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Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (Non-Communicable Diseases) (Nairobi)
POSTED BY: Africa Population and Health Research Center
REF:APHRC 106
Date Published:Friday, March 26, 2021
Date of Expiration:Wednesday, September 22, 2021 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Kenya | NAIROBI in Kenya |
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| HEALTH AND MEDICALCARE
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
DEADLINE: March 31, 2021
ABOUT
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.
JOB PROFILE
The APHRC seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist to work in the Health and Systems for Health Unit to join a vibrant Non-Communicable Diseases research group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide leadership to a scientific research team in Chronic Disease Management projects;
2. Lead desk reviews, policy analysis and contribute to systematic reviews;
3. Lead the development of study protocols and tools and ensure ethical approvals and research permits are obtained;
4. Ensure the recruitment, training and supervision of field interviewers;
5. Ensure community mobilization and education of the community in relation to the research project is done;
6. Secure and manage the necessary human, financial and material resources of the project;
7. Lead the development of project reports;
8. Oversee data quality and analyses;
9. Lead and contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects in the unit;
10. Mentor junior researchers and facilitate in the Center’s training programs as needed;
11. Represent the Center at high level national, regional and international forums, including relevant technical working groups and expert committees;
12. Contribute to institutional publications including and not limited to lay dissemination materials such as policy/research briefs and fact sheets; and
13. Contribute to the unit’s strategic planning.
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology or any related Medical Sciences; ideally 0-2 years after PhD completion.
2. A medical background in Medicine or Nursing would be preferred.
3. Experience working in a research institution, managing research projects.
4. Research experience in Non-Communicable Diseases Research in Africa.
5. Excellent Scientific writing skills.
6. Strong quantitative skills: experience with mixed methods will be an added advantage.
7. Strong proposal writing skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application and include:
1. A letter of application;
2. A statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and
3. CV
through our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/ by March 31, 2021.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
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