A Nutrition internship in Uganda is an ideal way to learn more about healthcare practice in a different country while deepening your understanding of global food issues. You’ll gain first-hand nutrition work experience which will prepare you for a career in the field. As an intern, you can complete your internship in a number of different settings.
These include hospitals, clinics, nutrition centers, and community centers. You may also take part in school and home visits. You’ll shadow trained local professionals, learning from them directly as they go about their day.
These internships provide you with the opportunity to develop your own skills and expand your knowledge. It’s also a fantastic way to boost your CV, as well as future job or study applications.
Is a Nutrition internship in Uganda right for me?
Are you interested in learning more about nutrition issues in developing countries? Looking to prepare yourself for a career in the nutrition field? Then these internships are ideal for you. We have placements to suit a wide range of skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or have a relevant qualification.
Many of our interns don’t have previous experience in their chosen field, so you can start at a level you’re comfortable with. During your time in Uganda, you’ll receive extensive support from Avella Sights staff. There is also the opportunity to take part in outreaches in disadvantaged communities, so that you can give back while you learn.
The time you spend learning and teaching nutrition will provide you with a unique internship experience. This is sure to enhance your resume and job or study applications.
If you’re interested in more general healthcare issues affecting local communities, our Public Health internships may be a better fit. We also offer a number of other internships in the healthcare field, such as Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
What will I gain from a Nutrition internship in Uganda?
Our nutrition work experience placements are an excellent way to prepare yourself for the next stage in your education or career. Apart from the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop skills relevant to the profession, there are also many other benefits. These include:
- Developing soft skills such as teamwork, leadership, resilience, organization, time-management, and planning
- Encountering conditions and challenges that might not exist in your home country
- More in-depth work experience that you might get in your home country
- Cultivating a global mindset as you work with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Improved confidence as you push past your comfort zone
All of the above will also enhance your resume, college applications, and your personal development.
Why does this internship matter?
This experience will bring you closer to a future working in your chosen field. We’re proud to support future talent who will bring vital skills to communities in need.
How are our Nutrition internships different?
At Avella Sights, our first aim is to benefit the communities we work in. Our internships are ethical and well supported. Here are some factors that set us apart:
We record our work in a secure database
We have the Avella Impact Database to track the positive impact of our projects. It’s secure and anonymous and we use it to identify specific areas of need. The data we record helps us shape aspects of our work, like medical outreaches and health awareness campaigns. We also use it to monitor the progress of individuals, report our results and collect data for research. All this work follows our Management Plans.
Real work with trained professionals
As an intern, you’ll work alongside real healthcare professionals. You can observe them in their everyday work, ask questions and hear more about their experiences. You’re likely to get greater exposure to the frontline of medical care than in your home country.
A tailored approach
We are often able to tailor your internship to suit your interests. You can work in more than one department or focus on one particular area, and experience outreach work in the local community.
Our Medicine & Healthcare policy
We take the safety of our volunteers, interns, and the people they work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put in place a comprehensive Medical Ethics Policy.