Global Health Fellows Program II
Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets Data Analysis Intern
Malaria Division, Office of Infectious Disease, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: June 2017 – August 2017: Compensated 3 month internship
Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA
INT-P6-011
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency’s ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
The Malaria Division under the Office of Infectious Disease (ID) in the Bureau for Global Health leads the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). PMI was launched in June 2005 as a five-year, $1.2 billion initiative to rapidly scale up malaria prevention and treatment interventions and reduce malaria-related mortality by 50% in 15 high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa. With passage of the 2008 Lantos-Hyde Act, funding for PMI was extended and PMI’s strategy was revised to achieve Africa-wide impact by halving the burden of malaria in 70% of at-risk populations in sub-Saharan Africa—or approximately 450 million people. After five years of intervention, all-cause child mortality has been reduced by between 16% to 50% in the original 15 PMI countries. Building on the success to date, PMI launched a new six-year strategy that will focus on five strategic areas: 1) Achieving and sustaining scale of proven interventions; 2) Adapting to changing epidemiology and new tools; 3) Improving countries’ capacity to collect and use information; 4) Mitigating risks against the current malaria control gains; and 5) Building capacity and health systems towards full country ownership. To learn more about PMI, please visit http://www.pmi.gov/about.
INTRODUCTION:
The Insecticide-Treated Bed Net (ITN) Data Analysis Intern (Intern) will primarily assist the ITN Team in coordinating a multi-country monitoring program of ITNs. As ITNs are the major prevention tool for malaria, PMI has initiated this activity to gather data on the durability and efficacy of bed nets distributed in mass campaigns, under field conditions. This activity has expanded to 12 countries, and will generate a large amount of programmatically important data. In addition, the Intern may provide related support working with PMI’s vector control cooperative agreement, which provides technical, implementation, and policy support to help countries develop effective mechanisms to distribute and monitor ITNs. To develop an understanding of USAID project management support functions, s/he will also provide some support by assisting with the review of technical reports and deliverables. S/he will also develop an understanding of technical issues and best practices related to USAID’s PMI programs through participation in the interagency FY 2018 Malaria Operational Plan (MOP) review process. S/he will receive technical guidance from the Malaria Technical Advisor, who will serve as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining experience in data collection and analysis, focused on ITN durability and monitoring.
- Strengthening skills in qualitative, quantitative analysis, collaboration, planning and prioritization.
- Gaining a greater understanding of ITNs and USAID project coordination support functions.
- Developing an understanding of technical issues and best practices related to PMI programs, including the overall process of the FY 2018 MOP.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintaining a data repository, compiling, and reviewing data and reports from partners that are conducting durability monitoring activities.
- Assisting with comparing data across countries and working with technical experts to develop a standard process to analyze data and identify potential programmatic issues.
- In support of OSM, participating in technical meetings with implementing partners and stakeholders, and assisting in reviewing and providing feedback on project deliverables and reports in coordination with the PMI team.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s interests. Possible tasks include: assistance with preparation for ASTMH conference, support to the durability monitoring pooled analysis, collaboration on the cross-country analysis of ITN sections of FY 2018 MOPs).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled master’s or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in public health, international development, or a related field; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis and research methods required.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, ability to serve as a motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- International development experience is preferred.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,826 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
TO APPLY:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net.All applications must be submitted by February 15, 2017 at 5:00 pm eastern time.