Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Organization: Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT)
Start Date: Mid-August 2025
Duration: 4 to 6 months (extendable up to 1 year)
Number of Positions: 2
Application Deadline: 15th August 2025
Stipend: This is an unpaid internship
KHPT is a not-for-profit organization committed to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable communities across India. Since its inception in 2003, KHPT has implemented impactful, evidence-based interventions starting with HIV prevention in Karnataka. Today, its focus areas include Women’s Health, Child Health & Nutrition, Adolescent Health, Urban Health, Tuberculosis, Respiratory Health, and Non-Communicable Diseases. KHPT combines grassroots community engagement, evidence generation, and strong government partnerships to scale its programs, particularly in marginalized and at-risk populations such as sex workers, MSMs, transgender communities, rural and tribal groups, migrants, and those vulnerable to climate change.
KHPT also maintains strong cross-cutting functions in Communications, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), and Digital Transformation.
KHPT offers structured internship programs designed to provide students with rich learning experiences and exposure to real-world public health challenges. Interns are mentored by experienced KHPT professionals and gain both desk and field-level exposure to public health initiatives in the Indian context. While the internships are unpaid, students may have opportunities to co-author publications or knowledge products based on their contributions. Interns receive an internship certificate upon successful completion of their assignment.
KHPT invites applications from postgraduate students in health sciences, public health, or related fields. Candidates should possess a basic understanding of public health and the Indian healthcare system. The current internships are with the Women’s Health and Urban Health thematic teams.
Knowledge of gender, intersectionality, and social determinants of health
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data methods
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and documentation abilities
Capacity to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
Field readiness and adaptability in dynamic project settings
Interns will work closely with the Urban and Women’s Health teams and will support the following:
Conducting literature reviews and contextualizing findings
Assisting in the development of qualitative and quantitative surveys/scripts
Supporting data extraction, cleaning, and management
Participating in community-based participatory research activities
Documenting processes and creating reports, knowledge products, and presentations
Contributing to internal team meetings and project planning
Supporting communications, logistics, and coordination as needed (e.g., meeting setup, note-taking, content creation)
Two interns will be selected based on their qualifications and interests through hybrid-mode interviews. Candidates will be assessed on their academic background, public health understanding, communication skills, and alignment with KHPT’s thematic focus.
Interested candidates should send the following by 15th August 2025:
Updated resume
Cover letter clearly stating your interest, relevant background, and availability (short-term/long-term)
Send to:
📧 Chiteisri Devi – chiteisri.devi@khpt.org
Annually based
Karnataka , India
Karnataka , India
