Intern - Integrated Labs and Diagnostics Program

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Driven by an increased understanding of the vulnerabilities in a siloed healthcare system and by a rising global acknowledgment of the “one-health approach,” the government of India (GoI) has taken several steps to bring India closer to systemic integration and universal health coverage (UHC). In 2020, the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) was launched, which first introduced the concepts of district Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHLs) and Block Public Health Units (BPHUs). In the context of lab integration, PATH is the technical partner of choice with the National Health Systems Resource Center (NHSRC), the GoI’s nodal agency for centrally sponsored schemes including FC-XV and PM-ABHIM. PATH has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NHSRC to provide TA to all states and is currently providing active and significant support to states including Karnataka, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Maharashtra amongst others to scale up IPHL and BPHU facilities.

PATH is looking for highly motivated, self-starter, and enthusiastic interns to work with the Integrated Labs and Diagnostics Program (ILDP) - Karnataka team. The interns will get an opportunity to operate in a zestful and evolving environment to contribute to a growing portfolio of impactful work in ILDP, on ground with the state team in Bangalore, Karnataka. Key responsibilities will be to provide support on activities including, but not limited to program management, knowledge management, assistance in developing concept notes and proposals, decks, and program strategy documents for the ILDP. He/she will also have the opportunity to work closely with all program verticals, including Neglected Tropical Diseases, Tuberculosis and HIV, Mother and Child Health and Nutrition, Vaccines, Impact Lab, and digital health.

**Responsibilities**:
**As an intern, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following**:

- Support with coordination amongst different teams at PATH including Karnataka, national and other state teams.
- Support in planning work including assessment visits, liaison, meetings etc. with IPHL and BPHU related officials
- Undertake knowledge management by collecting and collating information available under each vertical. This would also include creating and updating program strategy documents and decks.
- Contribute to a country business development action plan
- Undertake landscape assessments to seek, sense and analyze trends in the funding environment and develop strategy documents for each vertical to achieve desired objectives.
- Conduct secondary research and landscape analysis for material contributing to the development of concept notes and proposals

**Required Skills**:
Required Experience
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree at a reputed graduate school. Fresh graduates in management or public health are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a complex environment
- Comfort with collaborating across all levels of leadership internally
- Basic research and analytical skills, including the ability to proactively identify opportunities
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure
- Excellent in written and spoken English

**Skills to be developed and/or expanded during Internship**:

- Conducting background research on public health donor priorities, landscape, and successful proposals
- Preparation of collateral to clearly demonstrate value proposition of an NGO to prospective donors and partners
- Knowledge of global health, digital health, nonprofit management, and business development
- Fostering collaboration and coordination among team members
- Exposure to PATH software and programs

**Work Location: Bangalore, Karnataka**:

- **Please include a cover letter with your resume describing your interest and how you meet the qualifications.**

**Must have legal authorization to work in India.**

**PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.**

**PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.**

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