Stakeholder Group: Youth

Dear Stakeholder Group Youth,

The Global Health Hub Germany and the Federal Ministry of Health are hosting the Forum Globale Gesundheit on 19 January 2026 from 12:30 to 19:30 in Berlin.
The forum marks the conclusion of the review process for the German Government’s global health strategy. Building on selected themes from the report, we will jointly look ahead to the future of global health architecture.
The forum aims to promote dialogue and strengthen collaboration between politics, science, private sector, civil society, youth, foundations, think tanks, international organisations, and other global health actors.

The event will take place in Berlin, with no online participation available. Please note that travel costs cannot be covered. The programme will predominantly be in German.

We especially encourage the youth to actively contribute their perspectives, join the discussion, and share ideas to help shape the future of German and global health policy. Your participation is highly valued, and we warmly invite you to register by 19 December 2025 via this link:  https://live.invitario.com/de/forum-globale-gesundheit/registration

We look forward to exchanging ideas and experiences with you!

Student Assistant Communications | World Health Summit (WHS Foundation GmbH, Charité) | Application deadline: rolling (applications reviewed continuously) 🎓🗣️🌍

The World Health Summit (WHS) in Berlin is looking for a Student Assistant Communications (m/f/d) to support its communications team in shaping the public visibility of one of the leading global health platforms.

Key Tasks:
• Support in creating, planning and publishing social media content (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube), incl. basic graphic design (e.g. Canva)
• Drafting and proofreading texts and visual content for website, newsletter and other materials
• Monitoring and documenting media coverage (national & international)
• Research on current global health topics for publications and communication materials
• Support event communication, including materials for press and partners
• Maintain and update media and partner databases 📢

Profile Requirements:
• Enrolled student in a relevant field (e.g. Media, Communication, PR, Public Health, Politics)
• Strong interest in communication for diverse audiences
• Ideally first experience with social media tools, CMS (e.g. Storyblok) and CRM (e.g. MS Dynamics 365)
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva) an advantage
• Very good German and English (written & spoken)
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, ability to meet deadlines
• Team player with independent, solution- and service-oriented work style
• Creative, strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset and interest in global health 💡

Key Conditions & Benefits:
• Part-time, up to 20 hours/week
• Start date: January 2026
• Location: Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin, with hybrid / home office option
• Inspiring work environment with a strong mission, international network (science, policy, private sector, civil society) and close link to Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Application:
Send your cover letter and CV (in German or English) to: jobs@worldhealthsummit.org – applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 💼

Student Assistant | Charité, Campus Virchow-Klinikum | Application deadline: 22.09.2025

Job Opportunity at Charité Student Assistant (d/f/m) in Diversity-Oriented Organisational Development

Position: Student Assistant (part-time, 40 hrs/month)
Project: Empowerment for Diversity (focus on combating discrimination and racism in healthcare)

Tasks:
o Support organisational development processes for diversity justice in healthcare institutions
o Build and network with partner institutions (clinics, health facilities)
o Assist with event organisation (strategy workshops, change management, evaluation)
o Collaborate with project partners, committees, and public relations
o Contribute to reports, presentations, and publications

Profile:
o Enrolled students in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing Science, Psychology, Humanities or related fields
o Interest in diversity-sensitive health research and organisational development
o Knowledge in diversity/anti-discrimination issues
o Good German skills (other languages an advantage)
o Experience with interviews & willingness to travel desirable

Conditions:
o Start: 01.12.2025
o Contract: Fixed-term until 28.02.2029
o Pay: €14.32/hour (TV Stud III)
o Location: Charité, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin-Wedding
o Application deadline: 22.09.2025

More Information and Application here:  https://karriere.charite.de/stellenangebote/detail/5357

Student Research Assistant (Climate & Health Study) | Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University | Deadline: 30 Sept 2025

The Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University is recruiting a Student Research Assistant (m/f/d, 10–20h/week, Berlin) to support the junior research group “Climate Change and Health/Planetary Health” at the Center for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health. The position contributes to a study evaluating Kiezblocks (traffic-calmed neighborhoods) as a measure for climate protection and health promotion.
Tasks
• Assist with data collection, incl. hair sample collection for cortisol analysis during home visits.
• Support design of surveys (questionnaires, online surveys) and interview guides.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Contribute to publications and presentations.
• Option to integrate mandatory internships or master’s thesis supervision.
Profile
• Enrolled in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Confident with MS Office; structured, reliable, and well-organized.
• Willingness to travel locally in Berlin by public transport (driver’s license B desirable).
Offer
• Responsible role in a motivated team with high societal relevance.
• Professional development via Heidelberg University’s training program.
• Salary according to TV-L and public service pension scheme (VBL).
• Family-friendly working conditions.
📍 Location: Berlin
📅 Start: As soon as possible
📝 Apply by 30 September 2025 (Ref. 898-033)
📩 Contact: Ursula Goldberger (+49 621 383 71804) or Dr. Michael Eichinger (+49 621 383 71837)

For more information:  https://bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/4829/Description/1

Student Assistant – Workplace Health Promotion | AOK-Bundesverband (WIdO) | Deadline: 7 September 2025

The AOK Federal Association’s Scientific Institute (WIdO) is looking for a student assistant (m/f/d) in the area of workplace health promotion and remedies. The position is part-time (15–20 hrs/week), limited to 12 months, with up to 40% remote work possible.

Tasks
• Prepare and analyze sickness absence data using basic statistical functions.
• Support program and product development for sickness absence analysis.
• Automate processes in data evaluation as needed.
• Ensure quality control of data analyses and data deliveries.

Profile
• Enrolled student in informatics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Confident in SQL and basic knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Oracle).
• Advantage: skills in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell).
• Skilled in data visualization with MS Excel.
• Team player with strong communication, reliability, independence, and accuracy.

Conditions
• Contract: 12 months, 15–20 hrs/week.
• Pay: €16/hour.
• Flexible working hours, supportive team environment, and opportunities for learning.
• Location: AOK-Bundesverband, with up to 40% remote work.

📅 Deadline: 7 September 2025
🔗 Applications only via the online portal

For more information:  https://www.wido.de/fileadmin/Dateien/Dokumente/Institut_Team/wido_bgf_stellenausschr_studentische.aushilfe_08_25.pdf

Student Assistant (SHK) – Medical Sociology | University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) | Deadline: 14 September 2025

The Institute of Medical Sociology at UKE is seeking a student assistant (SHK) to support the research project Prime-Care-IBS (“Diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in primary care – do patient and physician characteristics matter?”).

Tasks
• Support data collection, preparation, and analysis.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Assist with project organization and administrative tasks.

Profile
• Enrolled students in sociology, psychology, public health, health sciences, medicine, or related fields (preferably Master’s level).
• Reliability, strong organizational and communication skills, accuracy.
• Interest in society and health topics.
• First experience with qualitative/quantitative research desirable.
• Very good German skills (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of MS Office required; SPSS or similar software is an advantage.

Conditions
• Part-time (max. 10h/week, ~40h/month).
• Start: ideally 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible.
• Initially limited to 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
• Salary: €15.08/hour.
• Location: Hamburg.

📅 Deadline: 14 September 2025
📩 Apply by email to i.josam@uke.de (include immunization proof against measles as required by law).

More Information:  https://uke.jobs/index.php?ac=jobad&id=5085

📢 Student Job Opportunity - Student Assistant Global Health

The Charité Center for Global Health (CCGH) is currently looking for a student assistant (d/w/m) to join our team at Campus Charité Mitte in Berlin. The position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Global Health research and communication while working in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Key tasks include:
• Supporting literature reviews on current Global Health topics
• Collecting and visualizing data
• Editing and preparing scientific texts
• Assisting with study activities and organizational tasks

Desired profile:
• Enrolled student in Public/Global/International Health, Medicine, Political/Social Sciences, Communication, or related fields
• Strong interest in Global Health
• Very good German and English skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

What we offer:
• €14.32/hour (40 hours/month), 24-month contract
• Flexible and family-friendly working environment
• A motivated, interdisciplinary team at one of Europe’s leading medical universities

📅 Application deadline: 01.09.2025
👉 Apply here:  https://karriere.charite.de/en/job-vacancies/detail/5352

Working Student – Inclusive Health | CBM (Christian Blind Mission) | Deadline: Not specified

CBM, a leading international development organisation for Disability Inclusive Development, is seeking a Working Student (m/f/d) to support its Inclusive Health Initiative.

Tasks
• Assist in designing and planning research studies on Inclusive Health.
• Conduct literature reviews and background research.
• Support development of research methodologies.
• Assist with data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and academic papers.
• Contribute to technical materials for conferences and events.

Profile
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in public health, disability studies, public policy, healthcare, epidemiology, social sciences, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of research design and methods.
• Experience with literature reviews and academic writing.
• Strong data skills and familiarity with analysis tools.
• Excellent English communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid work permit for Germany and identification with CBM’s Christian values.

Offer
• Part-time (19.5 hrs/week), remote work from Germany.
• Fixed-term for up to 2 years.
• Salary and benefits per Diakonie Germany tariff (AVR-DD), incl. 31 days’ holiday.
• Flexible hours, mobile working, supportive and diverse team.

📄 Apply online:  https://jobs.cbm.de/Working-Student-Inclusive-Health-eng-j920.html

Student Research Assistants (10–15 hrs/week) | University of Heidelberg – Medical Faculty Mannheim | Deadline: 31 August 2025

The Junior Research Group “Climate Change and Health / Planetary Health” at the Centre for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, is seeking two Student Research Assistants (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible. The group develops and evaluates climate protection and health promotion measures in cooperation with practice partners (e.g. traffic calming in municipalities, biodiversity-rich community gardens).

Tasks
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Assist in designing surveys and interview guides.
• Support data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.

Profile
• Enrolled student in epidemiology, health services research, public health, psychology, sociology, or related disciplines.
• Experience in literature searches and data collection.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Desirable: driving licence (Class B).
• Independent, structured, and responsible working style with strong organisational skills.

Offer
• Diverse, responsible work in an open, motivated team.
• Training and development opportunities via the University of Heidelberg’s internal education programme.
• Support for work–life balance, public sector pay (TV-L), and pension benefits (VBL).

📄 Apply via:  https://bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/4807/Description/1

For more Information:  https://www.dgph.info/fileadmin/user_upload/PDF/Stellen/250724_Stellenausschreibung_Hiwi.pdf

🌍 Internship Opportunity – Global Health Sector Project (GIZ) | 24 August 2025

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is seeking a full-time intern to join the Global Health Sector Project in Bonn from 5 January to 31 May 2026.

Key Details
• 📅 Application deadline: 24 August 2025
• 🚀 Start date: 5 January 2026
• ⏳ Duration: Until 31 May 2026
• 💰 Remuneration: €2,205.04/month (gross)
• 📍 Location: Bonn (GIZ HQ)
• ℹ️ Open to currently enrolled students or recent graduates (≤6 months).
• 📧 Contact: julia.long@giz.de, andreas.zeidler@giz.de

Role & Responsibilities
• Support both workstreams of the project’s Universal Health Coverage & Health Systems Strengthening focus area.
• Conduct research on Global Health topics including UHC, health financing, governance, infectious & non-communicable diseases, mental health, gender, and inclusion.
• Prepare briefings, reports, speaking points, and presentations in German and English.
• Assist in planning and documenting internal and external events.
• Gain insight into GIZ’s advisory work with the BMZ, G7/G20 processes, and WHO.

Requirements
• Enrolled in at least the 4th semester in medicine, health sciences, political or social sciences, or related fields.
• Interest and some experience in global health topics and development cooperation.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English; ability to clearly communicate complex issues under time pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional communication, and willingness to take on administrative tasks.

This is a great opportunity to work at the intersection of global health policy, research, and international cooperation, directly contributing to Germany’s development policy goals.

For more information:  https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=jobad&id=76386