Job Vacancies: Research
Assistants
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.
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.
We engage with policy makers in the region
to disseminate our research findings to influence policy decisions and improve
the quality of life in Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit a research assistant in a project titled the effect of cultural institutions and culturally-sensitive facility-based delivery on maternal and newborn health service utilization and outcomes among pastoral dropout populations in Garissa, Kenya: a formative study.
APHRC seeks to recruit a research assistant in a project titled the effect of cultural institutions and culturally-sensitive facility-based delivery on maternal and newborn health service utilization and outcomes among pastoral dropout populations in Garissa, Kenya: a formative study.
Also known as “Afya Kwa Ukoo”
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Liaise
and coordinate with sub-grantees to ensure that implementation adheres to the
protocol.
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Coordinate
and supervise all data collection activities- which may involve medical record
review, qualitative interviews and quantitative interviews.
·
Attend
and represent the APHRC at County and sub-County meetings that have a bearing
on the project (Maternal, newborn and child health).
·
Write
and submit field progress reports as per laid down schedule.
·
Perform
project related duties assigned by the project manager or other person working
on the project.
·
Ensure
community mobilization and education of the community in relation to the
research project.
·
Supervise
and coordinate field work in the execution of the research project to ensure
timely implementation of field operations.
·
Monitor
field work and ensure field staff adheres to data quality guidelines.
·
Assist
in the development of fieldwork project reports.
Qualifications and Experience
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First
degree in social sciences or other related field.
·
At
least one year experience in research activities in either qualitative or
quantitative data collection.
·
Supervisory/leadership
skills.
·
Report
writing skills.
·
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
·
Experience
working in a research institution, coordinating fieldwork or research
activities.
·
Good
quantitative or qualitative skills; experience with mixed methods will be an
advantage provided one is very strong in quantitative or qualitative methods.
Requirements
·
MUST
be based in Garissa.
·
Worked
in North Eastern before, speaks local language, experience working with
multiple partners including government agencies. Good interpersonal skills,
working under minimum supervision, and under tight deadlines.
·
Computer
literate
·
Fluent
in English and Kiswahili
·
Be
prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the data
collection.
·
Be
willing to work outside normal business hours.
·
Have
strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and interviewing skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV with contracts of three referees via email to tessie@flexi-personnel.com.
Applications will be received on a roll
in-basis and filled as soon as the right candidate is identified.
Indicate on the email subject “Research
Assistant”
(APHRC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(APHRC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children.
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.