Intern - CORE Group Partners Project (CGPP)

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

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• Exposure to disease surveillance, immunization programs, or community mobilization through coursework, attachment, or volunteer experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Personal Accountability - Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others - Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn - Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change - Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others - Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhances team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset - Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

What we offer: 

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting men, women, boys and girls safe from abuse, exploitation, and harm.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, especially those from marginalized and people with disabilities backgrounds 

Data Protection/Disclaimer: 

Catholic Relief Services is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. 

Recruitment Disclaimer: 

We wish to notify that CRS does not demand or charge any fee/charges from the aspiring candidates for considering their candidature, or at any time during the recruitment process, nor have we authorized any individual, agency or firm to recruit candidates for us. Any person seeking employment with CRS needs to be cautious and not trust any agency or individual claiming to be our representative and charging fees for providing/securing employment with us.

By applying this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect, and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.