Intern, Programs - WMNC

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

●              Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.

●              Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.

●              Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

About the Programs - WMNC (Safe Water, Maternal health, New program development, Cost-effectiveness)

Maternal Health Team
One of Evidence Action’s newest initiatives is the Maternal Syphilis Screening and Treatment Program in which we partner with Ministries of Health to increase syphilis screening and treatment among pregnant women in an effort to prevent mother-to-child transmission of syphilis. Without effective and timely treatment, syphilis infections in pregnancy carry a significant risk of stillbirth, neonatal death, and cognitive and physical disability. Across the globe, syphilis infection in pregnancy leads to over 200,000 stillbirths and neonatal deaths - more than the child mortality caused by HIV - and over 100,000 instances of disability in newborns. Our aim is to close syphilis screening gaps via introduction of HIV/syphilis dual testing and to close treatment gaps by implementing strategies to address context-specific treatment barriers for women who test positive for syphilis.
 
Our maternal syphilis program launched in Liberia in 2020 and now expanded to Zambia, Cameroon, Indonesia and Cote d'Ivoire seeks to prevent neonatal syphilis. We are keen to continue growing the program to support the many governments across Africa and Asia who are working to adopt the HIV/syphilis dual test and eliminate mother-to-child transmission of syphilis. 

You will provide critical operational and technical support to the Syphilis-Free Start (SFS) team by assisting with training logistics, conducting field visits, managing documentation, tracking supply chain commodities, and supporting data entry and reporting. You will be reporting to the senior associate programs in the Cameroon team

Key Responsibilities

As an intern, you will support the Program Senior Associate in the following:
1. Training & Capacity Building: Assist in the logistics and preparation for the training cascades. This includes updating training materials, printing job aids, and managing participant databases.
2. Field Operations: Support the preparation of facility visits. You will accompany staff on supervisory visits to MoH sites to document real-time feedback and assist in coaching healthcare providers.
3. Documentation & Reporting: Draft meeting minutes for strategy sessions with government partners and assist in the development of weekly/monthly internal progress reports.
4. Supply Chain Support: Help track and document commodity levels (dual HIV/syphilis test kits/benzathine penicillin) at the facility level to help the team mitigate stock-outs.
Stakeholder Coordination: Provide administrative support to various MoH units (PMTCT, Lab, Maternal Health) to ensure smooth communication and meeting scheduling.
Data Support: Assist the team in data entry, cleaning, and the initial formatting of monitoring and evaluation presentations.

Learning Opportunities
We are committed to your professional growth. During this internship, you will:
1. Master program implementation: Gain a deep understanding of how project/programs are implemented from start to finish
2. Master Evidence-Based Scaling: Gain a deep understanding of how academic research is translated into large-scale, life-saving health interventions.
3. Develop Stakeholder Diplomacy: Build professional communication skills by interacting directly with Ministry of Health (MoH) units and regional health authorities.
4. Technical Health Proficiency: Acquire specialized knowledge in maternal and neonatal health (MNH) protocols and dual-testing diagnostics.
5. Operational Excellence: Learn to navigate the complexities of global health logistics, from supply chain monitoring to field-level coaching.

Education: Recent master’s graduate or final-year student in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field.

Organizational Skills: Strong ability to multitask and manage work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in English and French (written and oral) is mandatory.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Personal Attributes: Inquisitive, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable asking questions to solve problems.

Travel & Commitment: Willing to travel to the field (about 20% of the time), complete required safety trainings, and aligned with Evidence Action’s mission.