Intern, Syphilis-Free Start

About Syphilis Free Start

One of Evidence Action’s newest initiatives is the Syphilis-Free Start Program in which we partner with Ministries of Health to increase syphilis screening and treatment among pregnant women to prevent mother-to-child transmission of syphilis. Without effective and timely treatment, syphilis infections in pregnancy carry a significant risk of stillbirth, neonatal death, and cognitive and physical disability. Across the globe, syphilis infection in pregnancy leads to over 200,000 stillbirths and neonatal deaths - more than is attributed to mother-to-child transmission of HIV - and over 100,000 instances of disability in newborns. Our aim is to close syphilis screening gaps via introduction of HIV/syphilis dual testing and to close treatment gaps by implementing strategies to address context-specific treatment barriers for women who test positive for syphilis.

We launched our maternal syphilis program in Liberia in 2020, and Zambia and Cameron in 2022, and are exploring additional countries for program expansion. In Zambia and Cameroon, we have commenced and are in the midst of scaling-up training activities, and we are planning scoping in new countries.

We are looking for a graduate intern to provide support related to data analysis, entry, and management to facilitate implementation of activities and effective day-to-day operations related to program scale-up. In addition to this, the intern may also support expansion activities related to desk research and report writing. We expect this internship to run 10 hours per week for the length of 10 weeks, and it can be done remotely or in person at our office in Washington D.C. 

You may be a strong fit for this role if you have a background in data analysis, are flexible in the face of changes in direction, and can create solutions to problems as they arise. Work streams may include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain program databases related to planning and reporting of training and supervision activities. 
• Use program data, creating batch files for mobile money payments for training activities.
• Iterate on data flow systems to improve the efficiency of program operations. 
• Analyze program data and national administrative data across key performance indicators and other process monitoring criteria to identify facilities that are in need of additional mentorship.
• Enter program data supplied via scanned reporting forms.
• Conduct desk research related to HIV and syphilis programming in new countries of interest. 
• Develop reports and presentations.
• Other relevant program tasks, as needed.
  

Requirements

• You are pursuing a graduate degree in public policy, international development, public health, economics, engineering, business, or related field.

• You are comfortable using excel with an understanding of core functions and formulas, can manage complex spreadsheets and functions, and use features such as PowerBI.
• You are a process-oriented thinker who can identify areas for improvement and offer suggestions as to how to make systems run more smoothly and act on opportunities for improvement.
• You can manage complex and interdependent work plans; adept at prioritization and delegation.
• Experience applying data and quantitative analysis to drive decision making.
• You are inquisitive, and a team player who is interested in being part of a growing and diverse team with a start-up atmosphere.

About Evidence Action

Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization with an approach distinctive in international development - we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Our programs have grown since our founding in 2013 to reach over 515 million people globally with our interventions. We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Charity Navigator.

We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Initiative has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.8 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Dispensers for Safe Water provides sustained safe water access to over 10 million people in rural Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths. 

We drive innovation: Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people. 

We are global. Across  nine countries in Africa and Asia, our 700+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background - with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused. 

We have big ambitions. Over the next decade, we’re setting our sights higher: We aim to reach over 600 million people globally to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action - because poverty doesn’t wait, and neither should we. 

We need great people. Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results. If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us.  

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for roles based in the U.S.

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

The expected role range for this US position is listed below. We consider multiple factors when determining the base salary for a role, including but not limited to: role scope, program budgets, internal equity, and a candidate’s qualifications and/or prior experience.

Note: Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role specifications, local statutory requirements, and the cost of labor in the markets where we operate. 

The pay range for this role: $24 - $28 per hour