The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) – Paid Internship

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The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) – Paid Internship

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 3-6 months

Deadline: February 24th, 2020

Details: The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non- governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy-relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. The Center currently has three internship opportunities starting from April 2020. The internships provide an opportunity for postgraduate students to develop a deep appreciation of various elements of research through the attachment in a highly active research environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Under the guidance of an assigned supervisor, set project goals, create action and implementation-to-completion plan of action;
  • Coordinate with research unit/project to determine research objectives;
  • Provide periodic project updates and reports;
  • Contribute to policy engagement;
  • Present in at least one Brown bag presentation during the internship period;
  • Submit a final report one week before the end of the internship; and
  • Submit an internship feedback form.

Requirements:

  • Copies of academic certificates;
  • A letter of recommendation showcasing your suitability for the internship;
  • From the list below, specify your preferred top two projects. More details on the projects are in the APHRC website.
  • Evaluating a service model for management of hypertension and diabetes among low and middle- income patients enrolled on M-TIBA in Nairobi, Kenya;
  • Changing Food Systems in Kenya and Malawi and the Challenge of Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance;
  • Right to Food under the Maternal and Child Wellbeing;
  • Quality of post-abortion care project in Burkina Faso, Kenya and Nigeria; and
  • Mapping scholarship and scholars on aging in sub-Saharan Africa.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letter and CV in English to internships@aphrc.org with the subject “Research Intern” by February 24, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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