Position: PhD Position in the Social Science of Vector-Borne Diseases
Location: CRID, Yaoundé, Cameroon (with fieldwork in Cameroon and Kenya).
Role Summary
Integrated Multi-vector-borne Diseases Platform to Assess Global Change Impacts on Transmission Using Innovative Systems Modeling, Novel Monitoring Tools, and Transmission-blocking Microorganisms (IMPACTING). IMPACTING is an EU-funded, multi-country program led by icipe (Nairobi,
Kenya) with partners across East, Central, and Southern Africa and Europe (France, Portugal).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of participatory social science studies on VBD control and surveillance in Cameroon and Kenya, in alignment with approved protocols.
- Develop qualitative data collection instruments (FGD/KII guides, participatory tools) and oversee field implementation, including community entry and feedback mechanisms.
- Conduct and supervise data collection, transcription, translation, coding, and analysis of qualitative data (FGDs, KIIs, community workshops); support quantitative data collection where relevant.
- Co-create community-based strategies for deploying and scaling VBD surveillance and control tools; pilot digital communication strategies (eg, SMS platforms) to enhance engagement.
- Conduct gender- and age-disaggregated analyzes to identify social, economic, and policy barriers to VBD control; document lessons for scale-up.
- etc…
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Master’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health, Development Studies, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- Strong experience in qualitative research (FGDs, KIIs, participatory approaches).
- Skilled in using qualitative data analysis tools (eg, NVivo).
- Strong protocol development skills.
- etc..
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Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit their application in a single PDF file , named as follows: “ PSS_(your name).pdf ”
Submit your application via this link: Application Form
Please feel free to contact this email address: crid@crid-cam.net for any additional information you may require.
Deadline: November 15th, 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
*Women are strongly encouraged to apply