Program Type
International
Organization Name
Internship Location
Mwanza and Dar es Salaam Regions, Tanzania, East Africa
Organization
Touch Health is a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa by breaking down barriers in access to care through innovative health sector programming. Working with governments, peer organizations, and private sector experts, Touch focuses on healthcare workforce planning and optimization, improving access to care for women and children, and health systems strengthening initiatives. Founded in 2004, Touch’s approach combines management consulting expertise with sustainable health program design and implementation, emphasizing government ownership and scalability.
Position Overview
This internship provides hands-on experience in global health program implementation, research, and evaluation. Interns will work directly with Touch Health teams on programmatic and strategic initiatives aimed at increasing access to care, improving health outcomes, and strengthening health systems in Tanzania.
Project Details
Interns may be involved in one or more of Touch Health’s programs:
watotoCare project – A transportation and telehealth solution to ensure continuity of care for high- and medium-risk newborns during their first two months of life. The project involves subsidized transport and home-based teleconsultations in partnership with Sengerema District Hospital.
SimuConsult project – A teleconsultation model to extend healthcare access to rural communities. Interns may assist in monitoring and evaluation, program development, and implementation to increase patient reach and improve follow-up care.
Project responsibilities include:
Supporting program development and implementation in collaboration with management and local leadership
Conducting research and strategic analyses
Assisting in development of workplans and budgets
Collaborating with implementation partners and vendors
Collecting and reporting primary data
Conducting data analyses to evaluate program impact
Participating in monitoring and evaluation activities
Contributing to progress reports for management, donors, and stakeholders
Intern Responsibilities
Responsibilities include supporting program teams on research, data analysis, M&E activities, reporting, and strategic development. Interns will gain exposure to program operations, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with local health partners.
Qualifications
Good judgment, discretion, and respect for local culture
Experience in international or low-resource settings preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail, written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments, respond flexibly, and work independently and collaboratively
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Learning Outcomes
Develop knowledge of health systems and program management
Gain practical experience in health systems strengthening in low-resource contexts
Build professional and social responsibility skills
Strengthen teamwork, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills
Nature of Internship
Health Systems Strengthening
Work Environment
Fully in-person. Interns are embedded in program teams on the ground in Tanzania, with access to all team members and leadership. Interns will have a project buddy to support onboarding and integration into organizational operations.
Additional Onboarding for Selected Intern(s)
Vaccination and Visa requirements completed prior to arrival
Induction by Touch HR and program team
Formal objectives set in collaboration with supervisor before the start of the internship
Keywords
Health Systems Strengthening; Global Health; Telehealth; Maternal and Child Health; Program Implementation; Monitoring and Evaluation