Research Volunteer: Clinton Foundation
CHAI’s Applied Analytics Team (AAT) is seeking two talented volunteers for the Spring 2012 session. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but please submit no later than December 15, 2011.
Email your resume and cover letter to recruitment@clintonhealthaccess.org with the following subject line: Applied Analytics Volunteer – Spring 2012.
Duration: February 6 – May 25, 2012
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week
Location: Boston
Position Description:
CHAI’s Applied Analytics Team uses operations research, mathematical modeling, impact evaluations, and other analytical tools to provide the evidence needed to dramatically increase the efficiency and impact of global health interventions. Working closely with CHAI’s country teams and partner governments, we address challenges faced in many resource-limited settings such as the scarcity of human resources, and the availability and distribution of drugs and commodities. We have, for example, played a critical role in driving the price of key medicines down by accurately forecasting global demand for antiretrovirals for HIV treatment and ACTs for malaria treatment. Our team has also provided Ministries of Health with the underlying analysis necessary to make policy changes to optimize the availability of health care workers.
The Research Volunteer works closely with the Applied Analytics Team to support a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, conducting literature reviews, checking data and assisting with preliminary analysis, preparing presentations to share research results, writing project reports, and supporting other requests as needed. This volunteer role requires strong analytical skills, and would be best suited for a graduate student or recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate school) who are interested in applying their quantitative training in biostatistics, epidemiology, economics, or a related degree.
Applicants should have the following skills:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Prior experience working with large data sets, preferably in SAS
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks
• Initiative and confidence to ask questions in a fast-paced work environment
Please submit your cover letter and resume to recruitment@clintonhealthaccess.org.
