Research Officer
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Date Posted | February 20, 2023 |
Category |
Administration
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | KES |
Description
The APHRC seeks to recruit a Research Officer to work in the Urbanization and Wellbeing in Africa Unit within the Research Division.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of study protocols and ensure ethical approvals and research permits are obtained;
- Develop study tools, training manuals and field guides to use for data collection;
- Coordinate the training and supervision of field team;
- Lead fieldwork activities of the proposed research projects to ensure timely implementation of field activities while ensuring data is of high quality;
- Prepare regular field and project reports; and
- Participate in writing scientific papers and dissemination of research findings.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Social Sciences, Biotechnology or related disciplines.
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience in molecular lab techniques, water, sanitation and hygiene, and Community/Environmental health.
- Experience in preparation of various samples, ability to carry out microbiological and chemical analysis, and detection and characterization of select pathogens through molecular techniques.
- Competency in quantitative and qualitative methods including experience in data collection, cleaning and analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting molecular laboratory techniques.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate field research teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Applying Instructions
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/ . Only short listed candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be required to have a Police Clearance Certificate. 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
Interested and qualified? Go to African Population and Health Research Center on aphrc.org to apply