ICT Intern at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job Profile
The ICT Intern will support software development activities and contribute to website design, updates, and digital presence initiatives. This dual-role internship provides exposure to digital health systems, web design and management, and creative communications within the CBSL–HIS environment. 

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist in providing solutions to CBSL–HIS software and system need. 
• Support end-users through basic troubleshooting, user training, and system testing for applications under development. 
• Participate in marketing and communication activities for CHAK/CBSL/HIS, including the design of basic marketing materials. 
• Support system debugging and troubleshooting under the guidance of the supervisor. 
• Assist in the development of system documentation, user guides, and manuals. 
• Perform any other lawful duties as assigned by the supervisor, within the scope of the role. 

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in IT, BBIT, Computer Science, or a related field (or awaiting completion). 
• Strong understanding of web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 
• Basic understanding of UI/UX principles and experience with design tools such as Figma and Canva. 
• Familiarity with at least one JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Vue, Angular, or Sencha). 
• Basic knowledge of backend technologies such as PHP and its frameworks; knowledge of Go or Java is an added advantage. 
• Understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL), including MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB. 
• Familiarity with Git version control systems and DevOps practices is an added advantage. 

Personal Attributes

• Must be a good team player. 
• Excellent IT skills including hardware, software and networks 
• Accuracy and thoroughness 
• Strong ethical standards