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Socios En Salud- CASITA Project

Socios En Salud- CASITA Project

Program type: International, Research

Format: In-person

Location: Lima, Peru

Organization Details

Internship Details

  • Intern Positions Available: 1
  • Format: Fully In-Person
  • Work Environment Details: Interns will work with project professionals in community-based settings in Carabayllo and Ventanilla, collaborating with caregivers and stakeholders.
  • Duration: June-August. 10 weeks
  • Additional Requirements: Intermediate-level conversational Spanish required. Preference for candidates with qualitative research skills and a strong interest in community work.

Organization Description

Socios En Salud (SES) is the largest international NGO in Peru, committed to providing equitable healthcare to underserved communities. Emerging from the 1994 tuberculosis crisis, SES has been a global leader in treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), achieving some of the world’s highest cure rates. SES works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to strengthen health systems, operate innovative programs, and improve healthcare delivery. With national reach and a focus on vulnerable populations, SES combines clinical care, community health initiatives, and research to address pressing health inequities in Peru.

Internship Project Description

The CASITA Project focuses on improving early childhood development in Carabayllo and Ventanilla by engaging caregivers and promoting early stimulation strategies. Interns will play a critical role in developing strategies to involve father figures in child care and designing sustainability approaches for program activities, particularly related to climate change.

Key Activities:

  • Conduct interviews with caregivers and local project stakeholders to assess current engagement levels and identify barriers.
  • Collaborate with project professionals to develop strategies for sustainable early childhood interventions.
  • Research and propose climate change strategies to ensure long-term sustainability of early stimulation sessions.
  • Assist in the creation of educational materials for community dissemination.

Deliverables:

  • A report on father involvement strategies and proposed solutions.
  • Recommendations for sustainable, climate-friendly practices in project delivery.
  • Data collected through qualitative interviews with key stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Community Engagement and Intercultural Communication Skills: Develop the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in community-based settings.
  2. Applied Research and Qualitative Data Collection: Gain hands-on experience in qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews and data analysis.
  3. Development of Sustainability Strategies in Public Health: Design innovative solutions to promote long-term, sustainable program outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Preferred Background: Students in global health, anthropology, social sciences, public health, or related fields.
  • Preferred Skills:
    • Experience with qualitative research methods.
    • Strong interest in community-based and early childhood health projects.
  • Other Considerations:
    • Intermediate-level Spanish required.
    • Adaptability to work in resource-limited environments.

Work Environment

Interns will work closely with SES project professionals in community-based settings in Carabayllo and Ventanilla. This role involves fieldwork, stakeholder interviews, and collaboration with caregivers and community members.

Application Details

Applicants must submit a 500-word personal statement addressing:

  • Your interest in this internship.
  • How this experience aligns with your academic and career goals.
  • Relevant skills or experiences you will bring to the project.

Additional Question: How would community service impact your academic and personal development?

Incorporation Requirements:

  • Complete personal and emergency contact information.
  • Upload proof of international health insurance.
  • Review and sign Socios En Salud’s regulatory documents.

Onboarding:

  • Pre-arrival medical examination (organized by Partners In Health).
  • Orientation meetings for travel and program planning.

Induction:

  • Program-specific training to familiarize the intern with SES and the CASITA project.

Keywords: Community Health, Early Childhood Development, Climate Change, Public Health, Sustainability, Advocacy