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.
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.READ MORE
RESEARCHERS -HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Deadline: January 31, 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.READ MORE
RESEARCHERS-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)
Deadline: January 31, 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.READ MORE
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.READ MORE
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.READ MORE
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.READ MORE
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.READ MORE
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS
Deadline: January 21, 2024
APHRC invites applications for Quantitative and Qualitative Field Interviewers to participate in data collection activities in the competency-based curriculum (CBC) study in Nairobi, Murang’a and Samburu. The study’s main objective is to provide empirical evidence on successful aspects and challenges in implementing the competence-based curriculum.