1086-Uganda-Understanding Factors to Scale Psychosocial Intervention among Small-Scale Entrepreneurs in Uganda

The JHU Self-Empowerment and Equity for Change (SEE Change) Initiative has an ongoing randomized controlled trial in partnership with local Ugandan organizations. As part of this work, the SEE Change team is conducting preliminary research on how to best scale a behavioral intervention within large-scale livelihood programs in Uganda. This implementation science pilot will be in collaboration with one of the following groups: Ripple Effect, Goal International, or Heifer International. This collaboration will allow us to assess the effective integration of the behavioral intervention into their ongoing program activities. 

The student will work with the local organization's implementation team to review documentation on intervention content, program integration, and outcomes. The student will work to document when and where the curriculum is embedded into the program and identify the key indicators that can be tracked to assess impact. This may also include conducting analyses if results are available at the time. 

a typical NGO setting with minimal infrastructure and support with friendly and helpful team members.

is interested in behavioral interventions and their application within a real world NGO setting in a low-income country. Additionally, this would be a good fit for someone who is interested in a non-traditional approach to health interventions. 

Flexible; able to adapt to quickly changing situations and program activities; independence; proactive; qualitative data collection and analysis skills; quantitative data collection and analysis skills a plus.

Name: Anita Shankar, anita.shankar@jhu.edu 

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

Open and direct; Willing to work with student in relation to the GHEFP project as well on larger career goals.

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

Interested in personal and career development; open and direct discussions; willing to work outside their comfort zone.

Estimated costs:

Housing: $300/month
Food: $100/month
Local Transport: $50/month
Internet/Phone Data: $50/month

Total: $500/month

Additional support from PI:

Some funds may be available to support the student related to travel costs but a specific amount cannot be provided at this time.