RESEARCH OFFICERS
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. The Center seeks to recruit a Research Officer with a Masters degree in a public health or related field.The overall purpose of the job is to participate in the design and implementation of the Center’s health research projects. The Research Officer will also provide assistance in the implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies that help assess the extent to which projects are meeting its objectives and delivering intended outcomes.
Duties
Coordination of implementation of project activities
Management of data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities
Participation in community mobilization
Liaison with various government agencies and partner organizations
Preparing project progress reports, factsheets and policy briefs
Assisting in writing scientific papers including literature review
Essential Qualifications/Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Science and Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or a related field
At least 3 years direct experience in the coordination and implementation of public health programs
Familiarity and experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and methodologies
Good computer literacy
Excellent report writing skills
Desirable
Demonstrated experience in service delivery at primary health care level
Knowledge of multiple statistical and qualitative software packages
Evidence of scientific writing (e.g. publication in journals)
Experience of working in urban slum settings
Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks, meet deadlines
Initiative and innovation in assessing situations, conflict resolution, team building
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent oral and written communication in English
Please apply enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected salary and providing contact details of three referees to the address below by 6th July 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelop or on the subject line for those applying by email (jobs@aphrc.org).
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
www.aphrc.org