Our client, The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. The Center is Africa-based and African-led, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a West Africa Regional Office (WARO), in Dakar, Senegal. APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.

APHRC is seeking to fill the position of Post-doctoral Research Scientist and above to work for its regional office based in Dakar, Senegal.

Roles and responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of information systems and provision of analytical methodological support and advice to researchers.


• Lead and contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects in the unit.


• Provide statistical advice and support to researchers developing proposals and writing scientific papers.


• Lead the development of study protocols and tools and ensure ethical approvals and research permits are obtained.


• Oversee/lead development of field and training manuals.


• Lead the data management and data analyses of the assigned project.


• Lead and collaborate with the institutional partners to ensure quality deliverables. 


• Ensure ethical approvals and research permits are obtained.


• Oversee fieldwork in the execution of the research projects to ensure timely implementation of field activities.


• Ensure community mobilization and education of the community in relation to the research.


• Contribute to the development of different project reports.


• Contribute to institutional publications including and not limited to lay dissemination materials such as policy/research briefs, fact sheets and scientific papers.


• Contribute to policy engagement and the unit’s strategic planning.


• Contribute to cultivation of relations with key institutional donors.


• Represent the Center at high level national, regional and international forums, including relevant technical working groups and expert committees.


• Define own area of research interest through developing proposals, concept notes and publishing in the area.


• Perform other duties as required assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• PhD in in Statistics, Data Science, Econometrics, Demography, Public Health, Sociology or equivalent in related disciplines with strong quantitative components.


• Have 3-5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience.


• Experience working in a research institution, conducting research and managing research projects.


• Strong proposal writing skills with a good track record of winning research grants.


• Proven quantitative skills, with extensive familiarity with related analysis packages (e.g. STATA, R, SAS, or SPSS).


• Scientific writing skills and a record of publications on relevant topics in sub-Saharan Africa.


• Experience working on health facility data, health systems data, or family planning will be an added advantage.


• Experience working in Francophone West Africa.


• Interpersonal and organizational skills to work in a culturally diverse team.


• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).

How to apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application letter, statement of research interest and goals (1-2 pages), and CV as one PDF document .  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and they will be required to have a Police Clearance Certificate.

Special Notice

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process.         

Applicants are not required to make any payments to anyone during any stage of the recruitment process.