Socios en Salud Sucursal Perú
Socios en Salud Sucursal Perú
Program Type
International
Organization Name
Internship Location
Lima Metropolitana, Lima, Perú
Organization
Socios En Salud (SES) is a leading global health organization in Peru and an affiliate of Partners In Health. For over 25 years, SES has worked to reduce health inequities by providing high-quality care to underserved communities and strengthening public health systems. Programs cover mental health, maternal and child health, infectious diseases (including TB and HIV), non-communicable diseases, cancer, and social protection. SES integrates community-based care, research, and collaboration with the Ministry of Health to create scalable, sustainable improvements in Peru’s health system.
Position Overview
This internship offers hands-on experience in two public health initiatives:
REFUGIA SALUD Project – Community engagement to improve health services for refugees and forcibly displaced populations in Lima, Tacna, and Tumbes. Interns will support evaluation and improvement of engagement strategies, stakeholder mapping, outreach, and applied research.
PENSA MV Project – Strengthening the “Pensalud” mental health strategy for pregnant and postpartum women in North Lima, focusing on maternal depression. Interns will support data systematization, fieldwork, and engagement with Community Health Workers.
Project Responsibilities
REFUGIA SALUD Project:
Review and improve community engagement plans
Expand and update stakeholder mapping
Assist with dissemination of health service information (flyers, social media, outreach events)
Monitor participation and track outreach data
Support evaluation of service delivery modalities (Protection Spaces, shelters, mobile outreach)
Assist with data collection, organization, and basic analysis
Participate in coordination and planning meetings with local teams and humanitarian actors
PENSA MV Project:
Systematize information and best practices, including updating databases and drafting summaries
Participate in meetings and field visits with SES teams and Community Health Workers
Qualifications
REFUGIA SALUD Project:
Current student in social sciences, public health, or related fields
Basic knowledge of qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, observation)
Intermediate/advanced Spanish (spoken and written)
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and team collaboration
Cultural adaptability, openness to change, and commitment to humanitarian principles
PENSA MV Project:
Student in social sciences or public health
Basic understanding of quantitative research methods
Intermediate/advanced Spanish
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Preferred:
Experience with refugee/migrant populations, community work, or health-related initiatives
Knowledge of project management tools and basic data analysis
Learning Outcomes
Hands-on experience with refugee, migrant, and maternal health programs
Development of qualitative and quantitative research skills
Enhanced communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills
Understanding of humanitarian health responses, community engagement, and mental health strategies
Nature of Internship
Community Engagement
Themes / Keywords
Migration and Health; Mental Health; Public Health; Community Engagement; Humanitarian Response
Work Environment
Hybrid – interns complete some tasks remotely (data analysis, report writing, preparation) and participate in field visits and in-person engagement 1–2 days per week. Fieldwork includes interaction with SES staff, Community Health Workers, and community members, while the remaining days involve office-based or remote research support.
Additional Notes
On-the-job training and supervision provided
Interns are expected to follow guidance and orientation from project staff
Digital tools may be used for communication, outreach, and data organization