Intern/trainee – Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Quality

Type: Part time

Level: N/A

Supervisor: Program Manager NCD

Start Date: 15^th May 2026

Type of Contract: Temporary contract

Contract Period: 6 months

Duty Station: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Program (Division), Country Programs - Cameroon

Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org.

Overview of Role

CHAI Cameroon is seeking a motivated and committed individual to support research activities on Antimicrobial Resistance and drug quality in Cameroon. This position provides hands-on experience in research and public health program management amid one of the most pressing global health threats. The ideal candidate is curious, organized, and eager to contribute to evidence-based interventions that address drug-resistant infections in Cameroon and the region.

Responsibilities

·       Lead the development of a study protocol and the associated study tools

·       Support the collection and compilation of data on antimicrobial, antimitotic, and other classes of medicines used, resistance patterns, from health facilities and laboratories.

·       Conduct literature reviews on AMR trends, evidence-based interventions, and global best practices.

·       Perform data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis using Excel, SPSS, or similar tools.

·       Assist in facilitating the Technical Working Group meetings on AMR prevention.

·       Draft activity reports, meeting minutes, manuscripts and program documentation as needed.

·       Contribute to the development of policy briefs, advocacy materials, and donor reports related to AMR.

·       Maintain organized records of program activities, data, and correspondence.

·       Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Requirements

·       Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a MSc/PhD program in Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or a related field.

·       Solid understanding of AMR, drug quality, Drug supply chain, etc.

·       Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to review and synthesize scientific literature.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and statistical packages such as R, Stata or SAS, SPPS

·       Good written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

·       Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team environment.

·       Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·       Prior experience (academic or volunteer) in public health programs, research, or NGO settings is an asset.

·       Knowledge of AMR surveillance tools, antibiotic stewardship programs, or One Health approaches is desirable.

·       Experience with data analysis software (SPSS, Epi Info, R, or STATA) is an advantage.

·       Familiarity with the Cameroonian health system or regional public health context is a plus.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should please submit their CVs and cover letter to chaicameroonhr@clintonhealthaccess.org by 30th April 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Your email should be titled “Intern/trainee – Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Quality”

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the recruitment process.