Company Description

At HIMZ, we firmly believe that true strength lies in courage, not silence. We are dedicated to challenging societal norms that associate vulnerability with weakness. Our mission is to provide care, amplify voices, and highlight that genuine resilience stems from speaking out and seeking support. HIMZ is committed to fostering a culture of understanding, inclusion, and empowerment for all individuals.

Reports To: Founder / Board of Directors

Role Summary:

This is a high-level internship for a graduate student or young professional seeking exposure to social enterprise leadership. You will work directly with the Founder on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and grant coordination. You will learn how a grassroots organization operates from the inside out.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grant Support: Assist in drafting grant proposals and reports for donors such as the World Diabetes Foundation.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Accompany the Founder to meetings with Chiefs, Headmen, and Ministry of Health officials in Namwala. Take minutes and track action items.
• Field Monitoring: Visit HIM Garden and H4HIM mobile clinic sites to observe operations and document progress.
• Communications: Draft internal memos, external letters, and basic content for social media highlighting HIMZ activities in Namwala.
• Research: Assist in gathering data on diabetes and hypertension prevalence in Namwala District for future programming.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the mechanics of running a rural health NGO.
• Gain experience in grant writing and donor reporting.
• Build relationships with traditional leaders and government officials.
• Develop skills in project monitoring and evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or final-year student in Public Health, Business Administration, Development Studies, or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Interest in men’s health, NCDs, or geriatric care.
• Willingness to live in rural conditions and travel by bicycle/motorbike to remote villages.

Internship Benefits:

• Monthly stipend (amount to be disclosed upon shortlisting).
• Hands-on field experience in rural development and public health.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Certificate of completion and reference letter upon successful internship.
• Opportunity for full-time employment based on performance and funding availability.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of elderly men in Namwala.

• Grant Support: Assist in drafting grant proposals and reports for donors such as the World Diabetes Foundation.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Accompany the Founder to meetings with Chiefs, Headmen, and Ministry of Health officials in Namwala. Take minutes and track action items.
• Field Monitoring: Visit HIM Garden and H4HIM mobile clinic sites to observe operations and document progress.
• Communications: Draft internal memos, external letters, and basic content for social media highlighting HIMZ activities in Namwala.
• Research: Assist in gathering data on diabetes and hypertension prevalence in Namwala District for future programming.

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Interest in men’s health, NCDs, or geriatric care.
• Willingness to live in rural conditions and travel by bicycle/motorbike to remote villages.

• Recent graduate or final-year student in Public Health, Business Administration, Development Studies, or related field.