PhD Students (2 Posts) – Aga Khan University
Responsibilities
- In addition to completing the PhD research project under supervision, the candidate will, as part of the PhD programme at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), be expected to
- Complete PhD courses or other equivalent education as prescribed by MUHAS.
- Obtain experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
- Write an article-based PhD thesis (3-4 peer-reviewed publications) based on your project.
- Demonstrate their interest in the project, as well as their ability to work independently, take initiative, and be a team player.
Requirements
- A relevant Master’s degree, e.g., Public Health, Global Health, Social Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography, or similar fields. (1st applicant).
- Qualifications and experience working with qualitative methods and data, specifically ethnography and ethnographic methodologies (1st applicant).
- Relevant master’s degree, e.g. Public Health, Global Health, Medicine, or similar fields (2nd applicant).
- Experience conducting qualitative research in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Practical experience in the field of public health, with specific experience in maternal/reproductive health being an added advantage.
- Knowledge of reproductive health, intrapartum, and antenatal care challenges in Tanzania.
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed academic papers.
- Reside in Dar es Salaam or be willing to relocate to Dar es Salaam for the three-year duration of the project.
- Possess strong analytical skills, outstanding organizational skills, and a drive to be part of a research project and public health innovation efforts.
To Apply
Please submit your application, clearly indicating your skills, qualifications, and experience, along with a cover letter detailing your motivation for contributing to the project. Include copies of relevant academic certificates and contact details of three professional referees.
Send your application via email to [email protected] , Human Resources Department, The Aga Khan University, Tanzania. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
