Medical Education Intern — Events & Programs

Smith & Nephew; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Mentorship and training

Medical aid and wellness programme

Job summary

Smith+Naphew is offering a Medical Education Graduate Intern role based in Durban. The internship provides hands-on exposure to planning and coordinating educational activities for healthcare professionals, under guidance from the Medical Education team.

You will assist with needs assessments, nomination processing, travel logistics, and compliance, gaining experience across event administration, cross-functional collaboration and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and verbal English is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage professionally with stakeholders and teams.
• Comfort working across cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating educational activities, courses and events for healthcare professionals.
• Support the Engage process and associated administrative tasks.
• Collect and consolidate nomination forms from commercial and sales teams.
• Prepare supporting documentation for institutions nominated for grants, including contracts and invitations.
• Manage event registers and CPD points process.
• Organise Medical Education events for nominated healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate with travel agencies and service providers for visas, accommodation, transfers and meals.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with internal procedures and local regulations.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Time zone awareness

Education

Relevant university qualification (healthcare/medical device)

Job description

Smith+Naphew is offering a Medical Education Graduate Intern role based in Durban. The internship provides hands-on exposure to planning and coordinating educational activities for healthcare professionals, under guidance from the Medical Education team.

You will assist with needs assessments, nomination processing, travel logistics, and compliance, gaining experience across event administration, cross-functional collaboration and regulatory requirements.