Research Interns; Statistics - Nairobi

How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply.

Show Your Data Skills in Action

This internship is your chance to turn classroom stats into real-world impact. Hiring managers will look for hands-on experience with electronic data tools and a genuine interest in community health.

1. Tailor your CV to the tools: Highlight your experience with REDCap, KoboCollect, ODK, or similar platforms. If you have used them in a project, describe the context and your role. Even a class project can count if you show what you did.

2. Demonstrate your statistical software skills: Be ready to discuss how you've used STATA, R, SPSS, SAS, or Python. Mention any analyses you've run, even if they were for coursework. Show that you can clean data, run tests, and interpret results.

3. Connect your interest to the mission: This role focuses on neglected tropical diseases and community health. Show that you understand the context and are passionate about it. Mention any relevant coursework, volunteer work, or personal projects.

4. Prepare for a technical interview: Expect questions on study design, data collection methods, and basic statistics. Review key concepts like sampling, bias, and data quality. Practice explaining your past projects clearly.

5. Highlight your field experience: If you've worked in public health or community-based research, emphasize it. Describe how you coordinated activities, engaged stakeholders, or managed data in the field. This shows you can handle the practical side.

6. Show your writing skills: The role involves preparing reports and manuscripts. Bring samples of your writing—academic papers, reports, or even blog posts. Be ready to explain how you structure technical documents.

7. Understand the Ministry of Health context: Experience with Ministry of Health programmes or community health workers is a plus. If you have it, talk about what you learned. If not, show awareness of how these systems work in Kenya.

8. Ask smart questions: When you get the chance, ask about the specific projects you'd support, the team's current data tools, and how interns are mentored. This shows you're serious about contributing and learning.