Post-doctoral Research Scientist at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

Job Description

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.

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 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