The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy relevant research on population, health, education and developmental issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.

Research in the Health Challenges and Systems Program focuses on critical health systems needs and challenges; global environmental change and its health impacts; and infectious and non-communicable diseases.

APHRC seeks to recruit a Senior Research Scientist to lead its HCS program.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategic direction of the Program
• Provide leadership in the implementation of projects, define resource needs and allocate staff time, and ensure that resources are used effectively, including reviewing of project expenditure reports
• Ensure that all project deliverables are met according to expected standards and in a timely manner
• Lead the program in fundraising for new initiatives
• Review and sign-off performance appraisals of staff under the Program
• Ensure cohesion and shared vision amongst program staff
• Ensure projects in thematic areas are efficiently managed
• Support the planning and implementation of country and regional research uptake and policy influence actions
• Support junior researchers in the program to write scientific papers
• Disseminate research findings using scientific and non – scientific avenues
• Establish and maintain relations with key partners and institutional donors
• Secure and manage the necessary human and material resources in the program
• Represent the Center in high – level national, regional and international forums including relevant technical working groups and expert committees

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in Public Health or a related discipline and at least seven years of post-doctoral experience in an academic or research institution
• Actively engaged in research with a focus on any of the HCS Program’s thematic areas of health systems, non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, and the environment and health in developing countries, in general, and sub-Saharan Africa, in particular. Candidates whose research focus is on non-communicable disease will have an added advantage
• Well-grounded in research methods and have very strong quantitative skills
• Proven experience in leading and managing large scale household surveys or working with large datasets
• Strong writing skills and a very good record of publications on health issues in developing countries
• Strong track record of fundraising for research projects
• Proven ability to work effectively with funding agencies
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience in providing leadership in an academic or research institution.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and include a letter of application, statement of their research interests and goals (1-2pages) and CV, through adam.evans@tmpw.co.uk by 8th July 2016. Cover letters should be addressed to:

Adam Evans

TMP Worldwide UK Ltd

United Kingdom

NB: If no suitable candidate is identified by the deadline, applications will be considered until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.