About the Role
Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN) is seeking a dedicated and driven Postdoctoral Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will lead and support high-quality research on health and social issues affecting slum and rural communities across Africa. Your work will directly contribute to our organizational research output, high-impact peer-reviewed publications, and evidence-based programming that transforms healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities- Design, implement, and lead independent and collaborative research studies focused on public health and social issues.
- Analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data rigorously to produce top-tier peer-reviewed publications.
- Support strategic grant writing, fundraising initiatives, and research funding applications.
- Mentor research assistants, interns, and junior researchers to foster academic and professional growth.
- Present compelling research findings at local and international conferences, workshops, and high-level stakeholder meetings.
- Translate complex research findings into actionable policy briefs and impactful program recommendations.
- PhD Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a closely related academic field.
- Demonstrated academic track record of research excellence and peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies and advanced analytical software.
- Prior hands-on experience conducting research in low-resource, slum, or rural settings is a distinct advantage.
- Exceptional academic writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Opportunity to make a tangible, lasting difference in African healthcare systems and vulnerable communities.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment with passionate professionals, social entrepreneurs, and researchers.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, conference participation, and publishing support.
- Competitive fellowship compensation package with flexible remote work arrangements.