Viya Health · 1 day ago
Sanitation Technology Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hrViya Health is part of PSI, a network focused on consumer-powered healthcare. They are seeking a Sanitation Technology Intern to support the improvement of sanitation products and processes while contributing to sanitation technology development projects and daily operations.
Public Health
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to or lead a special project with a specific deliverable due before the completion of the internship: Deliver on a learning project related to current sanitation technologies and practices used across PSI platforms and projects. Support ongoing research and development around septic tanks, digester toilets, and toilet upgrades. Create a decision tree that PSI platforms can use to select appropriate technology offerings. Identify opportunities to scale promising solutions from around the world and support teams in identifying / creating innovative solutions. Conduct or provide support to research and analysis, assist with project management, propose ideas and solutions, and present the final deliverable to members of the team or a broader audience
Learn about the inner workings: Provide routine administrative support for daily operations, which may include maintaining the internal SharePoint page by posting new content and reorganizing existing content for knowledge management and information tracking, providing basic financial management support, learning and performing tasks in PSI systems, and/or assisting with coordinating peer to peer learning webinars, blog writing, note-taking, technical writing support and proof reading, or responding to ad hoc requests for information. Contribute to a resource library and manual of current PSI technical product offerings, including updating technical drawings, descriptions, requirements, BOQs, costs, and special considerations
Build your network: Develop relationships with PSIers on the WASH team globally and across the organization and with external partners. Schedule one-on-one meetings with colleagues to learn more about what they do and gain valuable career advice, regularly attend learning sessions hosted by other departments, attend PSI's org-wide events and meetings, and regularly shadow colleagues at meetings. Facilitate peer to peer coaching and networking opportunities both within PSI’s programs and with external partners and networks
Qualification
Required
Passionate about supporting WASH and market-based sanitation efforts across the world
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and timeliness
Readiness to interact with a variety of people and assume diverse duties and tasks
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Advanced computer skills with strong excel skills (and including MS Office applications)
Preferred
Enrollment in a graduate degree program preferred
Some work experience preferred
French speaking preferred
Benefits
Health care
Retirement plan
Generous leave
Other great benefits
Company
Viya Health
Viya Health is a Social Business that is transforming healthcare for women and girls in Africa, Asia and Latin America by ensuring equitable access to affordable, high-quality information, products, and services.
Founded in 2018
501-1,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase