Internship at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Position: Intern
Supervisor: Office Manager
Duration: 2 months, from June 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013)
Work place: Hanoi, Vietnam
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a trusted advisor to governments worldwide, helping them transform the way they provide health services to their people. In Vietnam, CHAI works with a number of national institutions, especially the Vietnam Authority of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC), to help the government reach national HIV targets, especially 1) universal Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) coverage, and 2) eliminating Mother to Child Transmission of HIV. Established in Vietnam in 2006, CHAI has emphasized a sustainable and integrative approach to health systems strengthening premised on a close partnership with government to build national capacity. CHAI believes that strengthening the government’s capacity to manage and coordinate the national health system is the most effective approach to improving health outcomes in the long-term.
CHAI’s team in Vietnam consists of a dynamic core of 15 in addition to expert resources available at the regional and global levels. CHAI is now seeking for a Vietnamese national to fill an internship position for the Vietnam Office. This position is open to University students and recent graduates hoping to gain some exposure to the public health field.
Main Responsibilities
- To translate a wide variety of internal and external documents in 2 directions: English to Vietnamese and Vietnamese to English
- To handle all incoming/outgoing telephone calls, letters, faxes, postal packages, etc.
- To be responsible for filing system (both soft and hard files)
- To take meeting minutes when necessary
- To ensure proper office supplies and maintenance of office equipment
- To book and coordinate travel arrangement for all staff
- To be responsible for visa and work permit application and renewal for expats
- To assist in organizing meetings, trainings and events when required
- Other tasks as requested.
Requirements
- University degree (achieved or in progress) in a relevant field such as English, journalism, or linguistics
- Native Vietnamese speaker
- Computer literacy: Fluent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and internet research
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and determination to meet deadlines
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a CV to [email protected] as soon as possible. Indicate position sought in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, but must be received by May 31, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.