Research Officer vacancy

Research Officer vacancy

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 to work in a newly funded research project “Genomic and environmental risk factors for cardio-metabolic diseases in Africans”.The project aims to conduct a genetic association study with obesity, body fat distribution and cardiovascular diseases in Kenya as part of multi-country initiatives

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the process for obtaining ethical approval
• Develop study tools, training manuals and field guides to use for data collection
• Coordinate the recruitment and training of the field team
• Coordinate field work and be responsible for data quality
• Organize for the procurement and inventory management of study equipment,
• Oversee the collection, transport of blood samples from the field to the laboratory
• Oversee the processing, storage, and handling of specimens for genetic testing and phenotyping
• Preparing regular field and project reports
• Participate in data analysis and scientific writing
• Other duties as required.

Required:

• Masters’ degree in Public Health, epidemiology, biological sciences or related disciplines
• Training in laboratory sciences or demonstrated experience working in a laboratory setting
• Familiarity with laboratory management and sample tracking systems
• At least two years’ post- graduate experience, preferably in a research setting
• Experience conducting field research and managing a research team
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel Evidence of scientific writing (e.g.peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, books, etc.)
• Experience using statistical packages such as STATA, SAS,SPSS, Epi-Info 
• Excellent oral and written communication in English
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks, meet tight deadlines

Candidates who meet the requirements above should submit their applications enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected remuneration and providing contact details of three referees to the address below. Online applications should be sent to jobs@aphrc.org by 10 February 2014.

Please, indicate “Research Officer - HCS” on the subject line of the email application or on the envelope.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Officer
African Population & Health Research Center
P. O Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
www.aphrc.org