Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Assessment Intern

Job Description

Title: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Assessment Intern
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Program: Vietnam Country
Start Date: Aug, 2024             
End Date: Sep, 2024
Estimated number of hours per week: 40
Will the intern be receiving a stipend: Yes
Will the intern travel? (local or international): No

*Please include a cover letter with your resume describing your interest and how you meet the qualifications. 

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions - including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

Working in Vietnam since the early 1980s, PATH established a permanent office in Hanoi in 1997, and an office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014.

Description of the project the Intern will complete:

PATH is collaborating with the Vietnam Administration of Medical Service (VAMS), a department under the Ministry of Health, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the IPC situation across all levels of care in Vietnam. This assessment aims to provide evidence-based recommendations to address IPC gaps and challenges and to finalize the National Action Plan (NAP) on IPC for the health sector for the period 2024-2030. The assessment employs a mixed-methods approach, including a nationwide online self-survey and on-site assessments in five selected provinces across four regions to collect data.

PATH is currently seeking a qualified intern to support us in the following areas: (1) Data collection: following up with specific hospitals to complete the Online IPC Self-Assessment, (2) Data verification and cleaning: assisting our assessment data management consultant with data verification and cleaning, (3) Admistrative and Logistical support: assisting in note-taking and preparing meeting minutes and logistical arrangements for PATH staff and consultants for the on-site assessments, including correspondence with selected hospitals to prepare for these trips, and (4) Organizing the Hybrid Consultation Workshop: supporting logistical arrangements for the workshop. The intern will report to the Senior Program Officer and work closely with the PATH Vietnam program team.

Learning Objectives and Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience and immerse yourself in a professional INGO environment.
• Develop multitasking skills and collaborate effectively with colleagues and mentors within the IPC assessment project and partner organizations.
• Enhance your ability to align personal preferences and abilities with career choices.
• Apply academic knowledge to practical scenarios, particularly in data collection, data verification and analysis, and arranging site visits and hybrid consultation workshops.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Recently graduated from a medical/public health school/university.
• Be able to pay close attention to details when reviewing filled data forms.
• Demonstrable experience/competency in clinical data management is a plus.
• Candidates must be proficient in written and spoken Vietnamese. Strong English skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.

Skills to be Developed During Internship:

• Storing information for data management.
• Communication skills while working with government partners (hospitals at varied levels, VAMS, IPC experts).
• General administrative skills, including filing, sending, and circulating mail, scanning, photocopying, travel booking, and preparing finance/payment documents.
• Interpretation and translation skills (letters and project documents).
• Note-taking and preparing meeting minutes.
• Logistical arrangement skills for field trips and hybrid consultation workshops.
• Effective multitasking and time management in high-pressure environments.

Proposed Activities:

• Follow up with specific hospitals to ensure they complete the online IPC self-assessment forms in time.
• Assist the assessment data management consultant with data verification and cleaning as requested.
• Gather feedback from hospital teams on the online data collection form and report promptly to the team for modifications if needed.
• Support the organization of meetings and workshops, including preparing documents, presentations, and logistics.
• Draft outgoing correspondences, TOR, and consultancy contracts as requested.
• Take notes at meetings and workshops and distribute minutes promptly.
• Assist in translating project documents and materials as requested.
• Provide logistical support for activities such as organizing field trips for PATH staff and project consultants and organizing the hybrid workshop.
• Assist with other tasks as required. 

Candidates must currently have legal authorization to work in Vietnam.

Please send your CV to: [email protected]. Priority is given to early applicants.

If you don't hear back from us within three weeks, please safely assume that we will not be continuing with your application.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal-opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Company Location: Vietnam, Hanoi

Position Type: Intern