Health System Strengthening Researcher at African Population and Health Research Center 212 views1 applications


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 policymakers in the region to disseminate our research findings, influence policy decisions and improve the quality of life in Africa.

APHRC seeks to recruit a Researcher to work in its Research Capacity Strengthening Division to help develop a Hub for health systems strengthening (HSS) in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) in Africa with an initial focus on Somalia.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead in setting direction and coordinating activities to set up a health systems training hub for health workers and practitioners working in FCAS

· Undertake a scoping exercise to identify players and actors and learning needs

· Conduct desk review of existing programs and interventions (e.g. via systematic review) to identify gaps and opportunities in the existing body of evidence that could inform establishment of program of work on HSS in the unique FCAS context

· Collect primary data from development partners, NGOs, program implementers and communities on key elements of a responsive health system in fragile context

· Lead the development of tools and methodologies for training the community of practitioners and for collecting various forms of data

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

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

Required Qualifications & Experience:

· PhD in social, health or behavioral sciences, including demography, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health , or other related discipline (PhD in International/Global Health is preferred)

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge of health systems strengthening, with knowledge of health system in Africa

· Demonstrated experience with refugee and humanitarian assistance; health systems management and health sector reforms; equity and fairness in distribution of health services; or health policy and resource allocation

· Excellent scientific writing skills (journal articles, technical reports) and good quantitative or qualitative skills (experience with mixed methods will be an advantage provided one is very strong in quantitative or qualitative methods)

· Experience in managing relationships across large, international organizations

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

· Experience in developing global public health program to train health professional (e.g., MPH or coursework in Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Environments; Analysis of Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Environments, etc.)

· Experience playing leadership role in health policy, health planning, financing management and evaluation

· Familiarity with health systems in Somalia

· Experienced in evidence generation (experience with systematic review is a plus)

· Experience working with or in partnership with Ministries of Health

· Experience managing donor grants, and fundraising,

· Fluency in Somali language.

The above position comes with an attractive, internationally-competitive remuneration package including medical, travel and life insurance cover. Allowances toward in-relocation (for those recruited from outside Kenya) and dependents’ education are also provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries. APHRC works in all international languages present in Africa.

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 [email protected]. 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

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

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APHRC is a leading pan-African research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, that conducts high quality policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues across Africa. APHRC actively engages policymakers and other key stakeholders to achieve measurable policy impacts and ensure decision making across the continent is informed by rigorous evidence-based research.

APHRC is also committed to developing the next generation of globally competitive African scholars and leads by example through numerous research capacity strengthening initiatives and strong partnerships with top African universities and research institutions. Over the last decade, APHRC has contributed to a better Africa through quality research, and results-based strategic communications and policy engagement.

APHRC is a non-profit, non-governmental international organization committed to conducting high quality and policy-relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.The Center was established in 1995 as a Population Policy Research Fellowship program of the Population Council, with funding from the Rockefeller Foundation. In 2001, it became an autonomous institution with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

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 policymakers in the region to disseminate our research findings, influence policy decisions and improve the quality of life in Africa.

APHRC seeks to recruit a Researcher to work in its Research Capacity Strengthening Division to help develop a Hub for health systems strengthening (HSS) in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) in Africa with an initial focus on Somalia.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead in setting direction and coordinating activities to set up a health systems training hub for health workers and practitioners working in FCAS

· Undertake a scoping exercise to identify players and actors and learning needs

· Conduct desk review of existing programs and interventions (e.g. via systematic review) to identify gaps and opportunities in the existing body of evidence that could inform establishment of program of work on HSS in the unique FCAS context

· Collect primary data from development partners, NGOs, program implementers and communities on key elements of a responsive health system in fragile context

· Lead the development of tools and methodologies for training the community of practitioners and for collecting various forms of data

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

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

Required Qualifications & Experience:

· PhD in social, health or behavioral sciences, including demography, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health , or other related discipline (PhD in International/Global Health is preferred)

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge of health systems strengthening, with knowledge of health system in Africa

· Demonstrated experience with refugee and humanitarian assistance; health systems management and health sector reforms; equity and fairness in distribution of health services; or health policy and resource allocation

· Excellent scientific writing skills (journal articles, technical reports) and good quantitative or qualitative skills (experience with mixed methods will be an advantage provided one is very strong in quantitative or qualitative methods)

· Experience in managing relationships across large, international organizations

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

· Experience in developing global public health program to train health professional (e.g., MPH or coursework in Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Environments; Analysis of Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Environments, etc.)

· Experience playing leadership role in health policy, health planning, financing management and evaluation

· Familiarity with health systems in Somalia

· Experienced in evidence generation (experience with systematic review is a plus)

· Experience working with or in partnership with Ministries of Health

· Experience managing donor grants, and fundraising,

· Fluency in Somali language.

The above position comes with an attractive, internationally-competitive remuneration package including medical, travel and life insurance cover. Allowances toward in-relocation (for those recruited from outside Kenya) and dependents’ education are also provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries. APHRC works in all international languages present in Africa.

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 [email protected]. 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

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

2018-07-07

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