Vacancy title:
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (SRMNCAH)
Jobs at:
African Population and Health Research CenterDeadline of this Job:
10 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
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 udiences;
• Monitor project budgets and expenditure;
• Prepare project progress reports; and
• Lead and contribute to the development of manuscripts on abortion from this study and ther 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 andreproductive health, especially on abortion, in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in managing research projects.
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative methods, including experience in data analysis withfamiliarity 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 andqualitative) 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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC) on aphrc.org to apply
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