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| ERADICATE TB DATA ANALYSIS AND COLLECTION INTERN X4 |
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Posted 2019-02-15 05:43:13
PATH
PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health
equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social
enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health
challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy,
and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including
vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to
strengthening health systems worldwide.
Global Program: Global Health Programs
Project Name: Zambia Country Program
Start Date: March 2019
Duration: One month
Number of positions: 4
Estimated number of hours per week: 40
Location(s) of internship: Lusaka, Zambia
Will the intern be receiving a stipend?*: Yes
Will the intern travel? (Local or international): No
Description of internship project:
PATH
is leading a vibrant consortium of Zambian and international organizations that
will collaborate closely with Zambia’s MoH, the NTB, the private sector, and
other partners to support the eradication of TB in Zambia. Funded by
USAID and focusing on six (Copperbelt, Central, Muchinga, Northern,
North-Western and Luapula) of Zambia’s 10 provinces, the five-year Eradicate TB
contract aims to increase the number of individuals screened for TB by 50% and
increase the TB treatment success rate to 85% in targeted provinces. The four
key tasks of Eradicate TB are to:
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Pursue
high-quality DOTS expansion and enhancement
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Address
TB-HIV, MDR-TB, and the needs of poor and vulnerable populations in six
provinces
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Engage
all categories of care providers
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Enable
and promote research.
The
Eradicate TB project uses DHIS2 database software to collect, analyze and
report project data. PATH is seeking four (4) interns to support the monitoring
and evaluation team with the project close out.
Internship goals and learning objectives/benefit to the intern:
During
this internship, Interns will:
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Learn
about data collection methods, data reconciliation and data analysis
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Support
the flow and transmission of data and other reports to USAID and relevant
partners
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Support
project staff to build capacity in quality data management.
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Learn
about USAID reporting requirements
Skills to be developed and/or expanded during internship:
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Interns
will learn how to work with an information management system (DHIS2)
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Gain
exposure to health databases and data management
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Learn
about data quality assurance activities
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Learn
about project monitoring and evaluation
Proposed activities:
Interns
will support the team with:
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Final
data capture,
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Data
analysis,
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Data
reconciliation and reporting.
Learning outcomes (how the Intern’s performance will be
evaluated):  
Performance
will be evaluated on the accuracy and efficiency of data recorded and quality
of work produced.
Required skills and experience:
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Able
to use computer database applications (Excel)
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Good
understanding and use of Internet
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Ability
to work with real-time online software application
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Ability
to work independently and on a small team
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Attention
to detail and well organized
*PATH does not provide a stipend to interns who are California
residents.
*All PATH internships are eligible for school credit. Please
refer to your university’s process for credit eligibility.
Must have legal authorization to work in Zambia.
PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity
employer.
PATH
is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered
for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national
origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law.
