Postdoctoral Fellow  Ibadan

The Postdoctoral Fellow role at Slum and Rural Health Initiative involves leading and supporting high-quality research on health and social issues affecting slum and rural communities. Responsibilities include designing and leading independent and collaborative research studies, analyzing data, producing peer-reviewed publications, supporting grant writing, mentoring research assistants, presenting findings, and contributing to translating research into policy and program recommendations. The ideal candidate should have a PhD degree in a relevant field, a strong research and publication track record, excellent analytical skills, and experience in low-resource settings.

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Slum and Rural Health Initiative is a nonprofit organization that started operations in 2017 and is officially registered in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Gambia It improves access to healthcare information and services in Africa, especially in vulnerable and underserved communities using the tools of advocacy, research, and technology. We are a ‘multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, social scientists information technology experts, researchers, graphic designers, and social entrepreneurs who are passionate about changing the sad narrative of healthcare information and service delivery in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and other parts of Africa. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview

Lead and support high-quality research on health and social issues affecting slum and rural communities, contributing to SRHIN's research output, publications, and evidence-based programming.

Design and lead independent and collaborative research studies Analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data and produce peer-reviewed publications Support grant writing and research funding applications Mentor research assistants and junior researchers Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings Contribute to the translation of research findings into policy and programme recommendations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

PhD Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a related field Demonstrated research and publication track record Strong quantitative/qualitative research and analytical skills Experience with research in low-resource, slum, or rural settings is an advantage Excellent academic writing and communication skills.

27th October, 2026. How to Apply

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