Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Scientist
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a
leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution
headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on population, health,
education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist to
work in a nationwide incidence of abortion study in Kenya within the Health and
Wellbeing (HaW) Theme.
Duties / Responsibilities
· Working with the project
team to ensure the successful implementation of the Kenya Abortion Survey; and
other assigned projects;
· Coordinate the Kenya
Abortion Survey project activities, including planning and supporting training,
data collection, analysis, and reporting;
· Oversee/lead the
development of field and training manuals;
· Oversee the review and
translation of research tools;
· Oversee fieldwork of the
proposed research project to ensure the timely implementation of field
activities;
· Support proposal writing
and other fundraising activities within the Unit;
· Ensure ethical approvals
and research permits are obtained;
· Oversee data cleaning
and analysis;
· Lead the development of
project reports;
· Participate in the
dissemination of research findings and policy dialogue with appropriate
audiences;
· Monitor project budgets
and expenditure;
· Prepare project progress
reports; and
· Lead and contribute to
the development of manuscripts on abortion from this study and other topics
within APHRC.
Qualifications, Skills,
and Experience
· PhD in Public Health,
Community Health, or any related field with a specialization/focus on sexual,
reproductive, maternal, and adolescent health and abortion research in Africa.
· At least one year of
post-doctoral research experience conducting research on sexual and
reproductive health, especially on abortion, in Africa.
· Demonstrated experience
in managing research projects.
· Skills in quantitative
and qualitative methods, including experience in data analysis with
familiarity in Stata.
· Excellent interpersonal
and organizational skills and ability to work independently in a team.
· Extensive experience and
expertise working in abortion research (both quantitative and qualitative) and abortion
policy in Africa.
· At least four years
working and engaging with stakeholders on the topic of abortion, and with
knowledge of the post-abortion care landscape.
· Demonstrable ability to
write and publish scientific papers based on one’s publication history on
sexual and reproductive health and/or abortion.
This position is classified under Internationally Recruited
Positions (IRP), Grade VI in our scales.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application in
English, and include:
· A letter of application;
· A statement of research
interests and goals (1-2 pages); and
· CV with contact details
of three referees
through our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the
positions are filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to have a Police
Clearance Certificate.
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
Website: www.aphrc.org
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
protection of vulnerable persons.