Intern/Volunteer at Amref Health Africa

Dar es-Salaam, Coastal Zone, Tanzania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Development, Disability Inclusion, ASD, Health Systems, Community Programs, Child Health Initiatives, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Research Skills, Monitoring, Evaluation, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Quality Improvement, Community Engagement, Coordination, Administrative Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Amref Health Africa – Tanzania is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is “to improve the health of people by partnering with and empowering communities and strengthening health systems”. Amref Health Africa-Tanzania is largely supported by Multilateral, Bilateral, and National donors, implementing several programmes including HIV/AIDS/TB/Malaria, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, Water and sanitation, and clinical outreach. Amref Health Africa – Tanzania, with support from the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) and in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and PORALG, will be implementing a project aimed at improving the early detection, referral, and management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within Tanzania’s primary health care (PHC) system. The project focuses on integrating ASD screening tools, building the capacity of frontline health workers, and strengthening support systems for families and communities. Job Description The intern will assist in improving service delivery for children with autism by supporting health care provider capacity-building trainings, research activities, community engagement, and coordination between Amref and key stakeholders, including the MoH and PORALG. 3. Key Responsibilities A. Program support Assist in organizing and facilitating health worker trainings on ASD early identification, diagnosis and management including supportive care Promote the institutionalization of ASD care in Primary Healthcare Support implementation of MoH-approved ASD screening and referral tools at PHC level. Assist in improving the quality of care and therapeutic outcomes for children with Autism Participate in field supervision visits with MoH, PORALG and Amref teams, documenting gaps and recommendations. Contribute to improving referral pathways from community to PHC, district, and specialized care. B. Data management & research Assist in data collection using ODK/Kobo/DHIS2 in accordance with MoH data standards. Support data entry, cleaning, and analysis for monitoring project progress. Assist in conducting facility readiness assessments and community KAP surveys. Contribute to preparation of technical reports, presentations, and dashboards for Amref and MoH review. C. Service Quality Improvement Support health facilities in implementing quality improvement (QI) initiatives related to ASD services. Help track availability of essential child health and developmental screening tools. Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of trainings and service improvement interventions. Contribute to documenting best practices and lessons learned. D. Community Engagement & Education Support implementation of MoH/Amref-approved communication and awareness materials. Assist in organizing caregiver education sessions and community dialogues. Document case studies, human-interest stories, and community feedback for project learning. E. Coordination & Administrative Support Assist with scheduling and coordination of joint Amref–MoH meetings and stakeholder workshops. Support logistics for training, outreach activities, and supervision visits. Maintain updated project files, tools, and documentation in line with Amref program standards. Coordinate with regional and district health offices for activity planning and reporting. Qualifications Bachelor degree: - Medicine, Psychology, Nursing, Social work, Community development, Special needs education Understanding of child development, disability inclusion, or ASD is an added advantage. Experience working with health systems, community programs, or child health initiatives is an added advantage. 5. Competencies & Skills Good understanding of Tanzania’s PHC system and MoH structures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging caregivers, health workers, and officials. Basic research, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E) skills. Computer literacy: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools (ODK) preferred. Ability to work respectfully with children and families. Fluency in Kiswahili and English. Additional Information Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is December 31, 2025. Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist in improving service delivery for children with autism by supporting health care provider capacity-building trainings, research activities, and community engagement. They will also coordinate between Amref and key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and PORALG.