# Opportunities for Professional Growth: BPOM Kendari Internship Program
The Indonesian National Agency of Drug and Food Control, widely recognized as BPOM (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan), serves as the primary government institution responsible for the rigorous oversight of pharmaceutical and food products throughout Indonesia. Functioning similarly to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in the European Union, BPOM operates as a non-ministerial government agency. It reports directly to the President via the Minister of Health, ensuring that all food and drug commodities meet strict safety and legal standards.
The agency's regulatory scope covers a wide range of essential items, including pharmaceutical products, narcotics, psychotropics, precursors, addictive substances, traditional medicine, health supplements, cosmetics, and processed food products.
## Join the BPOM Kendari Internship Program
To support the "Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka" (MBKM) initiative, the BPOM office in Kendari is currently inviting active university students to apply for its internship program. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in government-regulated quality control and public health policy.
Eligible Fields of Study
We are seeking motivated candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds to contribute to our operational excellence. Students from the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
* Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmacy and Professional Pharmacist programs.
* Life and Physical Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Food Technology.
* Technical and Analytical: Laboratory Analysis, Statistics, and Informatics Engineering.
* Public Health: Community Health studies.
* Business and Administration: Accounting, Management, Economics, and Public Administration.
* Communications and Records: Journalism and Archival Science.
* Other Relevant Majors: Fields demonstrating a direct alignment with the agency’s technical or administrative functions.
How to Apply
To ensure the most effective learning experience for all participants, BPOM Kendari limits the number of interns accepted during each intake period. Candidates are encouraged to submit their formal internship application letters via email to [email protected].
For further inquiries regarding the program timeline or specific requirements, please reach out to our coordination team via WhatsApp at 0851-7432-3714 (Chat only). We look forward to reviewing your applications and helping you start your professional journey within the public sector.