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About PATH India

PATH, a global nonprofit with over 40 years of experience, is committed to achieving health equity by developing and scaling innovative solutions to pressing health challenges. Through multidisciplinary expertise in science, economics, technology, and advocacy, they collaborate with institutions, investors, and businesses to eliminate health inequities and foster thriving communities and economies.

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Your role

As a part of the Mental Health Program, the intern will perform the following duties:

• Review of the scientific and grey literature to synthesize validated information relevant to programs and policies in the mental health ecosystem in India.
• Assist the program team in conducting secondary research to retrieve the data and information relevant to various ongoing projects.
• Support program team in preparing relevant infographics for knowledge collaterals such as IEC materials, project reports, technical briefs, etc.
• Attend team meetings/calls and take part in various operational activities of the program.

Training & development

Overall learning goals for the intern include but are not limited to:

• Develop a broad understanding of the landscape in the Mental Health Ecosystem in India and globally.
• Learn hands-on skills in secondary research, literature review, and developing knowledge collaterals.
• Develop project management skills by participating in internal planning discussions.

Benefits

According to reviews, interns will experience the following benefits:

• Office Perks
• Professional Support & Learning
• International/On-site Exposure
• Health Insurance

Work-life balance

Employee reviews at PATH generally appreciate the supportive work culture and mission-oriented atmosphere, which often leads to a good work-life balance. However, some express concerns about challenges such as poor parental leave policies and workload imbalance, suggesting areas for improvement in management and policies to enhance overall employee satisfaction and well-being.

Company culture

PATH promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering collaboration and valuing different perspectives. Their DEI mission emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and belonging, guided by principles of intentionality, simplification, global representation, and measurable impact. Recognized for their commitment to employee well-being, PATH is honored to receive the 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Award, reflecting their dedication to supporting the health and vitality of their employees.

About you

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (public health, psychology, health policy, medical anthropology, social sciences); candidates with bachelor’s Degrees with experience may also apply.
• High-Level Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) 
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening English and Hindi is essential.

Desirable skillset:

• Understanding of secondary research, literature review, and qualitative methods. 
• Ability to prepare and deliver good presentations.
• Ability to work on group as well as individual assignments. 
• Ability to manage ambiguity and work in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Prior experience/internship in relevant health domains will be an added advantage.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching the information for this page.

• path.org/who-we-are/faq/
• path.org/who-we-are/careers/
• path.org/who-we-are/programs/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
• ambitionbox.com
• glassdoor.co.in
• youtube.com