Amref International University (AMIU) was established in 2017 as a Premier Pan African University of health sciences fully owned by Amref Health Africa. AMIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed with over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions in over 30 countries in Africa. This role is part of the REACH programme, a global research initiative.
Expected Deliverables
As a Reach Student Researcher, you will be expected to produce the following:
Team Charter and coaching meeting outputs.
Collaborator Terms of Reference with research partner.
A comprehensive Literature Review.
Research Ethics Application to the university’s research ethics board.
Interview Guide and research collection methodology.
Management of travel logistics requirements for primary research in the field.
Conduct in-person primary research in a local or international context depending on the case study location.
Data analysis of primary data.
Draft of a case study within six weeks of completing field work or project timeline, liaising with Reach’s editorial and design staff until publication (typically 4-6 weeks).
Co-create a communications and knowledge translation plan with community partners, including social media content.
Leadership assessment surveys at the beginning and end of the year.
Team’s Large Group Meeting presentation to the global network twice a year.
Participation in the preparation calls and outputs for the team’s presentation at the annual Reach conference.
Participation in year-end feedback sessions.
Ongoing engagement as alumni in professional development and leadership opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be current students enrolled in AMIU postgraduate programmes, including Master degrees in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Bioethics, and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Policy.
Applicants must have successfully completed the first year of study and passed all their coursework.
Preference will be given to applicants who are not currently on scholarship.
Application Documents Required
A one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A concept note (maximum 1,000 words) outlining a selected health issue to be addressed as a case study under the REACH programme. This should include: Title, justification of the health issue, objectives, research question(s), proposed case study methodological approach, data collection and analysis procedures, and expected deliverables.
A one-page motivational cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in the opportunity, suitability for the award, and commitment to the core activities and expected deliverables of REACH researchers.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the SmartRecruiters platform via the link provided in the application section.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should go to the Amref International University (AMIU) application portal on SmartRecruiters to apply. Use the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1212671. Ensure you upload your one-page CV, the 1,000-word concept note, and your one-page motivational cover letter as part of the application.
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