Vacancy Announcement: Research Assistants
The
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading
Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in
Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal.
Our
researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical issues
in population health and wellbeing impeding Africa’s development in order to
provide strong direction and recommendations to policy- and decision-makers at
all levels.
Our
priority research areas are Human Development, Health and Well-Being, Data
Science and Evaluation, and Population Dynamics and Urbanization in Africa.
In
addition to the research component, APHRC has other programmatic areas in
Research and Related Capacity Strengthening, Policy Engagement and Communications,
and International programs.
The
APHRC invites applications for Research Assistants in one of its projects.
Duties
and Responsibilities
· Mobilize
study participants in schools and the community.
· Consent
study participants prior to administering the survey.
· Conduct
face-to-face interviews.
· Complete,
edit and submit interview records.
Minimum Qualifications
· A
Bachelor’s degree.
· Proven
experience in qualitative research, including facilitating interviews and note
taking.
· Fluent
in English and Kiswahili (verbal and written).
· Demonstrable
experience carrying out research among children/pupils in schools is desirable
Application
documents should include:
· Cover
letter
· CV with
contact details of three referees
· Copy of
National ID
· Copies
of your academic certificates and relevant testimonials.
Interested
candidates are invited to submit the above documents via email to
cvs@flexi-personnel.com by 28th April 2023.
Please
indicate on the subject line of the email “Research Assistant – WeRise project”
We
regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE
NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY
STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
APHRC
and Flexi Personnel are equal opportunity employers and are committed to the
protection of vulnerable persons.
