1051-Côte d'Ivoire-Strengthening HPV Vaccination and Adolescent health Research Program (SHARP)

This project is part of an implementation research project funded by Gavi in 3 countries. This internship is based in Cote d'Ivoire, whose local research partner has identified an interest in hosting a student intern with skills and competencies in mixed methods.

The student will have the opportunity to work with country-based research partners and implementation teams to support quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis around integrating HPV vaccines with adolescent health services. These may include:
•        Quantitative data collection/analysis of a household level survey to measure knowledge, attitudes and practices around HPV vaccines and integrated services
•        Applying the ingredient method to assess program implementation costs
•        Qualitative data collection/analysis of in-depth-interviews with adolescents, caregivers, health workers, and influencers to learn about the feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability of the integrated adolescent service package

This will be an in-country placement between May and July and involve working closely with JHU/Jhpiego global technical assistance team and local research partner (ENSEA). Lead investigators supporting the project will provide day to day mentorship and oversight and student will also be embedded into routine meetings and data collection/analysis activities.

Is interested in a very practical field placement to gain experience in primary health care systems, particularly immunization systems. It would be useful to someone looking for real-life research and practice experience.

Required: Coursework in quantitative and qualitative methods, survey methods, conducting basic/mid-level analysis STATA, qualitive coding using software (Atlas/NVivo/Dedoose)
Preferred: Experience in implementing research protocols, administering informed consent processes, and participating in data collection.

Name: Diwakar Mohan, dmohan3@jh.edu

I would describe my communication and mentorship styles as... 

Highly responsive

A complementary student would have a working style and mentorship expectations that are..

Takes initiative, works independently and in collaboration with team

Estimated Costs:

Housing: $500/month
Food: $200/month 
Local Transportation: $50/month for personal transport  
Internet: $30/month data sim card
Total: $780/month

Airfare: $2000
 

Additional support from PI:

Additional support for travel (if needed) will be provided