POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST (HEALTH AND SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH)

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.

The APHRC seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist to work in the Health and Systems for Health Unit within the Research Division.

Responsibilities

• Oversee/lead development of field and training manuals;
• Oversee the review and translation of research tools;
• Oversee fieldwork of the proposed research projects to ensure timely implementation of field activities;
• Support proposal writing and other fund raising activities within the unit;
• Oversee data management and analyses;
• Lead and contribute to scientific paper writing;
• Lead the development of project progress reports;
• Participate in dissemination of research findings and policy dialogue with appropriate audiences;
• Lead and contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects in the program;
• Mentor junior researchers and facilitate in the Center’s training programs as needed; and
• Represent the Center at high-level national, regional and international forums, including relevant technical working groups and expert committees.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Economics, or any related field.
• Experience in conducting program evaluations, and managing research projects.
• Possess quantitative and qualitative research methods and analytical skills with expertise in quantitative statistical packages (e.g. STATA).
• Strong scientific writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team.
• Experience managing projects with multiple partners.
• Past experience managing projects dealing with HIV prevention will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application in English and include:

1. A letter of application
2. A detailed CV
3. Statement of research interest and goals (1-2 pages)

via our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be required to have a Police Clearance Certificate. Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer

African Population and Health Research Center, Inc

APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru

P. O Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

Website: www.aphrc.org

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of vulnerable persons