African Population and Health Research Center
Promoting the well-being of Africans through policy-relevant research on population and health
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 and Field Coordinator.
Research Officer
The overall purpose of the job is to organize and manage the baseline survey of a Packard family planning project in Western Kenya (both Nyanza and Western Provinces).
The position will be based in Nairobi.
Duties
Promoting the well-being of Africans through policy-relevant research on population and health
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 and Field Coordinator.
Research Officer
The overall purpose of the job is to organize and manage the baseline survey of a Packard family planning project in Western Kenya (both Nyanza and Western Provinces).
The position will be based in Nairobi.
Duties
- Organize and manage the baseline survey
- Monitor and manage the partners’ subcontracts
- Data analysis
- Report writing for the baseline
- Literature reviews
- Assist with field implementation of the longitudinal surveys
Essential Skills
- MA, MSc, or MPH in any one of the following disciplines: Public Health/Epidemiology, Demography, Sociology, Anthropology or Development Studies
- At least two years of hands-on experience in managing qualitative data collection and carrying out data analysis
- Familiarity and experience with social science/health research protocol
- Good computer literacy
- Interest in both program management and research
Desirable
- Knowledge of statistical and qualitative software packages.
- 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
Field Coordinator
The position will be based at the Great Lakes University Kisumu.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The position will be based at the Great Lakes University Kisumu.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute the baseline survey.
- Monitor implementation activities.
- Manage systems for monitoring and evaluating performance of fieldworkers and adherence to quality control guidelines, including carrying out spot checks in the field.
- Manage flow of questionnaires, including tracking of questionnaires sent back from the office to the field for call-backs.
- Participate in planning and carrying out community mobilization and dissemination activities to community members, policy makers, and scientific audiences.
- Produce technical and other progress reports on field operations as required.
Essential (Skills and Qualifications)
- A BA in Social Science;
- Experience in managing field work;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Strong writing skills;
- Fluency in English, Swahili and Dholuo.
Desirable
- Willingness to travel around the Western Kenya region extensively;
- Knowledge of statistical packages;
- Experience in working in slum settlements;
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 Manager
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
www.aphrc.org
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