Public Health Internship in Cape Town

Program Description

Become an international intern and work with a non-profit or NGO in Cape Town. This is an ideal opportunity to increase your skills in a real world setting while networking with individuals who may help you in your future career.

Intern abroad in Cape Town and experience the World Design Capital 2014. It features everything from running trails to breathtaking hikes and sunny beaches, and is the optimal place to explore other areas of Southern Africa. Easily visit the picturesque Okavango Delta in Botswana, the sand dunes in Namibia, and the gorgeous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

Interns will be able to give back to the local community and work together to alleviate poverty while participating in social growth and developmental projects. Live in an international city and work with Creative Consulting & Development Works to increase your experience with NGOs and non-profits.

Highlights

- Add substantive work experience to your resume
- Start at any point throughout the year; we are flexible
- Learn about the healthcare system in South Africa
- Work with local communities
- Learn about the South African culture
- Help programs that fight against TB and HIV/AIDS
- Work with professional organizations and institutions

Qualifications

Our programme is best suited to people who have studied, are busy studying or would like to study courses related to the development sector such as: public health; communications; social work; psychology, urban planning, IT and marketing, just to name a few!

Internship Types

Health Sciences

What`s Included

- Personalised internship placement – we source development internships for you and secure your college credits!
- Wonderful host organisations – you get to make a positive impact on the development sectors of Cape Town
- Pre-arrival and in-country support – we are here to help with visa requirements, airport transfers and accommodation arrangements to make the transition easier!
- Full orientation – we help you acclimate to your new city and show you how to get around with a transport orientation to your workplace.
- Fun intern outings – we plan outings and activities to introduce you to your fellow interns and show you around cool and exciting places in the city!