Program Mentor Internship

Job Summary

Reporting to the local Senior Program Mentor, International Medical Aid’s Program Mentor Intern will be involved in the day-to-day coordination of housing, transportation, local tours, safaris, and hospital placements for foreign students, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The Mentor will oversee IMA’s interns and ensure their safety and comfort at all times. Additionally, the Program Mentor will be involved in coordinating IMA’s mobile medical and hygiene clinics.

Key Roles

●       Daily management and oversight of healthcare electives and medical placements, including the following:

(a)   Coordination of housing, transportation and food

(b)   Facilitation of hospital placements

(c)    Daily oversight of interns both in residence and hospital

(d)   Coordinating and leading local tours of attractions in Mombasa, including Fort Jesus, Bombolulu Cultural Workshops, and Haller Park 

●       Providing local area and hospital orientation for program participants, including a comprehensive overview of the following:

a)     Participant Code of Conduct 

b)     Country-specific safety Precautions, including warnings about the use of “tuk-tuks,” public transportation, and motorbikes

c)      Universal Precautions

d)     Guidelines for Premedical and Medical Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad

●       Overseeing the mentorship of interns in healthcare placements

●       Remaining available and responsive to interns' concerns or in case of emergency

●       Participating in regular hygiene or medical clinics

●       Managing and developing IMA’s growing community of users, shaping our brand identity through our website, blog, and social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

●       Conceiving and developing new marketing and support materials for IMA’s programs in Kenya

Required:

●       Bachelor’s Degree: Tourism, Hospitality, Business Management, or any relevant social sciences degree, with a minimum of a second-class upper division from a recognized University

●       Must possess a clean criminal and academic record

●       Must possess a very high level of integrity and uphold IMA’s ethical standards

●       Must be self-motivated and be able to effectively work under minimum supervision

●       Must have the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders

●       Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft PowerPoint

●       Must be familiar with Mombasa city

●       Must be proficient at use of social media including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram

●       Possessing a Driver’s License would be an added advantage

Please apply by clicking on Apply now. The deadline for the application period is no later than March 10, 2024.