Quick Facts
Location: Kosovo
Program Focus: Isla seeks interns who share a commitment to fostering change and addressing social issues in the field of maternal and child healthcare.
Task Focus: Research & Policy Analysis, PR, Digital Marketing & Communications, Medical Assistance, Public Education & Vaccination Campaigns, Education & Youth Development, Gender Equity & Advocacy.
Program Length: 9+ Weeks
Program Overview
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.
Tasks Included
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:
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Research & Policy Analysis
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PR, Digital Marketing & Communications
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Medical Assistance
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Public Education & Vaccination Campaigns
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Education & Youth Development
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Gender Equity & Advocacy
Requirements
Isla seeks interns who share a commitment to fostering change and addressing social issues in the field of maternal and child healthcare.
Skills & Abilities include:
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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.
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Willingness to take initiative and work under minimal guidance in both office and field settings.
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Motivated and committed to work effectively as part of an inter-cultural team.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn.
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Be flexible and work to understand diverse cultures, history, and relative current events.
What Is Covered
Isla will work closely with your university to assist with academic credit requirements for your internship and in regard to the transfer of credit for participation in classes at the university. The following is included within the program so that you can focus primarily on the work at hand and be supported each step of the way!
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Pre-departure guide and assistance with preparations (packing list, language modules, cultural guidance, etc)
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Quality internship placement with a customized scope of work
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Airport pickup and in-country orientation
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Welcome lunch/dinner
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Housing, internet, and one-time fully-stocked kitchen
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Travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
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Local SIM card/phone plan (optional)
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Monthly passes for daily bus transportation (optional)
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Local language classes (optional)
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Tuition to study at the national university for 4 ECTS/3 US credits (optional)
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Mentorship from local professionals
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24/7 support from Isla team
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Bi-weekly internship and cultural experience reflection sessions
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Scheduled team lunches/dinners with all interns and the Isla team with relevant professionals and stakeholders
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Support in organizing and planning travel/in-country social activities
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Cultural and social activities as available
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Certificate of completion and letter of references upon completion of internship
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Continued mentorship post completion of internship (according to field of interest)
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Additional support depending on country of internship and academic requirements
