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
- Good computer literacy and knowledge of multiple statistical and/or qualitative software packages such as STATA, SPSS, NVivo or ATLAS.ti.
- 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 September 6, 2017. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
- O. Box 10787 – 00100
Nairobi
For more information about APHRC visit www.aphrc.org
*AP**HRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children*
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 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
- Good computer literacy and knowledge of multiple statistical and/or qualitative software packages such as STATA, SPSS, NVivo or ATLAS.ti.
- 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 September 6, 2017. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
- O. Box 10787 – 00100
Nairobi
For more information about APHRC visit www.aphrc.org
*AP**HRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children*
2017-09-07 
