- Position - Research Associate
- Time - Part-time
- Start date - 1 January 2013
- Location - Desk-based with travel to Africa
Background
Anthrologica is a research-based organisation specialising in applied anthropology in global health. Anthrologica was established to develop appropriate and sustainable processes for improving health and healthcare especially in resource scarce settings. Our specific expertise lies in incorporating the needs and perceptions of intended beneficiaries into healthcare policy and programming to ensure that it is contextually relevant and that opportunities for improving health are maximised. Anthrologica works cross sector within the healthcare structures of the countries in which we operate, often in collaboration with local partners. For further information and for a summary of recent projects, please see www.anthrologica.com
Overview of role
We are seeking to recruit a Research Associate to work as a member of the core Anthrologica team. The position is part-time with flexible working patterns, from 1 January to 31 December 2013, with the potential to renew. The Research Associate will be required to take the lead on a number of projects, designing the research methodology, undertaking fieldwork, analysis of data, presentation of results and substantive report writing. They will support the Director and other Anthrologica team members, and may be required to bid for new contracts, including proposal / grant writing.
Selection criteria
- Essential
- Post-graduate qualification in anthropology, public health or related social science
- Proven experience designing and using qualitative research methods
- Research specialisation in health / healthcare in developing contexts
- Prior experience conducting fieldwork in Africa and/or other challenging environments
- Ability to show initiative and work effectively both independently and as part of a culturally diverse team
- Ability to be flexible and undertake travel at relatively short notice
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (fluent English essential)
- Desirable
- A doctorate in medical anthropology or relevant discipline
- Prior experience of leading consultancy work, including monitoring and evaluation
- Familiarity with quantitative research methods
- A track record of (or clear potential for) publication in international peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to work in French
How to apply:
If you consider that you meet the selection criteria, please email your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and a short supporting statement to Dr Juliet Bedford (julietbedford@anthrologica.com) by 1700 GMT on Thursday 6 December 2012. In your supporting statement please highlight your skills and experience and outline your interest in working with Anthrologica. Please provide the name of two referees, indicating whether we can contact them at this stage. Interviews will be held during the week starting 10 December 2012.
