USAID|DELIVER Project Intern
Job Title: USAID|DELIVER Project Intern
Location: Rosslyn, VA
Posting Date: 04/03/2013
Deadline Date: Open until the position is filled.
Starting Date: 07/17/2013
Description:
The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is a worldwide program managed by John Snow, Inc. and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). DELIVER strengthens the supply chains of health and family planning programs in developing countries to ensure the availability of critical health products to customers. Task Order 7 (TO7) focuses on procurement and delivery of malaria commodities to 23 countries in Africa and SE Asia and is funded by the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI).
Every quarter, since the beginning of the project, TO7 has compiled country stock levels as well as expected shipments of malaria pharmaceuticals and testkits from both the project and other donor organizations into a comprehensive database to produce quarterly Procurement Planning and Monitoring Reports for malaria (PPMRm). The PPMRm is used to address stockout situations in a number of countries through the provision of critical emergency shipments, and to highlight potential supply problems before they happen.
To date, data providers have no access to the data online, and there is no way for them to see trends over time. In the current database, there is limited automation for data entry. The number of products and number of countries reporting has consistently been expanding, significantly increasing the workload for managing the data and running PPMRm reports.
In an effort to address the above challenges, the project has allocated funding to convert the old database and report into a more comprehensive web-based format that will allow for improved data visibility and ease of use for donors, recipient countries and project staff.
The data-management intern will be based in the Rosslyn office, and will assist the team in updating the new PPMRm with historical data from the existing database, and testing the new PPMRm to ensure proper functioning.
The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is a worldwide program managed by John Snow, Inc. and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). DELIVER strengthens the supply chains of health and family planning programs in developing countries to ensure the availability of critical health products to customers. Task Order 7 (TO7) focuses on procurement and delivery of malaria commodities to 23 countries in Africa and SE Asia and is funded by the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI).
Every quarter, since the beginning of the project, TO7 has compiled country stock levels as well as expected shipments of malaria pharmaceuticals and testkits from both the project and other donor organizations into a comprehensive database to produce quarterly Procurement Planning and Monitoring Reports for malaria (PPMRm). The PPMRm is used to address stockout situations in a number of countries through the provision of critical emergency shipments, and to highlight potential supply problems before they happen.
To date, data providers have no access to the data online, and there is no way for them to see trends over time. In the current database, there is limited automation for data entry. The number of products and number of countries reporting has consistently been expanding, significantly increasing the workload for managing the data and running PPMRm reports.
In an effort to address the above challenges, the project has allocated funding to convert the old database and report into a more comprehensive web-based format that will allow for improved data visibility and ease of use for donors, recipient countries and project staff.
The data-management intern will be based in the Rosslyn office, and will assist the team in updating the new PPMRm with historical data from the existing database, and testing the new PPMRm to ensure proper functioning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work closely with TO7 staff and IT to successfully and accurately populate the web-based PPMRm with 6 years of historical product stock level and shipment information for 23 countries
2. Participate in the testing of the new web-based PPMRm
3. Through use of the new website, alert the team of any problems with its design or function
4. Actively search for ways to improve the functionality of the database and subsequent reports
5. Participate in regular meetings to discuss the project’s progression
6. Be available to respond to ad-hoc requests from the TO7 team
7. As time permits, assist in organizing existing country data to facilitate the development of data dashboards
2. Participate in the testing of the new web-based PPMRm
3. Through use of the new website, alert the team of any problems with its design or function
4. Actively search for ways to improve the functionality of the database and subsequent reports
5. Participate in regular meetings to discuss the project’s progression
6. Be available to respond to ad-hoc requests from the TO7 team
7. As time permits, assist in organizing existing country data to facilitate the development of data dashboards
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Working towards a BA/BS or advanced degree in public health or related degree
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel
3. Proven interest in data management and monitoring and evaluation
4. Demonstrated ability work independently and as part of a team
5. Experience with designing and building websites is desirable
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel
3. Proven interest in data management and monitoring and evaluation
4. Demonstrated ability work independently and as part of a team
5. Experience with designing and building websites is desirable
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online.
No phone calls please.
Principals only please.
Principals only please.
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