Health and Nutrition Research Intern

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Health and Nutrition Research Intern

Remote within the US

World Vision Internships offer a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to dive into the international relief and development field. We’re dedicated to giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you’ll grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission.

Internship Opportunity

Good health and nutrition empower children. We support over 184,000 Community Health Workers in 46 countries, providing timely counselling on healthy behaviours and building bridges to improved health and nutrition services. Our integrated approach enables caregivers, service providers, and over 300,000 faith leaders, to protect, advocate for, and improve the health and nutrition of children where we work.

Join our team to promote positive child development and well-being, prevent child death, reduce illness, and improve nutrition.

What You'll Do:

Liaise with Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator to help support research activities and analyze qualitative data collected through Focus Group Discussions, Individual Interviews, and household surveys.

Participate in weekly study calls/meetings and become familiar with the study protocol, including use of consent/assent forms Increase knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies Increase skills in qualitative data analysis, including use of the software MaxQDA Increase skills in quantitative data analysis, including use of the software SPSS Code focus group transcripts and individual transcripts for key themes using a Code Book developed by the Principal Investigator, when needed Support the writing up of key findings generated through the qualitative and quantitative data analysis

Why Join Us

• Support World Vision with the following research initiatives:

• Evaluating the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of an innovative approach to decrease adolescent anemia in Mozambique

• Evaluating the acceptability, feasibility, and performance of a multi-diagnostic pulse oximeter during sick child visits in Burundi

• Evaluating the acceptability, feasibility, and performance of an innovative laser height device in Cambodia
• Other research initiatives in low-resourced contexts.
• Expand Your Horizons: Explore the international relief sector, unleash your leadership skills, and strengthen your Christian faith with Weekly Professional Development Sessions.
• Transform Lives: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.
• Join an Inspiring Community: Form connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and colleagues who, inspired by their Christian faith, support children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s in Public Health: Currently enrolled in or completed a Master’s program in Public Health.
• Research Methodologies: Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Global Health and Nutrition: Possess knowledge in global health and nutrition.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity while collaborating with international staff.
• Clarity in Complex Ideas: Ability to simplify complex concepts and ideas into clear and concise communications.
• Independent and Virtual Team Player: Capable of working autonomously and thriving in a virtual team environment.
• Responsibility and Enthusiasm: You are responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic about using your God-given talents to positively impact the world.
• Commitment to our Mission: You have a demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work.

What You Need to Know:

Details

• Location: Remote within the US. You must be physically located in one of the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Master in Public Health, Global Health, or related field.

• Internship Cohort Dates: 27 January – 25 April.
• Stipend: this internship is unpaid, but all US-based interns receive a monthly stipend of $800.
• Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available (20-40 hours/week)

Eligibility

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States (US Citizen/resident or F1-student visa) and have a valid US Social Security Number.
• Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 27 January – 25 April.
• Current student or recent graduate from a graduate programme (within 2 years).
• Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
• Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software in those devices.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only