Responsible for supporting research projects, conducting literature reviews, collecting and analysing data, preparing research reports, and contributing to academic publications and presentations. Requires a relevant postgraduate qualification in a research-related discipline. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Key
Responsibilities
- Conduct
a field-based clinical or public health research study leading to a thesis
defense
- Literature
review
- Develop
proposals
- Follow
up for compliance approvals
- Initiate
and lead research activities
- Attend
BRIDGE network workshops and training
- Analyze
and interpret scientific problems and leverage a large amount of data
- Synthesis
and communicate the findings to a variety of audiences
- Supervise
and mentor MSc students at AKU
Qualifications
- A
master’s degree in public health or any other related field.
- Strong
data and statistical background.
- Possess
a Quantitative Research background
- Strong
written and oral communication
- More
than four (4) publications in public health or related field
Relevant Experience
- Strong
scientific writing skills.
- Working
knowledge of quantitative data analysis using statistical software.
- Working
in a health-related research field
Personal Characteristics and
Behaviour
- Strong
leadership skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Fluency
in English.
- Ability
to work with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
