Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Assistant - Core Group Partners Project

at Amref Health Africa

🏢 About Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa is unique as the largest African-based international health development organization, founded in 1957 with deep roots in the continent. Working here means contributing to their vision of 'Lasting health change in Africa' through community-led health systems across 35 countries, offering a chance to be part of an organization that prioritizes African leadership in solving African health challenges.

About This Role

This Project Assistant role involves implementing grassroots immunization and public health activities while managing digital M&E systems like DHIS-2. You'll directly impact community health by organizing trainings for health extension workers and ensuring accurate data collection for the Core Group Partners Project, making you a crucial link between field operations and project reporting.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves coordinating with field teams to collect immunization data, updating DHIS-2 systems with daily results, and planning upcoming workshops for health extension workers. You'll spend time analyzing surveillance data, preparing activity reports, and collaborating remotely with health offices to implement project activities at the grassroots level.

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🎯 Who Amref Health Africa Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on immunization experience with at least 2 years specifically in routine immunization and surveillance systems
  • Can demonstrate practical DHIS-2 skills for immunization data analysis and presentation, not just basic familiarity
  • Possesses grassroots implementation experience working directly with health offices, centers, and extension workers in African contexts
  • Is comfortable with remote coordination while managing field-level project activities and reporting requirements

📝 Tips for Applying to Amref Health Africa

1

Quantify your 5+ years of immunization experience - specify countries/programs where you worked and your exact role in routine immunization

2

Provide concrete examples of DHIS-2 usage in immunization data analysis, not just listing it as a skill

3

Highlight any experience with Core Group Partners or similar multi-partner global health initiatives

4

Demonstrate understanding of Amref's community-led approach by describing how you've engaged local health systems

5

Include specific examples of organizing workshops/trainings for health extension workers in your resume

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience with routine immunization systems and surveillance in African contexts', 'Specific examples of using DHIS-2 for immunization data analysis and how it informed program decisions', 'Experience collaborating with grassroots health offices and extension workers', "Alignment with Amref's mission of community-led health systems and lasting health change in Africa"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Amref's current immunization programs across Africa and their specific approaches to community-led health
  • → The Core Group Partners Project's objectives and previous phases/achievements
  • → Amref's digital health initiatives and their use of DHIS-2 in various countries
  • → Recent Amref publications or reports on immunization and public health in Africa

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience analyzing immunization data using DHIS-2 and how you presented findings to stakeholders
2 Describe a challenging situation when implementing grassroots health activities and how you collaborated with local health offices
3 How have you organized effective trainings for health extension workers with limited resources?
4 What experience do you have with the Core Group Partners or similar multi-donor health initiatives?
5 How would you ensure accurate daily data collection while working remotely with field teams?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only theoretical public health knowledge without concrete grassroots implementation experience
  • Claiming DHIS-2 experience without being able to discuss specific immunization data analysis projects
  • Focusing only on clinical health background without demonstrating project management and reporting skills

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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