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Helen Keller International (HKI) – Tanzania Jobs 2025
Research Interns (3 Posts) at Helen Keller International (HKI) April 2025
Helen Keller International
Research Interns
Mara, Tanzania
Established
in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee. Helen Keller
International works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable
and disadvantaged. Headquarters in New York City. Helen Keller Intl
currently conducts programs in 20 countries in Africa and Asia as well
as in the United States. Helen Keller Intl is known for sustainability,
reliability, efficiency, and the highest level of technical expertise in
fighting and treating blindness and malnutrition.
Helen Keller
Intl Tanzania works in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH),
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), President’s Office Regional
Administration, Local Government Authorities (PORALG), local NGOs, and
other national and international development partners in the areas of
nutrition and Neglected Tropical Diseases.
As countries
transition from mass VAS campaigns to integrating VAS into routine
health services, ensuring sustained, equitable coverage is critical. We
are committed to ensuring that no child is left behind.
Scope of Position
We
are seeking for a Research Intern to join our dynamic team in Tanzania
and support cutting- edge research on integrating VAS into Reproductive
and Child Health (RCH) services. This is an exciting opportunity to
contribute to both national health outcomes and the global evidence base
for VAS delivery in low- and middle-income countries.
Position Title: Research Interns
Department: Nutrition
Duty Station: Mara
No. of positions: 3
Duration: 6 Months
Functional Relationship
The Research Interns reports to Program Manager.
Specific Responsibilities
The
Research Interns will play a key role in supporting the design,
implementation, and analysis of research projects related to VAS
integration in Tanzania’s health system. Under the supervision of the
Country Nutrition lead and Regional Research Manager you will contribute
to the development of research tools, data collection, analysis, and
dissemination of findings. You will also assist in preparing manuscripts
for publication to share insights with the broader global health
community. Please adjust where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
1. Research Implementation and Coordination
• Coordinate ongoing research projects with program staff and implementing partners.
• Support training and data collection to teams to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Oversee data management, including the maintenance of databases and data repositories.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis to assess program performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and publications to share findings with key stakeholders.
• Participate in research planning meetings with internal teams and external partners.
2. Knowledge Dissemination
• Support the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals to contribute to global health knowledge.
• Develop presentations and knowledge-sharing materials for internal and audiences.
• Assist in organizing workshops and knowledge dissemination events to share research findings.
Qualifications/Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of field experience in research project implementation.
• Experience in operational research, particularly in low-resource settings.
• Knowledge of the Tanzanian health system and Community Health Strategy (CHS) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with randomized control trials (RCTs) and both qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as Stata and ODK or DHIS2.
• Experience managing databases and maintaining data integrity.
• Strong skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili; French language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time within Tanzania.
Key Compétences
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Attention to detail with a focus on data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical research practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume at TZ.Recruitment@hki.org please indicate the job title in the subject line of your email by 30th April 2025.
HELEN KELLER INTL:
– DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
(APPLICATION, TEST, INTERVIEW, MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING)
– DOES NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS
– DOES NOT RECRUIT THROUGH ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY
Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity of all types is fully valued
–
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to ethnicity, race, caste, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic that has no
bearing on the ability to perform the required job duties.
– We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request
an accommodation during the application or interview process, please
contact us at the email above.
