Global Health Internship – Henry Ford Health International
Henry Ford Health International offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in international healthcare. Interns will work alongside our teams in global health, medical tourism, education and training, and hospital consulting/licensing. This internship provides exposure to a wide range of international healthcare initiatives while supporting both new and ongoing projects.
Interns will receive on-site training at our corporate offices and gain valuable insights into the operational and strategic aspects of global healthcare.
Work Details:
Hybrid position
20 hours per week
Internship duration: 3-4 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance
Responsibilities:
Professional Development & Exposure: Attend internal and external team meetings to gain insight into international healthcare operations. Engage with healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Work closely with various teams to support international healthcare projects. Contribute to research, planning, and implementation of global health initiatives.
Administrative & Analytical Support: Assist in data extraction, analysis, and survey development. Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation. Schedule meetings, coordinate logistics for events, and manage databases. Conduct literature reviews and research on international healthcare trends.
Qualifications:
· Undergraduate college student pursuing a degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, international relations, or a related field.
· Self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
· Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Interested applicants must attach a resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation, and an official or unofficial transcript.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.