Research Assistant: Intern

Position purpose

The Intern (Research Assistant) will support Aurum South Africa in programme development, implementation support, and assessment of performance across programme components under a multi-country HIV programme working with key populations and migrants. The role offers structured immersion in real-world public health implementation and research, with exposure to regional coordination, community-led approaches, partner engagement, evidence generation, and health systems challenges in Southern Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and follow-up of programme activities across workstreams.


• Assist with development of concept notes, workplans, implementation trackers, and internal briefing materials.


• Contribute to coordination across country teams, partners, and technical leads working with key popu...