Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
Kollbrunn
Internship in Asylum Affairs 6 Months, 80 - 100 % (m/f/d)
- 01 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Kollbrunn
About the job
Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Join us in our commitment to the vision of a solidaristic society, as
Internship in Asylum Affairs 6 Months, 80 - 100 % (m/f/d)
Caritas Switzerland has been operating asylum centres for families, individuals and unaccompanied minor asylum seekers (UMAS) at currently five locations in the canton of Zurich on behalf of the Cantonal Social Office Zurich (KSA) since March 2024.
As part of this internship, you will gain insight into the practical work at the transit centres Kollbrunn or Mattenbach (Winterthur) and actively participate in the daily healthcare and support on site.
Your tasks
- Supporting professionals in organising and ensuring medical care for refugees, including prevention
- Assisting in the accompaniment of clients with physical and mental health concerns
- Coordinating and organising medical appointments as well as communication with clients and external agencies
- Collaborating with medical practices, hospitals and other specialised agencies as well as supporting networking
- Assisting in health administration, documentation and file management
- Supporting vaccination organisation, health logistics and the management of the first aid kit
- Participating in prevention measures, health-related courses and handling of communicable diseases
- Accompanying refugees in everyday matters
- Co-responsibility for creating a good house atmosphere and compliance with house rules
Our requirements
- Completed secondary school diploma/vocational training/vocational baccalaureate and interest in gaining professional experience in the migration field
- Very good IT user skills (Office package)
- Fluent German in spoken and written form
- English/French and any other language an advantage
- Interest and quick learning ability
- Organisational skills and willingness to learn
- Patience in dealing with people
Workplace: Canton of Zurich
Start date: immediately or by arrangement
For information about this position, please contact Ms Rahel Lampart, Head of Health Department, telephone 076 346 04 65.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application via the
online portal.
Start date: immediately or by arrangement
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the transformation towards role-based work, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes and taking responsibility.
For information about this position, please contact Ms Rahel Lampart, Head of Health Department, telephone 076 346 04 65.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application via the
online portal.
