DATA MANAGEMENT GRADUATE INTERNSHIP – Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research 187 views

Job Description

Zvitambo is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary public health research institute with the mission of improving maternal and child health in Zimbabwe, and to apply its findings to improve health globally. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care to conduct research and provides technical support and education to reduce the burden of malnutrition and infectious diseases, and also give children a good start in life. Zvitambo is registered as a non-profit company with the Ministry of Justice, and operates from a head office in Harare, and a field site in Shurugwi.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Purpose
Applications are invited from interested graduates to join our organization in our Statistics, Data Management and IT department for a graduate internship. The post will last for one year (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025). This program is targeted at graduates who are looking for an exciting career launching opportunity that will provide an extensive learning experience. The graduate is required to provide support to study teams in the digital operations of the organisation in line with the study protocols and manual of operations. The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $250 per month after a 2 month probationary period. The successful candidate will also need to find their own accommodation in Shurugwi.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:
Graduates from the following programmes are encouraged to apply:
• Information/Data Management
• Information Technology
• Data Analytics
• Data Science

Requirements:
• A university graduate from one of the fields above.
• Competitive academic record
• Applicants should be driven, energetic, with a zeal to learn and an ability to relate to individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills