The World Health Organisation (WHO) internship program is an amazing opportunity for students and recent graduates interested in gaining experience in the public health sector. The program offers a wide range of internships for field and office-based projects around the world based on your interests and abilities.
If you are passionate about improving global health and increasing your global awareness, this internship is definitely for you. It is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure working within the international development sector and to learn more about how your skills can contribute towards advancing public health.
This internship is a fully-funded program open to undergraduates and graduates aged 20 years and above with a valid passport. Applicants must have finished three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution before commencing the internship.
The benefits of this program include;
- Stipends, up to a definite amount per station, depending on the position applied for; and
- Accident and medical insurance for all interns.
The juicy part of this internship opportunity is that it has no deadline for application, just apply all year round and check the WHO website regularly for updates. All applications are to be done online. Visit the WHO official website at https://www.who.int for more information.