Job Description
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is inviting applications for the position of Health and Wellness Intern based in Nairobi, Kenya. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals who are passionate about employee wellbeing, preventive healthcare, workplace wellness, and public service. Working within a multicultural and professional environment, the successful intern will contribute to initiatives that promote healthier workplaces while gaining practical exposure to international organizational operations.
The selected intern will become part of a collaborative team dedicated to supporting staff health through education, awareness campaigns, wellness initiatives, health promotion activities, and administrative coordination. The internship is designed to provide meaningful learning experiences while allowing participants to apply academic knowledge to practical assignments that contribute to organizational objectives. Throughout the placement, the intern will interact with experienced healthcare professionals, administrative specialists, program coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams committed to improving employee wellbeing.
Daily assignments will provide exposure to occupational health practices, wellness program planning, data organization, communication support, and health education initiatives. The intern may assist with preparing wellness resources, coordinating staff participation in awareness activities, maintaining organized records, supporting event logistics, collecting information for internal reports, and helping develop educational materials that encourage healthy lifestyles within the workplace. Every assignment will be supervised by experienced professionals who provide continuous mentorship and constructive feedback.
This internship encourages creativity, professionalism, confidentiality, and strong organizational abilities. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, excellent interpersonal communication, and a willingness to learn from diverse perspectives. The role also offers opportunities to strengthen analytical thinking, project coordination, administrative competence, digital literacy, and professional communication while operating within internationally recognized standards of ethics and integrity.
UNON values diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and respect for all people. Interns are welcomed into an environment where collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement are encouraged. The organization believes that investing in emerging professionals strengthens future leadership while supporting sustainable organizational performance.
This internship is particularly suitable for university students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in health promotion, occupational health, nursing, public health, psychology, wellness management, or related disciplines. Candidates with enthusiasm for improving workplace wellbeing, supporting employee engagement, and contributing to health-focused initiatives are encouraged to apply.
By joining UNON as a Health and Wellness Intern, successful applicants will gain valuable international workplace exposure, strengthen professional competencies, expand their understanding of organizational health systems, and build practical experience that supports future careers within international organizations, healthcare institutions, humanitarian agencies, government bodies, research institutions, or private-sector wellness program. This internship represents an outstanding opportunity to learn, contribute, and develop professionally while supporting initiatives that positively impact workplace health and employee wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of workplace health and wellness initiatives throughout the organization.
- Assist with organizing employee wellness campaigns, awareness events, and educational outreach activities.
- Prepare informative health promotion materials suitable for internal communication platforms.
- Coordinate schedules, meeting arrangements, and logistical requirements for wellness program.
- Maintain accurate administrative records while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assist with compiling statistical information and preparing summaries for programme evaluation.
- Help organize staff registration processes for health awareness sessions and wellness activities.
- Provide administrative support during medical outreach events and employee engagement program.
- Conduct background research on current health promotion practices and workplace wellness trends.
- Assist in developing presentations, briefing materials, and educational resources.
- Support the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and programme documentation.
- Help monitor participation levels and maintain organized attendance records.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to support ongoing wellness projects.
- Assist with coordinating communications between internal stakeholders and program participants.
- Organize digital files and maintain orderly documentation systems.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving employee engagement.
- Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating program activities where appropriate.
- Support awareness initiatives focusing on healthy lifestyles, mental wellbeing, nutrition, physical activity, and preventive health practices.
- Help gather feedback from participants to support continuous program improvement.
- Ensure administrative processes comply with organizational procedures and professional standards.
- Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality during all assigned duties.
- Contribute to the preparation of newsletters and internal health communication materials.
- Assist with monitoring project timelines and following up on assigned tasks.
- Support procurement-related administrative documentation where required.
- Participate actively in departmental learning opportunities and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Help coordinate wellness resource distribution across departments.
- Maintain effective communication with supervisors regarding work progress and assigned priorities.
- Demonstrate flexibility by supporting additional administrative or program activities when requested.
- Promote teamwork, professionalism, respect, and collaboration within the workplace.
- Complete assigned internship objectives while continuously developing professional knowledge and practical workplace skills.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a university degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Occupational Health, Health Promotion, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Community Health, Wellness Management, or another related discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Professional attitude with strong ethical standards.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Strong analytical and problem
- solving capabilities.
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multicultural environments.
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong research and information management skills.
- Ability to prepare professional reports and presentations.
- Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong planning and coordination abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
- Positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning.
- Adaptability in dynamic work environments.
- Good administrative support skills.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluency in English
- knowledge of another UN language is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official United Nations careers portal before 26 July 2026. Applications should include a complete online profile and all supporting documents requested in the vacancy announcement. Ensure that your academic information, contact details, and relevant qualifications are accurate before submitting your application. Only applications received before the closing deadline will be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
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