Qualitative Research Internship

Profile

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Division: Primary Health Care

Program: Health Systems/MRITE

Start Date: April 3, 2023

End Date:  June 30, 2023

Estimated number of hours per week:  20 hours 

Location(s) of internship:

  Seattle or

Remote

Stipend: Yes

The Health Systems team supports PATH’s PHC portfolio in its mission to accelerate person-centered PHC through innovation and partnership.

The Health Systems team at PATH is hiring an intern with skills and training in qualitative research to contribute to a review of the effectiveness of microplanning as a strategy to increase immunization coverage and equity. The internship will run for approximately four months (April-July 2023).

Gain applied experience systematically reviewing literature related to high priority topics in immunization, and using those findings to develop recommendations for improvement in policy and practice.

Contribute to the design and implementation of a literature review to identify evidence on the effectiveness of microplanning for routine immunization.

Contribute to the design of data collection tools for primary data collection.

Contribute to the analysis and synthesis of qualitative data.

The intern will have the opportunity to engage in high priority policy topics, playing a key role in gathering evidence from the peer reviewed and grey literature on the effectiveness of microplanning processes, and strategies to better institutionalize these tools. The intern will receive direct supervision from members of PATH’s health systems team, and the opportunity to liaise with a broader network of collaborators as part of the USAID-funded Momentum Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (MRITE) project.

Required Experience:

Qualitative research coursework, some application preferred

Experience conducting literature reviews

Experience/interest in public health, PHC and immunization systems

Proactive, motivated, self-directed learner with good problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:

PATH has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, interns, consultants, and temporary staff based in the United States. Individuals selected for job opportunities in the United States must be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination status, upon hire. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

Job Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Company Location

Seattle, United States

Company info

PATH.
Website : http://www.path.org/