African Population and Health
Research Center (APHRC)
APHRC invites applications for the
position of a temporary Research Assistant in its Joep Lange Study.
Job Vacancy: Temporary
Research Assistant
The African Population and Health
Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental
organization committed to conducting high quality and policy-relevant research
on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan
Africa. Our goal is to generate evidence for meaningful action to improve the
lives of all Africans.
The main aim of this project is to
evaluate the existing capacity of the health system to manage chronic diseases
and the policy environment that supports chronic disease management in five key
regions in Kenya: Nairobi/Central, Western/Nyanza, Rift valley, Coast/North
Eastern and Eastern.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Supervise and coordinate field work
in the execution of the research project to ensure timely implementation of
field operations
·
Coordinate mobilization and
sensitization of health facilities in relation to the research project
·
Monitor field work and ensure field
staff adhere to data quality guidelines
·
Lead the development of fieldwork
progress reports as per the laid down schedule
·
Conduct spot checks and edit
questionnaires
·
Coordinate all field logistical
activities pertaining to the project
·
Other task assigned by the
supervisor, project manager and principal investigator
Minimum qualifications required:
·
Degree in Public Health, any Social
Science, or other related fields
·
At least 2-years post-qualification
experience in research including coordinating fieldwork or research activities
at the community level
·
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
·
Experience working in health facility
surveys will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to
submit their electronic application including a cover letter and CV with
contacts of three referees, via email to cvs@flexi-personnel.com, by close of
business August 16, 2019.
Please indicate on the subject line
of the email. ‘Research Assistant Joep Lange Project’