Program Summary

Avencion has created a Health Leadership Program dedicated to empowering the Zambian youths who have interest in developing their career in the global health sector. Applicants selected for internships must successfully complete a 2 – day, pre-internship training. Upon completion, participants will be placed at a health facility within Itezhi-tezhi district – and will be eligible for a competitive monthly stipend. The monthly stipend is intended to defray costs associated with transportation to and from the workplace and participation in required health leadership training and activities.

Health analysts are required to work five days per week and Saturday is a normal workday as workload requires and is within 48hrs of work. Health analysts are also required to attend leadership, management, communication, and technology skills training activity once a quarter.

Future leaders will be placed, based on need, education and background; into Health Analysts positions across various segments of the health sector such as strategic information, health management information systems, strategic planning, management consulting, general management, administration, health finance, accounting, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, legal and regulatory, health statistics, community engagement, social media & digital communication, private sector engagement, and renewable energy.

About Avencion: We are a Zambian-owned social impact enterprise that delivers innovative and technology-enabled development solutions to strengthen governments, companies, organizations, and communities.

Qualifications and Experience

• University, graduate or doctorate degree in public health, medicine, development studies, mathematics, statistics, demography, library studies, computer science, information technology, engineering, economics, human resources management, law, adult education, accounting, finance, business administration, social sciences, natural science, or related field.
• Interested in global health, management consulting, big data, data analysis, off-grid renewable energy, health management, health technology, digital communication, or social media
• Desire to be a leader; accountability, passion, good character, integrity, ability to deliver tasks with minimal supervision, organizing skills, team player and willingness to learn and adapt.