IT & Data Science Intern

About the role

PATH’s Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) programme in Dakar, Senegal is looking for an IT & Data Science Intern to support its STRIDES project. The intern will work with a multidisciplinary team to strengthen infectious disease surveillance using digital health tools and data science techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of DHIS2‑based surveillance systems.
• Collect, clean, validate, and manage surveillance and programme datasets.
• Develop scripts and automated workflows for data processing using Python or R.
• Explore machine‑learning approaches for public‑health data analysis.
• Build predictive models for trend analysis, outbreak detection, or risk identification.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in IT, Data Science or a related field.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of deep‑learning frameworks and machine‑learning techniques.
• Proficiency in Python or R and experience with data analysis or digital systems.
• Exposure to machine‑learning or AI projects.

Required skills

• Python
• R
• DHIS2
• Machine Learning
• Predictive Modeling
• Data Visualization
• Dashboard Creation
• Data Engineering workflows

What we offer

• Collaboration with professionals in digital health and data science.
• Hands‑on experience applying machine‑learning and deep‑learning techniques to real‑world health data.
• Development of technical skills in Python, R, data visualization, dashboard creation, and data‑engineering workflows.