Research Intern

Job Purpose

The role will involve working closely with a project team and coordinating project research support to ensure the successful delivery of all public healthcare-related projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Field Research and Data Collection

• Support the planning and coordination of field research activities for the Design for Health (DFH) initiatives.
• Collect data through structured observations, interviews, focus groups, and surveys with study participants and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate field data teams to ensure high-quality and timely data collection.
• Assist in the development of research tools and frameworks for digital capacity assessments and hospital mapping, aligned with DFH’s strategic goals.

2. Literature and Landscape Analysis

• Conduct literature reviews, support landscape analyses, and gap assessments to inform key initiatives such as the Health Workforce Development and Patient-Centred Care assessments in Nigeria and Kenya.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and methodologies in health innovation and systems research to enhance project outcomes.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting

• Organise and manage qualitative and quantitative data from the DFH-aligned research output.
• Apply appropriate analytical methods to derive actionable insights.
• Contribute to the development of clear, concise, and well-structured research reports and presentations for internal and external use.

4. Project Implementation

• Support in delivering the M and E components of DFH projects. 
• Ensure the timely execution and quality delivery of assigned tasks across DFH  initiatives DFH training programmes.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Lead data collection processes for tracking the progress of DFH-supported startups, using indicators like funding raised, partnerships, and impact achieved.
• Facilitate data collection and coordinate the dissemination of MEL tools across DFH programmes.
• Contribute to the update of the CcHUB Health/ DFH Impact Directory annually, incorporating startup and project-level outcomes.
• Use data from surveys and monitoring activities to generate insights that inform continuous improvement across DFH's community and innovation practice.

6. Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain productive relationships with community members, project teams, and partner organisations involved in DFH initiatives.

• Participate in consultative meetings and collaborative working groups to align stakeholder interests with project goals.

7. Proposal Development and Fundraising

• Regularly scan donor platforms and online sources for relevant RFPs aligned with DFH’s strategic focus.

• Conduct background research and literature reviews to support the preparation of competitive funding proposals for projects.