Jobs at African Population and Health Research Center

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruiting, preparing study participants and collecting specimen from study participants including children.
• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens.
• Labelling and registering specimens.
• Processing specimen according to specified standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Storing blood products according to standard requirements including cold chain maintenance.
• Observing laboratory safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• A degree in Medical Laboratory Science from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board (KMLLTB).
• Registration certificate and a valid practicing license issued by the KMLTTB.
• Proven experience drawing paediatric blood samples.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite e.g. Ms Word, Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV with contacts of three referees to cvs@flexi-personnel.com  by 26th August 2022. Please indicate on the subject line of the email “Temporary Laboratory Technologist– Kemis Project”. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

1.National Sanitation Management Policy

• Undertake a survey on knowledge and perception of importance of the National Sanitation Management Policy.
• Undertake a survey on the role of the partner in the implementation of the NSMP.
• Undertake survey of preparedness and willingness to implement the NSMP.
• Document the type and level of support needed to implement the NSMP.
• Make recommendations as to the opportunities available to support implementation of the NSMP in Kenya.

Data Systems in Kenya Sanitation Space, including JMP, GLAAS and WAASMO

• Understand sector perceptions about existing data reporting frameworks in Kenya.
• Make recommendations about opportunities available to support the country to streamline data capture, reporting and use.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies or related field required. A Master’s degree in the same and related fields of the lead investigator is an added advantage.
2. Evidence of having done surveys in Kenya for at least two years.
3. Knowledge and experience in other countries in Africa will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

Send the above documents to consultancies@aphrc.org and cc procurement@aphrc.org  by 31st August 2022 . Please label the email, “Perception Survey for Policy Adoption Consultancy.” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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 

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CONSULTANTS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The consultant will conduct a systematic literature review by undertaking a thorough desk research of all literature on health products launched in Africa from 2000. The purpose of this review is to identify all academic papers and grey literature from key non-academic stakeholders published since 2000 that potentially contain evidence of health or economic impact across the set of approved products.
2. Provide a high-level summary of each paper’s findings. This will include both positive and negative findings.
3. Deliver a detailed summary focusing on findings in relation to health impact.
4. Conduct desk research of various extrapolation or modelling methodologies from individual impact estimates of valuation for different areas/products/disease that have been used in the past studies to identify best practice and strategies for this process of extrapolation.
5. Using representative sample of nations, diseases and product types, the consultant will extrapolate costs, health, and economic benefit for certain health products.
6. Provide input and research into other elements of the overall impact modelling – principally health impact extrapolation and flow-on economic impact.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD or Masters degree in Health Economics, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in economics analysis.
• Knowledge of methods utilized in economic valuations of products.
• Knowledge in economic modelling at micro and macro level.
• Experience in conducting systematic literature review.
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and program management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in teams.

How to apply:

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in this opportunity, please send your cover letter, technical and financial proposals to consultancies@aphrc.org and copy procurement@aphrc.org by September 15, 2022 with the subject  “Economic Analysis Consultancy”. APHRC will contact the shortlisted candidates only. 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

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

• The consultant will review the existing legal, policy and institutional framework relevant to the Wash Sector, but narrow down to the sanitation sub sector at the national level, and determine whether it adequately provides a basis for the overall objectives. The output of this assignment should answer if the existing frameworks are relevant to the SDGs and ASPG in each of the above countries and how it can it be improved so as to lay a solid regulatory, policy, and institutional basis for effective service delivery.
• The consultant will review the mandate and assess the functional adequacy of the legal, policy and institutions currently responsible for sanitation at the national level. The objective here is to identify gaps, or conflict or inadequacy, and propose options to address legal, policy and institutional issues highlighted in the review. The output of this assignment should answer if the existing frameworks support the SDSs and ASPG, What are their mandates, specific roles, functional capacities, and how do they coordinate in carrying out their various mandates, with specific reference to the sanitation value chain.
• The consultant will do a presentation on legal, policy and institutional analysis report during in-country validation workshop, or as agreed with APHRC.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies or related field required. A Master’s degree in the same or related fields of the lead investigator is an added advantage.
2. Evidence of having done surveys in Kenya for at least two years.
3. Knowledge and experience in other countries in Africa will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

Send the above documents to consultancies@aphrc.org and cc procurement@aphrc.org  by   31st August 2022. Please label the email “Policy, Legal and Institutional Analysis Consultancy.” APHRC will contact shortlisted candidates only. Cover letters should be 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