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A health intern at the United Nations may work in several ways according to the needs of each agency or field area. In this article we will present you what are the most Common Activities Performed by Health Interns at the UN.
The United Nations system has a complex structure composed of many agencies, funds, and programs, each with departments and offices in every corner of the world. In these organizations, there are many opportunities for individuals with an academic background in health. We use the term “health” to encompass all “health-related” academic backgrounds and professional roles.
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As you go through the chapters of the eBook, “UN Careers for Health Professionals”, you will discover what the competencies, requirements, and most common tasks performed by health professionals at the UN are.
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Most Common Activities for Health Interns at the UN
In general, the activities performed by a health intern at the United Nations vary according to the specific demands of the department or office. Regardless of location, however, certain tasks can be expected as part of one’s work routine.
Below, we present a compilation of the general tasks required of a health intern at the UN, based on the analysis of numerous vacancies.
This information has been prepared with the assistance of content analysis software which analyzed health internship vacancy announcements in the period between 2018 and 2021.
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As we have seen, a health intern at the United Nations may work in several ways according to the needs of each agency or field area. Nevertheless, for the most part, the activities are adapted to the individual’s academic and professional background, requiring a certain flexibility in the case of performing supporting tasks. For this reason, a potential candidate should be able to perform not only activities related to health studies, but invest time in developing administrative, technological, and research skills as well.
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