Call for Applications: Post-Doctoral Fellow Sustaining the African Health Initiative Community of Practice Project

The Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) is seeking young and motivated researchers for a full-time postdoctoral fellowship. This opportunity focuses primarily on implementation science research, using data collected for the evaluation of the African Health Initiative (AHI) health systems strengthening programmes in Ghana – the Ghana Essential Health Interventions Programme (GEHIP) and the Programme for Strengthening Community-Based Health and Planning Services (CHPS+).

Applicants must have recently completed (within the past five years) or anticipate completing a PhD or equivalent degree in the social sciences, public health, or biomedical sciences before the fellowship begins.

Fellows will be provided with:

• Funding for one year
• A monthly stipend
• Office space at RIPS
• Opportunities to collaborate with AHI CoP partner institutions

The program also includes training in grant writing and research communication, along with mentorship from experienced implementation science researchers within the AHI Community of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using data from AHI-funded studies
• Produce at least one manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal
• Present findings at conferences and seminars
• Submit at least one research proposal for funding
• Develop policy briefs and fact sheets for policy makers and practitioners
• Participate in data collection activities, stakeholder engagements, and dissemination events
• Attend team meetings and all trainings for early career researchers
• Support the coordination of local convenings and other project activities
• Make presentations at one RIPS Research Seminar and one RIPS Graduate Capacity Building Seminar

Required Qualifications

• A PhD or near completion of a PhD programme (must complete before September 2025)
• Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R)
• Experience in quantitative methods (qualitative is a plus)
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience conducting health systems or health-related research, preferably with peer-reviewed publications
• Fluency in English

Application Procedure

Submit the following materials to ahi_cop@ug.edu.gh:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement outlining research interests for the fellowship
• One lead-author published or unpublished manuscript
• Names and contact details of two references (they will be contacted for letters of recommendation)

Deadline

Friday, 8th August 2025