Applied science jobs

The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is an advisory and research organization focused on evaluation and implementation of behavioral interventions in understudied countries and populations. Busara's mission is to work with researchers and organizations to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation. This involves the application of research and rigorous methods to...

The Smith Internship Program at BusaraWe are excited to partner withSmith Collegeto offer an experiential internship experience forfemale studentsin theglobal south. Smith College, renowned for empowering women through academia for social impact in a real world setting, will be partnering with Busara, a research and advisory leader in behavioral science research and poverty alleviation in the glo...

The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is an advisory and research organization focused on evaluation and implementation of behavioral interventions in understudied countries and populations. Busara s mission is to work with researchers and organizations to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation The Smith Internship Program at Busara We are excited to partner w...

The PositionThe position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Nairobi.Duties and ResponsibilitiesContribute to the design of studies, implementation and reporting of epidemiological dataExtract, organize, store and catalogue large health datas...

Job SummaryThe Aga Khan University is looking for a highly visionary individual to fill the position of Associate Dean, Research. Reporting to the Dean, Medical College, the Associate Dean will provide strategic leadership and advice to the Deans of the Medicine College and School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in relation to research matters. The Associate Dean, Research will provide managemen...

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region The Position The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the Center for Epidemiological Modellin...

The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Job Summary The Aga Khan University is looking for a highly vision...

JOB PURPOSE:We have an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to research at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), a leading research centre in Africa dedicated to investigating the primary causes of ill health and the development of health care systems on the continent. At KWTRP, we are not only committed to advancing scientific knowledge but also to fostering local resear...

We are working to build IDinsight into a global leader in the use of machine learning to solve some of the world's most urgent problems.You'll be joining a growing data science team and working on highly impactful and innovative projects with our partners. You'll be joining an entrepreneurial team where you have a strong voice in how the team functions and grows. You'll get to work on the full sp...

Lecturer Grade XII Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy JOB PURPOSE: We have an exciting opportunity for someone to co...

Senior Lecturer Grade XIII Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

IDinsight is an international development organization that helps policymakers and managers make socially impactful decisions using rigorous evidence. We carefully tailor a wide range of analytical and quantitative tools to enable our clients to design better policies, rigorously test those ideas, and take informed action at scale to improve lives Summary We are working to build IDinsight into a ...

Job Summary: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow for a two-year, renewable appointment with its Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Director of the Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit. The Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow will...

Remuneration and BenefitsBasic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 KShs. 249,644 P.M.;House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRITerms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.Job SpecificationsDuties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:Ensure that all activities are carrie...

Job Description Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/ADD/NDO/01/12/04/24 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing and implementing therapeutic diets for outpatients and inpatients; Providing guidelines on therapeutic diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital. Planning, Monitoring, implementing and evaluating specific nutrition projects in the community; Sensitizing and working with community workers parti...

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa- based international research institution committed to conducting high-quality and policy- relevant multidisciplinary research. Our goal is to generate evidence for meaningful action, engage with policymakers in the region to disseminate our research findings, influence policy decisions, and improve the quality...

KeyResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement communications strategy for CASA.Develop and produce project collateral and communications and knowledge products (e.g. brochure, banners, success stories, briefs, blogs, news articles, video stories and social media posts)Engage and keep project stakeholders updated on project activities and outcomes through a regular communication channel, for example, a...

Job Description JOB PURPOSE The Registrar/CEO of the Council is responsible to the Council Members for the implementation of the Council s strategic goals, prudent management of resources, giving direction and leadership in achievement of the Council mission and strategic objectives. The Registrar/CEO is also responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the Council. The Registr...

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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement communications strategy for CASA. Develop and produce project col...

About Metropol Corporation Ltd Metropol was established in Kenya in 1996 as a business Information and credit management company. In 2006 Metropol partnered with GCR to provide credit rating services that enable corporates to raise capital and meet their financing needs. Metropol is also licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya to provide Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Services to ALL banks in Kenya....

Job SummaryBased in Nairobi, Kenya, the Department of Population Health (DPH) is comprised of a highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary team with expertise in medical, public health, social, demography, statistical and policy sciences with a vision to contribute to the health of populations, particularly those most in need, by using a population health science approach.ResponsibilitiesThe Epidemiologi...

Purpose / Project Description:Mercy Corps seeks a Kenya-based research consultant to co-lead participatory design of the incentive mechanisms and support data collection and real-time analysis during the 18 months the incentives will be tested. The Consultant will establish a study protocol to capture different behavioral insights into incentives and disincentives to collective management of a mu...