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About the Role

The Publications Data Management Intern will work with the Project Manager to maintain the MSF Science Portal, implementing data quality improvements on the website and directly in the database. This role involves data entry, cleaning, project organization, and descriptive analysis, with opportunities to support website enhancements, dashboard development, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Create a weekly list of new MSF-authored publications by reviewing PubMed, Google Scholar alerts, and other data sources.
• Enter journal publications and conference materials into the Science Portal database using the content management system.
• Support the Portal team in improving data cleanliness by querying the database and updating data using SQL (Microsoft SQL Server) for bulk updates or manual cleaning.
• Optimize workflow monitoring and efficiency, and assist with project management.
• Support communications and raise awareness of the Science Portal via public social media and internal platforms.
• Work on various data visualization, data management, and communications projects based on strengths and interests.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently with supportive supervision.
• Initiative and confidence to ask questions.
• Ability to seek out creative and alternative solutions to problems.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Global Perspective: Takes a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Being Resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with MSF-USA goals.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in organizational digital and technology applications.
• Neither relocation assistance nor visa sponsorship will be offered for this position.

Skills

• Data entry
• Data cleaning
• Data manipulation
• Project organization
• Workflow organization
• Descriptive analysis
• Website improvement support
• Dashboard development
• Communications planning and support
• Relational databases
• Medical sciences
• Scholarly publications
• SQL (Microsoft SQL Server)
• Data visualization

Location

• New York, NY
• DC

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Internship

Education Level

• Master’s level or higher program in public health or library sciences

Salary/Compensations

• $18.00 per hour

About the Company

• Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries.
• MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics.
• MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications.
• MSF USA welcomes candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission.

Equal Opportunity

• MSF-USA is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences as per applicable laws.
• We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.
• We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
• We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.