Health & Social Services
Global Internship Abroad Position Description

Health & Social Services

CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.

Please note some internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Here is a sample of what health & social services global internships abroad can entail.

*Note: Health-related internships allow interns to understand global health issues and support services. Health-related internships commonly focus on the administrative, educational, and/or support of the industry and do not often include patient-facing work.

Position Description

Interns will support health-related initiatives at the organization and learn about the health issues that affect the region. Some duties can include but are not limited to:

• Supporting research teams in collecting and analyzing data on health issues
• Preparing and distributing health education programming for clients at a local NGO and discussing patient cases and care
• Writing fundraising grants to support programming for refugees or other clients
• Assisting trainers and nutritionists in personalized care

Competency & Skill Development

Displayed below are examples of industry-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their industry. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.

Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:

1. Demonstrate ethical judgement and make recommendations on improvements to health initiatives.
2. Articulate health issues that affect the local region as they compare to common health issues in the US.
3. Understand methods for programming design, teaching, and assessment of programs given to clients.

NACE Competency & Skill Development:

CEA CAPA is committed to elevating students' career readiness. Across various career fields, CEA CAPA is dedicated to securing internship placements that enable students to develop essential transferable skills (NACE Career Readiness Competencies).

These competencies, identified by U.S. employers, are crucial for undergraduate students to acquire before graduation, ensuring they are well-prepared and competitive in today's job market.

Career &
Self Development

Leadership

Communication

Professionalism

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Equity &
Inclusion

Technology

Available Destinations

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