Communications Intern (multiple hires) - African Society for Laboratory Medicine

Communications Intern (multiple hires)

African Society for Laboratory Medicine

Internship - Ethiopia, Africa

Apply by: 10th November 2013

Position Location: Remote

The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a pan-African professional organisation endorsed by the African Union and focused on improving laboratory medicine throughout Africa. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and serving all African countries, ASLM's mission is to advance the laboratory services and networks needed to support preventive medicine, quality patient care and disease control throughout the continent. More information can be found at www.ASLM.org.

Position Responsibilities:

ASLM seeks a part-time, unpaid Communications Intern (multiple hires) to be part of a larger network of field writers. The Intern will assist with development of web-based news articles, promotional content and related materials to advance the overall ASLM mission and ASLM2020 strategic vision objectives. Content is typically oriented toward laboratory-related issues with an emphasis on public health and/or scientific impact.

Under the guidance and direction of the Senior Communications Officer, the Intern may be responsible for the following (actual assignments depend on experience):

• Draft original news articles or stories, based on subject matter provided by ASLM staff. • Review, edit and/or translate materials drafted by others. • Management of social media platforms. • Other responsibilities may be incorporated depending on need.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant communications field, e.g., journalism, public relations. • Experience writing concise, targeted materials related to laboratory or public health subjects. • Possess strong English-language writing skills; candidates with writing (or translating) skills in Arabic, French and Portuguese are encouraged to apply.

ASLM maintains the right to revise the information found within this announcement at any time. This announcement is not a contract for employment.

How to apply:

To apply to be an ASLM Communications Intern: submit your resume, letter of interest and a two-page writing sample to communication@aslm.org . The term of the internship can be flexible depending on the candidate. The position is part-time and unpaid.

Position Location: Remote