Action Health Incorporated (AHI) Youth Skills Development Programme in Lagos, Nigeria

SEPTEMBER 2008


As one of the strategies geared towards ensuring total youth development, Action Health
Incorporated (AHI) initiated the Youth Skills Development Programme in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Youth Skills Development Programme, a one-year internship programme that engages young secondary school leavers aged 16 – 19 years to serve as Youth Programme Assistants within the organization. The programme is designed to provide youths the opportunity to develop several core competencies and skills required for transition from adolescence to a healthy and productive young adulthood. Specifically participation on the
programme will enable the young people to develop core competencies in areas that include:

§ Self-Management
§ Interpersonal Communication
§ Career-readiness
§ Personal Health Management

Participants on the programme will have an opportunity to work at AHI from November 2008 - November 2009. Monthly enumeration will be given to participants and Certificates will be issued to successful participants at the end of the programme.



REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should be between 16 - 19 years
SSCE result should include a minimum of five (5) credits including Mathematics and English Language
Must demonstrate creativity and ability to use initiative
Must be committed to working full-time from November 2008 - November 2009
Proximity to youth center (for interested candidates outside Somolu, Mainland and Kosofe LGAs), Lagos

To apply, write “Youth Assistant” on the top left corner of the envelope and attach photocopies of your credentials, a letter of reference from your school principal and submit your application on or before 9th November, 2008


SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:
The Executive Director
Action Health Incorporated
17 Lawal Street Off Oweh Street
Jibowu, Lagos.
P. O. Box 803, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: info@actionhealthinc.org .