PhD Position: Improving Post-Caesarean Breastfeeding in Southern Ethiopia

The School of Public Health at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, in collaboration with the Nestlé Foundation, has launched a research project titled "Improving Post-Caesarean Breastfeeding through Lactation Midwives in Southern Ethiopia: A Randomized Controlled Trial." We invite interested candidates to apply for a PhD position related to this project.

This study will take place in three hospitals in the Southern Ethiopian Region: Arba Minch General Hospital, Jinka General Hospital, and Sawla General Hospital. Data collection will occur from the time of admission to the delivery ward until six months postpartum.

Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Met graduate school requirements of the university including the Graduate Admission Test (NGAT)
  • Master's degree in health-related fields: Preferably who have undergraduate in Midwife, Nurse or HO; MSc in clinical midwife, MSc child health nurse, Pediatrician, Gyn-Obst, Nutrition
  • Demonstrate motivation for academic research in a collaborative and international setting
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic and the ability to independently manage projects, including meeting deadlines
  • Be willing to collaborate with master's students and other staff members
  • Commit to adhering to project agreements
  • Maintain project confidentiality and possess basic skills in data handling and processing
  • Contribute to the effective administrative management of the project
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • No preference in Gender; however, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Number of positions: One (1)

 Benefits

  • The project will cover costs associated with data collection and research. Project members will supervise the PhD student, who will be enrolled in the Public Health PhD program at Arba Minch University.

How to apply

  • Applicants are invited to submit their applications, along with a CV, motivation letter, and supporting documents, to the office located on the 1st floor of the ICT building, adjacent to the Purchase office in the Nechsar campus administration compound.

Deadline

  • Deadline for Submission September 30, 2024

Selection process

  • Project team members will evaluate the submitted documents. Shortlist candidates will be invited for interview.