WKC INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHT
WKC is proud that Dr Nils Dahl, who was an intern here at the WHO Kobe Centre, has published his work on “Self-neglect in older populations: A description and analysis of current approaches” in the Journal of Ageing and Social Policy (Abstract: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08959420.2018.1500858. Accepted Manuscript (PDF)) . Dr Dahl began this project whilst interning at WKC in 2016. This work is a valuable contribution to global thinking around the issue of self-neglect in older age and opens up avenues for potential new research in the area.
An internship at the WHO Kobe Centre not only provides students with global public health related work experience, it can also support students in defining their career path. Our interns receive a high level of expert supervision and support during their time at the WHO, and as can be seen from the experience of Dr Dahl, are also given the opportunity to participate in and contribute to important global public health agendas cum research on issues critical to Universal Health Coverage and the impact of population ageing. An internship at WKC can help with assessing “fit” to a career in global public health, acquisition of life and professional skills, and opens doors to new possibilities through professional contacts and networking opportunities. Please see our website for more details on how to apply for an internship at the WKC (https://extranet.who.int/kobe_centre/en/employments).
Kobe city is the beautiful waterfront city with a long history of international exchange, global outreach and communication. There is much to enjoy through exploring Kobe and the rest of Japan during an internship.
PS - We would also like to add that Kobe is a pretty fun place to live in!