Intern/Volunteer

The intern will assist in improving service delivery for children with autism by supporting health care provider capacity-building trainings, research activities, community engagement, and coordination between Amref and key stakeholders, including the MoH and PORALG.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Program support

• Assist in organizing and facilitating health worker trainings on ASD early identification, diagnosis and management including supportive care
• Promote the institutionalization of ASD care in Primary Healthcare
• Support implementation of MoH-approved ASD screening and referral tools at PHC level.
• Assist in improving the quality of care and therapeutic outcomes for children with Autism
• Participate in field supervision visits with MoH, PORALG and Amref teams, documenting gaps and recommendations.
• Contribute to improving referral pathways from community to PHC, district, and specialized care.

B. Data management & research

• Assist in data collection using ODK/Kobo/DHIS2 in accordance with MoH data standards.
• Support data entry, cleaning, and analysis for monitoring project progress.
• Assist in conducting facility readiness assessments and community KAP surveys.
• Contribute to preparation of technical reports, presentations, and dashboards for Amref and MoH review.

C. Service Quality Improvement

• Support health facilities in implementing quality improvement (QI) initiatives related to ASD services.
• Help track availability of essential child health and developmental screening tools.
• Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of trainings and service improvement interventions.
• Contribute to documenting best practices and lessons learned.

D. Community Engagement & Education

• Support implementation of MoH/Amref-approved communication and awareness materials.
• Assist in organizing caregiver education sessions and community dialogues.
• Document case studies, human-interest stories, and community feedback for project learning.

E. Coordination & Administrative Support

• Assist with scheduling and coordination of joint Amref–MoH meetings and stakeholder workshops.
• Support logistics for training, outreach activities, and supervision visits.
• Maintain updated project files, tools, and documentation in line with Amref program standards.
• Coordinate with regional and district health offices for activity planning and reporting.