Opportunities

Early Post-Doctoral Researcher (Epidemiology/Implementation Science Researcher)

Reference Number: 
EPDR- PHSIG-270923
Employment Type: 
Full time
Category: 
Research- Epidemiology
Job Grade: 
9.01
Country: 
Kenya
Location: 
Nairobi
JOB PURPOSE: 

The post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for 1) co-leading a body of work to examine the impact, implementation, and political economy of health financing reforms aimed at achieving universal health coverage in Kenya 2) supporting and contributing to the health economic capacity-building initiatives of the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU), 3) Supervision and mentorship of Ph.D. students and research assistants, 4) Contribute and support policy engagement initiatives of HERU, and 5) develop own body of work and mobilize research funding to support their transition to research independence.

Research Officer

Reference Number: 
RO-EDD-230923
Employment Type: 
Full time
Category: 
Epidemiology and Demography
Job Grade: 
7.01
Country: 
Kenya
Location: 
Kilifi
JOB PURPOSE: 

The Kenya Medical Research Institute Research Programme (KWTRP) is part of the Lancet Haematology Commission on Anaemia, a diverse group of experts working to address key challenges and research opportunities needed to activate progress in reductions in the burden of anaemia globally. We seek to recruit a research officer to join the Epidemiology and Demographics Department to support with this important work. The successful candidate will support the PI and other Commission members in the activities of the Lancet Haematology Commission on Anaemia. The role will include data analyses, performing systematic reviews, coordinating meetings, and drafting and revising manuscripts.