CAREERS
At APHRC, we have a passion for research and a heart for people. Our pursuit is transforming lives in Africa through research. Our organization has a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
To support our staff, we are committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere, a positive culture, and a healthy working environment.
A career with us offers opportunities for innovation, collaboration, growth, and varied global experiences. At APHRC, we practice fairness, value integrity, and deliver excellence.
If you are looking for a dynamic workplace, search our job opportunities below for your next career move.
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TRAINING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Deadline: February 29, 2024
APHRC seeks to recruit a Training Program Coordinator to work in its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division to support the management and coordination of the Training Program. This is an opportunity to join an existing team dedicated to conducting research and related capacity strengthening focusing on postgraduates, early and mid-career researchers, and other professional that work with health researchers.
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RESEARCHER (FOOD SYSTEMS)
Deadline: January 26, 2024
We are seeking to recruit a Researcher to work in the Nutrition and Food Systems Unit within our Research Division, mainly focusing on research on food systems.
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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Deadline: January 25, 2024
APHRC’s Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division seeks to recruit a Program Administration Officer to manage its cross-cutting and related functions.
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR – CARTA
Deadline: January 25, 2024
APHRC’s flagship program, The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) seeks to rebuild and strengthen the capacity of African Universities to produce well-trained and skilled researchers and scholars in Africa by Africans.
The program addresses an important challenge facing the African academy i.e. the scarcity of a robust research and training infrastructure capable of offering the type of vibrant and sustained doctoral training necessary to attract, train and retain the continent’s brightest minds.
CARTA seeks to recruit a Program Coordinator to coordinate the activities of the non-African partner institutions (NAP), support the CARTA-evidence project and assist the CARTA secretariat in other program management tasks. This is a new role arising from the implementation of the current five-year strategic plan which has, subsequently triggered tremendous growth in our programs.
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PROJECT COORDINATOR
Deadline: January 25, 2024
APHRC seeks to recruit a Project Coordinator to work in its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening Division to support the coordination of a Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) funded project, Improving education on cardiometabolic diseases in Kenya through research capacity strengthening. The aim of this 2-year project is to improve the management of cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) in Kenya through research evidence generation and capacity strengthening.
The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills and familiarity with academic curriculum of mid-level institutions (e.g.
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) that prepares medical professionals. This is an opportunity to join a team working as part of a countrywide consortium to contribute to rolling back the burden of CMDs in target communities and thereby contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of the population.
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QUANTITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS – FAMILEA PROJECT
Deadline: January 10, 2024
The APHRC seeks to recruit Quantitative Field Interviewers in one of its projects, The Remaking of the Family in East Africa (FamilEA).
The project’s main objective is to map out the shifting family landscape of residents in Nairobi, including family networks based outside the city, which is termed the family archipelago. As such, the project will adopt a mixed methods (quantitative-qualitative) approach that will extend beyond the household and conjugal family to the extended family and family-like relationships, such as friendships.
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QUANTITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS – KENYA ABORTION STUDY
Deadline: January 10, 2024
The APHRC invites applications for Quantitative Field Interviewers in its Kenya Abortion Study. This is a national survey to estimate the incidence of abortion and the severity of abortion-related complications in Kenya. We seek to recruit highly qualified and experienced field interviewers to support data collection for the respondent-driven survey (RDS) component of the study.
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RESEARCHERS -HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Deadline: January 10, 2024
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa-based international research institute engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy research.
Our researchers address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging, urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with regional policymakers to disseminate our research findings and influence policy decisions to improve the quality of life in Africa.
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RESEARCHERS-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)
Deadline: January 10, 2024
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa-based international research institute engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy research.
Our researchers address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging, urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with policymakers in the region to disseminate our research findings and influence policy decisions to improve the quality of life in Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit two Researchers to work within the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program of our Human Development Theme.
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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING (KML) OFFICER
Deadline: December 22, 2023
APHRC seeks to recruit a Knowledge Management and Learning Officer who will support the Knowledge Management and Learning (KML) processes and systems at the Center.
S/he will support the implementation of key knowledge management and learning initiatives to ensure the identification, creation, capture, storage, sharing and application of technical knowledge. Critical will be to leverage on good practices, and improve the effectiveness of the program portfolio on the Center’s policy and programmatic approaches.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE – IT SECURITY AND SYSTEMS CONFIGURATION AUDITOR
Deadline: December 21, 2023
APHRC has implemented various information systems in a bid to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of its mandate.
To ensure that the information systems are safeguarding our assets, maintaining data confidentiality, integrity, and availability and operating at optimum levels, APHRC is looking for a qualified consultant to conduct vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and review of our logical security perimeter, as well as provide cybersecurity-awareness training to all APHRC employees.
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