Public and Community Engagement Intern

Location

This post is based at any of OUCRU Jakarta (Indonesia).

JOB SUMMARY

OUCRU Indonesia

The Eijkman-Oxford Clinical Research Unit (EOCRU) was established in 2008 in collaboration with the Eijkman Institute of Molecular Biology and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia. In 2022, EOCRU changed its name to OUCRU Indonesia initiated by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia. OUCRU Indonesia has also collaborated with the University of Indonesia to establish the Universities of Indonesia and Oxford Clinical Research Laboratory (IOCRL), a facility to support collaborative clinical research between universities. Internationally, OUCRU Indonesia is also part of The Global Health Network and Oxford Tropical Network and operates under the auspices of OUCRU in Vietnam.

In 2018, in response to the growing importance of partnerships between researchers and the public, as well as the need to involve the public in health research, OUCRU Indonesia established a public relations department or better known as
public and community engagement
. The Public and Community Engagement (PCE) team at OUCRU Indonesia is expanding its portfolio of health research engagement initiatives that foster dialogue and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. One of the current priorities is developing an outbreak communication framework for underserved communities, which will later be consulted with multiple stakeholders such as the Indonesia Ministry of Health, youth groups, journalists, Civil Society Organizations representatives and community representatives. This inclusive approach ensures that the framework reflects different perspectives and remains practical for future outbreak preparedness and response.

In parallel, the team is establishing a Community Forum for Health Research, designed to involve lay representatives in shaping research priorities, providing feedback, and guiding ethical practices. OUCRU Indonesia is also initiating the Indonesia Health and Science Nexus, which is being developed in collaboration with OUCRU's institutional partners to serve as a platform for relevant stakeholders to discuss pressing health and science issues at national and regional levels. These initiatives collectively require multi-level stakeholder engagement and strong technical and documentation support. As part of its engagement approach, the PCE team also runs digital initiatives to promote knowledge and interest in science and research within the community, create a platform for researchers and public to interact and disseminate significant information to reach wider audiences and promote engagement around health and science.

This activity aims to increase interest in health research and awareness of community engagement through practical voluntary work. It will create the opportunity for a young person to gain work experience whilst providing practical support to the PCE team. The intern will gain exposure to public engagement practices and health research.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Key Responsibilities

• Assist in technical preparation of stakeholder consultations and engagement activities
• Document meetings, consultations and lessons learned
• Contribute ideas for engagement strategies, communication tools, and approaches for multi-stakeholder collaboration and public and community engagement initiatives
• Provide technical supports for PCE collaborative work.
• Day-to-day support for coordination of PCE activities

2. Expected Outcomes

• Support for PCE team in executing PCE activities
• Support for PCE team for documentation of activities
• Practical experience and professional development for the Intern

3. Necessary qualifications

• Recent graduate in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, or related field
• Strong interest in health research, stakeholder engagement, community engagement
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively and efficiently with the team
• Excellent English and Bahasa Indonesia skills written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Not currently working or engaging in other activities during the internship period
• Have high motivation to learn and develop in health research, public and community engagement.

BENEFITS

The interns will get benefits including:

• Mentorship from PCE practitioners at OUCRU
• Hands-on experience in stakeholder and community engagement in health research
• Exposure to multi-level dialogues with researchers, academician, government, civil society, journalist and community representatives
• Strengthening practical skills in meeting organization, documentation, and digital engagement
• Internship certificate
• References for future job applications
• Pocket money to cover expenses

Pocket money and benefit package will be provided in accordance with the respective Unit's policies

Department

Public & Community Engagement (PCE)

Hours of work

Full time

Tenure

4 months

Reporting to

Communications and Digital Engagement Officer

Vacancy reference

JDID

HOW TO APPLY

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their detailed CV and motivation letter, by email to:

cc to

with the subject "PCE Voluntary Work Programme – Position –
your name
" no later than 9 November 2025

*** We thank all candidates for their interest but only short-listed applicants will be notified for interview.

Contact person:
Hanifah Nisrina:
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Deadline for submission: 9 November 2025