PATH Global Health Strategy Internship 2026

Applications are open for the PATH Global Health Strategy Internship 2026, a paid opportunity for students and emerging professionals interested in global health, international development, research, and strategic planning. The internship is offered by PATH, a global nonprofit organization that works to advance health equity through science, economics, technology, advocacy, and partnerships.

The intern will support PATH’s Office of the President, which guides the organization’s strategic approach at global and country levels. A major focus of the role is strengthening PATH’s collaboration with multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, to identify shared priorities, understand country level health needs, and explore opportunities to support health sector development.

The selected candidate will undertake research into health projects and funding opportunities in priority regions. The position is remote and requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week. The successful applicant will receive a monthly stipend of US$1,000, and the assignment is expected to begin as soon as possible and continue until March 2027.

About PATH

PATH is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health equity and addressing pressing health challenges. It works with governments, communities, businesses, and other partners to develop and expand innovative health solutions.

Through its Office of the President, PATH supports organizational strategy and partnerships with national and local governments. Multilateral development banks are important partners in financing health sector programmes, making it valuable to understand their investments, priorities, and potential areas of collaboration.

The Global Health Strategy Intern will contribute to this work by gathering information, organizing research findings, summarizing funding trends, and helping identify opportunities that could support PATH’s strategic objectives.

Internship Benefits

• Monthly stipend of US$1,000.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Approximately 20 hours of work per week.

• Practical experience in global health strategy and research.

• Opportunities to strengthen analytical and information synthesis skills.

• Exposure to nonprofit organizational development and business development strategies.

• Experience researching multilateral development bank health projects and funding opportunities.

• Regular feedback and guidance through team meetings and individual check ins with the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will work with the Associate Project Manager and contribute to PATH’s strategy involving multilateral development banks.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching health projects: Collect information about multilateral development bank health projects in selected countries and priority geographical areas.

• Building a research database: Organize findings in a centralized database that records health activities, priorities, and opportunities.

• Identifying health funding opportunities: Review funding portals and help assess opportunities that could be relevant to PATH.

• Summarizing funding trends: Use desk research and stakeholder engagement to identify patterns in health sector financing and multilateral development bank activities.

• Supporting strategic planning: Help the team identify areas of alignment between PATH’s priorities and the work of development finance institutions.

• Preparing the final deliverable: Contribute to a detailed library of health priorities, project activities, and potential funding opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate an interest in global health, international development, research, or organizational strategy. PATH identifies the following qualifications and skills as preferred for the position:

• Students studying public health, economics, political science, international relations, business, or a related field are preferred.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Experience conducting desk research.

• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and synthesize information.

• A calm, professional, and proactive approach to work.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Ability to manage time effectively and contribute to collaborative projects.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications through PATH’s official careers portal.

1. Visit the official vacancy page: Open the PATH Global Health Strategy Intern listing using the link below.
2. Review the job description: Read the responsibilities, preferred qualifications, work arrangement, expected hours, and internship duration carefully.
3. Prepare your application: Gather the information and documents requested by the online application system. Highlight relevant studies, desk research experience, analytical abilities, and interest in global health or international development.
4. Complete the online application: Follow the instructions on the official PATH Workday recruitment portal and provide accurate information.
5. Submit before the deadline: Ensure that your application is submitted by 31 October 2026. Applying early is advisable.