- Job Title: Partnership and Community Intern
- Location: Lagos
- Job Type: Full-Time
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Health Business Academy for Africa (HBA) is a leading executive education and leadership development organization focused on building business and leadership capacity in Africa’s healthcare sector. We connect ambitious healthcare professionals with transformational knowledge, networks, and opportunities to scale impact and drive innovation in healthcare delivery across the continent.
Role Summary
- The Partnership and Community Intern will support the development and nurturing of strategic relationships with healthcare institutions, corporate partners, training collaborators, alumni, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
- The intern will also play a critical role in growing and managing HBA’s online and offline communities – including WhatsApp groups, alumni clusters, and partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Development Support:
- Assist with identifying and researching potential partners, collaborators, and sponsors (local and international).
- Draft partnership proposals, pitch decks, meeting notes, and follow-up emails.
- Support the preparation and coordination of partnership meetings, MoUs, and check-ins.
- Help maintain the HBA Partnership Tracker and CRM database to ensure up-to-date records.
Community Engagement & Management:
- Help manage and grow the HBA WhatsApp groups, alumni communities, and campus ambassadors.
- Contribute to content development, engagement prompts, and spotlight stories within the community.
- Respond to inquiries, resolve minor issues, and support an inclusive, professional, and vibrant environment across platforms.
- Organize virtual and in-person community events (webinars, meetups, spotlights, mixers, etc.).
Communication & Branding:
- Assist in preparing social media content, newsletters, and partner updates related to collaborations and community news.
- Draft goodwill messages, press releases, or congratulatory notes for HBA partners and events.
Data, Reporting & Insights:
- Help collect and analyze community engagement metrics and partner feedback to inform strategies.
- Provide weekly reports on tasks, partnerships in view, and community highlights.
Requirements
- Recent graduate, NYSC member, or early career professional with a background in Communications, Marketing, Public Health, Business, or related fields.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (professional tone, clarity, and creativity).
- Comfortable working with Google Suite, Canva, Excel, Zoom, and social media tools.
- Prior experience managing communities or organizing events is a plus.
- A proactive, teachable, and growth-oriented attitude.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in partnership development, community building, and strategic communication.
- Direct access to seasoned healthcare leaders, innovators, and institutions across Africa.
- Opportunity to contribute to the shaping of healthcare leadership in Africa.
- Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon successful performance.
- Possibility of transition to a full-time role or long-term consulting engagement.
Application Closing Date
30th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short email expressing their interest and what excites them about this role to: contact@hbaforafrica.com using “Application – HBA Partnership & Community Intern” as the subject of the mail.
