Research Data Systems Intern at Partners In Health: (Deadline Ongoing)

Position Title:ResearchDataSystemsIntern

Reports to:Data and Research Fellow

Group/Department:Centrefor Population Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Location:University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), Butaro campus

Overview

The Centrefor Population Health (CPH) at UGHE serves as a hub for field research, education, training, and community service to improve population health in Rwanda and beyond.Its flagship program, the Human Development and Demographic Surveillance System (HD2SS),establishedin rural Butaro in September 2025, functions as a primary field research platform for UGHE and external collaborators. The HD2SS generates longitudinal data on disease patterns and exposures, assesses the epidemiological and socio-demographic impacts of health conditions, and monitors trends in key human development indicators, among other outcomes.

TheResearch Data Systems InternwillsupporttheHuman Development and Demographic Surveillance System.The goal of this internship is twofold: to support the HD2SS team with ongoing data management and quality assurance tasks, and todevelopthe intern’s professional skills in data science, data collection, and public health research.

This position is ideal for an individual with programmingskillsand a strong motivation to gain hands-on skills with database development, programming, and quality assurance.

The intern will work closely with the research team, particularly the Butaro-based data management team. This full-time internship is expected to last between three and six months, withthepossibility of transitioning to a full-time position depending on fundingavailabilityand performance.

The intern’s exact responsibilities will be tailored to their skills and the team’sneeds butwill primarily focus on database management, creating code-based workflows, and generating reports.

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To Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) names and contact information oftworeferences who can attest to workand educationalexperience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned.In your cover letter, please be sure to describe your programming experience, your interest in public health, and how this internship aligns with your career goals.Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page. Non-Rwandan applicantsare not eligible for this position.

Organization profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is growing the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver moreequitable, quality health services for all. The University launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD).

Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system. UGHE is an initiative of PartnersInHealth (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is toprovidea preferential option for the poor in health care. In overnearly threedecades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, whereInshutiMuBuzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive toattainsocial justice, make common cause with those in need, listentoand learn from others, andoperatewith honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The UGHE team seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team. Partners In Health is an equal opportunityemployerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’previousemployers about any findings offraud, harassment, sexual harassment andany form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Bysubmitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.