Internship details
- Start date: November
- Based in Nairobi
- Duration: 6 months
- Working hours: 40 h/week
- Working model: in the office
About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic.
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.
In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary
Careers that Change Lives
Begin your life-long career of exploration, innovation, and championing healthcare access and equity for all. Join a healthcare technology company that alleviates pain, restores health, and extends life for more than two people every second.
The intern will work with the Country Leader for Kenya to overcome barriers to healthcare access in Kenya by engaging with key stakeholders in these fields.
Our pace of evolution in this role will depend on your personal growth and performance which will be assessed periodically.
You will be joining a team of high performing sales professionals in English Speaking Africa and report to the Country Leader in Kenya.
Responsibilities
A Day in the Life
- Contribution to acquiring and developing relationships with all stakeholders
- Identifying barriers to healthcare access in Kenya
- Developing proposal to overcome the above barriers through engaging with various stakeholders
- Understanding the broad portfolio of products for Medtronic treatment that act as essential tools for our customers day to day work.
- Building a comprehensive understanding of the business processes in different environments (public and private sector)
- Constantly building on communication and technical skills
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Management and other related
- Recently graduated (2022,2023)
- Good knowledge of MS office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Fluent in English
- Strong in quantitative competencies combined with a curious and empathic approach
- Interested in optimization and improvement work
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Eager to learn & develop
Nice to Have
- Medical Background – degree in Pharma, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Biomedical Engineering
We offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our interns:
- Flexible working environment
- An unforgettable experience in the healthcare & medical devices sector
- Join a community or expert in a function or in a therapy to foster your knowledge
- Peer-Advisor program
- Training possibilities via Cornerstone & Skill Labs
- Other benefits link to the country requirements
Our commitment
Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute.
We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact.
Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.
