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Reach Student Researcher at Amref International University (AMIU)

Amref International University (AMIU)
April 24, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description

Expected Deliverables:


Team Charter and coaching meeting outputs
Collaborator Terms of Reference with research partner
Literature Review
Research Ethics Application to your university's research ethics board
Interview Guide/ research collection methodology
Travel logistics requirements for primary research in the field
Conduct in-person primary research in a local or international context depending on case study location.
Data analysis of primary data
Draft of case study within six weeks of completing field work or project timeline and liaise with Reach's editorial and design staff until publication (typically 4-6 weeks).
Co-create a communications and knowledge translation plan with community partner, including social media content
Leadership assessment surveys at the beginning and end of the year.
Team's Large Group Meeting presentation to global network twice a year
Participate in the preparation calls and outputs for the team's presentation at annual Reach conference
Participate in year-end feedback session
Engagement as alumni in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.


Qualifications

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.
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. The concept note 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.
Preference will be given to applicants who are not currently on scholarship.