Access to Products of Health Care Internship

About MSF

Doctors without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa is a global network of principled professionals who specialise in medical humanitarian work driven by our common humanity and guided by medical ethics. We work together in teams, small and large, to respond to the medical needs of people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and those excluded from healthcare.

Doctors Without Borders team members are on the ground, working directly, every day. We bear witness and describe what is happening, to raise awareness about the experiences of the people we assist and the situations where we work. We alert the public to emerging crises, acute emergencies, and serious challenges, such as lack of access and exclusion from healthcare and to mobilise support for MSF’s work and social mission, provoking change. Today, MSF is present in more than 70 countries, where thousands of MSF doctors, nurses, logisticians, water and sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical professionals work together to bring essential health services to people caught in humanitarian crises. MSF South Africa is in Johannesburg with an office in Cape Town too. MSF SA is governed by the MSF Southern Africa Association, which is made up of more than 300 members from seven countries in the region.

We are seeking a motivated intern for a dynamic internship role, open exclusively to candidates eligible to work in South Africa.

MSF South Africa is looking for an Access to Products of Healthcare Intern with an interest in health policy , willingness to learn, good organisational skills, high flexibility and ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and deliver results.  The candidate must have a passion for humanitarian work. The intern will be assisting the Access to Products of Healthcare Regional Advisor  with research in access-related issues, collecting and compiling of strategic information, supporting with organising of events, advocacy-related work and administrative duties.

Responsibilities:

·  Assist the Regional Advisor in conducting research and mapping medical tools and key policies relevant to the APH common priority areas in Southern Africa, with potential expansion to the Eastern Africa region.

·  Support the Regional Advisor in developing regional context analyses and mapping key policy trends related to Intellectual Property, Research and Development (including transparency in clinical trials and post-trial access), AMR, sexual and reproductive health, and tuberculosis.

· Aid the Regional Advisor in day-to-day activities related to access to treatment, including price research, medicine registration, Research & Development, health innovation, and other research and advocacy tasks as required.

· Assist in mapping MSF operations, as well as coordinating meetings and engagements with MSF teams for monitoring purposes.

Requirements:

• Minimum University undergraduate degree.


• Preferably studying/studied Public Health, Development Studies, International Relations or Political Science, Law, Economics or with demonstrable interest in working in the Health Policy Analysis and Advocacy field.


• Interest in national and global health policy and organisation. 


• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point essential.


• Creative and highly flexible approach to work, and ability to work within a team, multi task and good stress management skills and ability to deal with high workload at specific times.


• Creative social media skills.


• Motivated and dynamic individual


• Knowledge of local and regional treatment access barriers like IP, pricing, shortages, and other systemic issues would be an advantage.
  


• Must be eligible to work in South Africa

Remuneration and resources:

• Resources needed such as working space, computer, internet, stationery, and other resources will be made available.


• Monthly Stipend: R 5000.


• 100% Medical aid contribution.


• Transport allowance.


• Cell Phone Allowance.

Commitment:

Length of commitment: 12 months

Closing date: 9 | May | 2025

Starting date: 1 | July | 2025  

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Information

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MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation, and all other diversity characteristics.

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