African Population and Health Research Center Jobs in Kenya

African Population and Health Research Center Researchers Jobs in Kenya

Introduction

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa-based international research institute engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy research. Our researchers address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging, urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with policy makers in the region to disseminate our research findings to influence policy decisions and improve the quality of life in Africa.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to scientific research unit, program or project in a defined area of work

Lead or support a cohesive team and ensure projects in thematic areas are efficiently implemented

Contribute to policy engagement and strategic planning as may be needed

Lead and contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects in the unit

Mentor junior researchers and facilitate in the Center’s training programs as needed

Secure and manage the necessary human, financial and material resources in the unit, project or program

Represent the Center at high – level national, regional and international forums, including relevant technical working groups and expert committees

Contribute to institutional publications (i.e. lay dissemination materials such as- policy/research briefs and fact sheets)

Oversee data quality and analyses

Qualifications

PhD in social, health or behavioral sciences, including demography, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, Urban Studies, etc

Rank is open and successful candidates may be appointed at postdoctoral (0-3 years), Associate (3- 5 years), Research Scientist (5-8 years) or

Senior Research Scientist (10+ years) levels depending on experience and track record

Experience working in a research institution, leading research programs or managing research projects

Experience with conducting evaluations of interventions will be an added advantage

Excellent scientific writing skills

Good quantitative or qualitative skills; experience with mixed methods will be an advantage provided one is very strong in quantitative or qualitative methods

Strong proposal writing skills and track record of winning research grants

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their resume by 4th January, 2018 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

For more information and job application details, see; African Population and Health Research Center Researchers Jobs in Kenya

African Population and Health Research Center Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

Responsibilities

Lead and/or oversee content editing for a variety of products across three programmatic divisions, including corporate products such as annual reports, newsletters and brochures

Lead media outreach including implementation of media and social media strategy

Supervise in-house training on public speaking and verbal presentations for research staff

Oversee development of innovative multimedia products including infographics, short films and animations

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field

At least five years of post-qualification work experience in communications, writing and content creation, preferably at an international organization

Excellent editing and writing skills as well as ability to translate complex scientific facts into accessible messages for general audiences

Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing to a professional standard

Some knowledge of graphic design and desktop publishing, including Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe or Corel suites

Experience in using social media channels and extending their reach

Experience of creating and editing digital media and publishing across a variety of platforms including but not limited to Storify, Prezi, Slideshare and YouTube

Familiarity with approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring social media strategies

Excellent existing network of media contacts at sub-regional level

Excellent verbal communication and ability to train and mentor

Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team

Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgment

French language skills desirable

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their resume by 15th December, 2017 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

For more information and job application details, see; African Population and Health Research Center Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

African Population and Health Research Center Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Scope of Work

APHRC is seeking a specialist in knowledge management and learning to drive a review and evaluation of our tools for policy engagement and communications, to work with the team in order to create a more substantial toolkit for use by APHRC and its partners.

Whether its researchers, civil society, or government stakeholders, we want audiences at every level to learn something from these tools that improves their ability to drive change and be more effective in their advocacy, engagement and strategic communications work.

These tools will be used to support dialogue and skills-transfer both internally and externally, across a variety of platforms that align with our research objectives and desired outcomes.

Each of the tools will incorporate an M&E function to help with lessons learned, to monitor uptake, and to assess impact such as a feedback mechanism for users. The toolkit will be available on an open source platform.

Qualifications

6+ years demonstrated experience in knowledge management, learning, communications and/or monitoring and evaluation

Master’s in communications, knowledge management, or public health preferred

Previous international experience with capacity-strengthening of civil society and/or research

Demonstrated experience in strategy development for complex projects

Up-to-date knowledge of KML technologies and standards, and an understanding of the constraints and benefits of different approaches and technologies

Familiarity with the international public health sphere

Excellent attention to detail and track record of producing high quality documents

Strong planning, management, facilitation, interpersonal, and communications skills

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their resume by 15th December, 2017 to:

procurement@aphrc.org

For more information and job application details, see; African Population and Health Research Center Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist Jobs in Kenya

African Population and Health Research Center Post-Doctoral Fellow - Aging and Development Program Jobs in Kenya

Responsibilities

Lead on all aspects of an in-depth qualitative investigation on experiences and impacts of Kenya’s older persons cash transfer program in two informal urban settlements in Nairobi

Lead and contribute to scientific writing and the development of donor or other reports on the qualitative investigation and other, relevant, research outcomes

Lead and contribute to the design of related research activities, and the development of research proposals within the aging program.

Qualifications

PhD in Social Gerontology, or related fields.

The fellowship should be taken up within two years of completion of doctoral degree;

Strong writing skills and good record of publications on relevant subject areas

Experience or strong interest in the areas of aging, social protection and intergenerational relationships

Strong qualitative research skills (data collection, management, analysis (by hand and with software packages), interpretation, reporting)

Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their resume by 15th December, 2017 to:

procurement@aphrc.org

For more information and job application details, see; African Population and Health Research Center Post-Doctoral Fellow - Aging and Development Program Jobs in Kenya

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