APHRC Research Officer Jobs in Nairobi

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy-relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub- Saharan Africa.

Our goal is to generate evidence for meaningful action to improve the lives of all Africans. The Center seeks to recruit a research officer to work within its Population Dynamics, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Unit.

Responsibilities

Lead the process of obtaining ethical approval

Develop study tools, training and manuals and field guides to use for data collection

Coordinate the recruitment, training and supervision of field team

Coordinate field work and be responsible for data quality

Mobilize and educate the community in relation to the research project

Participate in the development of research proposals

Conduct literature review and participate in writing scientific papers

Prepare regular field and project reports
Participate in dissemination of research findings and policy dialogue with appropriate audiences

Prepare policy briefs and fact sheets from the projects’ findings

Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

Master of Science in Sociology, Demography, Economics, Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, Anthropology

or related disciplines

At least 3 years’ post qualification experience, preferably in a research setting

Excellent Qualitative skills

Experience conducting field research and managing research team

Excellent oral and written communication in English and Swahili

Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks and meet tight deadlines.

How to apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal http://hrs.aphrc.org by July 17, 2018. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
PO. Box 10787 – 00100
Nairobi

For more information and job application details, see; APHRC Research Officer Jobs in Nairobi

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