[Closed] Internship Opportunity: Epidemiology and Health Research II (2023)

Job Reference: AI003/CRENC-IeDEA/09/05/2023

Job Title: Internship

Location: Yaoundé, Bamenda and Limbe

Stipend: None

Duration: 06 months,

Closing Date: 26^th May 2023

Expected start Date: 15^th June 2023

Liaises with: Research Officer and Director of Research

About CRENC:

Clinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy (CRENC) is a Cameroon-based research organisation committed to clinical research excellence through the quest for novelty and collaboration (crenc.org).  Its mission is to improve individual and community health through evidence-based interventions. CRENC implements a number of research projects including the International Epidemiology Database to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) study. Our IeDEA sites include the Yaounde Jamot Hospital, the Bamenda Regional Hospital and the Limbe Regional Hospital.

Purpose of internship:

The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity for the intern to work as a team member and acquire practical skills through hands-on experience. The internship aligns with CRENC’s mission to promote capacity building in health and medical research in Cameroon. The position also offers a chance to identify and nurture talent in scientific writing, data management, biostatistics, and leadership, which are essential skills for a successful career in research.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Interns will be working with our experienced research team, staff and fellow interns across a variety of tasks related to medical research:

1. Work collaboratively with the research team to assist in ongoing research projects.
2. Participate in data collection, management, and analysis using appropriate software and techniques.
3. Learn and apply ethical principles and guidelines for conducting clinical research, as well as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
4. Assist in preparing research protocols and submissions to regulatory agencies, such as the National Ethics Committee.
5. Develop skills in scientific writing and presentation by preparing research reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
6. Acquire knowledge and skills in biostatistics through data analysis using software such as SPSS and STATA.
7. Learn and apply both quantitative and qualitative research methods to various research projects.
8. Collaborate with the team to identify areas for improvement and suggest potential solutions.
9. Attend meetings and training sessions to enhance professional development and stay up-to-date with current research trends.

Additional responsibilities:

• Prepare and make presentations during research training meetings.
• Submit and present a weekly report of activities done.
• Participate in coordination meetings and attend IeDEA meetings whenever the need arises.
• Perform other duties as required by CRENC under the supervision of the Research Officer and Director of Research.

Competencies:

Qualification:

• Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Project Management, Ethics or any other field related to Public Health and Medicine.
• Familiarity with basic research principles and methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software such as SPSS or STATA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with a team.

Work Experience:

• Not needed

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of CRENC. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in the French language is an advantage.

Assessment:

Selection of qualified candidates will include an initial review of the CVs of applicants, followed by competency-based interviews of pre-selected candidates.

CRENC Considerations:

CRENC shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its head office and project sites. CRENC is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee:

CRENC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). CRENC DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

How to Apply:

CVs should not be more than 3 pages. Submit your updated CV and letter of motivation to jobs@crenc.org latest on the 26^th of May 2023. The position you are applying for should be indicated in the email’s subject line with the job reference number.

NB: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a rolling basis and the post may be filled before the closing date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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