Details 

Date Posted: February 19, 2025
Closing Date: March 17, 2025
Salary: $25/​hour

Description 

Two Intern Positions Available

Overview: Doctors Manitoba is seeking two enthusiastic and motivated medical students to support our Getting Healthy initiative, an online resource designed to help Manitobans prevent disease and live longer and healthier lives. This summer role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health awareness while building skills in health promotion, content creation, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Development: Create evidence-based, positive, and engaging blog posts for the Get​tingHealthy​.ca website, focusing on practical tips for healthy living.
• Social Media Outreach: Develop fun and creative social media content, in collaboration with our marketing intern and communications team, to promote the initiative and connect with a broader audience.
• Event Representation: Act as a brand ambassador for Get​tingHealthy​.ca at summer festivals, events, and destinations. This includes:
  • Setting up and managing interactive stations or activities.
  • Engaging with the public to share information about the initiative and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
• Community Engagement: Collect feedback from event attendees to help improve the initiative’s resources and outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

• Current pre-clerkship student in good standing at Max Rady College of Medicine.
• Interest in public health and health promotion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience or familiarity with content creation (e.g., writing, social media) is an asset.
• Enthusiasm for engaging with diverse audiences in group and community settings.
• Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and access to a car.

Details:

• Duration: 9 – 10 weeks from June to August, scheduled around any medical school requirements.
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Our office hours are typically 830 – 430 M‑F, however the interns will be expected to adjust their hours to include some evenings and weekends where required to attend events or attractions. 
• Location: Interns will be expected to work at our Winnipeg Island Lakes office (20 Desjardins), as well as attend multiple community events and public attractions across the province.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on public health while gaining valuable experience in health communication and community engagement. Join us in helping Manitobans on their getting healthy journey!

Compensation & Benefits

This internship will pay $25 / hour, with an expectation of 9 – 10 weeks of work from June to August, aligning with medical students’ summer break. There are opportunities for unpaid breaks during the internship to support vacation plans. 

How to apply:

Send your cover letter and CV to us at careers@​doctorsmanitoba.​ca by March 17, 2025.

About Doctors Manitoba

We see our members — physicians and future physicians — as heroes. While they are busy taking care of their patients, we help take care of them. We are their fiercest supporter, leader, advocate, and ally.

Our mission focuses on strengthening and supporting the whole physician, including not only their economic well-being, but also their physical and mental health and their professional interests. Every day, we are working to ensure every physician has what they need to deliver exceptional care to Manitobans.

Founded in 1908, Doctors Manitoba (formerly known as the Manitoba Medical Association) is the professional association of Manitoba physicians, resident-physicians, and medical students. Doctors Manitoba supports and administers numerous programs for physicians, including Physician Health & Wellness, Mentorship, Continuing Medical Education, Maternity/​Parental Benefits, Professional Liability Insurance Fund and Physician Retention. For more information, please visit www​.doc​tors​man​i​to​ba​.ca.