Global Health Intern - London, United Kingdom - Crown Agents

Crown Agents

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About the role Function of department**Supporting clients to improve health and humanitarian outcomes for citizens in low
- and middle-income countries. Contribute to the success of Crown Agents by delivering profitable business results and building Crown Agent's reputation as 'go to' provider for high quality and inclusive health systems strengthening health supply chain and humanitarian solutions

Main job purpose
You will provide support to the Technical Lead, Healthcare Delivery and the Health team, including but not limited to providing support on the delivery of health projects, the administration of the health team, as well as supporting bids and developing the health track library

Main job responsibilities
General

Build knowledge and experience through working with colleagues, developing networks, communicating widely
Be aware of and adhere to company quality standards and procedures in accordance with Crown Agent's commitment to working to the highest quality standards and striving for continual improvement
Support business planning for Crown Agents Health Team
Prepare agendas and ensure relevant papers are complete and distributed prior to attending meetings
Collaborate with the Technical Lead, Healthcare Delivery on various projects and attend relevant meetings; follow up on pertinent action items
Help resolve operational pinch points which need following up and tracking across multiple business teams

Operational / Delivery

Support the delivery of portfolio of health programmes through providing technical advice and programme management as called upon

Growth

Compile research briefs across key health topics and geographical priority areas
Support active management of key client portals, quickly identifying opportunities and circulating them around to the team for a go, nogo decision
Support the submission of high quality concepts, proposals and budgets

Raising Crown Agents' profile

Contribute and lead as appropriate the production of communications and externally facing products, such as community health research papers, and participate in "communities of practice" to remain abreast of latest developments, standards, tools, and methodologies within the sector.
Establish and maintain close relationships and effective networks with our clients, partners and consultants, contributing to the marketing activities of the organisation and representing Crown Agents at a senior level to the external world.

Safeguarding

Be aware of and compliant with all the standards following Safeguarding procedures and policies. Promote Crown Agents' speak up culture to protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

General

Be aware of and adhere to company quality standards and procedures in accordance with Crown Agents' commitment to working to the highest quality standards and striving for continual improvement
Undertake international and national travel on consultancy and research assignments as may be needed

Where applicable,
- undertake all procurement in compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) in accordance with the provisions of our Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (Human) (WDA (H)) issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and our United Kingdom Controlled Drug Licence issued by the Home Office

About you Qualification**
Experience

Solid Microsoft Office and database management skills.
Experience working with budgets desirable
Strong selfmanagement skills
Strong organisational skills

- good written communication skills
- comfortable working with limited direction

Proven ability to work across organisations with effective communications
A selfstarter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation
Proven organizational and time management skills: the ability to work accurately and productively in a fastpaced environment and respond/adapt to shifting priorities;
Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills: the ability to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external contacts with confidence and poise;
Strong listening skills and the ability to accurately follow directions.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to deadlines.
The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as take initiative independently.
Commitment to respect and maintain confidentiality of donor and employee information.

About us

You'll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people.

Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth.

Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services.

We work with and train leaders at local,