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  • Posted: Mar 1, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and conducting policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues on the continent.
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    Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (SRMNCAH)

    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.

    Deadline: March 31, 2023

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through our recruitment portal in English, and include:

    1. A letter of application;
    2. A statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and
    3. CV with contact details of three referees
    Interested and qualified? Go to African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC) on aphrc.org to apply

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