APHRC Post-doctoral Fellow – Aging and Development Program

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. APHRC seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work under its Aging and Development Program.

Major 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 and experience

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).

Desirable

Experience of conducting empirical research with older persons

Experience of conducting empirical research in sub-Saharan African settings

Experience and high levels of familiarity with a diverse

set of health and social science data sets

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team;

Experience in developing proposals and attracting research grants.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply and include: letter of application; a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and CV with contact details of three referees through our email address jobs@aphrc.org. Cover letters should be addressed by 30th June, 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

NB: Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children.

For more information and job application details, see; APHRC Post-doctoral Fellow – Aging and Development Program

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