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Student Internships Program In Partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Program Duration:

4 months

The Student Internships program, conducted in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, offers an opportunity for students to engage in real-world research and gain hands-on experience in the field of Digital Health. Interns will participate in research related to the implementation of Digital Health solutions across India, providing a deep dive into the challenges, gaps, and opportunities in this evolving field.

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Research Focus
InOrder has conducted implementation research to explore the challenges and variables involved in the successful implementation of Digital Health in India. The findings from this study provide valuable insights into the current state of digital health adoption and suggest strategies to overcome identified barriers.
  • Limited Institutional Readiness
    Both the public and private sectors face challenges in building the foundational infrastructure required to implement digital health solutions.

  • Urban-Rural Divide in Digital Maturity:
    A significant gap exists in digital health capabilities between urban and rural populations, with rural areas often lagging in access and infrastructure.

  • Resistance from Health Delivery Staff:
    Many health workers are resistant to adopting digital health solutions, which can hinder the successful implementation of these technologies.

  • Variation in State-Level Digital Maturity:
    Different states in India show varying levels of digital maturity, leading to inconsistencies in digital health delivery.

  • Need for Funding and Infrastructure Upgrades:
    There’s a need for targeted funding to bridge gaps in digital infrastructure, including the adoption of interoperable applications across health systems.

  • Lack of Private Sector Incentives:
    The absence of strong incentives for the private sector to engage in digital health initiatives is a key challenge. .

  • Compliance and Infrastructure Challenges for Smaller Facilities:
    Smaller healthcare facilities require clear guidelines and support to meet infrastructural and compliance standards for digital health integration.

  • Resistance from Health Delivery Staff:
    Many health workers are resistant to adopting digital health solutions, which can hinder the successful implementation of these technologies.

  • Stakeholder Diversity:
    The large diversity of stakeholders in the digital health ecosystem necessitates tailored approaches to implementation that consider the needs and challenges of each group.

  • Infrastructure and Resource Gaps:
    There are significant gaps in the amount of digital infrastructure and skilled human resources required to implement digital health at scale.

  • Digital Health Skills Gaps:
    Healthcare staff often lack the necessary digital skills to fully leverage digital health tools, requiring comprehensive training and capacity-building efforts.

  • Sustainable Investment for Reform:
    There is a need for long-term, planned investment to ensure that digital health reforms are sustainable and scalable across India. .
  • Health Worker Resistance:
    Some health worker groups continue to resist the implementation of digital health solutions, particularly when these are perceived as adding complexity to their care delivery duties.

  • Impact Assessment Frameworks: The absence of a robust framework to track the impact of digital health reforms makes it difficult to measure progress, evaluate benefits, and identify necessary course corrections.

Interns will contribute to ongoing research projects and provide fresh insights into the digital health landscape. By working closely with the research team, interns will develop a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities within India’s digital health ecosystem, while gaining valuable experience in research, policy analysis, and implementation strategies.