PhD Students
2026-07-01T11:14:14+00:00
Aga Khan University (AKU)
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Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Education, and Training
Education, Science & Engineering, Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-07-08T17:00:00+00:00
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In addition to completing the PhD research project under supervision, the candidate will, as part of the PhD programme at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), be expected to
Responsibilities or duties
- Complete PhD courses or other equivalent education as prescribed by MUHAS.
- Obtain experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
- Write an article-based PhD thesis (3-4 peer-reviewed publications) based on your project.
- Demonstrate their interest in the project, as well as their ability to work independently, take initiative, and be a team player.
Qualifications or requirements
- A relevant Master’s degree, e.g., Public Health, Global Health, Social Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography, or similar fields. (1st applicant).
- Qualifications and experience working with qualitative methods and data, specifically ethnography and ethnographic methodologies (1st applicant).
- Relevant master’s degree, e.g. Public Health, Global Health, Medicine, or similar fields (2nd applicant).
- Experience conducting qualitative research in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Practical experience in the field of public health, with specific experience in maternal/reproductive health being an added advantage.
- Knowledge of reproductive health, intrapartum, and antenatal care challenges in Tanzania.
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed academic papers.
- Reside in Dar es Salaam or be willing to relocate to Dar es Salaam for the three-year duration of the project.
- Possess strong analytical skills, outstanding organizational skills, and a drive to be part of a research project and public health innovation efforts.
- Complete PhD courses or other equivalent education as prescribed by MUHAS.
- Obtain experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
- Write an article-based PhD thesis (3-4 peer-reviewed publications) based on your project.
- Demonstrate their interest in the project, as well as their ability to work independently, take initiative, and be a team player.
- Qualitative methods and data, specifically ethnography and ethnographic methodologies
- Conducting qualitative research in a hospital or clinical setting
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Practical experience in the field of public health, with specific experience in maternal/reproductive health
- Knowledge of reproductive health, intrapartum, and antenatal care challenges in Tanzania
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed academic papers
- Strong analytical skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Drive to be part of a research project and public health innovation efforts
- A relevant Master’s degree, e.g., Public Health, Global Health, Social Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography, or similar fields. (1st applicant).
- Qualifications and experience working with qualitative methods and data, specifically ethnography and ethnographic methodologies (1st applicant).
- Relevant master’s degree, e.g. Public Health, Global Health, Medicine, or similar fields (2nd applicant).
- Experience conducting qualitative research in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Practical experience in the field of public health, with specific experience in maternal/reproductive health being an added advantage.
- Knowledge of reproductive health, intrapartum, and antenatal care challenges in Tanzania.
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed academic papers.
- Reside in Dar es Salaam or be willing to relocate to Dar es Salaam for the three-year duration of the project.
- Possess strong analytical skills, outstanding organizational skills, and a drive to be part of a research project and public health innovation efforts.
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Vacancy title:
PhD Students
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Science & Engineering, Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
Aga Khan University (AKU)
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 8 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
In addition to completing the PhD research project under supervision, the candidate will, as part of the PhD programme at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), be expected to
Responsibilities or duties
- Complete PhD courses or other equivalent education as prescribed by MUHAS.
- Obtain experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
- Write an article-based PhD thesis (3-4 peer-reviewed publications) based on your project.
- Demonstrate their interest in the project, as well as their ability to work independently, take initiative, and be a team player.
Qualifications or requirements
- A relevant Master’s degree, e.g., Public Health, Global Health, Social Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography, or similar fields. (1st applicant).
- Qualifications and experience working with qualitative methods and data, specifically ethnography and ethnographic methodologies (1st applicant).
- Relevant master’s degree, e.g. Public Health, Global Health, Medicine, or similar fields (2nd applicant).
- Experience conducting qualitative research in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Practical experience in the field of public health, with specific experience in maternal/reproductive health being an added advantage.
- Knowledge of reproductive health, intrapartum, and antenatal care challenges in Tanzania.
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed academic papers.
- Reside in Dar es Salaam or be willing to relocate to Dar es Salaam for the three-year duration of the project.
- Possess strong analytical skills, outstanding organizational skills, and a drive to be part of a research project and public health innovation efforts.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
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Please submit your application, clearly indicating your skills, qualifications, and experience, along with a cover letter detailing your motivation for contributing to the project. Include copies of relevant academic certificates and contact details of three professional referees.
Send your application , Human Resources Department, The Aga Khan University, Tanzania. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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