportunity with incredible people
by: cb5392 - United KingdomProgram: Public Health Internship in ZambiaI thoroughly enjoyed this internship and learnt a lot about health challenges in different contexts. There was a lot of freedom to shape the internship into what I was interested in or what I wanted to pursue with the right support to make it happen. The staff are great and really lovely to work with, the challenges you face from a working environment perspective are very different to back home and give a good development opportunity.
Rewarding public health internship
by: Jannelle - AustraliaProgram: Public Health Internship in ZambiaHaving completed my first year of my Masters in Public Health, I found this internship with African impact very hands on, practical and rewarding. Being able to create my own project/intervention to target local community health issues was an amazing experience where I was able to implement the skills that I have gained during university. I really enjoyed the variety of activities we were able to participate in, including project, after project and on the weekends. If I were not able to do the p...
Jacqueline´s review
by: jackieding - AustraliaProgram: Public Health Internship in ZambiaMy 4 weeks in Livingstone with African impact has been one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. During my time here, I was able to ultilise my public health knowledge and skills that I have gained from my studies back at home and be able to apply them to real life public health situations. I came to understand some of the barriers to successful program intervention through talking to the local caregivers in addition to conducting various interviews with nurses, community members etc...
Program Details
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Locations
- Livingstone, Zambia
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Short Term
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Argentinian
- Asian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
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