EMPHNET: Internship Opportunity: Support a Polio and Population Immunity Serosurvey in Afghanistan

FETP Dashboard

Click on the dark blue Areas

AFGHANISTAN

Year of Establishment 2019	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Afghanistan FETP Click here
Advanced Grads NA	Intermediate Grads 121	Basic Grads 30
Outbreak Investigations Conducted 178	Manuscripts Published 10	Participations in International Conferences 10

Back To Map

BANGLADESH

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2013	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Bangladesh FETP Click here
Advanced Grads 37 Advanced Grads-Vet 35	Intermediate Grads 49	Basic Grads 97
Outbreak Investigation Conducted 212	Manuscripts Published 8	Participations in International Conferences 30

Back To Map

EGYPT

Explore More

Year of Establishment 1993	Accreditation Status Accredited	Visit Egypt FETP Click here
Advanced Grads 174	Intermediate Grads 38	Basic Grads 174
Outbreak Investigation Conducted 200	Manuscripts Published 66	Participations in International Conferences 50

Back To Map

IRAQ

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2010	Accreditation Status Accreditation	Visit Iraq FETP Click here
Advanced Grads 76	Intermediate Grads 108	Basic Grads 290
Outbreak Investigation Conducted 387	Manuscripts Published 116	Participations in International Conferences 143

Back To Map

JORDAN

Explore More

Year of Establishment 1998	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Jordan FETP Click here
Advanced Grads 116	Intermediate Grads NA	Basic Grads 24
Outbreak Investigations Conducted 98	Manuscripts Published 29	Participations in International Conferences 338

Back To Map

LEBANON

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2022	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Lebanon FETP Click here
Advanced Grads NA	Intermediate Grads NA	Basic Grads 37
Outbreak Investigation Conducted NA	Manuscripts Published NA	Participations in International Conferences NA

Back To Map

LIBYA

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2023	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Libya FETP NA
Advanced Grads NA	Intermediate Grads NA	Basic Grads 52
Outbreak Investigations Conducted 4	Manuscripts Published NA	Participations in International Conferences NA

Back To Map

MOROCCO

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2010	Accreditation Status Accredited	Visit Morocco FETP Click here
Advanced Grads 118	Intermediate Grads 45	Basic Grads 24
Outbreak Investigation Conducted 215	Manuscripts Published 12	Participations in International Conferences 70

Back To Map

OMAN

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2022	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Oman FETP NA
Advanced Grads NA	Intermediate Grads NA	Basic Grads 108
Outbreak Investigation Conducted NA	Manuscripts Published NA	Participations in International Conferences NA

Back To Map

PAKISTAN

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2006	Accreditation Status Accredited	Visit Pakistan FELTP Click here
Advanced Grads 270	Intermediate Grads NA	Basic Grads 454
Outbreak Investigation Conducted 719	Manuscripts Published 166	Participations in International Conferences 240

Back To Map

QATAR

Year of Establishment 2022	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Qatar FETP NA
Advanced Grads NA	Intermediate Grads NA	Basic Grads 51
Outbreak Investigations Conducted 6	Manuscripts Published 26	Participations in International Conferences 25

Back To Map

SAUDI ARABIA

Explore More

Year of Establishment 1989	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Saudi Arabia FETP Click here
Advanced Grads 199	Intermediate Grads NA	Basic Grads 30
Outbreak Investigations Conducted 141	Manuscripts Published 397	Participations in International Conferences 464

Back To Map

SUDAN

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2017	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Sudan FETP Click here
Advanced Grads 23	Intermediate Grads 42	Basic Grads 131
Outbreak Investigations Conducted 59	Manuscripts Published 5	Participations in International Conferences 6

Back To Map

TUNISIA

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2017	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Tunisia FETP Click here
Advanced Grads NA	Intermediate Grads 51	Basic Grads 35
Outbreak Investigation Conducted 33	Manuscripts Published 1	Participations in International Conferences 3

Back To Map

YEMEN

Explore More

Year of Establishment 2011	Accreditation Status NA	Visit Yemen FETP Click here
Advanced Grads 56	Intermediate Grads 63	Basic Grads 534
Outbreak Investigations Conducted 59	Manuscripts Published 61	Participations in International Conferences 2

Back To Map

Internship Opportunity: Support a Polio and Population Immunity Serosurvey in Afghanistan

Are you interested in public health research, immunization programs, and disease surveillance? EMPHNET’s Polio and Immunization Team is offering a unique internship opportunity to contribute to a field-based serosurvey project in Afghanistan. This opportunity is ideal for Master of Public Health students or graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in immunization studies and field data processes.

About EMPHNET’s Work in Polio and Immunization

EMPHNET collaborates with ministries of health and global partners to advance polio eradication and bolster immunization programs across the Region. Through its efforts in disease surveillance, program monitoring and evaluation, workforce training, and operational research, EMPHNET supports the development of resilient health systems capable of preventing, detecting, and responding to vaccine-preventable diseases. These efforts ensure equitable access to immunization services, particularly in hard-to-reach and high-risk areas. Read more here.

About the Project

The project aims to assess the seroprevalence of neutralizing antibodies against poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3, as well as other non-polio antigens, among children under 15 years of age in Afghanistan’s East Region. This study will help determine whether gaps in vaccination coverage remain in areas reporting high administrative coverage but where wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) circulation persists.

By analyzing data from different districts and age groups, the project will explore whether under-vaccinated pockets exist in areas with low campaign reach or high refusal rates. The findings will inform future vaccination strategies and health interventions in the region.

By joining us, you will:

Contribute to public health research supporting polio eradication and disease prevention.
Assist in the design and documentation of field survey tools.
Gain experience in study protocols, field monitoring, and immunization data.
Work closely with technical experts on survey implementation and data quality assurance.
Learn valuable research skills including literature review, data tracking, and preliminary data processing.

The intern’s main responsibilities include:

Conducting a literature review on seroprevalence and disease-specific immunity in the region.
Supporting documentation and tracking of supplies, sample logs, and field forms.
Assisting the team in following up on field monitors’ progress and timelines.

Requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in public health or a relevant field.
Skills: Strong research and analytical skills, understanding of survey design, and good organizational abilities.
Languages: Proficiency in English.

Internship Details:

Duration: Three months.
Location: Remote OR Face to face in Amman, Jordan.
Note: This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
Deadline to Apply: July 16, 2025.

APPLY