Intern, Centre for Health and Healthcare
Support the Centre for Health during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions
Overview
Support the Centre for Health during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions
You have:
- Candidates must be pursuing a college or university degree (undergraduate or postgraduate).
- Strong English and Mandarin writing and communication skills are required.
- Experience or academic background in public health, healthcare industry, or related fields is preferred.
- Strong organizational and project management skills are necessary.
- Flexible and solution-oriented mindset is important for this role.
AMNC25 - Intern, Centre for Health and Healthcare
The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
You will work closely with respective teams at the World Economic Forum Beijing Office to support the preparations for the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC).
We encourage applicants to apply for only one role that best aligns with their skills and interests. Applying to multiple roles may delay the review process and reduce the likelihood of being matched with the most suitable opportunity.
Duration and location
1 April – Early July; 4-5 days/week onsite at the Beijing office
R****equirements
The Internship role is for candidates currently pursuing a college or university degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) and is usually undertaken during the penultimate year of study. While your major is not important, we are looking for candidates with an outstanding record of academic achievement, a can-do attitude and a desire to make an impact.
What to expect
Throughout the internship, you will have the unique opportunity to:
- Gain invaluable insights into a breadth of forward-thinking and innovative developments to the global challenges and agendas.
- Gain hands-on experience by working alongside experts and getting involved in real work.
- Build meaningful professional relationships and valuable career network
The intern will join the office for a three-month period during spring of 2025. You will work four to five days a week and receive a RMB 7500 monthly stipend if working on full- time.
Team Introduction
The Centre for Health and Healthcare works to identify and scale solutions that build more resilient, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems. Through multi-stakeholder collaboration, the Centre aims to improve health outcomes and ensure access to high-quality care worldwide.
As part of its work in the region, the Centre focuses on key thematic areas such as technology- and innovation-driven health solutions, equitable healthcare access, and system transformation. To support these efforts, we are seeking a motivated and self-driven intern to assist with research, stakeholder engagement, and event coordination in the lead-up to and during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC).
Main Responsibilities
Operations & Logistics
- Support event logistics and operational tasks to ensure seamless execution.
- Assist in coordinating the Centre’s engagement at AMNC, facilitating interactions with the health and healthcare community in China.
- Support stakeholder communications and outreach efforts.
Communications
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials to advance discussions on key health and healthcare topics.
Research & Analysis
- Conduct research on critical issues within the health and healthcare sector.
- Assist with stakeholder mapping and curate impact stories showcasing the Centre’s initiatives.
General Support
- Provide administrative assistance to the team as needed.
Preferred Requirements and Experience
- This role will be fully integrated with the global team, providing exposure to international collaboration and engagement with global stakeholders.
- Strong English and Mandarin writing and communication skills.
- Academic background or work experience in public health, healthcare industry, or related fields.
- Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously? | This question assesses your project management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. | Provide a specific example of how you prioritized tasks and successfully met deadlines. |
| How have you demonstrated effective communication skills in your previous roles? | The interviewer wants to understand your ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have working in a team setting, especially in collaborative projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to conduct research on a complex issue. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time when you had to adapt to unexpected changes in a project. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |