Career Opportunities: Research Assistants
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal.
Our researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical issues in population health and wellbeing impeding Africa’s development in order to provide strong direction and recommendations to policy- and decision-makers at all levels.
Our priority research areas are Human Development, Health and Well-Being, Data Science and Evaluation, and Population Dynamics and Urbanization in Africa.
In addition to the research component, APHRC has other programmatic areas in Research and Related Capacity Strengthening, Policy Engagement and Communications, and International programs.
The APHRC invites applications for Research Assistants in one of its projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Mobilize study participants in schools and the community.
- Consent study participants prior to administering the survey.
- Conduct face-to-face interviews.
- Complete, edit and submit interview records.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- Proven experience in qualitative research, including facilitating interviews and note taking.
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili (verbal and written).
- Demonstrable experience carrying out research among children/pupils in schools is desirable
Application documents should include:
- Cover letter
- CV with contact details of three referees
- Copy of National ID
- Copies of your academic certificates and relevant testimonials.
Interested candidates are invited to submit the above documents via email to cvs@flexi-personnel.com by 28th April 2023.
Please indicate on the subject line of the email “Research Assistant – WeRise project”
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
APHRC and Flexi Personnel are equal opportunity employers and are committed to the protection of vulnerable persons.