About La Chaîne de l’Espoir
La Chaîne de l’Espoir is an international NGO founded in 1994. Its mission is to strengthen health systems to give everyone, especially children, the same chances of survival and development. We operate in 28 countries through a comprehensive approach, centered on children but also on mothers and disadvantaged communities.
- Prevention and screening from an early age, particularly as part of school health programs.
- Care and surgery, to meet the most urgent needs of children and their mothers.
- Training and skills transfer to local teams thanks to our international network of experts in all areas of surgery.
- Construction and equipment of hospital structures adapted to local needs.
Position and mission
He will report directly to the Head of the Medical Department.
Main activities:
- Support for activities carried out within the framework of the initiative ‘The Future of Hospitals and their Health Systems’ within which the Chaîne de l’Espoir is carrying out the theme of Human Resources in Health (HRH): providing the Technical Expertise Department with administrative and logistical support and technical support in public health, contributing to the organization of events such as webinars, workshops, etc.
- Organization of meetings, training and workshops: Assist the Department Head and his team in organizing and leading meetings and training sessions for healthcare professionals.
- Support for medical missions:
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of humanitarian missions, including coordination with medical and logistics teams at headquarters and in the field.
- Organization of meetings with the people concerned
- Forecasting documents and media
- Drafting of meeting minutes
- Drafting reports and strategic notes: Participate in the drafting of summaries, recommendations and public policy notes on health issues addressed by the NGO.
Secondary activities:
- Health policy analysis: Contribute to the evaluation of health policies and programs implemented by the NGO in different regions of intervention.
- Data collection and analysis: Participate in the collection of qualitative and quantitative data on access to care, public health indicators and the impact of medical projects.
- Public health project management: Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of medical projects, ensuring compliance with objectives and performance indicators.
- Research on digital health innovations: Studying how health technologies (telemedicine, databases, AI in health) can be integrated into humanitarian missions.
- Communication and advocacy: Write articles, presentations and content to raise awareness of health issues and promote the NGO’s actions in conjunction with the Development and Communication Department
- Scientific and regulatory monitoring: Monitor developments in scientific advances, public health policies, WHO recommendations and good practices in humanitarian intervention.
Training
Student in 2nd year of Master of Public Health, Health Economics in Developing Countries, or Health Systems Management.
Skills and qualities required:
- Sense of autonomy, rigor and concentration
- Writing skills
- Adaptability and professional curiosity
- Plan, organize and coordinate work activities effectively
- Identify, evaluate and choose tools adapted to the realization of these activities in particular
- Language: good level of English required
- Very good interpersonal skills and listening/communication skills
- Interest in the international solidarity sector and public health issues.
- Versatility and good adaptability
- Team spirit
- Adherence to the humanitarian principles and ethical code of La Chaîne de l’Espoir
Conditions :
- Status: 6-month, full-time internship
- Start date: October 15, 2025
- Position based at the association’s headquarters, 75015 Paris
- Compensation: 4.35 euros / hour (based on 35 hours/week)
- Meal vouchers worth 10.83 euros covered at 60%
- Reimbursement of Ile-de-France transport subscriptions up to 50**%**
How to apply
https://jobs.layan.eu/fr/offer-of-la-chaine-de-lespoir-no-77927